Music Therapists Working with Older Adults
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I know I'll find a good idea...when I get stuck
JoAnn is so full of brilliant ideas for music-based sessions with seniors and young children that I always know I’ll find a good idea at Music Sparks when I get stuck planning my own sessions. Also, I can always trust that JoAnn will speak with compassion and care about the concerns older adults, young children, and parents may be facing. Music therapists, early childhood educators, activity professionals, parents and caregivers should all be reading JoAnn’s work on a regular basis to keep fresh, meaningful music experiences happening in their day-to-day lives.
Rachelle Norman, MA, MT-BC
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What is left?
What is left when ….? How would you finish that question in regards to your sessions? Asking questions is important. They cause us to pause and to reflect. That time of consideration can transform into more. Where is this going? In the last post you were challenged to remove the clutter from your sessions. But […]
Declutter your sessions: Get down to what counts
“What I know for sure is that when you declutter – whether it’s on your home, your head, or your heart – it is astounding what will flow into that space that will enrich you, your life, and your family.” ― Peter Walsh, Lose the Clutter, Lose the Weight: The Six-Week Total-Life Slim Down Decluttering is […]
Scare up a few songs: Halloween and beyond
Scare up a few songs for Halloween and those times you reflect on scary memories. This video contains a few thoughts and considerations in doing so. 4 scary songs to share Here are just a few on the song ideas and suggestions for incorporating them. A full list including intergenerational ideas is available to […]