Self-Care Retreat

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...
Self-Care Retreat

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...
Self-Care Retreat

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...
Self-Care Retreat

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...
Self-Care Retreat

Put a Little Love in Your Music Therapy

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....