by GG Team | Sep 26, 2017 | Self Care, Uncategorized
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... by GG Team | Sep 11, 2017 | Music Therapy Interventions, Songs, Uncategorized
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...
by GG Team | Jun 12, 2017 | Uncategorized
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...
by GG Team | May 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
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...
by GG Team | Apr 10, 2017 | Songs, Uncategorized
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...
by GG Team | Feb 10, 2017 | Holiday, Songs, Uncategorized
Love is in the air! Below are some fun ways to incorporate my favorite love songs into your music therapy practice or a fun activity at home with YOUR loved one. Put on some Nat King Cole and practice motor and academic skills by spelling L-O-V-E with your whole body....