Happy Halloween! I was truly surprised when I went to work in the care center today. Each department came up with some elaborate decorations and costumes. Back in June or July (I’m not kidding),...Read More
Funding for a new Minnesota Vikings stadium is currently being discussed, and among the possibilities is to use a portion of Minnesota’s Clean Water Land & Legacy Amendment. Dayton on stadiu...Read More
I am beginning to find more and more uses for technology in my professional (and personal) life. I recognize there are several music therapy bloggers who write with frequency about newfound apps that ...Read More
A few days ago, I provided some description of some of the work I do in the care center. Though the transitional care unit (TCU) where I see residents once a week is inside the care center, the unit i...Read More
I am really excited to have begun the process of coordinating with the head of our pastoral care department in co-leading bereavement services for staff. One of the residents I served passed away un...Read More
New short: Slow. I have been listening to WNYC’s “Radiolab” for about two years now, and nearly always find it enthralling. The above link to “Slow” came close to making ...Read More
I love when my clients and/or residents surprise me. At the care center where I work, another music therapist/unit coordinator and myself have been facilitating some choir rehearsals. I have yet anoth...Read More
I work with two populations: People in assisted living, care center, and transitional care units; and people with developmental disabilities. I suppose I could break down the populations even further ...Read More
My primary instrument is voice, followed closely by violin. Being a vocalist, I both think of my voice quite often, and yet take it for granted. I don’t warm it up in the mornings before work, u...Read More
