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Read on for tips and tricks, session ideas, song shares, advocacy videos, app reviews and more from our team of music therapists!
Funding Updates to Ohio Waivers
Updates to Ohio Waivers As of July 1, 2022 The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities has made some changes to the Waivers for people living in Ohio with developmental disabilities. We are excited for these changes across the board because it increases the...
5 Must-Have Items in Abby’s MT Bag
Abby shares 5 of her favorite items to bring into music therapy sessions.
Being a New Professional at a Private Practice
Read on to learn more about Christine’s experience of being a new professional at the Groovy Garfoose!It’s hard to believe I have been working at the Groovy Garfoose for six months already! My first six months as a new professional have been challenging, but so...
Music Makers is BACK and it’s FREE!
The Groovy Garfoose is THRILLED to be partnering with the Twinsburg Public Library (TPL) to offer FREE music makers groups this fall, with a couple of “teaser” classes this summer. Music Makers is an inclusive, early childhood music program designed by our team of...
We’re Back! In-Person Creative Arts Summer Camp
We are proud to present Groovy Garfoose Summer Camp 2022: Cover Me In Sunshine At our office located in Stow, Ohio!
Using Launchpad Arcade in Music Therapy
Please extend a warm welcome to our newest team member, Christine O'Keefe, MT-BC! Read on for her review and recommendations for using the app Launchpad Arcade in music therapy! Technology plays an important role in our daily lives, and has become an integral part of...
Valentine’s Day Pictionary for Music Therapy
Pictionary is a fun game, and MUSICAL pictionary is even more fun. So, why use musical pictionary in your music therapy sessions? Musical pictionary is an engaging and inclusive way to exercise several targeted skills and goals in music therapy. Picture identification...
Music Therapy & Hippotherapy Intervention Ideas
Why use music therapy in therapeutic horseback riding? Great question! We have been so honored to begin a partnership with Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center and see the benefits of music therapy co-treating with hippotherapy not only with their students, but...
Two TikTok Trends for Music Therapy
Have you ever been scrolling TikTok, heard a song, and thought, "Wow, that would be a great song for music therapy...now how do I make it fit?!" Well, look no further. Here are 2 TikTok trends that are sure to be a fun addition to your sessions. I Am Woman This song...
Thanksgiving Session Plan for Older Adults
Need a fresh Thanksgiving or Gratitude themed session plan for your older adults? Look at this carefully curated session plan from our therapist, Ellen, who specializes in older adults and memory care. Hail Hail The Gang’s All Here Depending on the size of your group,...
Original Song: Our Secret Star
Check out this new song by Sarah Chappell, MT-BC. It shares fun ways to explore emotions and self regulation. Plus you’ll learn a secret...
“I Have Feelings” Original Song + Songwriting Intervention
In this original song by Ellen Antes, MT-BC, we aim to share ways to: Identify emotions in ways other than words Develop coping skills for difficult to manage emotions Check out this song with some "blanks" filled in, then look below for a songwriting template to use...