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Loss is a shared human experience, yet its effects on our mental, emotional, and physical well-being are deeply personal. This episode explores how loss can trigger a complex stress response, often manifesting as grief, anxiety, or uncertainty, challenging our sense of stability and identity.By understanding the stress of loss, we can develop healthier coping strategies, build supportive connections, and foster resilience in times of profound change. Through this discussion, we aim to cultivate compassion—for ourselves and others—as we navigate the emotional and physiological toll of loss on the path toward healing and growth.Tim Ringgold is a board-certified music therapist in Orange, CA. Tim holds an additional certificate in Hospice and Palliative Care music therapy, and has been facilitating Grief Retreats since 2007. Because of his own grief journey which he will speak about, Tim knows firsthand what it's like walking the road to recovery from grief. Tim is also the author of the book, Sonic Recovery: Harness the Power of Music to Stay Sober. He has provided music therapy to thousands of teens and adults in residential treatment, and is a sought-after international speaker, having shared the stage with some of the top minds on the subject of music, the brain, and personal growth, including Tony Robbins. Tim was the first person to give a TEDx talk on music therapy in and is a former Regional President of the American Music Therapy Association.
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Life events can often shape how we choose the career path we follow and how we want to make a difference in the lives of others. For Jennifer, a significant event in her teenage years impacted her significantly and led her to learn how she could use her love of music as a career in a way she had not imagined before. Even if you think you know something about Music Therapy, you will leave this conversation knowing so much more and be inspired by the limitless possibilities to help others in ways you didn't know existed. If you have any interest in music, psychology, the medical field, physical therapy, or inventive ways to help people, you need to hear Jennifer's story! If you are interested in learning more about the field of Music Therapy, please visit The American Music Therapy Association at www.musictherapy.org.
Music is something most people enjoy but research shows it also has therapeutic and healing properties.Music can help decrease chronic pain and lower depression. The right song can stimulate serotonin and dopamine levels, the body's neurotransmitters that regulate emotional well-being. It can help lower heart rate, blood pressure, and reduce the stress hormone called cortisol.Joining Dr. Friedman is Bill Protzmann, an accomplished musician who has spent decades studying the healing power of music.He is a successful IT entrepreneur who holds magna cum laude degrees in piano performance and creative writing. He's an Associate Member of the American Music Therapy Association and a member of the Healing Music Organization.Dr. Friedman chats with Bill on how to use music functionally in everyday situations including improving performance at work, strengthening communication and relationship skills, and combatting depression.
The 16th episode of the SIMM-podcast presents the 5th edition of the Compendium of Music as a Global Resource, which you can read online here. SIMM-director Lukas Pairon interviews the 2 co-editors Barbara Hesser and Brydie-Leigh Bartleet. Barbara Hesser has been editor of all 5 editions of the Compendium. She is professor at and head of the Steinhardt New York University music therapy training programme. She has also been president of the American Music Therapy Association.Brydie-Leigh Bartleet is president of SIMM and Professor and Future Fellow at the Creative Arts Research Institute of Griffith University, which is on 20-22 November 2023 organising the 8th SIMM-posium in Brisbane, Australia.Referenced during this podcast-episode: International Music Council, Musicasaglobalresource.org, Musicians without borders, UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)contact: info@simm-platform.eu / www.simm-platform.eu
Washington Music Therapy Task Force is working to allow insurance to pay for music therapy. It has been a long journey to get to where they are today, but they aren't done yet.Megumi Azekawa and Evelyn Stagnaro are co-chairs of the task force and along with Peter Diedrick a Lobbyist tell us what they have accomplished so far and what is in the future. The WA Music Therapy Task Force is a grassroots advocacy team lobbying for better policies for music therapists and Washington residents. Dedicated to gathering resources, sharing information, and standing up for the needs of community members, clients, and clinicians. Megumi Azekawa, MM, MT-BC, Co-Chair, Washington State Music Therapy Task Force, Music Therapy Coordinator, Ted Brown Music Outreach in Tacoma Evelyn Stagnaro, MM, MT-BC, Co-Chair, Washington State Music Therapy Task Force, Founder and Director, Life On Music in Seattle Peter Diedrick, Owner, Diedrick Governmental Affairs LLC in Olympia Washington State Music Therapy Task Forcemusictherapy4all.com American Music Therapy Association musictherapy.org Life On Musiclifeonmusictherapy.com Ted Brown Music Outreachtbmoutreach.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Washington Music Therapy Task Force is working to allow insurance to pay for music therapy. It has been a long journey to get to where they are today, but they aren't done yet. Megumi Azekawa and Evelyn Stagnaro are co-chairs of the task force and along with Peter Diedrick a Lobbyist tell us what they have accomplished so far and what is in the future. The WA Music Therapy Task Force is a grassroots advocacy team lobbying for better policies for music therapists and Washington residents. Dedicated to gathering resources, sharing information, and standing up for the needs of community members, clients, and clinicians. Megumi Azekawa, MM, MT-BC, Co-Chair, Washington State Music Therapy Task Force, Music Therapy Coordinator, Ted Brown Music Outreach in Tacoma Evelyn Stagnaro, MM, MT-BC, Co-Chair, Washington State Music Therapy Task Force, Founder and Director, Life On Music in Seattle Peter Diedrick, Owner, Diedrick Governmental Affairs LLC in Olympia Washington State Music Therapy Task Force musictherapy4all.com American Music Therapy Association musictherapy.org Life On Music lifeonmusictherapy.com Ted Brown Music Outreach tbmoutreach.org
Join me today as we welcome back Caitlin Hebb! Today, we chat about how music therapy can actually be an excellent tool to improve your goals with walking, strength, balance, and more! Caitlin Hebb is the Clinical Operations Manager for MedRhythms Inc. She graduated from Berklee College of Music with a degree in Music Therapy, and received her fellowship in Neurologic Music Therapy from The Academy for Neurologic Music Therapy. Caitlin is also the Internship Director for MedRhythms, Inc. at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital where she primarily works with patients on the traumatic brain injury, stroke, and spinal cord units. She is passionate about education and advocacy, and has spoken at several regional and national conferences. Caitlin also serves on the board of The New England Region of The American Music Therapy Association as the Interprofessional Collaborative Resources Representative. Website: https://www.medrhythmstherapy.com Email: caitlin@medrhythmstherapy.com Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider Reach out to Me: Gretchen@DoctorGretchenHawley.com Website: www.MSingLink.com Social: ★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness ★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen ★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/doctorgretchenhawley?sub_confirmation=1 → Game Changers Course: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse → Total Core Program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram → The MSing Link: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink
In this episode, I talk with Dr. Suzanne Hanse. The Founding Chair Emerita and Professor of Music Therapy at Berklee College of Music. She is President of the International Association for Music & Medicine and Past President of the World Federation for Music Therapy and the American Music Therapy Association. She teaches a course for Berklee Online, Music Therapy Techniques for Wellness: https://online.berklee.edu/courses/music-therapy-techniques-for-wellnessYou can find her blog: Music Strategies for Wellbeing on http://www.suzannehanser.com/And singer songwriter Heather Woods. Heather is a music therapist that has served oncology patients for nearly 10 years. Heather is passionate about sharing the power of the arts to facilitate mindfulness, self-compassion, and joy, and offers evidence-based creative programs to encourage empowered and authentic self-care. http://www.heatherwoodsmusic.comThe power of vulverabilityWriting what you care aboutHolding space for other peopleQuestions to ask a patient or cowriterhttps://www.scarletkeys.comhttps://www.instagram.com/skeys2021/https://www.amazon.com/Craft-Songwriting-Music-Meaning-Emotion/dp/0876391927/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PP55NU6E9ST6&keywords=the+craft+of+songwriting&qid=1659573139&sprefix=the+craft+of+songwritin%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1Engineer: Peter Sykes https://www.petersykesmusic.comThe show's theme song "What's in a Song" was co-written with Otto GrossRecorded and performed by Otto Gross: @OttoGrossProduction (instagram)@OttoGrossMusic (Youtube, facebook, TikTok)https://biglink.to/ottogrossmusic
We all know that music can be soothing; it can reflect your mood or enhance it - it can even change it. But did you know that it can be used as therapy for a wide range of conditions? We wanted to learn about music therapy and how it works, so we reached out to Dr. Joy Allen, a licensed music therapist and thought leader in the field. Joy is an accomplished clinician, researcher and educator with extensive experience in psychological health, pain management, and trauma-informed education and supervision. She presents at music therapy and music-and health-related conferences. She is the editor of Guidelines for Music Therapy: Adult Medical Care, authored chapters on adult oncology, pain management, and medical music therapy. She serves in numerous capacities for the American Music Therapy Association - and is the founding and acting director of the Music and Health Institute. We reached Joy in Boston, MA. Learn more about Joy's work at the Berklee College of Music & Health Institute at: college.berklee.edu/music-health-institute Connect with Joy at: college.berklee.edu/people/joy-allen. ... Beatseeker has been selected by Feedspot as one of the Top Music Technology Podcasts on the web: https://blog.feedspot.com/music_technology_podcasts/ Learn more: beatseeker.fm Insta: @beatseekerpod Twitter: @beatseekerpod Facebook: facebook.com/beatseekerpod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beatseeker Beatseeker is sponsored by the Boombox Music League: boomboxsoftware.com
72. Music Therapy for the Mind, Body & Soul! In this episode, Music Therapist Joel Kay uncovers the multiple facets music has to heal, relax, and relieve pain. Joel Kay Today's Lexi: ΜΟΥΣΙΚΗ — Mousiki (Music) In today's episode: Board certified Music Therapist, Joel Kay, discusses the vast healing advantages of music. Firstly, what is music therapy and how does one set goals using this process? Can music help someone in pain? The therapy is used in a variety of settings, which you will learn about today. Interesting points of discussion involve: The notion of music in nature Iso principle Functional music Music and de-stressing the mind Get started calming your nerves by merely singing out loud or in the shower. Another way music and can help one achieve a goal is to learn an instrument. The easiest starting point is with the harmonica lessons (they can be found on YouTube). Ola Kala Moment: For today's Ola Kala Moment: All is well when you let the music in nature move your soul. Resources: Music Therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy degree program — American Music Therapy Association definition, 2005 musictherapy.org - American Music Therapy Association website with lots of information about music therapy with various populations and information on how to find a music therapist cbmt.org - Certification Board for Music Therapists website (also has a Find-a-Therapist link) musictherapyillinois.com - Has a local (Illinois) Find-a-Therapist link matthiasacademy.org - Website for Joel's workplace ami-bonnymethod.org - Information about the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery, which may be a form of music therapy some listeners might be interested in Efxaristo (eucharisto)! Thank you, Kefi Life listeners, for helping us reach the top 5% of podcasts worldwide! Kefi Life is now one of the top 5% most popular shows out of 2.7 million podcasts globally, as ranked by Listen Score's estimated popularity score! Credits: Music: Spiro Dussias Graphic Designer: Susan Jackson O'Leary Please be sure to follow the Kefi L!fe podcast to ensure that you are Ola Kala in mind, body and soul. Insta: kefilife365 For a natural and uplifting support with your health and wellness connect with Kiki to discover the beauty of essentials oils. My.doterra.com/kefilife Purchase the finest, yummiest extra virgin olive oil from Kalamata, Greece at: https://kefilife.shop This episode made possible in part by: The Law Offices of Liston & Tsantilis — Ranked #1 https://www.ltlawchicago.com This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. None of the information should be construed as medical advice. Users are encouraged to seek professional medical assistance for any significant health-related matters.
Tim Ringgold, MT-BC Music Therapist Tim Ringgold is a board certified music therapist, author, and host of the Reduce Your Stress Podcast and Summit. Tim is also an award winning international speaker, having shared the stage with some of the top minds on music, the brain, and personal development, including Tony Robbins. Tim was the first person to give a TEDx talk on music therapy in 2012, and is also a former Regional President of the American Music Therapy Association.
This we welcome DR. Petra Kern, a board-certified music therapist with over 28 years of experience to the podcast. Dr. Kern has taught over 400 students, contributed to 84 publications, and has given over 160 presentations. On today's podcast, we will talk about music therapy and how it might be able to help children on the spectrum. Dr. Kern is passionate about translating and disseminating research to make music for health and wellness accessible for those who could benefit from it. Resources Mentioned: Check Out Dr. Kern's Book- Early Childhood Music Therapy and Autism Spectrum Disorder, Second Edition: https://www.amazon.com/Childhood-Therapy-Autism-Spectrum-Disorder/dp/1785927752 Visit Dr. Kern's Website: https://musictherapy.biz/drpetrakern/ American Music Therapy Association: https://www.musictherapy.org/ Yasmine White: https://voicestogether.org/people/yasmine-white/ Esther Thane from ET Music Therapy: https://www.etmusictherapy.com/pacific-tavern Mary Beth Moore - Advocate: https://theadvocacyunderground.org/page_id=54730/
Alexis Baker is a licensed and board-certified music therapist in Portland, Oregon who started Bridgetown Music Therapy, a subscription-based video library service with lessons targeted for aging adults. In this interview, Alexis talks about what music therapy (and what it's not), who her clients are within the senior citizen population that utilize her service, how the BMT platform works, and why this type of health service is beneficial. Furthermore, Alexis mentions the American Music Therapy Association as a resource for anyone interested in finding a professional in their area.View as PDFAlexis' Recommendations:- Survivor- Fixer to FabulousShuva's Recommendation:- CheerIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Check out guest recommendations on Pinterest. Finally, you can support the show through Patreon.Interested in starting your own podcast? Sign up here for your own Buzzsprout account.
Bill Protzmann, an accomplished musician who has spent decades studying the healing power of music, shares how to use music functionally in everyday situations.Music is something most people enjoy but research shows it also has therapeutic and healing properties.Music can help decrease chronic pain and lower depression. The right song can stimulate serotonin and dopamine levels, the body's neurotransmitters that regulate emotional well-being. It can help lower heart rate, blood pressure, and reduce the stress hormone called cortisol.Joining Dr. Friedman is Bill Protzmann, an accomplished musician who has spent decades studying the healing power of music.He is a successful IT entrepreneur who holds magna cum laude degrees in piano performance and creative writing. He's an Associate Member of the American Music Therapy Association and a member of the Healing Music Organization.In this encore episode from December 2019, Dr. Friedman chats with Bill on how to use music functionally in everyday situations including improving performance at work, strengthening communication and relationship skills, and combatting depression.
Bill Protzmann, an accomplished musician who has spent decades studying the healing power of music, shares how to use music functionally in everyday situations.Music is something most people enjoy but research shows it also has therapeutic and healing properties.Music can help decrease chronic pain and lower depression. The right song can stimulate serotonin and dopamine levels, the body's neurotransmitters that regulate emotional well-being. It can help lower heart rate, blood pressure, and reduce the stress hormone called cortisol.Joining Dr. Friedman is Bill Protzmann, an accomplished musician who has spent decades studying the healing power of music.He is a successful IT entrepreneur who holds magna cum laude degrees in piano performance and creative writing. He's an Associate Member of the American Music Therapy Association and a member of the Healing Music Organization.In this encore episode from December 2019, Dr. Friedman chats with Bill on how to use music functionally in everyday situations including improving performance at work, strengthening communication and relationship skills, and combatting depression.
My guest today is Bree Gordon who specializes in working with seniors with Neurodegenerative Disorders, oncology patients and trauma survivors of all ages. She is an accomplished public speaker on topics of music therapy, intergenerational connection, trauma-informed care and business coaching. Bree is also the owner and Director for Creative Arts Therapies of the Palm Beaches and hosts the podcasts The Mindful Mentor. In addition to her clinical work as a music therapist, Bree has been an active volunteer and advocate for senior rights for the past 15 years, including advocating at the Florida state capitol. She has spoken at conferences for the Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Foundation of America, Florida Adult Day Services Association and several national and regional American Music Therapy Association events. You can follow her work on her website at https://www.mindfulbree.com/, Instagram @mindfulmentorbree and on Facebook @TheMindfulMentor.
How does music therapy really help you? Music Therapist, author, speaker, and Host John Ivor Chester talks to us about how and why this modality is so effective. The history of music therapy dates back to Biblical record. Willy Wonka said, "We are the musicians, we are the dreamers of dreams," Harps have been used in rehab units since WWII. The American Music Therapy Association has tons of information including data on how our brains react to musical elements. Enjoy this informational episode and let it help you navigate your own journey so that music works with and for you - instead of against you. To work with John for your own playlist workshop, or to hire him to work with or speak with your group, go to IvorChester.com or call 214-606-8625.Subscribe to the OBBM Network Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Google Podcasts and more. Subscribe to Power of a Positive Playlist Podcast on Spotify. ---------------Listen to more on these business topics:Local AllenBusinesses: http://bit.ly/PowerGroupAllenPodcastBrandStrategy: http://bit.ly/BizVisionaryHealthNews: http://bit.ly/THE-TVBrought to you by:Jus4UsNaturals.usCharisma.ABWA.orgDr. Dean Family Chiropractic, (972) 258-6220Smart Technology Solutions, YourITAnswers.comSupport the show (https://obbmdfw.locals.com)
What's fun got to do with it? This episode isn't just for people who are dealing with dementia. Amy Standridge joins us to talk about music for self-care and the role that humor and play should have in our lives. She also teaches us a simple music activity for when you need a moment to make some noise! Amy has been a board-certified music therapist (MT-BC) for over 20 years and has master's degrees in both music therapy and music and human learning. Amy currently works with people living with dementia and their care partners and leads an online choir through Meals on Wheels San Antonio. Amy's core values include connection, authenticity, acceptance, and fun! Links from this episode: www.musictherapy.org (American Music Therapy Association) www.mowsatx.org/grace-notes (Grace Notes Community Choir/Meals on Wheels) www.givingvoicechorus.org/ (Giving Voice Choruses for people living with dementia and their care partners) www.alz.org (Alzheimer's Association). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artsforthehealthofit/support
Delight to be joined on my show by my dear friend, and fellow grad school pal, Tara Davis. We catch up and dig deep about her experience working on the front lines the last few years, her journey to become a music therapist, and what's on the road ahead.Tara Davis, MA, MT-BC, is a graduate of the Boston Conservatory, and Montclair State. Prior to becoming a music therapist, Ms. Davis held positions as a vocalist, actress, and director across the United States. Ms. Davis established and is the internship director at her work, and is the current vice president of the New Jersey Association of Music Therapy. She is also an adjunct faculty member at Montclair State in addition to her duties as a full-time music therapist in New Jersey.To learn more about music therapy, visit musictherapy.org, the official site of the American Music Therapy Association.Follow the links below to check out Creative Peacemeal Podcast on social media, browse podcast swag, and continue the creative conversations via the Creative Peacemeal Blog!Website https://tstakaishi.wixsite.com/musicOfficial Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/creative-peacemeal/Instagram @creative_peacemeal_podcastFacebook https://www.facebook.com/creativepeacemealpod/
Luke talked to Barbara Wheeler about her wide ranging experience in music therapy as a researcher, clinician, educator, and author. Barbara L. Wheeler, PhD, MT-BC, holds the designation of Professor Emeritus from Montclair State University, where she taught from 1975-2000. She initiated the music therapy program at the University of Louisville in 2000, retiring in 2011. She presents and teaches in the U.S. and internationally. She has a current faculty appointment at the Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music, Katowice, Poland. She has been an active clinician throughout her career and worked with a variety of clientele. Barbara edited Music Therapy Handbook (2015); Music Therapy Research: Quantitative and Qualitative Perspectives (1995); Music Therapy Research (2nd Edition, 2005); is one of the editors of Music Therapy Research (3rd Edition; 2016); and is coauthor of Clinical Training Guide for the Student Music Therapist (1st edition, 2005; 2nd edition, 2017). She is also the author of numerous other articles and chapters. She is a past president of the American Music Therapy Association and was Interview Co-Editor for Voices: A World Forum for Music Therapy. Barbara received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the World Federation of Music Therapy in 2017 and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Music Therapy Association in 2019. In this interview they cover a wide range of topics, among them the issue of the importance of randomised control trials in building the evidence base for music therapy. the resources below include reference to several of these, as well as other articles referred to in this discussion. The first two are examples of relatively small RCTs, done by a single investigator or team, in one setting. There are many examples of this type of RCT. Ghetti, C. M. (2013). Effect of music therapy with emotional-approach coping on preprocedural anxiety in cardiac catheterization: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Music Therapy, 50(2), 93-122. Chlan, L., Weinert, C., Heiderscheit, A., Tracy, M. F., Skaar, D., Guttormson, J., & Savik, K. (2013). Effects of patient directed music intervention on anxiety and sedative exposure in critically ill patients receiving mechanical ventilatory support. JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association, 309(22), 2335-2344. doi:10.1001/jama.2013.5670 The next two are multi-site RCTs. Robb, S. L., Burns, D. S., Stegenga, K. A., Haut, P. R., Monahan, P. O., Meza, J., ... & Haase, J. E. (2014). Randomized clinical trial of therapeutic music video intervention for resilience outcomes in adolescents/young adults undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplant: a report from the Children's Oncology Group. Cancer, 120(6), 909-917. Robb, S. L., Burns, D. S., Stegenga, K. A., Haut, P. R., Monahan, P. O., Meza, J., …Haase, J. E. (2014). Randomized clinical trial of therapeutic music video intervention for resilience outcomes in adolescents/young adults undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplant: A report from the Children's Oncology Group. Cancer, 120, 909–917. doi:10.1002/cncr.28355 The final two are Protocols for RCTs. These are large, multi-site studies, not yet completed. Ghetti, C., Bieleninik, Ł., Hysing, M., Kvestad, I., Assmus, J., Romeo, R., ... & Gold, C. (2019). Longitudinal Study of music Therapy's Effectiveness for Premature infants and their caregivers (LongSTEP): protocol for an international randomised trial. BMJ open, 9(8), e025062. Baker, F. A., Bloska, J., Braat, S., Bukowska, A., Clark, I., Hsu, M. H., ... & Odell-Miller, H. (2019). HOMESIDE: home-based family caregiver-delivered music and reading interventions for people living with dementia: protocol of a randomised controlled trial. BMJ open, 9(11), e031332.Felicity Anne Baker Additional references Wheeler, B. L., & Baker, F. A. (2010). Influences of music therapists' worldviews on work in different countries. The Arts in Psychotherapy, 37(3), 215-227. https://voices.no/community/index.html?q=fortnightly-columns%252F2001-various-problems-language-and-terminology
In a new, free podcast from The American Institute of Stress, we discuss how music can reduce anxiety, blood pressure, and pain as well as improve sleep quality, mood, mental alertness, and memory. According to a 2013 Cochrane review of 26 studies involving more than 2,000 people, music reliably reduces anxiety among people preparing to undergo surgical operations. And the emotional benefits of music are not confined to the OR. The field of music therapy has exploded in recent decades, and trained music therapists are now helping people manage anxiety disorders and other physical or psychological conditions — everything from pain disorders to PTSD and of course stress. Tim Ringgold is a board-certified music therapist, author, and host of the Reduce Your Stress Podcast and Summit. Tim is also an award-winning international speaker, having shared the stage with some of the top minds on music, the brain, and personal development, including Tony Robbins. Tim was the first person to give a TEDx talk on music therapy in 2012 and is also a former Regional President of the American Music Therapy Association. He is also a Diplomate of The American Institute of Stress. You can find out more about Tim and all he does by going to https://www.timringgold.com/
Music has the ability to soothe us, bring joy to our lives, and make difficult tasks easier. Research shows that music therapy can be a powerful agent for behavior change—especially in combatting anxiety, substance use, depression, and self-harm. Furthermore, it can also be a powerful tool for cognition. It is being used in memory care centers to address the cognitive and social needs of older adults living with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. In this episode, Tim Ringgold will be sharing with us why music is such a great healer and how you can use it in your everyday life for better mental health. Tim Ringgold is a board-certified music therapist, columnist, author, host of the Reduce Your Stress podcast and the Stress Elimination Summit. He has provided music therapy to thousands of teens and adults to help them lower anxiety and reduce pain. Tim is also an award-winning international speaker, having shared the stage with some of the top minds on music, the brain, and personal development, including Tony Robbins. Furthermore, he was the first person to give a TEDx talk on music therapy in 2012. Tim is also a former Regional President of the American Music Therapy Association. What you'll Learn Engaging in music vs. Listening to music Why is music so effective for people's well being How music can help in communicating with others "Music allows us to feel that deep inner personal connection, just unfiltered connection, particularly the parts that we don't want to show in a social setting."-Tim Ringgold Connect with Tim Ringgold Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tim.ringgold (Tim Ringgold) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tim_ringgold/ (@tim_ringgold) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timringgold/ (Tim Ringgold) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TimRinggoldMTBC (Tim Ringgold, MT-BC) Resources mentioned on this episode Use music to help people escape stress, stay focused, and be more: https://www.timringgold.com/ (Tim's Website) Take Your Relaxation Vacation: https://www.sonicrecovery.com/relaxation1 (Sonic Recovery) This content is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you click thru and buy, we'll receive a small commission.
On today's episode of The PQI Podcast we welcome Tim Ringgold. Tim is a board-certified music therapist, author, and host of the Reduce Your Stress Podcast and Summit. Tim is also an award winning international speaker, having shared the stage with some of the top minds on music, the brain, and personal development, including Tony Robbins. Tim was the first person to give a TEDx talk on music therapy in 2012, and is also a former Regional President of the American Music Therapy Association. He has experience working with oncology patients and improving various symptoms through music therapy.Today we discuss music as medicine and the science behind music therapy. We discuss how music therapy can help both oncology patients and oncology staff members. Tim is hosting an upcoming free summit for healthcare providers called “Reduce Your Stress.” The Summit is August 9-13, 2021 and more information can be found at: http://www.reduceyourstresssummit.com/. More information about Tim including his “relaxation vacation” can be found at:https://www.timringgold.com/
SCN Change Agent Interview Series - Meet Bill Protzmann. His volunteer work has included Board positions with Guitars for Vets and the San Diego Veterans Coalition. He has been instrumental in connecting thousands of military service members and Veterans with honor tickets to the largest healing music organization in his town: The San Diego Symphony. Organizations like Consumer Action, The Society for Financial Education and Professional Development, 2-1-1 San Diego, Episcopal Community Services of California, and The American Music Therapy Association have all been delighted with his keynote presentations. Go online, and you can read his articles at Your Tango, The Good Men Project, Psychology Today, and PracticalHeartSkills.com. For his foundational work establishing music as self-care he received an Inspiring Hope Award of Excellence from the National Council for Behavioral Health. You'll find his first book at Amazon.com: “More Than Human – The Value of Cultivating the Human Spirit in Your Organization.” He's the world's leading expert on music's power for physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health, and he's here today to inspire, delight and demonstrate the power of music as a tool for self-care…please give a warm welcome to the man with the music: Bill Protzmann. SOAR Nebula is a global online (and offline - Washington, DC area) hub where transcendent leaders can connect, collaborate and create more social impact together. Interested in becoming a SOAR Nebula Member? info@soarcommunitynetwork.com https://nebula.soarcommunitynetwork.com In an effort to promote global champions of change, we have set an extraordinary goal of interviewing 1000 people who are change agents in their communities. Tune in as our interview guests share how they are contributing their gifts, skills, experiences, resources and wisdom to create a compassionate, cohesive and collaborate (C3) world. Join us. Let's not just stand for something ... let's do something!
Creativity through the lens of a music therapist, author and podcast host"For me creativity is not linked to being artistic. When I'm in creativity I"m not in the past or the future, I'm in the moment of creativity."Tim Ringgold is a board certified music therapist, columnist, author, host of the Reduce Your Stress podcast and the Stress Elimination Summit. He has provided music therapy to thousands of teens and adults to help them lower anxiety and reduce pain. Tim is also an award winning international speaker, having shared the stage with some of the top minds on music, the brain, and personal development, including Tony Robbins. Tim was the first person to give a TEDx talk on music therapy in 2012. Tim is also a former Regional President of the American Music Therapy Association. Reduce Your Stress Summit: www.reduceyourstresssummit.comFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/tim.ringgoldTwitter | https://twitter.com/timringgoldInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/tim_ringgold/LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/timringgold/YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/TimRinggoldMTBC
Jody Conradi Stark, Ph.D, is a board-certified music therapist with over 35 years of experience. Her work and research have contributed to that growing body and has impacted numerous populations including psychiatric, cognitively impaired, autism spectrum disorder, veterans, medical, and hospice. Jody is the site director of music therapy clinical services at the Michigan State University Community Music School, Detroit (CMSD), where she partners with the Children's Hospital of Michigan to provide music therapy through a grant funded by the Children's Foundation. Jody is also the president and founder of Creative Arts Therapies Inc., a company that provides contractual music, dance movement and art therapy services to agencies and individuals throughout Southeastern Michigan.“The American Music Therapy Association defines music therapy as the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program,” says Stark. “That's kind of long and wordy, but basically it's using music in a structured manner to improve the lives of all different types of clients and individuals.”What is it about the power of music that's so therapeutic in so many ways to so many people?“When words fail, music speaks. That's one of my favorite quotes, I believe by Hans Christian Andersen. There is something about music. It's happening in the here and now. It's nonverbal, and it's connecting us. I like to emphasize that therapeutic relationship. We connect with individuals, and we provide those transformative experiences through music. Music moves us. It engages us physically, emotionally, spiritually, and cognitively.”How has music therapy evolved?“One area that it's evolved in is the medical arena. We've got quite a body of literature and evidence that proves the effectiveness of music and music therapy. That has been an area that has opened up to music therapist as we've seen how effective it can be with patients, regardless of what we're addressing. We could be addressing pain control, working with children during procedures to help them to be calm, and to just simply normalize the environment in the hospital that can be quite scary.”Stark says she's fortunate to have been working at CMSD since it first opened in 2009.“What excites me about working at the Community Music School, Detroit is that we're really taking the outreach mission of MSU to individuals in Detroit and to people who may not be able to access music otherwise. "Our largest current grant is from the Children's Foundation, and it funds services at the Children's Hospital of Michigan. We are onsite at Children's Hospital. What's most important is our work at the bedside working with children individually.”Stark talks about how she plans and implements a music therapy session.“It's all tailored to the individual; no two sessions are alike. If I'm walking into a room and I am seeing a child for the first time, I know what they're in the hospital for. Situations can range from infants in the neonatal intensive care unit to older teenagers and even young adults who started their treatment at Children's and are maybe returning for chemotherapy or rehab. We understand what they are there for. If it's for rehabilitation or if they've maybe been in a car accident or had a traumatic brain injury, we would be on the rehab unit working perhaps to help a patient learn how to walk or learn to speak again.“If we're working with children on the burn unit who might be having burn dressing changes, it's more of an immediate intervention where we're trying to help distract them from the pain of those procedures. We're there to normalize the environment for the family and for the patient. It really is family-centered care and sometimes the family needs support certainly as much as the patients in terms of what they're facing with their child being hospitalized. So if I'm walking into the room and I have a sense of what I will be facing, I first and foremost want to introduce music therapy services and introduce myself. I want to give them a sense that I'm not there to do a procedure.“I'm there to provide something that maybe is more normal in their environment or in their lives, whether they play an instrument or whether they just enjoy music and love listening to it. Most adolescents and children do. Things we can do in music therapy include playing instruments, singing songs, composing music or songs about their frustration that they're in the hospital or what they miss about not being home. It can be listening to music. We can focus on relaxation, breathing techniques, and learning to cope with pain. It really runs the gamut of a number of different types of interventions.”Stark says her work is rewarding.“I am so passionate about my work. I love my work. I love that I've been able to work in a number of different settings and with a variety of populations and individuals.Sometimes our impact is immediate. If a child is at the hospital and in pain or crying and needs to have assistance with falling asleep or relaxation, we can help with that. It surprises me how quickly they can fall asleep and be able to have some relief from pain and have a chance to relax.”What do you suggest for someone who thinks they have a loved one or a friend or a family member who could benefit from music therapy? “Going back to that quote where words fail, music speaks, patients can benefit from an experience that is transformative, goal directed, and a stress reducer. Perhaps their loved one is elderly and is experiencing dementia. Often music elicits long-term memories. I've had elderly clients who could no longer speak. They lost that ability because of dementia, but they are able to sing every word to a song from their youth. We've had loved ones come to music therapy groups so they could see their loved one come back alive through music and dance and interact with them and see the joy that music brings when it elicits those long-term memories. Music impacts us physically, emotionally, and cognitively. So with the variety of goals that we focus on through music, I think certainly they should consider music therapy as an alternative.”MSU Today airs Sunday mornings at 9:00 on 105.1 FM and AM 870 and streams at WKAR.org. Find “MSU Today with Russ White” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your shows.
Music Therapist and researcher, Dr. Claire Ghetti joins me on the show today. She shares a moving story of how she came into the field, her current research, life in Norway, and more.Dr. Claire Ghetti is Associate Professor, Program Coordinator, Integrated Master's Program in Music Therapy; Assistant Leader, GAMUT - The Grieg Academy Music Therapy Research CentreThe Grieg Academy – Department of Music For information about Dr. Ghetti and the program at the University of Bergen in Norway, click here.Information on Dr. Ghetti's research can be found here.More information about music therapy, can be found here on the American Music Therapy Association website.Love this episode? Want to know more about music therapy? Then check out back episodes featuring other music therapists, and also my creative arts blog! All found here.Want to support the show and score some swag? Check out the OFFICIAL Creative Peacemeal shop via Bonfire found here!
It is an honor to welcome our guest mentor for this episode, Tim Ringgold. Tim Ringgold is a board-certified music therapist, columnist, and the author of the book, Sonic Recovery: Harness the Power of Music to Stay Sober. He has provided music therapy to thousands of teens and adults in residential treatment, and is a sought-after international speaker, having shared the stage with some of the top minds on music, the brain, addiction, and personal development, including Tony Robbins. Tim was the first person to give a TEDx talk on music therapy in 2012. Tim is also a former Regional President of the American Music Therapy Association. Topics discussed in this episode: Music as a source of support during the lowest points of our lives, Reminders to not give up and to trust your music therapy journey, Music therapy for individuals in recovery, Music as a trigger for cravings, Humor in the midst of addiction, Ways to “flip your flaws” (as Renee Airya would say), The power of a gratitude practice, The importance of physical health for our mental health, The essential need for connection, community, and support, The value of resilience, perspective, and communication in music therapy education, The merit of having the same level of grace for each other that we do for clients, The insight gained through volunteering, and The benefits of having a hobby outside of music therapy. Resources mentioned in this episode: Tim’s website: https://www.timringgold.com/ Tim’s blog: https://www.timringgold.com/blog/ Tim’s social media accounts: https://www.instagram.com/tim_ringgold/ & https://www.facebook.com/tim.ringgold Tim’s book “Sonic Recovery: Harness the Power of Music to Stay Sober”: http://bit.ly/TRRbook or https://bookshop.org/books/sonic-recovery-harness-the-power-of-music-to-stay-sober/9781099035555 Tim’s FREE Relaxation Vacation audio file: http://www.sonicrecovery.com Books: "Conversations with God: An Uncommon Dialogue" series by Neale Donald Walsch, “The Four Agreements” by don Miguel Ruiz, “The Work” and “The Four Questions” by Byron Katie, "Seven Spiritual Laws of Success" by Deepak Chopra, “The Go-Giver” by Bob Burg, “The E-Myth Revisited” by Michael Gerber, “Breath” by James Nestor, “Polyvagal Theory in Therapy” by Deb Dana, “Adapt: Why Success Always Starts with Failure” by Tim Harford Music: Steve Morse, Enya, Steve Vai, Dream Theater, EDM, acid house MT Mentor Membership Group: http://joyfulnoisesllc.com/mt-mentor/ Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16tDQIp2xwlzxGwtCEouyv0wHecVNpo5f/view?usp=sharing
In Founders TIME episode #1, meet Tim Ringgold, MT-BC in "The Power of Music". He is a board certified music therapist, a columnist for Recovery Today magazine, and the author of the book, Sonic Recovery: Harness the Power of Music to Stay Sober. He has provided music therapy to thousands of teens and adults in residential treatment, and is a sought-after international speaker, having shared the stage with some of the top minds on music, the brain, addiction and personal development, including Tony Robbins. Tim was the first person to give a TEDx talk on music therapy in 2012. Tim is also a former Regional President of the American Music Therapy Association. He explains the magical healing power that music has, that can take your pain away and how music is being used as an alternative treatment to cope with PTSD, Stress Relief and to help you make your day better... Book: Sonic Recovery: Harness the Power of Music to Stay Sober
We humbly present our season one finale! Recorded as part of a live event, this episode features returning collaborators from season one of the podcast, as well as some folks from our earlier video blog days. We were joined by Anika MacDonald, Hakeem Leonard, Zelda Lockhart, Nsamu Moonga, and Vilissa Thompson, but also by general members of the Black Creative community on the webinar “stage” with us, if you will, including (in no particular order) Jamilia Jacobs (who you'll hear referred to as JJ during the broadcast), Kamica King, Shana Oshiro kei slaughter, Kerri Williams, LeAndrea Wallace, Chantise Hunt, and Keva Melvin. Other community members, including our non-Black allies, sat in the audience of the webinar, and we thank them for honoring the important role of bearing witness and holding space as we centered Black creativity and joy, played creative games and shared in conversation around topics of community and care, particularly in light of the US Presidential Election and the construct of survival. Now, as we air this episode in wake of personal losses and the American Music Therapy Association's 2020 National Conference, where our own lived experiences at the intersections of Blackness, queerness, disability and more came once again to the forefront of conflict and harm, we recommit ourselves to honoring ALL Black lives, and the uniqueness of every intersection within our communities. We dedicate this episode to our families and loved ones, who have walked (and continue to walk!) beside us. A transcript of this episode can be found here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/142qi1umnqntmyg/BCH%20105%20%28Natasha%27s%20EDIT%29.docx?dl=0 After this closing episode we'll be taking some time to rest and recalibrate, and we look forward to more conversations, more collaborations, and more learning and sharing in community as we head into Season two! Some links and handles shared during this episode: The stickers Vilissa mentioned: https://ohsopaper.com/collections/kamala-harris Isle of Tune (our first game): https://www.Isleoftune.com Plink (our second musical game): https://plink.in Funky Town Fridge (the community resource shared by Kamica during the episode): https://sites.google.com/affiantauto.com/funkytownfridge/home Keva Melvin's TikTok handle: @disguy_datgirl_theirkids Survival (the BCH Multimedia Collaboration that premiered this episode): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMXR64hkFLI Finally, we are tremendously excited to be sharing a workbook of Black Creative Healing prompts inspired by this season's collaborations. Everyone who attended this live should already have one in their inbox, but if you'd like a copy of this workbook for yourself, you can become a subscriber on Anchor in the dollar amount of $5 or more! If you do that, make sure you're also on our mailing list, so we can send you your gift. Or you can drop us a one-time donation of $10 or more on our new PayPal account via the following link: paypal.me/BCHpod. (all donations of $10 or more are automatically forwarded to the Black Music Therapy network). Thanks and stay tuned for Black Creative Healing Season 2, coming in 2021! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/black-creative-healing/support
In this episode, we talk to Tom Sweitzer to discuss music therapy and the science behind it. Tom explains the ways we can use music in our day-to-day lives to help with speech, language, memory and mood after a brain injury. He also gives us real life examples of how music has helped individuals after a neurological event or diagnosis. Tom Sweitzer is a Certified Music Therapist and the Co-Founder and Creative Director of A Place To Be in Middleburg, Virginia. Tom is also on the Virginia Task Force for the American Music Therapy Association helping make Music Therapy a more relevant, secure and understood therapy within the construct of federal policies and the public. He is also the Adjunct Professor at Shenandoah University's Music Therapy Graduate program. Resources: To learn more about A Place To Be: http://www.aplacetobeva.org/ To listen to Tom Sweitzer's Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/MbWerqph24o
In this episode, Amber tells about her Board Exam tutoring services and shares some great tips! Resources and tutoring links can be found in the show notes. “My name is Amber Rogers, and I am a board-certified music therapist and active member of the American Music Therapy Association. Through Sequel […]
Tim's gift and medicine to the world was born through the traumatic experience of his 5 best friends being murdered. By attending a music performance and experiencing relief for the first time since the death of his friends. This transformational experience lead him to discover music as a therapeutic tool that shifted everything about him and his life. This touching episode is a deep dive into the pain and trauma we can experience in recovery and how music can be a gateway to experience healing, or it can also be an avenue to induce cravings and lead us back to addiction. Tim shares intimately about his experience with sex, porn and substance abuse addiction and the turning point when he met his wife and made a decision to heal and leave his vices behind. Tim breaks down the correlation between music and the nervous system which is so enlightening in itself. Teaching us the power of the relaxation response to shift our nervous system state to reduce stress and further create space for shifts to happen toward healing. This episode is truly enlightening! About Tim: Tim Ringgold is a board certified music therapist, columnist for Recovery Today Magazine, and the author of the book, Sonic Recovery: Harness the Power of Music to Stay Sober. He has provided music therapy to thousands of teens and adults in residential treatment, and is a sought-after international speaker, having shared the stage with some of the top minds on the subject of music, addiction, and the brain. Tim was the first person to give a TEDx talk on music therapy in 2012. Tim is also a former Regional President of the American Music Therapy Association. Personally, Tim walked into his first 12-step room on Feb. 17, 2003, so he knows first-hand what it's like to work and play a program of recovery. Key Points: 8:18- Porn Addiction anyone? 16:17- Finding Identity through music. 16:49- The turning point- My 5 best friends are murdered. 17:38- 5 mineral in 4 days - The experience of trauma & loss 19:00- The heart opening experience 19:40- Finding purpose from the pain 20:15- Prescribing music as medicine 27:13- Music + Stress =Craving 29:00- Recovery from Sex addiction 30:50- Working in the field of Recovery 33:33- From addict to wounded healer. 36:36- What do music and the old vagal theory have in common? 41:00- “She don't lie” “She don't lie” “She don't lie”.. Cocaine— Inside the MRI Machine 45:30- The body will always tell you 47:40- How we can relapse through music & don't even know were doing it 50:30- Creating a Power Play List to promote wellbeing 55:09- Low hanging fruit- Relief is right in front of us 59:40- The evolutionary arch of music 1:03:00- A moment of healing in drum circle 1:04:29- Processing trauma through the beat Where to find Tim: Relavant Link: https://www.timringgold.com The Relaxation Vacation: https://www.sonicrecovery.com/relaxation1 Tim's Podcast “Reduce your Stress with Tim” https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reduce-your-stress-with-tim-ringgold/id1512477740 Tim's Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_H3MVZPtAA Follow Tim on Social Media: Facebook: Tim Ringgold Instagram: @tim_ringgold Mike Govoni's Website Healing Beyond Recovery www.mikegovoni.com Follow Mike on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikegovoni/ FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeGovoni23/
Bill Protzmann's volunteer work has included Board positions with Guitars for Vets and the San Diego Veterans Coalition. He has been instrumental in connecting thousands of military service members and Veterans with honor tickets to the largest healing music organization in his town: the San Diego Symphony. Organizations like Consumer Action, The Society for Financial Education and Professional Development, 2-1-1 San Diego, and The American Music Therapy Association have all been delighted with his keynote presentations. Go online, and you can read his articles at Fox News, Your Tango, The Good Men Project, Psychology Today, and PracticalHeartSkills.com. For his foundational work establishing music as self-care he received an Inspiring Hope Award of Excellence from the National Council for Behavioral Health. You'll find his first book at Amazon.com: “More Than Human – The Value of Cultivating the Human Spirit in Your Organization.” Bill is the world's leading expert on music's power for physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health, and he's here today to inspire, delight and demonstrate the power of music as a tool for self-care. https://www.facebook.com/Bill-Protzmann-31362093115/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/billprotzmann/
Bill Protzmann's volunteer work has included Board positions with Guitars for Vets and the San Diego Veterans Coalition. He has been instrumental in connecting thousands of military service members and Veterans with honor tickets to the largest healing music organization in his town: the San Diego Symphony. Organizations like Consumer Action, The Society for Financial Education and Professional Development, 2-1-1 San Diego, and The American Music Therapy Association have all been delighted with his keynote presentations. Go online, and you can read his articles at Fox News, Your Tango, The Good Men Project, Psychology Today, and PracticalHeartSkills.com. For his foundational work establishing music as self-care he received an Inspiring Hope Award of Excellence from the National Council for Behavioral Health. You'll find his first book at Amazon.com: “More Than Human – The Value of Cultivating the Human Spirit in Your Organization.” Bill is the world's leading expert on music's power for physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health, and he's here today to inspire, delight and demonstrate the power of music as a tool for self-care. https://www.facebook.com/Bill-Protzmann-31362093115/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/billprotzmann/
Bill Protzmann's volunteer work has included Board positions with Guitars for Vets and the San Diego Veterans Coalition. He has been instrumental in connecting thousands of military service members and Veterans with honor tickets to the largest healing music organization in his town: the San Diego Symphony. Organizations like Consumer Action, The Society for Financial Education and Professional Development, 2-1-1 San Diego, and The American Music Therapy Association have all been delighted with his keynote presentations. Go online, and you can read his articles at Fox News, Your Tango, The Good Men Project, Psychology Today, and PracticalHeartSkills.com. For his foundational work establishing music as self-care he received an Inspiring Hope Award of Excellence from the National Council for Behavioral Health. You'll find his first book at Amazon.com: “More Than Human – The Value of Cultivating the Human Spirit in Your Organization.” Bill is the world's leading expert on music's power for physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health, and he's here today to inspire, delight and demonstrate the power of music as a tool for self-care. https://www.facebook.com/Bill-Protzmann-31362093115/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/billprotzmann/
In the thirteenth episode of the Mindfulness & Grief Podcast, I interview Molly Hicks, music therapist and bereavement counselor with Penn Wissahickon Hospice in the Philadelphia, PA area, where she serves adult bereavement clients through individual counseling and support groups. During this episode, Molly shares the principles of music therapy, and how music can help you cope with grief and express how you really feel. 13:22 minutes in, you will also get to hear Molly's original recording of Call in the Light, a song, in Molly's words that is "about darkness and light, which is very common in a lot of music and a lot of songs....the person who is grieving can call in a source of light from themselves and also from the memories that they share with their loved one and the bonds that they still have with that loved one." The lyrics are available below! Along with music therapy interventions, Molly also uses her background as a yoga teacher to incorporate gentle poses and mindfulness techniques into her sessions. Additionally, she supports bereaved children and teens each year at Camp Erin Philadelphia, through the visual and performing arts. Molly holds bachelor's and master's degrees in music therapy from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. She earned her Hospice & Palliative Care Music Therapy (HPMT) certificate in 2011. Molly has presented at regional and national conferences of the American Music Therapy Association, on such varied topics as clinical songwriting, cultivating therapeutic presence, and addressing compassion fatigue. Since 2012, Molly has been a member of the Allied Therapies Steering Committee of the National Coalition of Hospice and Palliative Professionals (NCHPP).
Music Therapy is a highly accessible medium for active, goal-oriented engagement in a fun and empowering way. Music therapy activities led by a board-certified music therapist provide children with opportunities to practice non-music-related skills in all developmental areas, including cognitive, motor, communication and language, social, behavioral, psychosocial, and emotional areas - regardless of musical skill or experience. Research-based music interventions are designed and implemented by music therapists to target individualized goals while simultaneously providing opportunities to practice leadership skills, foster independence, improve relationships, and allowing for freedom of expression in individual and group settings. Music is relatable, in some way, to all people regardless of age or ability and is a part of every culture; therefore, engaging in music therapy through singing, moving, listening, and/or playing instruments is an accessible and adaptable medium through which girls can become empowered. My Guest today is Eric Ervast. Eric is a board certified music therapist and he received his bachelor's and master's degrees in music therapy from Florida State University. He completed his internship at University of Kentucky HealthCare and has a background in primarily medical and pediatric music therapy with a variety of additional clinical experience. Prior to joining the Tampa Bay Institute for Music Therapy in May of 2017, he provided music therapy services to patients at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare and to individuals and groups in the Tallahassee Community. Eric has a passion for working with infants and children in a variety of settings, and is an active member of the American Music Therapy Association.
I thought this year's conference was one of the best I've attended in a long time! In this episode, I'll give you the highlights of the sessions I attended at the American Music Therapy Association Conference in Kansas City, including what I learned and how I plan to incorporate that information into my work.
The American Music Therapy Association's Strategic Priority on Autism Spectrum Disorder is wrapping up their 3-year endeavors. Marcia Humpal (Chair), Blythe LaGasse, and Petra Kern will be sharing the outcomes of this work group on this episode.
Brittany Trinite from Austin TX sent this in: I have been a musician for most of my life and have always wanted to sing to give back in some way, but wasn't sure how for many years. Last year, I discovered how to bring the idea of a concert to benefit a great cause to life. When I was in middle school, I discovered music is used to entertain and as a wonderful creative outlet, but can also act as medicine to heal and is being studied and researched to support these ideas, in music therapy. I reached out to the music community of Austin to help me in producing “Healing Sounds”, what would be the first concert benefiting the Research fund of the American Music Therapy Association. The musicians all chose pieces that they found to be healing, either personally or to others in all kinds of ways from enjoying the sounds to the words and the feelings that surfaced. “Healing Sounds” brought together friends and musicians that knew each other as well as those who had not met yet! The music healed in the experience itself and raised awareness and $207 for AMTA's research fund. This year's concert, “Music Smiles” will feature pieces that, you guessed it, make people smile! The musicians are choosing their own individual or collaborative pieces to perform for the show on January 10, 2015 at 7pm at the chapel of First United Methodist Church, 1201 Lavaca, Austin, TX. Tickets are $10 each with a military and student discount of $7, but more donations are welcome! All proceeds benefit the Research fund of the American Music Therapy Association. Brittany will by my guest on this show to talk about the concert, how you can attend, and how you can donate to music therapy research!
It's time for Journal Club again! Join Dr. Meganne Masko and me as we discuss the American Music Therapy Association's Music Therapy Perspectives 2014 Vol 32 No 1.
It's time for Journal Club again! Join me and Dr. Meganne Masko as we discuss the American Music Therapy Association's Journal of Music Therapy Summer 2014 Vol 51 No 2.
Dr. Meganne Masko and I will discuss the articles from the Journal of Music Therapy, Spring 2014 issue, volume 51 number 1.
I'll be broadcasting live from the exhibit hall of #SWAMTA14, the annual conference of the Southwestern Region of the American Music Therapy Association.
In a special Monday edition of the Music Therapy Show, Dr. Megannne Maskso will join me for Journal Club. We will discuss the articles in the recent American Music Therapy Association publications of the Journal of Music Therapy and Music Therapy Perspectives.
"Healing Sounds" is a benefit concert on December 21, 2013 at 3pm raising funds for the American Music Therapy Association's Research Fund, using music to make advances in medicine. The concert will be held at First United Methodist Church on Lavaca in Austin, TX. The theme is "Healing Sounds", including music that is personally healing to the performer, or uplifting to others. All kinds of music is included in this concert, as music, in all forms is healing. Local artists performing a diverse selection of pieces represent different ideas of what is healing through music. Tickets sold at the door and at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/510877 Prices: $5 discounted suggested donation for students and seniors $10 suggested donation for all others *small service fee for tickets sold on brownpapertickets.com Concert features many classical vocalists and instrumentalists, along with selections played on harp, didgeridoo, ukelele, and bouzouki. An eclectic smattering of diverse music, and a great time to be had by all!
Dr. William Davis is my guest this week and will highlight the AMTA Archives. Dr. Davis is currently Director of the graduate program in music therapy at Colorado State University and Chair and Director of Graduate Studies in Music for the Department. He joined the CSU faculty in 1984 after completing a doctorate in music therapy with a performance minor in clarinet from the University of Kansas. His clinical background and area of clinical expertise is with adults and children who have intellectual disabilities. He has been active for many years in the American Music Therapy Association serving on the AMTA Board of Directors as historian; in 1998 he founded the AMTA Archives at CSU and continues in the capacity of Archivist. Dr. Davis has also served as an Editorial Committee member for the Journal of Music Therapy, an Assembly of Delegates representative, and as a member of the Government Relations Committee. He is co-author of an introductory level music therapy text in its third printing and is used by many music therapy programs in the United States and abroad. Previous editions of the book have been translated into Spanish, Korean and Japanese. His research interest is in the history of music therapy with numerous articles appearing in the Journal of Music Therapy, Music Therapy Perspectives and the British Journal of Music Therapy.
Karen Miller is Professor and Director of Music Therapy at SHSU. Prior to joining the faculty at Sam Houston State, Professor Miller worked as a music therapy director, supervisor, and clinical practitioner, acquiring more than ten years' experience in clinical music therapy practice. Professor Miller has provided full-spectrum music therapy services to a wide variety of populations in Florida, South Carolina, and Texas. She has received specialized training in Neurologic Music Therapy and is among the first fellows of the Robert F. Unkefer Academy of Neurologic Music Therapy. She has been active in community education, presentation of clinical and research material, and research publication. Professor Miller is a Past-President of the American Music Therapy Association's Southwestern Region (SWAMTA); she currently serves as Assembly Delegate to the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA), and Co-Chair of AMTA's Academic Program Approval Committee.
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