Erin Hade Lunde, MT-BC, music therapist in the Minneapolis and St. Paul area
I have always wanted to be an avid reader. I introduced An Article Monthly Project months ago, and I did find that making the time to read the articles was satisfying. But, it did not last. One good book I am reading (in pieces) is The Dynamics of Music Psychotherapy, edited by Kenneth Bruscia. I’m [...]
Thu, May 2 2013 » Resources » No Comments
Finding connection clinically I had one client today with whom I had a lot of trouble connecting. I brought her favorite instruments. Though she is non-verbal, she is often quite vocal, and she seemed to be engaged vocally at the beginning of the session. Then, she turned away. She didn’t take any instrument to play, [...]
Mon, April 29 2013 » Reflections » 1 Comment
I had the privilege to meet with one of my internship supervisors for a few minutes a couple of weeks ago. I wish I stayed in better touch with her, but I was happy to get to see her for just that short amount of time. Inevitably, we spoke about the fact that I am [...]
Mon, April 8 2013 » Fascination Station » 2 Comments
Several of the clients I see have autism. Some use speech to communicate, others do not. Some find the ability to express their needs through various gestures, some sign language, and other physical indications; others do not. Some of them have a combination of verbal and physical communication. Most of my clients with autism, however, [...]
Wed, April 3 2013 » Experience, Reflections » No Comments
Ah, yes. I have been away for quite some time. Frankly, this Winter offered me too much to combat, and some things– like writing as much as I really want to do– fell by the wayside. However, I plan to be back here on a regular basis. I truly believe that the darkness and the [...]
Mon, April 1 2013 » Reflections » No Comments
Happy new year! We’ve been traveling in the Midwest and in New York City over the past couple of weeks. This is our first full week back at work. There really is comfort in routine. I am taking this opportunity to guide you to a new website to which I am a contributing blogger. The [...]
Mon, January 7 2013 » Events, News, Resources » No Comments
I had another enlightening supervision session tonight. Thursdays are my really busy days, and I’m always a messy pool of goo when I finally make it to 6:45 and talk with my supervisor, but regardless, I took away a great thought: “The therapist’s job is to say the unsayable.” I’ve been noticing one of my [...]
Thu, December 13 2012 » Experience, Fascination Station, Reflections » No Comments
I could go on and on about what instruments I think I need, but I have to say that I am preoccupied by needing and even wanting a 3/4 dreadnought, also known as a “baby” Taylor or Martin.
Wed, December 12 2012 » Fascination Station » No Comments
Working in private practice offers its set of challenges. One such challenge, for me, is finding consistent motivation to KEEP UP ON MY PAPERWORK. I’m actually pretty scheduled and somewhat determined, and definitely goal-oriented. But, my lists and post-its and planners and web-based calendars amass entries much faster than I can strike them (or recycle [...]
Wed, December 5 2012 » Reflections, Resources » 3 Comments
I was listening to Janice Lindstrom’s latest episode of The Music Therapy Show today, in which she interviewed Barbara Wheeler, PhD, MT-BC, and decided two things: Maybe I’d read more music therapy research and texts if they were available on an e-reader (and oh hey, at Barcelona Publishers, texts are available in abundance in that format). Maybe I [...]
Mon, December 3 2012 » Resources » No Comments
