A Glimpse into the Life and Work of Rachel, Our Newest Music Therapist
Here's a Glimpse into the Life and Work of Rachel, Our Newest Music Therapist.
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Amy Nicole
- May 11
- 3 min
Music Therapy as a Means to Recover from Injuries
Music is a great healer; it can help you overcome trauma and injury and facilitate a better life after troubling times. Whether that is a me
Ron Clark
- May 9
- 4 min
The Role of Music Therapy in improving Social Skills and Self-Esteem in Individuals with ADHD
For the last three decades, the world has seen an increase in the amount of school-aged children diagnosed with ADHD as well as being...
Stan Clark
- Jan 13
- 5 min
Caring for Children With ADHD: The Impact of Music and Arts
Photo from Pexels About six million children aged 3 to 17 years have been diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),...
Kristin Wright, MT-BC
- Jan 1
- 3 min
The Neuroscience of Music Motivation: How Music Inspires Us to Be Our Best Self
We believe music therapy can empower clients to overcome barriers and live their best, most fulfilled lives!
Lillian Gray, MA, MT-BC
- Feb 21, 2022
- 5 min
9 Songs to Help you Heal from COVID-19 Trauma
No matter who you are, COVID has changed your life in some way. Music helps us know we are not alone in this journey of healing.
Catherine Backus, MT-BC
- Feb 9, 2022
- 4 min
5 Ways to Quickly Calm Your Anxious Mind
A mindful approach helps to separate ourselves from our thoughts and emotions so we work through our difficulties. Where does music fit in?
Kristin Wright, MT-BC
- Dec 11, 2019
- 4 min
Top 5 Goals Addressed In Music Therapy
Because music is motivating and effective in addressing goals across numerous populations, music therapists can be found in schools, hospita
Noel Anderson, MMT, MT-BC
- Jan 5, 2019
- 2 min
What Goes on Inside a Music Therapist's Head?
Have you ever noticed how two people can observe the same scenario and see two completely different things??? Imagine this scene......
Catherine Backus, MT-BC
- Oct 7, 2018
- 5 min
Insider's Guide to Songwriting for Emotional & Social Health
I have a confession to make: I was an emo kid. We’re a dying breed- the Vans Warped Tour just finished its last run, and scene music has...
Noel Anderson, MMT, MT-BC
- Sep 10, 2018
- 4 min
Why Music Breaks Through Barriers to Communication
My name is Catherine, and I am a mumbler. Maybe it’s a result of self-consciousness as a kid (after my teacher referred me to speech...
Noel Anderson, MMT, MT-BC
- Aug 8, 2018
- 5 min
FAQ Series: What do you actually do?!
Being a music therapist means constantly being asked... “What is music therapy?" "What do you actually DO?” That’s kind of like asking...
Catherine Backus, MT-BC
- Jul 20, 2018
- 4 min
Can Music Therapy Improve Social Skills?
The act of making music is inherently communicative. When I was a kid, I think my mom probably connected to the worries of Uncle Jesse...
Noel Anderson, MMT, MT-BC
- Jun 15, 2018
- 5 min
What Happens in a Music Therapy Group?
When we get new clients or referrals, oftentimes parents don’t know what to expect when they send their children to a music therapy...
Noel Anderson, MMT, MT-BC
- May 12, 2018
- 7 min
2 Simple Ways to Connect with your Child for Better Emotional Regulation
Have you ever noticed how even young infants search for their mother's approval when meeting new people? A stranger approaches and the...
Noel Anderson, MMT, MT-BC
- Apr 2, 2018
- 4 min
5 Reasons Music Therapy Might Help the Older Adults in Your Life
Caregiving for someone with dementia can be exhausting, frustrating, and deeply lonely. Your schedule revolves around appointments,...
Catherine Backus, MT-BC
- Mar 5, 2018
- 4 min
Why Live Music is More Powerful than Recorded Music
We live in a world where pretty much any song you could ever think of is available at the click of a button. As a songwriter, I have my...
Catherine Backus, MT-BC
- Jan 6, 2018
- 3 min
3 Ways to Improve Your Child's Executive Function
When I hear the phrase “Executive Functioning,” my mind conjures an image of a tiny businesswoman at the helm of my brain, giving...
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