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The magic of music therapy comes from the little moments–the times when a child says her first word, a boy reaches out to play the guitar when nothing else could soothe him, or a man is able to express his inner turmoil by playing it out on the guitar.
Music Therapy is truly amazing, and here you can learn about those small but significant moments that we experience with our clients every day.
All In This Together: Processing Grief with Adults with Special Needs
Death is hard to process, and grief is hard to communicate. For an individual with special needs the challenges of grief are different, and music can play a significant role in working through those challenges…
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Music Therapy Success Stories: 9 Year Old with Autism Communicates Emotions
Music Therapy success stories are an everyday experience for us, but we realize that most people are not aware of the impact music therapy has on the lives of so many kids with Autism. So…
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Meaningful Moments with Music Therapy in Mental Health
Being a Music Therapist in a Behavioral Health setting presents both challenges and deeply meaningful moments. Here are just two examples of what patients expressed about music therapy during one of our days at the…
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Success Stories in Music Therapy: A Day at a Behavioral Hospital
Music Therapy in mental health settings has a tremendous impact on patients. Here is just a glimpse of what might happen in a typical day of music therapy at a behavioral hospital. Geriatric Group In…
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How Music Therapy Helped a Girl Who Was Deaf Blind with Down Syndrome
Avery was a spirited, curious, delightful ball of energy. She loved to explore the world around her and feel things with her hands–at least for a split second before throwing an object across the room…
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Music Therapy Success Stories in Mental Health: Songwriting & Song Sharing
Our Music Therapists have meaningful experiences every day when working with their clients. We’ve decided to share a few of those experiences to help paint a picture of music therapy. Making a Lasting Impact through…
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Music Therapy Success Stories: Helping a Girl Memorize Her Address
Music can help kids memorize more than just the ABC’s. In this case, music therapy helped a girl with a seizure disorder learn her address in a fraction of the time it took without music.…
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The Power of Music: A Personal Experience with Grief and Loss
I wrote this several years ago after the passing of one of my students. It was a tender experience, and one that was deepened through the power of music–just not in the way I had…
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How Rhythm Helped a Boy Go From Saying 1 to 6 Words At a Time
Tommy was one of the most friendly, talkative, and animated students I’d ever worked with–an absolute delight! I thought he would made a great Captain Hook for our school musical, but I was surprised when…
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Music Therapy Success Stories: Procedural Support for an Adult with Brain Injury
The use of music during a procedure can reduce the tactile neurons to help the patient experience less pain. Here’s a little bit about how and why it works. Sitting up in bed, her eyes…
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Success Stories Music Therapy: Helping a Man with Depression Release Emotions
Music attached sound to his feelings, and in doing so it pulled the intensity of emotion out from inside of him, giving him a moment of peace. He asked if he could play a song he wrote on…
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Music Therapy in Early Intervention: Case Study with a 2 Year old Boy with Seizures
In music therapy we were able to celebrate and maximize what this boy COULD do rather than focus on his disabilities. During music therapy he connected with his peers and showcased more of his true self.…
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Music Therapy Case Example: 1 Year Old with Down Syndrome
Music Therapy plays a significant role in the development of children with special needs. Here’s how it helped “ignite” the brain of a little boy with Down syndrome. During a trial session a mother of…
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Helping a Boy with Williams Syndrome: Speech & Music Therapy Collaboration
Speech Therapy and Music Therapy blend together beautifully. Using them in tandem can help children make significant progress! I got a call a few months ago from a Speech Therapist who was working with a…
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Music Therapy Success Stories with Special Needs Children
Children with special needs make significant gains with music therapy. Here are a few examples. In all honesty, “Music Therapy Success Stories” is a hard subject for a post–and not because the stories are hard…
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