Have you ever gotten an email that just tickled you and made your heart smile? That's what happened to me a few months ago when I recevied an email from Coast Music Therapy. They told me I was being awarded the inaugural "Cause for Applause" award for my E-Book series and my work through Wholesome Harmonies! Coast Music [...]
I love when my clients inspire me and give me new ideas for interventions during my music therapy sessions. This happened a few weeks ago and I've been using the idea ever since. One little guy I work with individually loves book and songs. I use this type of musical experience to work on expressive language, [...]
I used to come into the classrooms at UCP's Early Beginnings Academy and I talk a LOT. "Okay everyone let's sit down in the circle." "Oh you have new shoes - awesome!" "Ok everyone sit down. Stop pulling her hair. Don't pick your nose. Come on let's all sit down!" This year, I am making [...]
I always love having the opportunity to present on my favorite topic in the world - music therapy. I could talk about it all day long. To share stories about the progress I have seen in the children I work with is one of the most amazing things. That is why I am so thrilled [...]
Last Thursday I had the privilege of hearing Dr. Temple Grandin speak at my alma mater, University of Miami. Each time I hear her speak, I pull out new information. This time, I was absorbing information so I could integrate it into my work with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). I have always had [...]