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In this episode Monica and Tricia explore music in many capacities. We talk about clinical music, performance music, healing music, and anti-precious music. Tune in to hear more about the beauty and ephemeral nature of music making.

Forest Veil is the solo work of Portland, OR producer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter Monica Metzler. Following the echoes of her elusive muse, Forest Veil creates hypnotic psych-folk that maps the emotional terrain of humanity and its place in the cosmos. Melding a voice that sounds like smokey quartz with psychedelic guitar riffs and enigmatic lyricism, Forest Veil’s sound evokes a haunting nostalgia for other worlds. Though she primarily writes on her own, Forest Veil records and performs with others. An avid guitarist for over 25 years, Forest Veil’s music showcases virtuosic guitar shredding and dynamic musicality. Forest Veil’s music has been placed in ads, movies, and TV shows.

Metzler previously released music under Moniker. Her first work as Forest Veil came in the form of her 2016 release, Zoolights. This album was released on Spirit House Records, which she co-founded with musician Johnanna Warren, in the same year. She currently plays drums for the Portland all-femme band, Pool Boys.

In addition to her musical pursuits, Metzler is a Program Director at a youth music non-profit (My Voice Music) and an experiential arts family therapist.

Find Monica as Forest Veil online, on Instagram, Spotify, and Apple

Check out her Caldera ep.!

Resources:

• My Voice Music
• Caldera Arts
• Ice Singing

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In this episode Tricia talks about her recent mindset shift and transition from busyness to stewardship. As a recovering workaholic, I often struggle to create rest and relaxation in my life. Through this recent shift, I’ve found that not all busyness is bad and that rest can be active.

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In this episode Heidi and Tricia talk about work life grace, self care, life transitions, and overcoming blocks. This conversation is filled with beautiful nuggets of wisdom and I can’t wait to hear which ones stick with you

Heidi Schalk is a business strategy and visibility coach, best-selling author, speaker and host of the Be S.H.E. Podcast (Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Empowered.). She has been featured on FOX, ABC, NBC, CBS and The Daily Herald and has been named One of the Top 30 Inspiring Entrepreneurs to Look Out for in 2024 by The NYC Journal. 

Heidi works with female entrepreneurs to build 6 & 7 figure businesses so they can create their dream life for themselves, and loved ones, on their own terms. She believes every woman who wants to have a 6 & 7 figure business gets to have it. She empowers women to be seen and heard and leave a lasting impact on others in the world with their message and story.

Heidi is a mom of two children 15 & 13 who were the catalyst behind starting her entrepreneurial journey. She is also an animal lover so you can often find her fostering or transporting animals looking for their forever home.

Find Heidi online, on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and by email: heidi@heidischalk.com

Check out Heidi’s podcast Be SHE.

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In this episode Tricia talks about the clinical application of silence with her Music Therapy groups. Although silence can be a tool within the music itself, Tricia talk about her most recent experiences using silence throughout her sessions. Tune in to hear how this experiment went. Would you try this in your clinical practice?

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This episode is crossposted with Able Voice Podcast! Hear the first half of our conversation there and the second half here! In this episode Hayley, Kim, and Tricia talk about building a brand and aligning content creation with life’s changes. We talk about bravery, change, and empowerment. We also reminisce on the past while envisioning possibilities for the future.

Synergy Music Therapy & Wellness Services was co-founded in June 2021 by board-certified music therapists Hayley Francis Cann and Kimberly Dolan. Now offering services in two locations (Bermuda & Kingston, ON), Synergy provides high quality music therapy services, wellness resources, and professional development opportunities for music therapists, interdisciplinary professionals and community members.

Together, Hayley and Kim co-host a podcast called the Able Voice Podcast (available on most streaming platforms), have collections of music therapy stickers in collaboration with Santina’s Sticker Box, offer Sing It Girls programs, and are the proud co-founders of Synergy Music Therapy & Wellness Services.

Find Synergy online and on Instagram.

Listen to Able Voice podcast here and find them on Instagram.

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In this episode, Tricia talks about her theme for 2024. She also shares a short visualization to lead us into the new year. Share your 2024 theme or 2023 memories here!

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In this episode, I talk about finding holiday spirit despite lack of motivation and feelings of overwhelm. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season! -Tricia

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In this episode Rohan tells us all about the Avaana platform, which is redefining healthcare and wellbeing. Tune in to hear how Avanna is connecting clients and clinicians, and clinicians to each other. We talk about supervision, preventative maintenance in health care, and how we individually define wellbeing.

Rohan Pardasani, is the Cofounder and CEO of Avaana. More than software and not another stale directory, Avaana is a mission-driven community aimed at helping Australians achieve healthy lifestyles by making them more conscious of the experts, resources, and places available for support on their self-care journey.

Find Avaana online, Rohan on LinkedIn, and email Rohan at rohan@avaana.com.au.

Resources:

• 213. Pros and Cons of Subcontracting: Kim Best, MT-BC

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In this episode Emma G. tells us about how she’s used songwriting as a tool for empowerment throughout her life and how she is not helping others to do the same.

Enter Emma G, an award winning singer/songwriter, author, and two time Tedx speaker, making an impact by bringing empowerment to teens through music.  Surviving her own brutal experience as a child after suffering with a rare neurological condition called hydrocephalus, Emma G recovered from multiple traumas, including ten brain surgeries, along with the experience of low self-esteem and being bullied as a result of her condition.

“My goal is to save the world one song at a time – both through the music I compose, and the songs I help teenagers write. Through my music, I aim to heal, inspire strength, spread love, and convey truth: helping individuals rediscover their true selves.”

Emma G is releasing an original song each month on a specific mental health topic to create conversation around the issue and establish connection. The song for August is titled: Goodbye and centers around being bullied. Hard Rock Cafe has created a residency for Emma G in honor of her release a song a month strategy.

Find Emma G. online, on Spotify, Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok.

Email Emma G. here to get her 9 Step Guide.

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In this episode Miss Julieann tells us all about her new children’s album, Resilient Child! This amazing album is a compilation of Julieann’s research, Music Therapy experience, and musicianship. It’s a true labor of love, and I’m so excited she’s shared it with us on the show! Catch sneak peeks of some of her songs throughout the episode.

Julieann Hartley, MT-BC, NMT and NTP is a board certified music therapist, nature educator, illustrator and children’s musician. After obtaining degrees in both music therapy and psychology, she graduated from Anna Maria College as valedictorian. Throughout her career as a community music therapist in New Hampshire, she has worked with many different populations, but has found a particular passion for helping children and families who have experienced trauma. Her album, “Therapeutic Songs for Kids” won a 2019 Parents’ Choice award. She is currently recovering from a neurological infection, and focusing on putting together content for other therapists, teachers and parents to be able to help children develop the resilience skills they need to overcome life’s inevitable challenges. Besides music, she has an interest in hiking (she completed the Appalachian Trail in 2015), rock climbing and nutrition (she is also certified as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner). 

Find Julieann online, on Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube.

Miss Julieann on Spotify – get her newly released songs!

Resources:

• 191. Little Kids, Big Emotions: Julieann Hartley, MT-BC, NMT, NTP
• 52. Nutrition and Trauma Care: Julieann Hartley, MT-BC, NMT, NTP (part 2)
• 51. Redefining Strength Through Illness: Julieann Hartley, MT-BC, NMT, NTP (part 1)
• Music for Kiddos
• Laurie Berkner

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In this episode, Kim and Tricia discuss the pros and cons of working as a subcontracted Music Therapist. We talk about why this is an unsustainable model and potential alternatives that Kim is experimenting with.

Find Kim online and on Instagram

Check out her podcast: Not Your Average Music Therapist

Music Can Help

NY State Association for MT’s

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In this episode Tricia talks about her experience leaving her Music Therapy job. She shares the red flags she experienced along the way and how she ultimately knew she’d outgrown the position. Subscribe to the show to hear episode 213 where Tricia and Kim further discuss the dangers of subcontracting.

Stay tuned and subscribe to the show to hear more about Tricia’s journey.

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In this episode Tricia talks about her journey through and after burnout. She shares preventative and maintenance steps she took, the ultimate decisions that got her out of burnout, and how she’s recovered since.

Stay tuned and subscribe to the show to hear more about Tricia’s journey.

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In this episode, Inesa educates us about holistic health, the cannabis industry (including the dark sides), CBD, THC, and CBDa. Tune in to hear more about how to ensure you’re getting the best quality products and empowering your personal health.

“I am the visionary founder and CEO of Nesa’s Hemp, the world’s first-ever full-spectrum CBDa oil. It is created through a unique process I developed myself that preserves all the healing compounds of the hemp plant. This promotes optimal healing and restores the body to its natural state.

My journey with hemp/CBD began five years ago when my mother was diagnosed with cancer and given 6 months to live. Heartbroken but determined, I traveled the world on a mission to find natural ways to overcome her health condition. That is when I discovered that the hemp plant is known to be a miracle

 plant. However, when I met with the leading CBD producers in the US, I realized that none of them had a high-quality hemp product. I knew what I had to do! After facing many challenges, I was finally able to create a product for my mother, and subsequently other people in the world, that is an effective alternative health solution.

Today, Nesa’s Hemp is certified as the highest-quality organic hemp product on the market.

Today, my mom is cancer-free and enjoying a happy, healthy, and fulfilling life and I’m on a mission to help fulfill millions of lives across the globe.”

Find Inesa online and contact Nesa’s customer support here.

Nesa’s Hemp

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In this episode Elliott and I talk about life transitions, boundaries, and our need incessant need for stimulation.

Laura Elliott Buckner (they/them) is a music therapist in the southeast region pursuing their Master of Music degree in music therapy, and they recently received their Diversity and Inclusion graduate certificate in May 2022. Elliott is a trans, non-binary, genderqueer, lesbian, and they are autistic and Hard-of-Hearing. Elliott is a self-advocate focusing their energy and career on making the world a more accessible, inclusive, and equitable place. They also want to conduct more research about the intersectionality of queer and disabled identities among music therapists. In their free time, Laura enjoys reading, watching their comfort shows, coloring, and spending time with their loved ones.

You can email them at Laura.Buckner@uky.edu or find them on TikTok.

Resources:

• 201. Boundaries: Laura Elliott Buckner, MT-BC
• 156. Intersecting Identities and Internship Experiences: Laura Elliott Buckner, MTI

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In this episode, Stephanie and Tricia discuss what makes Stephanie’s music so accessible for kids to adults. We talk about how she adds depth to her music and how she brings musicianship into her Music Therapy sessions.

Stephanie is the creator of Music for Kiddos, a website that provides high-quality music and music resources for music therapists, music educators, and parents. She’s mom to a spunky young daughter, a seasoned performer, an experienced music educator, and a board certified music therapist. Stephanie is a Berklee College of Music graduate and is passionate about using music to help kids succeed. She specializes in working with babies and kids through age 6.  

Stephanie jokes that she has a low tolerance for cheesy music. She writes music to help kids be successful in their daily life: night-time routines, transitions, movement, instrument exploration, academic concepts, and helping kids understand and express their feelings. Music cannot be “prescribed”, because the effectiveness of music is highly individualized, but this is a starting point… some tried and true music and resources that you might find helpful, too. 

You can find Stephanie online, join her newsletter, and follow her on Instagram.

Check out Stephanie’s new album!

Resources:

• Slow Down – Stephanie Leavell, MT-BC
• If You Need to Cry – Stephanie Leavell, MT-BC
• 51. Redefining Strength Through Illness: Julieann Hartley, MT-BC, NMT, NTP (part 1)
• 52. Nutrition and Trauma Care: Julieann Hartley, MT-BC, NMT, NTP (part 2)
• 191. Little Kids, Big Emotions: Julieann Hartley, MT-BC, NMT, NTP

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In this episode, Eve tells us about her experience through the college application and audition process. We also discuss navigating rejections and finding what fits.

Eve Miller, a busy senior in high school from Minneapolis, MN, participates in activities that any ordinary teenager would, including serving as captain of her school’s tennis team, choir, and, of course, the current and more important area of her life–college. More than all of her hobbies, Eve has developed a growing love for the thing that makes her happiest: music. Eve has learned from her work in memory care facilities and with young children that music is so much more than a performance; music is a vehicle for connection. She hopes to continue using her passion for music to foster relationships and help others for the rest of her life. Eve is starting a new chapter in her life, just like many other high school seniors, and she hopes to create a life for herself that will keep her spark and passion alive forever. She is confident that no matter what path she chooses to take, her love for music and helping others will be a part of it.

You can find Eve on Instagram or email her at Eveleora1@gmail.com

Resources:

• 199. Music and Harm: Brea Murakami, MM, MT-BC and Daniel Goldschmidt, MT-BC

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In this episode Tricia talks about the recent loss of her beloved dog, Piper. This episode includes discussion of grief and how Tricia is navigating the first week without her fur baby.

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In this episode, Kim and Greg tell us about the profound impact music has had on both their lives and how they’re spreading that impact through their own musical ventures. We talk about both their individual and collaborative projects. We also discuss the organic nature of creative projects and allowing them space to evolve in their own time.

Greg Best is a producer, multi-instrumentalist, and vocalist. He is widely known for his sensibility across the genre spectrum, and has a reputation for helping artists discover their own sound. From solo work to collaborations, Greg brings a forward-thinking yet timeless approach to songwriting, production, and music direction.

Find Greg online, on Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, and Spotify (Best Ever)

Find Kim online, on instagram, and listen to her podcast

Check out their latest collaboration: Music Can Help

Resources mentioned:

• March 25, 2023 event
• Kim’s previous podcast episodes
• Stars – Best Ever
• Not Your Average Music Therapist
• MAR Music Therapy Conference 2023

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In this episode the Creative Dementia Collective tells as about their wonderful Dementia support offerings and how they employ their Head, Hands, Heart, Humanity model. Tune in to hear about Dementia support for both the individual and their entire care team.

“We are three millennial women who are passionate about destigmatizing and personalizing dementia care. We have a collective 30+ years in the senior care industry, where we all noticed the gaps in supporting people living with dementia and their loved ones. The Creative Dementia Collective was born to fill those gaps and begin to shift the culture of dementia care!”

Find the Creative Dementia Collective online, on Instagram, Facebook, and email them at info@creativedementiacollective.com

Resources mentioned:

• Creative Dementia Collective workbooks
• Creative Dementia Collective previous episodes
• Living Myth podcast

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In this episode Chloe and Tricia discuss how music reaches people in crisis, professional advocacy, and working in the mental health field while also navigating personal mental health. We also talk about how these themes intersect and inform each other.

Chloe Ulmer is a board certified music therapist, currently working in an acute mental health hospital in central Ohio. Chloe has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ohio Northern University and is currently in a Masters of Music program at Ohio University. Chloe has previous work experience as a piano teacher (approximately 7 years), private practice music therapy intern (approximately 10 months), and a behavioral health technician (approximately 6 months) before becoming a music therapist.

You can email Chloe at cu648818@ohio.edu

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It’s time for a change, do you agree?

There are two big changes happening over here:

1. The release schedule for this podcast is changing
2. Music Therapy Chronicles will be getting a facelift into the Care Chronicles!

Tune in to hear why

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In this episode Elliott and Tricia discuss personal and professional boundaries. We talk about how and when to communicate boundaries, navigating complex relationships, and advice for boundary related conversations.

Want to get CMTE’s for listening to the show?

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Laura Elliott Buckner (they/them) is a music therapist in the southeast region pursuing their Master of Music degree in music therapy, and they recently received their Diversity and Inclusion graduate certificate in May 2022. Elliott is a trans, non-binary, genderqueer, lesbian, and they are autistic and Hard-of-Hearing. Elliott is focusing their graduate studies and research on how to make the profession of music therapy more accessible, inclusive, and diverse to reflect the diverse communities served by music therapists. They also want to conduct more research about the intersectionality of queer and disabled identities among music therapists. In their free time, Laura enjoys reading, watching their comfort shows, coloring, and spending time with their loved ones.

You can email them at Laura.Buckner@uky.edu or find them on TikTok.

Resources mentioned:

• 156. Intersecting Identities and Internship Experiences: Laura Elliott Buckner, MTI
• Supernatural
• All Boys Aren’t Blue: A Memoir-Manifesto – George M. Johnson
• Karen McManus

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In this episode Tricia answers listener questions about, well, anything.

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Tricia Caiati, MT-BC is a board certified Music Therapist from the New England Region of the United States. She launched Music Therapy Chronicles in 2019. Tricia co-founded the Music Therapy Podcast Collective (MT-PC) to provide CMTE opportunities for podcast listening in the form of pod-courses. She is also the CSO for The Tutti Ensemble, a non-profit adaptive band program providing individual lessons and ensemble experiences for diverse learners. Tricia enjoys spending her free time exploring outdoors, reading, and creating through different mediums.

Resources mentioned:

• 147. What I’m doing differently this year: Tricia Caiati, MT-BC
• 2. The Impossible Machine: Rachel Rambach, MM, MT-BC
• Self Caronicles Workbook 2022
• Morgan Harper Nichols work of the year post

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This is episode 4/4 of our re-release series!

In this episode Brea tells about her model for the potential for harm from music. Brea, Daniel, and Tricia discuss their own clinical experiences with harm, and the implications of this model on the Music Therapy profession.

Brea Murakami, MM, MT-BC is a board-certified music therapist and the Interim Director of the music therapy program at Pacific University. Her clinical experiences include dementia care, neurorehabilitation, medical settings, and behavioral health. She also hosts the translational music science podcast Instru(mental) and blogs at www.ImAMusicTherapist.com.
Check out her podcast website www.InstrumentalPodcast.com

Daniel Goldschmidt, MT-BC received his Bachelor of Music Education with a major in music therapy from the University of Kansas in 2012 and completed coursework for his Master’s in Music Therapy from Colorado State University in 2019. While at CSU he also received a graduate certificate in Gender, Power, and Difference. He has given interdisciplinary keynotes around the US on topics including music cognition (see his TEDx talk here), music as a tool for health professionals, and discussing the impacts of race and racism in music therapy. Daniel spoke on whiteness in music therapy at the AMTA national conference in 2019 and at the WFMT world congress in 2020. Beyond music therapy Daniel is also a composer/arranger with his music performed by choirs across the USA.

AMTA Pro Podcast Potential Harm in Music Therapy?

The Body Keeps the Score – Bessel van der Kolk M.D.

Creative Therapy Umbrella episode #49-Mental Health, Teens, and a Pandemic-Proof Practice with Esther Craven, MT-BC

In Your Own Way – Brad Caleb Kane

Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness podcast

If you enjoyed this episode, check out:

• episode 5 with Judy Simpson, MT-BC
• episode 54 with Hayley Francis Cann, BMT, MTA, NMT
• episode 67 with Brandi Waller-Pace and Lorelei Batislaong

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This is episode 3/4 of our re-release series!

In this episode, Miya and Tricia discuss how to start a private practice and the importance of self discover in this process.

Miya Adout founded Miya Music Therapy in 2015 based on her vision to improve patient quality of life in healthcare settings throughout the Greater Toronto Area. Miya is a graduate of Concordia University where she received a Master of Arts in Creative Arts Therapies (Music Therapy) after having completed a BA in Cultural Studies. Miya works with individuals of all ages and abilities. The primary populations she serves are at the beginning and end-of-life; working in maternal mental health and in long-term care with seniors living with dementia. Miya is passionate about educating the public on the impact of music therapy through engaging presentations and workshops. Miya also sits on the board of the Music Therapy Association of Ontario, provides business coaching to healthcare entrepreneurs, and has created Connect 2 Music Therapy, an online global magazine for music therapists. When she is not managing her company or facilitating sessions, Miya enjoys spending time with her toddler, experimenting with photography, and writing.

Find Miya Music Therapy online, on Facebook, on Instagram, or email info@miyamusictherapy.com

Check out Connect 2 Music Therapy and Miya’s Music Therapy Business resources.

Business Coaching with Miya

Business Momentum

If you liked this episode, check out:

• Episode 1 with Sarah Jane Mason, MT-BC
• Episode 30 with Lindsay Ward, BMT, MTA, MT-BC
• Episode 59 with Jaycie Voorhees, MM, SCMT, MT-BC

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This is episode 2/4 of our re-release series!

In this episode, Tony and Tricia discuss podcasting, therapeutic approaches, and having authentic human interactions with our clients.

Tony is a music therapist working in developmental health in Fort Wayne Indiana. He specializes in children with autism, children who’ve experienced complex trauma, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. He is also certified at the basic level in DIRFloortime.

Find Tony on Facebook, Instagram, or email him at tjbeuchel@gmail.com

Check out the MTea podcast wherever you stream podcasts and in Instagram.

DIR/Floortime

MT resources: Voices, World Federation of MT, Nordic Journal of MT.

Finding Fred podcast

Defining Music Therapy: Bruscia

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This is episode 1/4 of our re-release series!

In this episode, Kate and Tricia discuss integrating play therapy into Music Therapy sessions and using play in our own self care. Kate also tells about her podcast and platform: Creative Therapy Umbrella.

Kate is a board-certified music therapist working in the Denver, CO area. She is currently finishing up the requirements to become a Licensed Professional Counselor and is excited to become a dual-certified clinician to better support her clients needs. She is also passionate about integrative approaches  within therapy, especially with play and music therapy. Kate is the host of “Creative Therapy Umbrella: The Podcast” and loves to hike, read, knit, create, play with her dog and cat, and laugh with her husband.

Check out Creative Therapy Umbrella the podcast on Instagram, and on Facebook, and sign up for the newsletter. Email creativetherapyumbrella@gmail.com if you want to be on the Creative Therapy Umbrella podcast.

Otzi the Iceman

Siberian Ice Maiden

Spectrum Creative Arts

Music Therapy Hospice and Palliative Care group on Facebook

“But I want to talk to you.” article

Ami’s self care course

Lessons From the Playroom podcast from Synergetic Play Therapy

Tara Brach‘s podcast

When the Gnomes Go Underground

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Sometimes things don’t go as planned. So here we are, pivoting and trying again.

Some thoughts from this episode:

• No matter how much we plan, we are not actually in control
• Let go
• If you’re spread too thin, then take something off your plate
• Give yourself grace

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In this episode Tricia talks about the process and unlearning a limiting belief she’s held since childhood. Tune in to hear how the gift of immaturity can positively impact your life personally and professionally.

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Resources mentioned:

• Morgan Long Youtube channel

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Music Therapy Chronicles is on Mute this week.

Please use the time you would normally spend listening to our episode to explore content from diverse creators.

In this episode Ellen tells us about her career transition from performing musician to Music Therapist. We talk about burnout, identity, and finding what fits for any season of life.

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Ellen Lind, MME, MT-BC is a hospice music therapist in Madison, WI. She holds a Master of Music Education in Music Therapy from the University of Kansas and a Bachelor of Cello Performance from DePaul University. Prior to becoming a music therapist, Ellen spent 15 years as a freelance musician and teacher. As a conservatory-trained cellist, Ellen has performed aboard cruise ships, played with string quartets and orchestras, toured internationally with rock bands, and started her own business contracting musicians for weddings and events. In music therapy, Ellen draws from her years of experience as a performer to bring a unique perspective to the clinical setting.

Find Ellen on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Resources mentioned:

• The Scotland Yard Gospel Choir
• Dum Reggae
• Easy Beauty: A Memoir – Chloé Cooper Jones

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In this episode Andrea tells us how her career in Music Therapy led her to become a Trauma Informed Care consultant. She shares her advice for clinicians and creative ideas for fixing broken systems.

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After graduating from the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory with a Master of Arts degree in Music Therapy, Andrea Dalton worked for nearly 12 years as a board-certified music therapist, primarily in inpatient mental health units serving some of the most vulnerable adults and children in the Kansas City area. Early in her career, she became interested in the powerful possibilities of transformation through the paradigm of trauma informed care. She took on the unique opportunity as a trauma informed care consultant in 2016, building on her undying fascination with the way the brain works, a critical appreciation for research, her creative spirit, and a strong commitment to make the world a better place for all people. As a certified leadership coach, Andrea holds the perspective that leadership is within each person, regardless of job title, and empowers those leaders in the practice of trauma informed caring. Andrea currently works at University Health in the Center for Trauma Informed Innovation, partnering with leaders and organizations in developing trauma-informed, culturally-responsive programs, practices, and policies. With her colleagues in the Center, Andrea has worked with schools, healthcare providers, social service agencies, affordable housing providers, and organizations in the business sector, both in the Kansas City Metro, as well as across the country. She continues to serve the music therapy community as a faculty supervisor for Roman Music Therapy Services in Wakefield, MA, and as Vice President of the board of directors for the American Music Therapy Association. Andrea is also personally involved in service to various organizations, including her church and her children’s school district. 

Find Andrea on LinkedIn and Facebook.

Listen to Andrea’s podcast: Trauma Informed Caring

Resources mentioned:

• Strengths Finder
• Who Do We Choose To Be? – Margaret J. Wheatley 
• 98. Be the Best Version of YOU: Master Jason Campbell (part 1)
• 99. Vibration: Master Jason Campbell (part 2)
• 188. Reflective Practice: Melanie Wiseheart, MMT, MT-BC (part 1)
• 189. Reflective Practice: Melanie Wiseheart, MMT, MT-BC (part 2)

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In this episode Julieann tells us all about her new album, online offerings, and resources for working with kids. Keep an eye out for her upcoming album for Resilient Children!

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Julieann Hartley, MT-BC, NMT and NTP is a board certified music therapist, nature educator, illustrator and children’s musician. After obtaining degrees in both music therapy and psychology, she graduated from Anna Maria College as valedictorian. Throughout her career as a community music therapist in New Hampshire, she has worked with many different populations, but has found a particular passion for helping children and families who have experienced trauma. Her album, “Therapeutic Songs for Kids” won a 2019 Parents’ Choice award. She is currently recovering from a neurological infection, and focusing on putting together content for other therapists, teachers and parents to be able to help children develop the resilience skills they need to overcome life’s inevitable challenges. Besides music, she has an interest in hiking (she completed the Appalachian Trail in 2015), rock climbing and nutrition (she is also certified as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner). 

Find Julieann online, , on Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube.

Miss Julieann on Spotify (get her newly released songs)

• 5 Little Acorns
• There’s a Dinosaur at My Door

Resources mentioned:

• Halloween Parade book
• Music with Gina
• Julieann + Gina on the Music for Kiddos podcast
• 184. Creating a Bilingual Book: Isabelle Engler, MT-BC
• Yoga Nidra by Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati (Beginners)

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In this episode Tricia talks about Life Admin. Days. What they are, why they’re important, and how to implement them.

Life gets busy.

We all have so much on our plates; so much to get done and only 7 days a week to do it all. If you find yourself consistently pushing off the same items on your to-do list, seeing unfinished projects around your home, and feeling like there are calls or appointments that should have been made weeks ago, then it might be time for a life admin. day.

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Life Admin. Day resources

• Deep Focus Spotify playlist
• Muchelleb Life admin. day video
• How to Better Manage Your Life Admin
• 52 LIFE ADMIN TASKS TO ADD TO YOUR PLANNER THIS YEAR
• How To Plan The Perfect Life Admin Day

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In this episode Melanie tells us about her research and standpoint on reflective practice: what it is, positive and negative implications, and why it’s so important.

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Melanie Wiseheart, MMT, MT-BC, is the Coordinator of Music Therapy at William Carey University in Hattiesburg, MS. She holds a Master of Music Therapy from Augsburg University and a Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy from the University of Evansville. Specializing in trauma-informed care in mental health and reflective clinical practice, Melanie has experience working with people of all ages in a person-centered, strengths-based approach in medical settings, neurological rehabilitation, addictions treatment, end of life care, developmental care, and neuro-affirmative wellness. She enjoys scholarly writing and regularly shares her work at state, regional, and national conferences. Her most recent research focuses on the integration of reflective practice in music therapy practice, education, and clinical training in the U.S. Melanie has served in various capacities within the American Music Therapy Association and currently serves on the Mississippi State Task Force for music therapy. 

Find Melanie on Facebook and Instagram, and email her at mwiseheart@wmcarey.edu

Resources mentioned:

• Forms of Reflexivity in Music Therapy: An Anthology
• Defining Music Therapy
• Moyo Drum

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In this episode Melanie tells us about her research and standpoint on reflective practice: what it is, positive and negative implications, and why it’s so important.

Want to get CMTE’s for listening to the show?

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Melanie Wiseheart, MMT, MT-BC, is the Coordinator of Music Therapy at William Carey University in Hattiesburg, MS. She holds a Master of Music Therapy from Augsburg University and a Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy from the University of Evansville. Specializing in trauma-informed care in mental health and reflective clinical practice, Melanie has experience working with people of all ages in a person-centered, strengths-based approach in medical settings, neurological rehabilitation, addictions treatment, end of life care, developmental care, and neuro-affirmative wellness. She enjoys scholarly writing and regularly shares her work at state, regional, and national conferences. Her most recent research focuses on the integration of reflective practice in music therapy practice, education, and clinical training in the U.S. Melanie has served in various capacities within the American Music Therapy Association and currently serves on the Mississippi State Task Force for music therapy. 

Find Melanie on Facebook and Instagram, and email her at mwiseheart@wmcarey.edu

Resources mentioned:

• Forms of Reflexivity in Music Therapy: An Anthology
• Defining Music Therapy
• Moyo Drum

If you or someone you know is interested in being on the podcast, please email us at hello@care-chronicles.com

In this episode Jennifer talks about the how and why we should ditch polar thinking as Music Therapists. We talk research, clinical practice, and much more. There can be a lot of polarized views within our field, tune in to hear how we can start thinking in a more ‘mixed methods’ approach.

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Jennifer is a Board-Certified Music Therapist living in Macomb, Illinois, where she teaches music therapy at Western Illinois University, a position she has held since 2006. Her shift into college teaching came after nearly a decade in clinical practice working with persons in mental health treatment and persons who have developmental disabilities ages 0 to 3 and in adulthood. Jennifer completed a Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy from Tennessee Tech University (1992), a Masters of Music in Music Therapy from Florida State University (1998), and a PhD in Music Education and Therapy from Florida State University (2006). She has completed advanced training in music therapy with infants in Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU-MT), Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT), and hospice and palliative care music therapy. She has served in elected, appointed, and volunteer positions in music therapy associations in several states and regions. Her term as an Associate Editor for Music Therapy Perspectives ends in December 2022, after serving the journal for 7 years. Jennifer described herself on Facebook as a Music Therapist, Guitar Enthusiast, Cat Person, and Runner. She currently plays guitar and sings harmony vocals with the WIU American Music Ensemble. 

Find Jennifer on Facebook or email her at jd-jones2@wiu.edu

Resources mentioned:

• Goal Attainment Scaling: A Method for Evaluating Progress toward Developmentally Based Music-Centered Treatment Goals for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Vocal Music Therapy for Chronic Pain Management in Inner-City African Americans: A Mixed Methods Feasibility Study
• Hidden Brain
• Teaching in Higher Education podcast
• Unlocking Us podcast with Brené Brown
• Dare to Lead podcast with Brené Brown

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In this episode Karen shares about her 20 year MT journey running a business, balancing life, and pivoting in her career.

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Dr. Sanchez is the President of The Pacific Resiliency Center for Psychology, Wellness, and the Arts (PRC). She was the Director of Clinical Services & Program Development for In Harmony Music Therapy Services (IHMTS), a private music therapy services agency she founded in 2002.
Dr. Sanchez has a Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology from Capella University and is a licensed psychologist in California, as well as a board-certified music therapist. She earned a double MBA in Entrepreneurship and Health Care Management from Jones International University. She also received a Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy with a Minor in Speech and Language Pathology from the University of Pacific. Her primary instrument is the flute, though she also loves to sing.
In 2020, Dr. Sanchez formed PRC as a new professional corporation to incorporate psychology and other wellness programs along with creative arts therapies, including music therapy, in treatment of the whole self, for all ages from birth to end of life.
Currently, Dr. Sanchez also works for Kaiser Permanente in the Manteca Adult Medicine Department as a Behavioral Health Consultant/Behavioral Medicine Specialist. She also works part-time for Valley Neuropsychological Services (VNS) in Sacramento, providing individual psychotherapy and neuropsychological counseling, as well as neuropsychological evaluations, primarily for Spanish-speaking populations.
Dr. Sanchez completed most of her post-doctoral Psychology training with VNS, and finished the hours with Kaiser Permanente as a psychological Assistant. Pre-doctoral internship was completed in the CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, in the Enhanced Outpatient Program for a men’s prison facility. Her doctoral dissertation was titled “Development of a Community-Based Trauma-Informed Music Therapy Program for Post-Trauma Recovery for Children and their Families.” She completed her music therapy clinical training at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, with an externship through The Music Works private music therapy agency in Sacramento. Clinically Dr. Sanchez has developed various music therapy programs throughout Northern California in educational, mental health, and medical settings, for children and adults with a variety of disabilities and illnesses. She has successfully trained and employed many music therapists over the years.
Dr. Sanchez has served on the Western Region Chapter of the American Music Therapy Association, Inc. (WRAMTA) Executive Board as student president and treasurer. She also served the California Psychological Association for Graduate Students as Convention Chair. She has presented at conferences for the California Psychological Association, WRAMTA, and the CA Association for Child Life Professionals, among other local and regional presentation opportunities.
In her spare time, Dr. Sanchez identifies herself as a “foodie” and is passionate about dining and cooking. She enjoys traveling, and spending time with her family. When opportunities arise, she has been known to play flute for various churches in the Central Valley, and has performed in various concerts and recitals. Dr. Sanchez believes that the mind and body are connected, and that to reach true wellness, one has to care for the physical, emotional, and spiritual self, which are her goals with the new corporation- to serve the community and help people improve the quality of their lives reach full potential.

Find Karen online, on Facebook, Instagram, and email her at karen.sanchez@pacificresiliency.com

Resources mentioned:

Taylor Family Foundation (camp)

I Am Light

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Music Therapy Chronicles is on Mute this week.

Please use the time you would normally spend listening to our episode to explore content from diverse creators.

In this episode Scooter and Tricia discuss the intersections of Speech Therapy, music, cognition, Music Therapy, beatboxing, music history, and much more. Scooter tells us all about the new program he has helped develop, currently called Alphabeat. This is an evidence based Speech Language curriculum using beatboxing. Scooter and Tricia discuss the foundations of the program, clinical applications, and creative extensions.

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Garrett is a speech language pathologist, musician, and research coordinator based in California with a multidisciplinary background in music, speech, technology, and cognitive science. Graduating from Emerson college in 2015, he has given presentations in a wide variety of language topics at school districts along with the American Speech Language and Hearing Association Conference in 2018. He is also a touring music professional and has toured internationally in several countries. Given his multidisciplinary background, he is passionate about how concepts and technologies from other fields (such as beatboxing) can be re-purposed for the use of treatments for communication disorders. 

Find Scooter online and on Instagram.

Beat Global

Alphabeat

Bandlab for Education

Chrome Music Lab

Scratch

Ableton

Splice

UCSD music cognition lab

Iso principle

Lavelle School for the blind

8. Learning Literacy through Music: Kathy Schumacher, MT-BC, WMTR

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In this episode Isabelle tells us about her new bilingual book, The Fishing Song. Isabelle has used her unique background in Product Management, music, Mandarin, piano, and life to create this wonderful and accessible resource for young learners and musicians. Hear how it all came together in this episode.

Isabelle Engler has performed at and attended piano festivals in San Francisco, San Diego, New York, Tokyo, Paris, and Italy. Additionally, she’s worked with educators and artists as a collaborative pianist; her most recent works are the Fire Organ and Cymatics Sculpture, produced by Guerilla Science, and Andantino, a chamber music concert series designed for families. Experienced in working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, adults with intellectual disabilities and neurological impairments, and children with medical conditions in medical settings, Engler desires to use music to serve children and families. Isabelle is a Board Certified Music Therapist with an additional certification in NICU-MT based in Southlake, Texas. Her debut book Learning Songs with Colors: The Fishing Song was launched in July 2022. 

“Our auditory systems, our nervous systems, are tuned for music. Perhaps we are a musical species no less than a linguistic one.” – Oliver Sacks, The Power of Music

Find Isabelle online, on Instagram, and email her at hello@musicandtales.org

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In this episode Janet shares about her acquired brain injury and how it has impacted her life. She shares vulnerably about her lived experience and her advice for both clinicians and others living with ABI.

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Janet Schmit MT-BC

MT-BC since December 2017

Internship: Banner University Medical Center Phoenix

Degree: Marywood University (Music Therapy Major, Psychology minor)

Primary Instrument: cello

Primary clinical population served: kids and teens with ID/DD

Favorite Intervention: songwriting 

Current Work: Financial Assistant

Fun fact: Proud bunny owner 

Follow Janet on Instagram

Eliminate

1. Work (take time off, reduce workload, or quit), offload clients that are really loud or require a lot of physical effort
2. ‘extracurricular’s’ like volunteering
3. alcohol
4. movie theater
5. workouts (hiking, jogging, running, tennis, zumba, yoga)

Adapt

1. Wear headphones. I always keep them in my purse. I have earplugs on my keyring. I also keep pain reliever in my purse and my car. 
2. Attend church online. Then attend in person but arrive after the music and leave before the music (or wait in the lobby). Attend the whole service but wear headphones.
3. Eat at home or order in. If I go to a restaurant I pick a small one, try the outdoor seating (no background music), pick a seat away from speakers, and try to face a wall (less visual stimuli).
4. Ask friends to come over. Meeting in my living room means I don’t have to travel, I control the lighting, no background music, and less ambient noise.
5. If attending a social event allow myself to attend for part and not the whole event (arrive late and/or leave early).
6. Tentatively schedule things. Let friends know I want to confirm the hangout on the day of, based on how I feel at that time. Also, limiting hangouts to just a few people makes it easier for my brain.
7. Have someone else grocery shop (a friend, a partner, or the paid grocery pickup). Bonus if they also put them away! 
8. Schedule at least 15 minutes between clients.
9. Telehealth, it may be easier to facilitate than in person music therapy.
10. I wrote my session notes using a voice to text app.
11. Eliminate ambient noise. I got rid of the analog clock in my office. I added extra sound proofing between my office and the other music therapists office, and we were able to move an empty office between ours. Plus, when the other MT had a loud drumming session, I would take a break outside.
12. Pick quieter instruments. I offered my clients frame drums instead of djembes. I used fingerpicking instead of strumming when possible.
13. Decrease movement interventions, or have the client follow a video for dance moves instead of following my modeled movement.
14. I changed the mouse icon on my computer to not spin when it thinks, and I repositioned the computer so I don’t see it’s blinking light.
15. I avoided nighttime driving originally. I still try to avoid driving if it requires using the windshield wipers.
16. Paper towels instead of the hand dryer. When washing my hands, I close my eyes or look somewhere else besides my hands as their movement makes me feel nauseous. 
17. For prerecorded music I moved the speaker closer to the client and facing them rather than myself.
18. Identify triggers. Also, they changed based on where I am in the healing journey and based on sensory input that day and the prior day. It’s good for me to know that bass and percussion specifically, cause headaches. I cope by decreasing the bass on my audio equipment or listen to acoustic songs instead. Another example is dancing. I can rhumba and maybe waltz with mild side effects. However, salsa, bachata, east coast swing, viennese waltz, and jive all trigger major side effects.
19. Drink smoothies and eat soup. Chewing crunchy things is loud and triggers nausea.
20. TV/movies. Being able to adjust the sound on my laptop/tv is a must for me. Even though I used to enjoy action movies, I’ve learned that they generally have more shaky camera work, lots of onscreen movement, and sudden volume changes. Rom-coms are much more tolerable as they have more consistent volume levels, fewer sweeping camera pans, and less onscreen movent. Plus, if needed, I can close my eyes and just listen to a rom-com while still following the plot.

Cope

1. Songwrite (just lyrics)
2. Look up lyrics and ‘listen’ to the music via audiating/ or singing it inside my head
3. Learn new hobbies (board games, reading, painting, sewing, journaling, gardening, meditation, weight lifting)
4. Take breaks frequently!!!!!!!
5. Literally schedule rest. Do nothing days are the best!
6. Mint tea. Through actuality or placebo it helped me with nausea, replaced some caffeine, and gives me a reason to sit still.
7. Peppermint oil.
8. Therapy! Attend all the therapies
9. Privacy. I don’t have to explain all of the details of my disability to everyone even when I feel like I should. That gets exhausting quickly. People respect the response “I don’t want to talk about it.” 
10. Read “But God, Wouldn’t I be More Useful to You If I Were Healthy?” by Ester Smith

Enneagram

Music Therapy and Beyond: CranioSacral Therapy and Healing with Corri Flaker Fraser LMT LLC | #71

Ramsey Show

5 love languages – Janet’s game

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In this episode Janet shares about her acquired brain injury and how it has impacted her life. She shares vulnerably about her lived experience and her advice for both clinicians and others living with ABI.

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Janet Schmit MT-BC

MT-BC since December 2017

Internship: Banner University Medical Center Phoenix

Degree: Marywood University (Music Therapy Major, Psychology minor)

Primary Instrument: cello

Primary clinical population served: kids and teens with ID/DD

Favorite Intervention: songwriting 

Current Work: Financial Assistant

Fun fact: Proud bunny owner 

Follow Janet on Instagram

Eliminate

1. Work (take time off, reduce workload, or quit), offload clients that are really loud or require a lot of physical effort
2. ‘extracurricular’s’ like volunteering
3. alcohol
4. movie theater
5. workouts (hiking, jogging, running, tennis, zumba, yoga)

Adapt

1. Wear headphones. I always keep them in my purse. I have earplugs on my keyring. I also keep pain reliever in my purse and my car. 
2. Attend church online. Then attend in person but arrive after the music and leave before the music (or wait in the lobby). Attend the whole service but wear headphones.
3. Eat at home or order in. If I go to a restaurant I pick a small one, try the outdoor seating (no background music), pick a seat away from speakers, and try to face a wall (less visual stimuli).
4. Ask friends to come over. Meeting in my living room means I don’t have to travel, I control the lighting, no background music, and less ambient noise.
5. If attending a social event allow myself to attend for part and not the whole event (arrive late and/or leave early).
6. Tentatively schedule things. Let friends know I want to confirm the hangout on the day of, based on how I feel at that time. Also, limiting hangouts to just a few people makes it easier for my brain.
7. Have someone else grocery shop (a friend, a partner, or the paid grocery pickup). Bonus if they also put them away! 
8. Schedule at least 15 minutes between clients.
9. Telehealth, it may be easier to facilitate than in person music therapy.
10. I wrote my session notes using a voice to text app.
11. Eliminate ambient noise. I got rid of the analog clock in my office. I added extra sound proofing between my office and the other music therapists office, and we were able to move an empty office between ours. Plus, when the other MT had a loud drumming session, I would take a break outside.
12. Pick quieter instruments. I offered my clients frame drums instead of djembes. I used fingerpicking instead of strumming when possible.
13. Decrease movement interventions, or have the client follow a video for dance moves instead of following my modeled movement.
14. I changed the mouse icon on my computer to not spin when it thinks, and I repositioned the computer so I don’t see it’s blinking light.
15. I avoided nighttime driving originally. I still try to avoid driving if it requires using the windshield wipers.
16. Paper towels instead of the hand dryer. When washing my hands, I close my eyes or look somewhere else besides my hands as their movement makes me feel nauseous. 
17. For prerecorded music I moved the speaker closer to the client and facing them rather than myself.
18. Identify triggers. Also, they changed based on where I am in the healing journey and based on sensory input that day and the prior day. It’s good for me to know that bass and percussion specifically, cause headaches. I cope by decreasing the bass on my audio equipment or listen to acoustic songs instead. Another example is dancing. I can rhumba and maybe waltz with mild side effects. However, salsa, bachata, east coast swing, viennese waltz, and jive all trigger major side effects.
19. Drink smoothies and eat soup. Chewing crunchy things is loud and triggers nausea.
20. TV/movies. Being able to adjust the sound on my laptop/tv is a must for me. Even though I used to enjoy action movies, I’ve learned that they generally have more shaky camera work, lots of onscreen movement, and sudden volume changes. Rom-coms are much more tolerable as they have more consistent volume levels, fewer sweeping camera pans, and less onscreen movent. Plus, if needed, I can close my eyes and just listen to a rom-com while still following the plot.

Cope

1. Songwrite (just lyrics)
2. Look up lyrics and ‘listen’ to the music via audiating/ or singing it inside my head
3. Learn new hobbies (board games, reading, painting, sewing, journaling, gardening, meditation, weight lifting)
4. Take breaks frequently!!!!!!!
5. Literally schedule rest. Do nothing days are the best!
6. Mint tea. Through actuality or placebo it helped me with nausea, replaced some caffeine, and gives me a reason to sit still.
7. Peppermint oil.
8. Therapy! Attend all the therapies
9. Privacy. I don’t have to explain all of the details of my disability to everyone even when I feel like I should. That gets exhausting quickly. People respect the response “I don’t want to talk about it.” 
10. Read “But God, Wouldn’t I be More Useful to You If I Were Healthy?” by Ester Smith

Enneagram

Music Therapy and Beyond: CranioSacral Therapy and Healing with Corri Flaker Fraser LMT LLC | #71

Ramsey Show

5 love languages – Janet’s game

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In this episode Tricia shares the important reminder that it’s not you, it’s not your fault, sometimes life is just crazy and that’s ok. This podcast episode was inspired by some of Tricia’a recent life events and an insightful conversation with her father.

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Tricia is the founder and host of the Music Therapy Chronicles. Tricia Caiati, MT-BC is a board certified Music Therapist currently serving clients in three states across the New England Region of the United States. Tricia co-founded the Music Therapy Podcast Collective (MT-PC) to provide CMTE opportunities for podcast listening in the form of pod-courses. She is also the CSO for The Tutti Ensemble, a non-profit adaptive band program providing individual lessons and ensemble experiences for diverse learners. Tricia enjoys spending her free time exploring outdoors, reading, and creating through different mediums.

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In this episode Sandy shares her passion for working in eldercare. Sandy found Music Therapy as a second career and tells us why she has become so passionate about working as a Music Therapist in Eldercare. She shares her advice and resources for others transitioning into the field and working with elders.

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“I am a board-certified music therapist in Colorado Springs. I have owned my business, Mountain Music Therapy Services, since 2018. I am passionate about bringing music to anyone and everyone who can benefit.

I primarily serve the senior population and bring group music therapy services to over 15 nursing, assisted & independent living homes as well as memory care units in the Colorado Springs area. I am passionate about bringing compassion, dignity and respect to this population

I have recently expanded my business to include music at weddings. I can provide prelude and ceremony music as well as tunes for the cocktail hour. Whether you preference be classical, jazz, old standards, contemporary or pop, I can tailor the music to suit your needs on your very special day.”

Find Sandy online and on Facebook.

2022 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures

The Effects of COVID-19 Among the Elderly Population: A Case for Closing the Digital Divide

Music therapy is a potential intervention for cognition of Alzheimer’s Disease: a mini-review

Music Intervention Approaches for Alzheimer’s Disease: A Review of the Literature

Military Arts Connection

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In this episode Maria, Mara, Elizabeth, and Meera from the Peer Support Network share their passion for starting this amazing group, why it’s so important, and how we can get involved. The Peer Support Network offers free peer supervision during their monthly groups. They are AMTA Conference presenters and advocates for equity and support within and beyond the Music Therapy field.

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Find the Peer Support Network on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok.

You can email them at mtpeersup@gmail.com

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In this episode Kristina dives in deeper into how her life and career have effected each other throughout her journey. She shares her candid thoughts and experiences about how pursuing Music Therapy drastically impacted her life overall.

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Kristina is an Accredited Music Therapist, and Board-Certified Music Therapist in Toronto, Ontario.  She obtained her Bachelor of Music Therapy from Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, and completed her internship at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in Toronto, where she worked with a variety of children aged 4 months to 18 years old during their stay at the hospital.  Prior to music therapy, she obtained her Honours Bachelors Degree in Computing Science from Ontario Tech University (formerly University of Ontario, Institute of Technology).  Kristina is also currently serving as Public Relations Chair for the Music Therapy Association of Ontario, and recently volunteered for the virtual and live segments of the 2022 Canadian Association of Music Therapists Annual Conference.  In addition to working as a contract music therapist for Creative Minds Music Therapy serving a variety of clients, Kristina is finding ways to contribute her tech-savvy skills and bring people together in various ways.

Find Kristina on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and email her at kristina.twilt@gmail.com

Check out Kristina on the MTA Ontario website and email here at publicrelations.mtao@gmail.com

Resources mentioned:

• Once Upon a December
• Battlestar Galactica
• String Theory
• Tanya Dalton: Setting Goals with IMPACT
• Discord body doubling

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In this episode Kristina tells us all about how she shifted careers into Music Therapy after some life transitions and soul searching. This episode is especially great for people considering a career shift into Music Therapy. We also talk about our life passions and how they overlap in our personal and professional lives.

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Kristina is an Accredited Music Therapist, and Board-Certified Music Therapist in Toronto, Ontario.  She obtained her Bachelor of Music Therapy from Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, and completed her internship at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in Toronto, where she worked with a variety of children aged 4 months to 18 years old during their stay at the hospital.  Prior to music therapy, she obtained her Honours Bachelors Degree in Computing Science from Ontario Tech University (formerly University of Ontario, Institute of Technology).  Kristina is also currently serving as Public Relations Chair for the Music Therapy Association of Ontario, and recently volunteered for the virtual and live segments of the 2022 Canadian Association of Music Therapists Annual Conference.  In addition to working as a contract music therapist for Creative Minds Music Therapy serving a variety of clients, Kristina is finding ways to contribute her tech-savvy skills and bring people together in various ways.

Find Kristina on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and email her at kristina.twilt@gmail.com

Check out Kristina on the MTA Ontario website and email here at publicrelations.mtao@gmail.com

Resources mentioned:

• Once Upon a December
• Battlestar Galactica
• String Theory
• Tanya Dalton: Setting Goals with IMPACT
• Discord body doubling

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This is day 8 of the Self Care Challenge for July 2022! Today we’re focusing on spiritual wellness. Subscribe to the Music Therapy Chronicles newsletter to get the Self Care Challenge worksheets and learn more about the Self Care Community here! Our first Community call is on July 19th, I hope to see you there!

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