Tag: music therapy
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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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Music Therapy vs. Recreational Music Activities
Music is powerful. It can lift your mood, bring back memories, and even help you relax after a long day. But when does music cross over from being enjoyable to being therapeutic? And what makes music therapy different from other music-based activities? Let’s break it down! Music Therapy: More Than Just Music Music therapy is…
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Music Therapy Explained: What It Is and Why It Matters
Understanding the Profession and the Journey to Becoming a Music Therapist Did you know that April 10-15th Music Therapy Week? It’s the perfect time to celebrate the field, spread awareness, and highlight the incredible work that board-certified music therapists (MT-BCs) do every day. While many people have heard of music therapy, there are still plenty…
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The Benefits of Group Music Therapy Activities
Discover how group music therapy can enhance social skills, foster communication, and build connections among clients. Learn effective techniques like improvisation and group singing to promote collaboration and inclusion.
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Personalizing Music Choices in Music Therapy
As music therapists, one of the simplest and most effective ways to enhance your sessions is by integrating your client’s personal musical preferences. By tailoring music to what resonates with each client, you create a therapeutic environment that feels familiar, comforting, and engaging. Let’s explore how to uncover your client’s musical tastes and use that…
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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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Behind the Scenes: Crafting Engaging and Productive Session Plans for Therapy
Welcome to the behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of music therapy. Music therapists invest considerable time and effort into preparing sessions that are tailored to each client’s needs. In this post, we’ll explore five key strategies that music therapists employ to ensure their sessions are both effective and enriching. If you want to hear a…
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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…