by GG Team | Nov 3, 2019 | Holiday, Intervention Share, Music Therapy Interventions, Older Adults, School, Songs, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized
Happy November! Read this blog post to see how we’re intentionally using the music of the season to implement customized, meaningful music therapy interventions with our individual and group clients. Movement Intervention Goals: Motor Skills, Mirroring...
by GG Team | Oct 8, 2019 | Holiday, Intervention Share, Music Therapy Interventions, Older Adults, Songs, Top 10, Uncategorized
We’re already a week into October. It can sometimes be difficult to find appropriate Halloween songs for adults that are engaging and familiar. Read our “Top 10” list of songs we use in music therapy for adults this month. The Addams Family (1964)...
by GG Team | Aug 22, 2019 | Wellness, What Is Music Therapy
How is Music Therapy Used for Wellness?Music therapy is used as a catalyst to accomplish many goals, such as movement, communication, and socialization. Wellness is often overlooked and is an important goal in our daily lives.Music therapy for wellness is used to...
by GG Team | Aug 5, 2019 | GG Camp, Uncategorized
The Groovy Garfoose was super excited to expand its summer camp to Solon, Ohio. This past week I had the pleasure of co-leading our music, dance and art camp for some very cool teens and adults. I also got to work closely with my colleagues (who planned an incredible...
by GG Team | Jul 22, 2019 | Older Adults
Music Therapy is a non-invasive, person-centered approach to improve quality of life and address mental health needs of older adults. As we age, often our bodies and minds begin to fail. However, music often remains a connection point to the world around us. Music...