Category: Music Therapy Session Ideas
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2025: A Few Of Our Favorite Things

🎶 Our Team’s Favorite Music Therapy Ideas: “These Are A Few Of Our Favorite Things”! 🎁 Music therapists—this one’s for you! Whether you’re looking to freshen up your music therapy session ideas, explore new instruments that spark engagement, or find creative tools that elevate your clinical work, our annual Favorite Things for Music Therapists list…
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Sensory Regulation Through Music Therapy for All Ages
Discover how music therapy supports sensory regulation and integration for autism, ADHD, and sensory processing needs. Mainstay Music Therapy, Indiana.
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The Power of Active Listening in Music Therapy

As music therapists, our work is inherently relational—our success hinges on the trust and connection we build with our clients. One powerful tool in fostering these connections is active listening. Let’s dive into how active listening enhances the therapeutic relationship, making your sessions more personalized, impactful, and effective. By focusing on both verbal and non-verbal…
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🎁 Favorite Music Therapy Ideas: 2024🎁

**note that all product links will direct you to the item on Amazon** 🎶 Our Team’s Favorite Music Therapy Ideas: “These Are A Few Of Our Favorite Things”! 🎁 Calling all music therapists! Whether you’re searching for new music therapy session ideas, the perfect new instrument to engage your clients, or creative materials to enhance…
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7 Ways Music Therapists Prepare for Sessions

We’re thrilled to offer you a glimpse into how our Mainstay team gets ready for music therapy sessions with clients. We’ve noticed that each therapist has their own special approach, often tailored to individual clients. Our aim is that by sharing our experiences, we can validate yours and spark some fresh ideas for you! We’re…
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Songwriting Template

Music therapy stands as a valuable means for self-expression and emotional exploration. One of my favorite approaches, is the use of fill-in-the-blank songwriting templates to offer an accessible avenue for individuals to engage in the therapeutic process. Unlike traditional mad-lib-style prompts, this method encourages thoughtful consideration, fostering meaningful conversations around chosen themes. Today I wanted…
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🎁 2023: A Few Of Our Favorite Things🎁

**note that all product links will direct you to the item on Amazon** It’s that time again—our annual roundup of Music Therapists’ favorite session tools! From tried-and-true essentials to fun new discoveries, these picks are sure to inspire your next session. Take advantage of this week’s sales to snag something new, and be sure to…
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🎁 A Few Of Our Favorite Things 🎁

**note that all product links will redirect you to the item on Amazon** *As an Amazon Associate, Mainstay earns from qualifying purchases.*