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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Keep on growing your session plans
How do you complete this sentence when it comes to your work? I will keep on _______. Is what you inserted a dream (something you are holding out for)? Is it a positive statement on your current approach? Either way, make sure it is something that will help you grow, move forward or expand your […]
Are you structuring your sessions by the book?
Structuring our music sessions is important. It sets the potential for effective treatment and client interactions. A quality structure creates rewarding experience for all – including you as the leader. Repeating the structure across sessions creates predictable expectations. It sets the frame work including: Time of day, Length of session, Size of group, Policies […]