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“Remember that when you leave this earth, you can take with you nothing you have received, but only what you have given; a full heart enriched by honest service, love, sacrifice, and courage.” – St. Francis of Assisi What will […]

I often explain to my patients that the music we listen to matters. When we exercise, for example, we use upbeat music to keep us energized, motivated, and engaged- and it works. Even indirectly, our minds, emotions, and bodies can […]

La música que escuchamos es importante porque puede afectar nuestra salud mental, emocional, y fisiológica. Es fácil escuchar cualquier cosa que esta sonando en el radio sin pensar como eso va a afectarnos. Pero, si queremos mejorar nuestra salud, tenemos […]

The music we listen to and engage in matters because it can influence our mental, emotional, and physiological health. It’s easy to become complacent about music preferences and listen to whatever catchy tune is streaming. However, being mindful of the […]

In my previous post, Using Music to Engage the Mind and Body, I stated that song writing can be a helpful tool for organizing thoughts and processing emotions. This activity is not reserved for adults or teens though! Song writing […]

In January I spoke at a conference and shared various ways that the attendees could use music in their daily lives for wellness and wholeness. Here, I will introduce a few of those music-based activities for you amazing parents, teachers, […]

The majority of children I treat as a music therapist have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Children diagnosed with ASD often require additional therapeutic support to strengthen their communication, motor coordination, cognition, academic, and social-emotional skills. People often ask me, “does […]

Everything goes back to the way we define “success.” As a parent, what does “success” for your child mean to you? Each child is unique. Each child is walking, rolling, staring, smiling, or singing their way throughout his or her […]

In my experience, simply “being difficult” is rarely the case for a child refusing to participate. Children need a combination of modification, encouragement, and trust to participate. Here’s what you can do to motivate therapeutic participation: Modify. If a child […]

To learn to talk, your toddler needs to hear you talking. More specifically, your little one needs to hear you talk in three ways: about her, for her, and with her. For example, when you talk about her you are […]

Experiencing Gratefulness with Your Family through Music

Music Listening, Breastmilk, and Breastfeeding // El Escuchar de la Música, La Leche Materna, y El Amamantamiento

Legacy Building and Music Therapy

Why Children Need Mom and Dad // Porque Necesitan los Niños a Mami y Papi

Family Music Therapy // Musicoterapia en Familia

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