Comments on: Why I Led This Music Therapy Session in the Dark https://whmusictherapy.com/2015/04/why-i-led-this-session-in-the-dark/ In-Home Music Therapy in Miami, Florida - Wholesome Harmonies, LLC Tue, 22 Aug 2023 15:49:35 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Amy https://whmusictherapy.com/2015/04/why-i-led-this-session-in-the-dark/#comment-2004 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 12:27:57 +0000 http://whmusictherapy.com/?p=10981#comment-2004 In reply to Belinda Lydon.

Oh you’re so welcome! I couldn’t agree more. It is very freeing to continue the session in the dark or with natural light and really focus on the music making happening within the session.

]]> By: Belinda Lydon https://whmusictherapy.com/2015/04/why-i-led-this-session-in-the-dark/#comment-1976 Sun, 12 Apr 2015 12:58:05 +0000 http://whmusictherapy.com/?p=10981#comment-1976 This has also happened to me with children with autism. I think it’s an important part of the therapy to recognise it may be a power struggle between you but also that a lot of the time it’s a clear communication and a sensory issue. I often find it quite freeing and relaxing myself to continue the session in the dark! Thanks for posting something so relevant.

]]> By: Amy https://whmusictherapy.com/2015/04/why-i-led-this-session-in-the-dark/#comment-1967 Sat, 11 Apr 2015 18:58:00 +0000 http://whmusictherapy.com/?p=10981#comment-1967 In reply to Amy.

Yes, it is wonderful to learn from our clients Amy! When we listen, they are communicating with us all the time, even if it’s not with words. And I myself actually prefer the natural light option to fluorescence, too!

]]> By: Amy https://whmusictherapy.com/2015/04/why-i-led-this-session-in-the-dark/#comment-1957 Fri, 10 Apr 2015 16:31:04 +0000 http://whmusictherapy.com/?p=10981#comment-1957 This has happened many times in my sessions too! I used to do most of my sessions with the lights off in the room that provided enough natural light. Sessions in that room would be more productive than my sessions at another facility without a natural light option. It’s great to learn from our clients!

]]> By: Amy https://whmusictherapy.com/2015/04/why-i-led-this-session-in-the-dark/#comment-1947 Thu, 09 Apr 2015 21:28:15 +0000 http://whmusictherapy.com/?p=10981#comment-1947 In reply to Angie.

Hi Angie! Thanks so much for your comments. I’m glad to hear you are doing the same thing!

]]> By: Angie https://whmusictherapy.com/2015/04/why-i-led-this-session-in-the-dark/#comment-1945 Thu, 09 Apr 2015 15:44:19 +0000 http://whmusictherapy.com/?p=10981#comment-1945 Yes. I love your message because this is a really important topic! I love that your caught on to his communication rather than creating a power struggle, thus addressing both his sensory needs and potentially reducing his frustration around communication. My lights go on and off depending on the kiddo all day long!

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