Next presentation

I have another presentation coming up in the future: Next week, I will be presenting to a group of occupational and speech therapists on the benefits of music therapy for children with special needs. ... Read More

More apps I’ve found

On Tuesday I was surprised with an iPad 2. That night, I proceeded to install several apps. I haven’t yet used any apps with any clients, but I hope to start doing so on a regular basis next wee... Read More

Presentation tomorrow

Tomorrow evening I present to a group of families who have a child with Down syndrome. I am excited for the experience. The first portion (maybe even half) of my presentation will be engaging the chil... Read More

Using a list to engage

I remember a time only a while ago, maybe only a couple of weeks, where I proclaimed that I was making progress toward goals with one of my private clients. Tonight, however, I feel that the one step ... Read More

Growing toolbox

The director of the therapeutic recreation department at the care center where I’m working has asked me for my “wish list” for the music therapy position. There is a limited number o... Read More

Three intentions

Welcome, 2012. With the entry of this new year comes new intentions for myself as a music therapist. For one, I intend to improve my guitar skills. My plan is to participate in group sessions of one s... Read More

Successful show

Ah, success was had. Today was the first-ever “variety show” at the care center. An 18-person choir and a seven- or eight-person drama troupe performed in addition to the nine-person tone ... Read More