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The Final Countdown: Internship Edition Part 1
Welcome to “The Final Countdown: Internship Edition Part 1.” This is the spot where you can exclusively find my personal experiences, tips, and tricks towards the internship process. Although everyone’s internship journey is different, this blog series will highlight...
Halloween Music Therapy Interventions
Boo! It's time for us to share some of our favorite Halloween songs and interventions with all of you. These can all be adapted across population, but keep in mind age-appropriateness, abilities, and preferences of the group! The Addams Family - Use the theme song...
Self-Care Retreat
Earlier this month, Bonnie and Ellen went on a self-care retreat in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Here’s what we learned! Self-care is caring for your own needs in each moment to help care for your best self. Why is it important for a music therapist to practice...
Fall Music Therapy Interventions
Happy Fall! As we begin a new season, school is starting, leaves are falling, and I’m ready to share some of my favorite fall-theme intervention ideas with you. Movement interventions are some of my favorite. Music paired with movement primes the brain and body to...
Music Therapy Interventions about the “Earth”
This summer, we are leading music therapy & enrichment groups surrounding the theme of "The Elements." Each week we are sharing interventions & experiences that utilize songs that mention Earth, Wind, Fire, & Water. We just finished a successful first...
Musical Pictionary
Summer is a time for fun and playing lots of games outside with friends and family. I like to bring that fun spirit into my music therapy sessions with a game of musical pictionary. Musical pictionary can be used with a variety of populations and exercises cognitive...
Music Therapy & Cerebral Palsy
Music therapy is a beneficial choice for individuals with cerebral palsy and other physical disabilities. Music is processed all of the brain and can be be a motivator that transcends regular ability. Have you ever been listening to music and then notice you're...
Identifying Emotions with “I Got a Feeling”
I really enjoy piggyback songwriting when helping clients reach their goals. One of my favorites is teaching emotions through the pop song "I Got a Feeling" by the Black Eyed Peas. You can play this as a game with feeling flashcards, or just by singing through the...
Autism Awareness Month: Lift Every Voice & Sing
At the Groovy Garfoose, we are proud of what our all of our clients accomplish in their music therapy sessions. For Autism Awareness Month, we want to share with you a song by one of our clients that encourages and inspires those of all abilities. Composing,...
Spring into Music Therapy
April showers, bring lots of spring-themed music therapy interventions. Check out some of our favorite ways to incorporate a spring theme into music therapy sessions. Create a Thunderstorm Try creating a thunderstorm indoors using instruments and body percussion to...
Rainbow Camp Goal$
Today is an exciting day at The Groovy Garfoose because we have officially met our fundraising goal for Rainbow Camp! I have been working behind the scenes to raise money to keep camp tuition costs low and I'm thrilled to share that with the help of our Groovy...
Summit County Funding Source for Music Therapy
The Summit County Board of DD has created the Family Engagement Program to allow your family to access your community the way you choose. Family Support Services funds can be now be used as a match for Waivers. It can be used when services or supports cannot be paid...