Podcasts about neurologic music therapist

Erika Lowenthal, a Neurologic Music Therapist, and Emily Kleschinsky, a Certified Child Life Specialist, join Gresh and Fauria to discuss their work with the Jimmy Fund Clinic and Dana-Farber. Erika works alongside the Jimmy Fund Clinic's incredible Child Life Specialists to create support plans to help patients during medical procedures, provide one-on-one sessions throughout the clinic and host a bi-weekly music therapy group online called Jimmy Jams for younger children.   Emily works with patients to developmentally-appropriately prepare them for things like port accesses and blood draws, helping them create coping plans, and accompanying them to procedures. Emily plans crafts for the kids to do while they are at the clinic, spends a lot of time doing one-on-one play, and does her best to make sure that the kids have the opportunity to express themselves and be kids while in care.

It is such an amazing thing how mental healing and therapy can transform lives, but how does music therapy really work to foster emotional well-being and mental health? In this episode, Xylo chats with Certified Music Therapist, Neurologic Music Therapist, and Holistic Wellness Advocate Kimberly Dolan about music therapy, the work done in the field, and the skills you need to pursue a career as a music therapist. Grab your FREE tickets to our EmpowHer Sound US Tour at https://musicproductionforwomen.com/events.

Evelyn Mason is an experienced music therapist and Vice-Chancellor's PhD Student at the Cambridge Institute for Music Therapy Research at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) in Cambridge. Chroma Therapies and the Independent Neurorehabilitation Providers Alliance (INPA) are collaborating with ARU on this study which focuses on music therapy to address the emotional challenges of family caregivers of people with Huntington's disease. As a practising clinician, she has specialisms in brain injury rehabilitation, adoption, dementia, learning disability and hospice care. Having completed her MA Music Therapy training at ARU in 2008, she worked for the Northern Ireland Music Therapy Trust in Belfast, with children with learning difficulties in Chennai, India, for Methodist Homes Association (MHA) in central England, for Chroma Therapies with individual adoption cases, and currently works with Chroma Therapies as a Neurologic Music Therapist at a brain injury rehabilitation unit in Bristol.  Evelyn employs an integrative approach in her clinical work. At times, she uses psychodynamic processes at the pre-assessment phase to understand relational or engagement issues with the client. Evelyn seeks to adopt a desire-based approach by putting the client's choices at the core of the therapeutic journey. She works within the scientific theory model when carrying out her rehabilitation work, seeking to enable the client to benefit from inter-disciplinary working and patient-centred rather than discipline-centred programs.  Evelyn's future research interests are related to the field of neuro-disability. They include: Developing musical techniques to address neurologically-induced sensations. Examining music therapy techniques to address speech deficits in stroke patients diagnosed with aphasia. Analysing connections between social issues and acquired brain injury. Developing online music therapy models for carers of people with neurodegenerative conditions. References/links: The Academy of Neurologic Music Therapy – -In Memory of Robert F. Unkefer (nmtacademy.co) https://nmtacademy.co/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/nmt-definitions.pdf Bruscia, K.E. (2014) Defining music therapy. 3rd ed. Gilsum, NH: Barcelona Publishers. Rolvsjord, R. (2016) Resource-Oriented Perspectives in Music Therapy. Oxford University Press. Thaut, M. and Hœmberg, V. (2016) Handbook of neurologic music therapy. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

In this episode, we get to learn a little more about the lovely Kimberly Dolan (She/her) - Certified Music Therapist, Neurologic Music Therapist, and Holistic Wellness Advocate serving Kington, ON and area. Kimberly holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology and Masters of Music Therapy (MMT) from Wilfrid Laurier University and is currently working towards becoming a Registered Psychotherapist.  Kimberly's main instrument is voice with additional training on guitar and piano. She is passionate about her work within mental health and has clinical experience working within forensic settings, with individuals experiencing depression and anxiety, youth and adults at risk, individuals with developmental delays, seniors with dementia and Alzheimers, individuals who are deaf/blind, ASD, ADHD, and more.  Kimberly believes deeply that everyone deserves to live a fulfilled and healthy life. She is passionate about creating inclusive and supportive spaces in which you can process, explore, express, and thrive! Episode Links: Pursuit 365: https://pursuit365.com/product/shop-the-book-pursuit-365/ Kimberly's Music: https://linktr.ee/kimberlydolanmusic -- Subscribe to the Able Voice Podcast, leave us a review and connect with us (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ablevoicepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @synergymusictherapy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) to share your experiences and takeaways. We release new episodes every other Sunday between the end of January and end of August. AVP Theme Music by: Christopher Mouchette. Follow him on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Soundcloud (Chris Mouchette)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Episode edited by: Justis Krar (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@immvproductions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/able-voice-podcast/id1505215850⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- The Able Voice Podcast (@ablevoicepodcast) is hosted by certified music therapists Hayley Francis Cann (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mtahayley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Kimberly Dolan (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mta.kimberly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠). Get in touch with Hayley and/or Kim by emailing contactsynergymt@gmail.com or visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.synergymusictherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode, we are speaking with Melissa Tan who talks with us about her journey to becoming a music therapist, her role as a Neurologic Music Therapist and what her typical workday looks like. We also learn more about what Melissa is currently researching for her PhD along with her vision for the future of music therapy. Here is a little more about Melissa: Melissa Tan is a Certified Music Therapist (MTA) and Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario. She is the in-house Neurologic Music Therapist (NMT-F) at Abaton Integrative Medicine in Oakville, Ontario working with clients with autism, early development, neurorehabilitation, and dementia. Melissa is also Part-Time Faculty in the Creative Arts Therapies Department at Concordia University, Montréal. Melissa has a B Music in Piano from McGill, an MA in Music Therapy from the University of Roehampton in London, UK and is currently a PhD candidate in the Music and Health Sciences Research Collaboratory at the University of Toronto.

What is music therapy and who can benefit from it? Partner and Attorney Chris Johnson speaks with Carrie Friddell, a Nationally Board Certified Music Therapist and Neurologic Music Therapist and owner of In Harmony Music Therapy of Middle Tennessee about music therapy and how it is used to treat medical conditions. Visit www.inharmonymusicmidtn.com to learn more.

Joe Thompson is a Neurologic Music Therapist currently working at Spring Forward Family Centre in Penrith, NSW. He specialises in using the properties of music, especially rhythm, to support Autistic people to navigate their sensory and movement challenges. Much of his approach is informed by experiences he gained while working overseas at Neurologic Music Therapy Services Of Arizona in Phoenix, USA. As well as a clinician, Joe has served as past chair of the AMTA NSW branch, and creator and host of this podcast.

Amanda Thorpe M.A. is a registered music therapist in the UK. She also has an extensive career as a songwriter, performer, and recording artist, as well as a community musician and special needs tutor, using song to facilitate wellbeing and cognitive functioning for over 20 years. She has worked in a range of corporate, clinical and community settings, on both an individual and group basis. Her current work is with both children and adults in the fields of Acquired Brain Injury, Early Intervention and Mental Health, in a variety of settings including the NHS, child and family centres, and privately. Originally trained in Psychology at UCL, Amanda also studied Communications Design at Pratt Institute and the School of Visual Arts, obtained an MA in Music Therapy from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and is a fellow Neurologic Music Therapist. She is a certified MATADOC assessor and trained in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy with the Association of Psychological Therapies. She provides client-centred music therapy informed by psychodynamic and neurological music therapy practices, to address both functional and/or emotional aims to improve overall wellbeing. Amanda Thorpe's UK Treatment Center Amanda Thorpe performing "Brother, can you spare a dime?" Amanda Thorpe performing "Strange Fruit" Sign up for 10% off of Shrink Rap Radio CE credits at the Zur Institute

In this session, participate in a live group music therapy session and learn about the benefits of music in healing and stress management with Carrie Friddell. Carrie Friddell, MT-BC, NMT, is a Nationally Board Certified Music Therapist and Neurologic Music Therapist. She earned her Music Therapy Board Certification in 2005 and has served both children and adult populations. Additionally, she is a licensed Music Together center director. The end of the session uses a host of songs to encourage meditation. 

From nursery rhymes to lullabies, music is among the first sounds our babies hear. Parents interested in using music during pregnancy and childbirth often find more questions than answers in their search for information: “Does Mozart really make my baby smarter? Does my baby recognize my voice while in the womb? How can music help me during labor?”Board-certified music therapists specializing in childbirth and pregnancy answer all of these questions and more. You will learn how music therapists can assist the pregnancy and childbirth process, how music affects the brains of parents and childbirth during birth, and how you can use music in your own pregnancy.Guest Speakers:Samantha Graham, MT-BC , Sound Birthing Music Therapy Assisted Childbirth Specialist, completed her music therapy coursework and minor in psychology at Sam Houston State University. Sammi's primary instrument is voice and she was able to cultivate her talents with SHSU's Chorale and Opera Theatre.Sammi's clinical experience includes working with: children and adolescents with learning disabilities, adolescents and adults in psychiatric care, adults with substance use disorder, adults in neurorehabilitation centers, and individuals of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities.Sammi became a Sound Birthing Music Therapy Assisted Childbirth Specialist in July of 2019 and is eager to use her knowledge to support families throughout the birth process.Sammi is passionate about continuing education and aspires to become a certified doula, counselor, and Neurologic Music Therapist in order to enhance her practice. Sammi also aspires to continue performing in some capacity.Annie Roberson, MT-BC, Neonatal ICU Music Therapist, Sound Birthing Music Therapy Assisted Childbirth Specialist, completed her music therapy coursework at the University of Alabama with a primary instrument of trumpet. Annie completed her internship with Heart and Harmony in the fall of 2018. She is a professional member of Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN).Annie's clinical experience includes NICU infants, birthing families, children, teens, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, children and teens with emotional and behavioral disorders, adults in oncology units, and adults with dementia in memory care units.In her free time, Annie enjoys watching the Nashville Predators play hockey, the Alabama Crimson Tide win national championships, crocheting, and being in the great outdoors. Resource:Heart & Harmony Music Therapy

Did you know that we are all born with the predisposition to perceive music and to enjoy listening to it? Isn't it fascinating that human newborns are sensitive to melody, intonation, rhythm, and the dynamics of the noise in their surroundings? Music is a powerful tool in alleviating our moods and one that can make us feel more upbeat almost instantly. In this episode of Music &Happiness, Klaudia invited Clare Maddocks, Neurologic Music Therapist and PR officer for British Association for Music Therapy, to share her insights on why does music make us so happy and how can we harvest its power daily?Ways to learn more:Sign-up for the monthly Podletter:https://www.andhappiness.co.uk/newsletterRead a summary blog:https://www.andhappiness.co.uk/blog/why-music-makes-you-happy Share your feedback, ask questions and say hello:hello@andhappiness.co.ukConnect with the guest:https://www.bamt.org/Support the show

Tegan is a Registered Music Therapist, Neurologic Music Therapist, and Music Tutor currently practicing in regional NSW. She has run a private music therapy practice for four years and has recently opened a music school to better serve the local community. She acts as the regional representative for the AMTA NSW branch and is passionate about closing the gap of services available in regional and metro areas.I invited her on so that we could discuss a topic that has always been of interest to me – what its like being a music therapist outside of the big cities

Music Therapy - Alzheimer's Speaks Radio Talks with Hayley Antipas of Attuned Health Today we will be talking with Hayley Antipas a Registered Music Therapist from Australia and the Director of Attuned Health. She has a passion for working in aged care, with people with neurological diseases & disability, in community mental health settings and is currently researching the effect of innovative music-therapy informed technology on the residential aged care workforce.  Join us as we shift dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time. Contact Hayley Antipas with Attuned Health     Website     Email    LinkedIn     Hayley Antipas LinkedIn  Facebook  Social media handle @Attuned Health     Phone  +61 431 156 421   Contact Information Lori La Bey at Alzheimer's Speaks Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sounds news, not just sound bites since 2011.

Within the field of Music Therapy there are a multitude of modalities to practice which support the many ways in which we as humans can express ourselves and align with each therapists' authentic approach. We were thrilled to be joined by Melissa Tan for episode eight of Able Voice Podcast as we scratched the surface of one approach, neurologic music therapy. In the episode, Melissa shares of her experience and journey as a Neurologic Music Therapist and Registered Psychotherapist and our conversation carries us to several other important pieces such as studying and internship experiences, self care, and adapting to telehealth music therapy. What are your connections to NMT? We invite you to share your thoughts and the reflective questions that come up for you. Subscribe to the Able Voice Podcast, leave us a review and connect with us (@synergymusictherapy) to share your experiences and takeaways. Your voice is more than a melody! AVP Theme Music by: Christopher Mouchette. Follow him on Soundcloud (Chris Mouchette). Episode edited by: Hayley Francis Cann (@mtahayley) Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/able-voice-podcast/id1505215850 Melissa's Links: Instagram: @melissatanmusictherapy Twitter: @mtmusictherapy Website: www.oakvillemusictherapy.com -- The Able Voice Podcast is hosted by certified music therapists Hayley Francis Cann (@mtahayley) and Kimberly Dolan (@mta.kimberly). Get in touch with Hayley and/or Kim by emailing contactsynergymt@gmail.com or visit www.synergymusictherapy.com.

Within the field of Music Therapy there are a multitude of modalities to practice which support the many ways in which we as humans can express ourselves and align with each therapists' authentic approach. We are thrilled to be joined by Melissa Tan for episode eight of Able Voice Podcast as we scratch the surface of one approach, neurologic music therapy. In the episode, Melissa shares of her experience and journey as a Neurologic Music Therapist and Registered Psychotherapist and our conversation carries us to several other important pieces such as studying and internship experiences, self care, and adapting to telehealth music therapy. What are your connections to NMT? We invite you to share your thoughts and the reflective questions that come up for you. Subscribe to the Able Voice Podcast, leave us a review and connect with us (@synergymusictherapy) to share your experiences and takeaways. Your voice is more than a melody! AVP Theme Music by: Christopher Mouchette. Follow him on Soundcloud (Chris Mouchette). Episode edited by: Sebastian Vaillancourt (vaillancourtsebastian@gmail.com) Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/able-voice-podcast/id1505215850 Melissa's Links: Instagram: @melissatanmusictherapy Twitter: @mtmusictherapy Website: www.oakvillemusictherapy.com -- The Able Voice Podcast is hosted by certified music therapists Hayley Francis Cann (@mtahayley) and Kimberly Dolan (@mta.kimberly). Get in touch with Hayley and/or Kim by emailing contactsynergymt@gmail.com or visit www.synergymusictherapy.com.

What if music could be more than just the pleasant background noise of our lives? What if – when we engage it the right way – music has the power to renew our compassion, comfort our souls, and bring us back to our deepest desires for life? Join us alongside Mark Burnett for an exploration into the world of music therapy. Burnett is a Neurologic Music Therapist with the MacPhail Center for Music, with specialized training in sensory, developmental, and educational health. Together, we'll explore what music therapy is and how engaging music more intentionally can lead us to happier and more fulfilling lives. NOTE: This is a re-broadcast of our March 2022 "Faith & Humanities" event.

You will be SO inspired by today's guest my friends.   Today I sit down with my friend, Callie Mescher FitzGerald, a licensed music therapist and founder of Centrally Rooted in Dubuque, Iowa.   A native of Cascade, Iowa, Callie holds degrees in Music Education, Vocal Performance, and is certified as a Neurologic Music Therapist. She has been passionate about the development of children her entire life and is eager to share her knowledge and joy of music with children and families. Her approach is informed, but informal, and she enjoys wearing her 'therapist hat' to see the developmental milestones expand in little ones.    In the midst of personal transformation after losing her partner to mental illness, Callie decided to bring her music back to her hometown to lead children in vocal and instrumental lessons beginning in 2018. In a mere two years, Callie went from a handful of students to now a full roster with a waiting list. And in 2021, Callie and her new husband purchased a building in a historically underserved neighborhood in Dubuque, Iowa, to create Centrally Rooted. Centrally Rooted provides a safe space for creative and self-expression for kids and families of all ages, abilities, and income levels.   You will LOVE this episode. Tune in for a few key takeaways, and then go give Callie and Centrally Rooted a follow!   Key Takeaways Callie's vision is to create a center for developing and supporting positive mental health via self-expression. Right now, the offerings include a lot of music, but Callie's goal is to bring in yoga, play therapists, art therapists, and more to help people focus on their overall well-being in a variety of creative ways. As a girl, Callie did NOT love music. She says her parents forced her to begrudingly attend weekly music lessons, but it wasn't until joining the theater club and performing on stage in high school that she considered music as a career. In her undergrad, Callie studied musical performance and music education. But she also found that she loved the study of psychology and understanding how the human brain worked. She then decided to pursue a music therapy degree after finding the neurologic, research-based effects of music on the brain. “Music has a way of sneaking into each different area of the brain, and so there's really no limit for what can be reached. New pathways can be merged in the brain via music-making.” “It's amazing what music can do in the brain.” Callie has worked with stroke victims, autistic children, spinal cord damage, and has helped them recover in fun, effective ways. “The work is hidden; it just looks like play.” Callie “hides” the therapy into fun and play to intrinsically motivate her patients and get them to push past some of their perceived limitations. Mindful Musicians is the combination of Callie's personal mission, professional training, and societal need to have constructive conversations about mental health. Presented through music and play to children and their caregivers, Mindful Musicians teaches kids positive self-talk, accepting others, confidence-building, coping skills, emotional expression, and more. With music competence in children's formative years comes verbal development, coordination, and Callie says, “It's about setting them up for the most success they can have.” Callie's big goal is to turn Mindful Musicians into a curriculum and make it available to families, schools, and organizations, to positively impact kids in their care. “I was letting the constraints of the world we live in limit my dreaming capability.” “All we can choose is how we react to it,” Callie shares that pain and suffering is inevitable in life, but through reflection and growth beautiful things can become of it. And so, so much more in today's episode!    Follow Callie and Centrally Rooted Keep up on all the happenings at Centrally Rooted on Facebook @centrallyrooted or head to www.centrallyrooted.com to sign up for their programs or contribute to the scholarship fund.   MKM Spring Programming Growing your business is hard...trust me, I know. But you don't have to go it alone.   So this spring, I'm offering two group programs to support you as you run your small-town small business:   1. MKM Social School: Our 12 week education program to help you learn the platforms, systems, and structures to market your business online 2. MKM Business School: A mastermind for business owners looking for growth beyond social media. A place where we will bring in niched-down experts in areas like messaging, business finance, productivity, etc. and where we can ask other questions as we grow through the "teen years" of our businesses.   More info will be released in the weeks to come, but you can hop on the email waitlist now so you're the first to get details: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/620ab3a1e0eda1a0d870aba5

In this episode, Alyssa and Tricia discuss business, yoga training, clinical experiences, and much more! Alyssa is a Neurologic Music Therapist, Board Certified Music Therapist, music educator and yoga instructor. Her holistic approach, engaging expertise and determined drive have led to the reality of her life-long goal, running a  successful […]

In this episode, Alyssa and Tricia discuss business, yoga training, clinical experiences, and much more! Alyssa is a Neurologic Music Therapist, Board Certified Music Therapist, music educator and yoga instructor. Her holistic approach, engaging expertise and determined drive have led to the reality of her life-long goal, running a  successful […]

Shae Davison is a Registered Music Therapist and Neurologic Music Therapist. Shae is a casual academic with Western Sydney University for the Masters of Creative Music Therapy course. Shae is currently working predominantly with children through to adults of all abilities in an Allied Health setting at Macarthur Allied Health Services. In conjunction with the clinical director of the business, Shae created a music therapy role within the clinic in 2019 which has now equated to a permanent full-time role. Shae has since progressed to being the executive of the music therapy department within the clinic. Shae is passionate about using her voice therapeutically, creating an inclusive therapeutic space and celebrating the strengths of her clients. You can contact Shae at shae@macarthurcdc.com.au should you want to chat further. In this episode Shae and Joe discuss the topics such as the importance of assessment and supervision, as well as what it means to work in a multi-disciplinary team.

Texas Children's Hospital Music Therapists Marial Biard and Hillary Gómez presented a family-oriented, interactive contemplative experience focused on mindfulness and music. Join us in 3 different approaches to achieving mindfulness through music at any age! About the Twelve Moments series Since 2005, the Rothko Chapel has shared a monthly contemplative practice featuring different spiritual and faith traditions. Taking place on the first Wednesday of each month from 12-1pm, this series engages teachers and religious leaders from the greater Houston community, providing opportunities to learn more about specific traditions and participate in a contemplative practice. About the presenters The Music Therapy Program at Texas Children's Hospital focuses on creating a safe environment for children and families to relax, have fun, learn, grow, and express themselves through music. Music therapy activities include active music engagement, developmental stimulation through music, movement to music, engaging with music videos and audio recordings, directed singing, songwriting, and therapeutic music instruction. Marial Biard joined the music therapy team at TCH in 2016. Marial became a board-certified music therapist after completing her Master's in Music Therapy at Colorado State University and her Bachelor's in Music Education from Louisiana State University. Marial is a certified Neurologic Music Therapist, gaining Fellowship status in 2019. She currently serves as the Internship Director and the Acute Care music therapist, working with patients in West Tower (Inpatient Rehab Unit, Medical/Surgical Unit, Neurology Unit, and Pulmonary and Adolescent Medicine Unit). Hillary Gómez recently joined the music therapy team at TCH earlier this year. Hillary became a board-certified music therapist after completing her Master's in Music Therapy at Sam Houston State University and her Bachelor's in Piano Performance from Ave Maria University. Hillary currently serves as the Critical Care music therapist, working with patients in Legacy Tower (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Transitional Intensive Care Unit, Heart Failure Intensive Care Unit, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, Heart Center, and Cardiac Patient Care Unit).

This debrief covers Hayley and Kim's thoughts about the Able Voice Podcast episode titled "Creative Business Models Panel" featuring seven incredible entrepreneurs. Listen to the Main Episode here or watch this debrief on Youtube here. For this very special debrief we are joined by Alyssa Stone of Dynamic Lynks! Alyssa is a Neurologic Music Therapist, Board Certified Music Therapist, music educator and yoga instructor. Her holistic approach, engaging expertise and determined drive have led to the reality of her life-long goal, running a successful therapeutic centre for children, Dynamic Lynks. Alyssa's passion lies in celebrating neurodiversity and providing the best therapeutic services to help all individuals reach their fullest potential! Let us know your thoughts and takeaways! Don't forget to subscribe to Able Voice Podcast and connect with us on social media (@mtahayley & @mta.kimberly) to join the conversation. AVP Theme Music by: Christopher Mouchette. Follow him on instagram (@cmouchette_) and Soundcloud (Chris Mouchette). Main Episode edited by: Sebastian Vaillancourt (vaillancourtsebastian@gmail.com) You can support the podcast through a gifted donation here Purchase our new sticker collection here Episode Links: www.dynamiclynks.com/community www.dynamiclynks.com/resources instagram.com/dynamiclynks instagram.com/alyssastone.co facebook.com/dynamiclynks youtube.com/c/dynamiclynks1

This is part 2 of my chat with Tanya Silveira. Tanya is a Registered Music Therapist and Neurologic Music Therapist based in Sydney, Australia. Tanya is currently undergoing her PhD research with the National Music Therapy Research Unit at the University of Melbourne (under the supervision of Dr Jeanette Tamplin and Dr Simone Dorsch). She is researching the use of Functional Electrical Stimulation with Music Therapy for Stroke survivors with zero upper limb movement and measuring the impact on function and well being. You will be able to find all of her amazing work at https://www.tanyamariesilveira.com.au/

This is part 1 of my chat with Tanya Silvera. Tanya is a Registered Music Therapist and Neurologic Music Therapist based in Sydney, Australia. Tanya is currently undergoing her PhD research with the National Music Therapy Research Unit at the University of Melbourne (under the supervision of Dr Jeanette Tamplin and Dr Simone Dorsch). The PhD research examines how functional electrical stimulation combined with iPad-based music therapy impacts upper limb function and wellbeing outcomes of stroke survivors. Drawing upon a holistic approach, Tanya combines motivational, interactional, physical and communicative aspects of music therapy when working in a strengths-based model. Tanya has collaborated and worked closely with, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, psychologists and creative arts therapists.

In Episode 24 of Play it Forward, Lukas chats to the insightful Allison Davies about how our brains dictate our behaviours. Alli is a Neurologic Music Therapist, Educator, incredible storyteller and mama of two based in Tasmania. She runs a private music therapy practice centred around the areas of early childhood intervention, special educational needs, autism spectrum disorder, juvenile detention, youth engagement - to name a few! Lukas and Alli delve deep into the predictability and safety of music, how melody + long term memory + emotions = our connection to music, the perception of autism, demand avoidance, ADHD functioning, the importance of outdoor sensory breaks, physical safety vs brain safety, understanding neuro-types and a whole bunch more! allisondavies.com.au https://www.facebook.com/allisondavies.com.au https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI2gnxFjSOWqm3lXtSmV4kQ https://www.instagram.com/allisondavies.com.au/ https://www.booktopia.com.au/adhd-a-hunter-in-a-farmer-s-world-thom-hartmann/book/9781620558980.html https://www.thomhartmann.com/articles/2007/11/adhd-disorder-or-difference

I first discovered Allison's work in a viral video song.  Her singing of this song sent good vibes through me.  The video has gotten more than 12 million views and counting.  Our energy and our frequency will be the new paradigm shift in health and healing.  Once we understand that the perceptions of our environment create our own health and healing, we will be on a journey toward a better world for all.  I hope you enjoy this as much as I did creating it:)

Irene Lo Coco and Elizabeth Nightingale from Chiltern Music Therapy talked to Luke about remote working in music therapy, including technical and online resources, as well as issues that may arise through these ways of working may bring up. After qualifying as a music therapist, Elizabeth gained clinical experience with adults with neurological disorders and worked with children with a range of needs including developmental delay, behavioural difficulties, and trauma. She later trained as a Neurologic Music Therapist and MATADOC assessor and continues to acquire specialist experience in brain injury and neurodisability through providing NMT and MATADOC assessments for medico-legal cases. She has had her work and research published in the Brain & Spinal Injury Handbook, Journal of Dementia Care, and the British Journal of Music Therapy. She holds the role of Neuro Music Therapy Services Manager for Chiltern. Irene qualified as a Music Therapist in 2007 and has specialized in Neurologic Music Therapy. Her clinical experience includes brain injury neuro-rehabilitation as well as working with children, adolescents and adults with learning disabilities, ASD, behavioural difficulties and complex medical needs. She has also worked in maternity care and adult mental health, among a variety of settings in the UK and abroad. Irene has a passion for evidence-based research and a background and personal interest in neuropsychology and psychodynamic approaches. Her practice, therefore, has a broad vision and the resources to adapt to clients' needs. Irene holds the role of Neurologic Music Therapist and Music Technology Lead at Chiltern Music Therapy.  Resources ETHICS/GDPR CONCERNS BAMT Support and guidance documentation for COVID-19 (regularly updated) https://www.bamt.org/about-british-association-for-music-therapy/covid-19-useful-information.html HCPC Includes info on standards of ethics for remote working and remote consultations as well as safeguards for patients https://www.hcpc-uk.org/standards/standards-relevant-to-education-and-training/standards-for-prescribing/high-level-principles/ ONLINE PLATFORMS Zoom Technical support: getting started on Zoom https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/categories/200101697 Adjusting audio or video settings in Zoom https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362623-Changing-settings-in-the-desktop-client-or-%20mobile-app Using ‘original sound’ (ie. ‘Music Mode’) in Zoom and other handy hints https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50NoWIiYECA Security guidelines collated by Ray Travasso from Suffolk Music Therapy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jJB4wqWUEen76pcediQlbHrSa0PokDU5IL72kozJILA/edit?usp=sharing Further info on Zoom and also Doxy.me (courtesy of Martin Lawes) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oS9xqKmJA9XiA9whAX4Fw9hImMBLxVJBYaOXOe3ItwY/edit?usp=sharing Skype Technical support: getting started on Skype https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA11098/how-do-i-get-started-with-skype Advice and considerations as shared by BAMT (courtesy of Chroma) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NVKyNWlnQO9QvGQQrRNZvJnvPvmFWIYdYVsmEpSNZUM/edit?usp=sharing Download the ‘PDF Skype - info from the Association for Counselling and Therapy Online (ACTO)(BAMT shared)’ from https://www.bamt.org/about-british-association-for-music-therapy/covid-19-useful-information.html Google Hangouts Tutorial Guide pdf https://www.austincc.edu/ITdocs/google/documents/Google_Hangouts_Tutorial.pdf INTERNET SPEED Confirm your internet speed here (important for identifying suitability for live streaming) https://www.speedtest.net/ Info on suitable bandwidth for video conferencing: https://conferenceroomsystems.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/5000641283-what-is-the-ideal-bandwidth-for-video-conferencing- STORAGE Google Drive vs DropBox for storing and sharing pre-recorded videos: https://conferenceroomsystems.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/5000641283-what-is-the-ideal-bandwidth-for-video-conferencing- ONLINE RESOURCES Collaborative songwriting: you can create lyrics and add chords with other people remotely, among using other features available on https://songcraft.io/ Demo video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyQ7OUOMImw&feature=youtu.be MAKING MUSIC have compiled a useful list of links for making music in groups https://www.makingmusic.org.uk/resource/covid-19-staying-connected   Also in BAMT guidance document Apps and other online resources (with particular thanks to Irene LoCoco and Liz Coombes) KORG has made the iKaossilator free for a limited time: Website | App Store | Google Play Moog has made the Minimoog Model D Synthesiser free for a limited time: App Store | currently not available on Android BandLab: Website | App Store | Google Play Fingertip Maestro: App Store | currently not available on Android NodeBeat: Website | App Store | Google Play SoundForest: App Store | currently not available on Android Blocs Wave: Website | App Store | Android Bloom (paid): App Store | Google Play ARTICLES Aaron Jeffrey Lightstone, S. Kathleen Bailey & Peter Voros (2015) Collaborative music therapy via remote video technology to reduce a veteran's symptoms of severe, chronic PTSD, Arts & Health, 7:2, 123-136, DOI: 10.1080/17533015.2015.1019895 Baker, Felicity and Krout, Robert (2009) Songwriting via Skype An online music therapy intervention to enhance social skills in an adolescent diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, British Journal of Music Therapy Volume 23, No 2 Fuller, A.M., & McLeod, R.G. (2019) The Connected Music Therapy Teleintervention Approach (CoMTTA) and its application to family-centred programs for young children with hearing loss, Australian Journal of Music Therapy Vol 30 App Name Description Client Group Associated MT Clinical Goals Useful tips Compatibility Fingertip Maestro Intuitive piano or  guitar, with visual stimuli     It has proven effective with the elderly, clients with dementia or brain injury. The colourful screen and its simplicity encourages quick engagement and good support for musical interaction between therapist and client Awareness of cause and effect / Sustained attention   You can record the creation and share with client’s family   Each colour square plays a note, play a few together for a chord, or swipe for melodies. Use the scroll bar for more notes.   Requires iOS 6.1 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.   AirHarp Bongos Guitar Tabla (among many  more)     Virtual instruments All Finger dexterity / Social interaction /  Self-expression   Therapist can change the instruments key. In Guitar screen can be rotated for L/R hand use.   Singing Fingers   Fingerpaint with sound. Make a sound while moving your finger to record a sound-drawing. Touch the drawing you just made to play the sound back   Paediatric   Hand-eye coordinatinon / Multisensory stimulation / visual tracking / finger dexterity   To play the sounds back out its better to spread the recording across the screen instead of holding the finger still   Requires iOS 10.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.   Sound Forest Music making app with attractive visuals that allows you to compose animated songs. Paediatric, Young adults, Brain Injury This app has proven useful to work on executive functions such as Choice making / organization and planning / attention skills   Requires iOS 7.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch   Jam Looper Featuring smart automatic looping, multiple tracks, volume control and track effects.   All Voice awareness, interactive music making, cause and effect   Use headphones to avoid echo during recording. You can add effects to each loop. Requires iOS 10.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.   Bloom Part instrument, part composition and part artwork, Bloom's innovative controls allow anyone to create elaborate patterns and unique melodies by simply tapping the screen.   Paediatric / PMLD / BI   cause and effect / specified localized movement / increase attention / multisensory stimulation / turn taking   Shake screen to clear. Adjust delay to give time for multiple activations from clients   You can choose from LISTEN or CREATE options   You can link to Skoog for joint music making   You can customize mood, mode, timer, delay of touch, among other settings. Requires iOS 11.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch   Cove Expression of emotions through music   Mental Health   Relaxation / mood awareness   Interest use is to create a new track each session with client, and then listen to the musical journey after a given time. Or at the beginning and end of session. Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.   FingerBeat Sampler, drum-machine & field recorder   Teenagers and adults   cause and effect / sustained attention / organisation and planning / choice making   Import/export feature to icloud/email/itunes   Requires iOS 7.1 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.   Musyc Touch turns into music. Draw shapes and listen to your piece of music while viewing sounds bouncing on the screen BI / Paediatric / Teenagers and Adults / Older Adults   visual tracking / EF     Requires iOS 9.1 or later.   Endless Multiplayer music making app All Collaborative music making     Songcraft Collaborative real-time song-writing platform All Collaborative music making Write lyrics, chords, or tabs from any device. Record or upload your audio files and organize your songs into collections  

In this episode, I talk with Allison Davies Mum, Wife, Educator, Advocate, Speaker, Neurologic Music Therapist and creator of Brains = Behaviours. www.allisondavies.com.au http://ohmymusicalgoodness.com/   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/therelentlesspodcast/message

Are anxiety, overload, or emotional dis-regulation a part of your family’s existence? If you’ve just silently nodded to yourself, well, you’re in the right place. I have Allison here to teach you about your brain, emotional & sensory needs so that you can help them to function at their best, kicking these problems to the curb and supporting yourself and children to thrive. In particular today we are talking about her journey and the 12 pillars of brain care. I’m Alli ~ Mum, Wife, Educator, Advocate, Speaker, Neurologic Music Therapist and creator of Brains = Behaviours. Since 2005 she’s run a private music therapy practice in both clinical and community settings in the areas of early childhood intervention, special educational needs, autism spectrum disorder, juvenile detention, youth engagement, mental health, aged care, palliative care, dementia care, perinatal care, and speech-rehabilitation. In 2016 AMP recognised her workshop Brains = Behaviours with a grant and was named a 2016 National AMP Tomorrow Maker for her contribution to helping create a better tomorrow for Australian families. You can download the 12 pillars of brain care for free here: https://www.allisondavies.com.au/brain-care-ebook/ The brain cafe here: https://www.allisondavies.com.au/bcc/ Find her e courses here: https://www.allisondavies.com.au/courses/ Social media here:https://www.facebook.com/allisondavies.com.au/ And everything else her https://www.allisondavies.com.au/ Thanks for listeningLanceSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22594525)

Today we are talking all about sensory processing disorder and I am thrilled to be talking to Allison Davies on this topic! Allison is a Neurologic Music Therapist, educator, advocate and speaker. She has 15 years experience working as both a therapist and educator in childhood intervention and aged care, and specialises in anxiety and Listen In The post HBH 40: Sensory Processing Disorder – The Lived Experience with Allison Davies appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Allison Davies is a brain care specialist, Neurologic Music Therapist, educator, advocate, speaker, mum and wife. She is also creator of the online course Brains = Behaviours.Allison has enjoyed presenting and guest speaking for more than 15 years and is renowned for her ability to entertain a room in her unique ‘storytelling mixed with science’ approach to educating, as well as sharing enlightening excerpts of her lived experience of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Sensory Processing Disorder.Allison lives in regional Tasmania, with her husband and 2 children, where she enjoys the beach, the bush and baths.The first time I met Allison I knew she was going to change the world and to see all the pieces come together is amazing - every time I speak to her or watch her videos I come away with something new and awesome.Connect with Allison Davies:WebsiteFacebookInstagram #WomenwithSparkIf you enjoyed this chat with Allison please head to Apple Podcasts and hit the SUBSCRIBE button and if you have a moment I’d really appreciate a rating and quick review. Thank you :)Want to connect with other women with spark? Join our FREE Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/womenwithspark

First episode of Simply Kids UNPLUGGED - Unscripted, holistic & heart-centred parenting interviews! I am thrilled to have Allison as our first special guest. Allison Davies, Brain Care Specialist is a brain care specialist, Neurologic Music Therapist, educator, advocate, speaker, mum and wife. She is also creator of the online course Brains = Behaviours. Allison has enjoyed presenting and guest speaking for more than 15 years and is renowned for her ability to entertain a room in her unique ‘storytelling mixed with science’ approach to educating, as well as sharing enlightening excerpts of her lived experience of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Sensory Processing Disorder. She was named a 2016 National AMP Tomorrow Maker for her contribution to creating a better tomorrow for Australian families, and in 2018 Allison received third place in both the ‘Women Will Change the World’ and ‘Making a Difference’ National AusMumpreneur Awards. Allison lives in regional Tasmania, with her husband and 2 children, where she enjoys the beach, the bush and baths. In this live chat we answer a handful of questions from our followers including how to know if your child is coping with anxiety, what the difference is between anxiety and a child's struggle with emotional regulation and how to best support your child on a daily basis. Plus loads more! Learn more about Simply Kids

Allison Davies is a brain care specialist, Neurologic Music Therapist, educator, advocate, speaker, mum and wife. Today Allison chats with Karly about her lived experience of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Sensory Processing Disorder, and shares tips and tricks for reducing overwhelm and tools for managing anxiety.Allison was named a 2016 National AMP Tomorrow Maker for her contribution to creating a better tomorrow for Australian families. In 2018 Allison received third place in both the ‘Women Will Change the World’ and ‘Making a Difference’ National AusMumpreneur Awards.2:04 Karly and Allison agree on the value of sharing lived experiences of mental health challenges.4:42 Allison uncovers the limitations with the current therapeutic model in which children are helped with their sensory processing disorder. She shares her fresh, educational approach focused on brain care and empowering parents to be the changemakers for their child.8:01 Allison gets technical and helps us understand the difference between music therapy and neurologic music therapy.10:08 There is no more powerful support tool for the brain than music!15:00 Karly and Allison chat about the impact singing has on our bodies and how every single one of us can and should sing.17:26 Expression and brain health – Allison and Karly riff on the importance of non-verbal communication.24:46 Karly and Allison look at survival mode and what is happening in our bodies in that phase. Allison shares candidly about a big meltdown.26:47 It’s actually okay to smash shit. The lack of social acceptability of anger.32:22 Allison breaks down the difference between sensory overload and sensory processing disorder.35:13 The brain’s age-old purpose and how modern-day living has totally overwhelmed it.37:52 Karly asks Allison how we can protect ourselves from the enormous sensory input our brains receive every day.42:44 Karly and Allison look at expression of emotions and emotional release. Allison links melody, long term memories and emotions.46:25 Allison shares her favourite form of expression and the chat moves to chanting and the power of repetition and simple melodies.51:25 Allison provides the lowdown on her incredible e-course Brains = Behaviours and her online music store.Connect with Karly Nimmo at karlynimmo.com, Facebook and InstagramYou can find Allison Davies at allisondavies.com.au, Facebook and Instagram

One thing that is clear when you have a conversation with Ceci Juno, thoughtfulness is the theme to her work, whether in the studio or in the hospital treating patients. Her songs are soothing yet at the same time catchy, and seem to draw from jazz, pop, folk with traditional Latin inspiration. Ceci is a graduate of Berklee College of Music with a degree in Music Therapy. She is an active Neurologic Music Therapist in her home country of Ecuador and serves as a true ambassador of this important field. She is also a vocalist, pianist, guitarist and songwriter who holds the #1 hit song in Ecuador called Fantasmas. Ronnie sat with Ceci between lectures at the annual American Congress of Rehab Medicine (ACRM), where music and the arts have come to play in the same space as treatment and science for people with neurodisabilty. Song List: Song 1: Ahora Se Song 2: Libre Song 3: Fantasmas

Luke talks to Daniel Thomas about his process of moving from being a music therapist into running an arts therapy business. This includes to interesting discussion on the nature of 'brands', as well as reflections on how we communicate the subtle nuances fo therapeutic work to other professionals. Daniel qualified as a music therapist in 2002. His past clinical work focused on children and families, especially supporting attachment, bonding and resilience. Daniel has worked in prisons, mental health settings and in special and mainstream schools with children with a range of brain injuries and other conditions He certified in the APCI assessment in 2014, and as a Neurologic Music Therapist in 2017. He is also the Joint Managing Director of Chroma. Daniel is passionate about the business of arts therapies, believing that the economics of therapy is as important an ethical issue for therapists as is the quality of their practice. Working with Dr Vicky Abad, and colleagues from around the world including Aalborg University, Denmark and Lesley University, USA, Daniel co-authored and edited “The Economics of Therapy” published by JKP.

You've probably heard the story that music can calm the beast but can it really? How does it work? Does it have other healing abilities? Music Therapy is not new. Studies first surfaced during World War II about treating war veterans with PTSD with music. Not just any music but specific music that would calm their minds. My guest on this show is a music therapist with the VNA (Visiting Nurse Association) of the Treasure Coast. She works with Hospice patients, Alzheimer and Dementia patients and those with Parkinson's to help them get walking and moving. How can you help those you love with music therapy? Listen in as Moreen shows us how you can make a difference with music. Yes she brought her guitar and yes she moved me to tears! Moreen Burkart is a board certified music therapist. Moreen received a Bachelor of Arts in Music Technology with minors in Psychology and Business as well as her Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy. As a music therapist, Moreen has worked with persons of all ages in a variety of settings including: day-cares, rehabilitation facilities, nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, memory care communities, 1:1 in-home, as well as hospice. Moreen created the music therapy position at Treasure Coast Hospice for their pediatric program and when the opportunity arose, Moreen was given the opportunity to create and implement the music therapy program at the VNA of the Treasure Coast. Made possible by the funding of Impact 100, Moreen now provides music therapy services for the VNA’s hospice patients and families as well as community music therapy groups and in-services. This past year she completed the Neurologic Music Therapy Institute, receiving the title Neurologic Music Therapist as well as attended the National American Music Therapy Conference, qualifying her to become a music therapy internship supervisor.

In this episode, I'm chatting with Aksana Kavaliova-Moussi. Aksana shares her experience completing her masters degree online while raising her young daughter, the challenges of being the only music therapist in her country, and why networking via the internet is essential. Aksana is the only Music Therapist in the Kingdom of Bahrain, and one of the few in the Arabian Gulf region. She holds a Master of Music in Music Therapy degree from Colorado State University, Honours Bachelor of Music Therapy from the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada, and previously completed Bachelors of Arts and Music Education from her home country Belarus in Eastern Europe. Aksana is a Neurologic Music Therapist and Accredited Music Therapist in Canada. She is an active music therapy advocate and holds such positions as a Co-Chair of the Online Conference for Music Therapy, and the Eastern Mediterranean Regional Liaison for the World Federation of Music Therapy. Aksana has a private practice in Bahrain, working with children with various special needs. For show notes from this episode, visit www.guitarsandgranolabars.com.

Barbara Wheeler, PhD, MT-BC, retired in 2011 as Professor of Music Therapy and University Professor at the University of Louisville, where she began the music therapy program in 2000. She holds the designation of Professor Emerita from Montclair State University, where she taught from 1975-2000. She frequently presents and teaches in the U.S. and internationally. Her clinical work has been with a variety of clientele, most recently as Neurologic Music Therapist at several facilities. Barbara edited Music Therapy Research: Quantitative and Qualitative Perspectives and Music Therapy Research, 2nd Edition, and is coauthor of Clinical Training Guide for the Student Music Therapist. She is currently planning for the third edition of Music Therapy Research and also an edited book that will be published by Guilford Press, tentatively titled Music Therapy Handbook. She has published numerous articles and chapters. She is a past president of the American Music Therapy Association and was recently Interview Co-Editor for Voices: A World Forum for Music Therapy.

Barbara Wheeler, PhD, MT-BC, retired in 2011 as Professor of Music Therapy and University Professor at the University of Louisville, where she began the music therapy program in 2000. She holds the designation of Professor Emerita from Montclair State University, where she taught from 1975-2000. She frequently presents and teaches in the U.S. and internationally. Her clinical work has been with a variety of clientele, most recently as Neurologic Music Therapist at several facilities. Barbara edited Music Therapy Research: Quantitative and Qualitative Perspectives and Music Therapy Research, 2nd Edition, and is coauthor of Clinical Training Guide for the Student Music Therapist. She is currently planning for the third edition of Music Therapy Research and also an edited book that will be published by Guilford Press, tentatively titled Music Therapy Handbook. She has published numerous articles and chapters. She is a past president of the American Music Therapy Association and was recently Interview Co-Editor for Voices: A World Forum for Music Therapy.

Interview with Stephanie Shehan, a Neurologic Music Therapist from Austin, TX.

Interview with Stephanie Shehan, a Neurologic Music Therapist from Austin, TX.