Music Therapy and Rhythm

Oct 01, 2019 General MT Tools & Info

When used properly, music therapy can be an incredibly powerful treatment tool.

Music Therapy and Kids

Sep 03, 2019 General MT Tools & Info

Any parent knows that it’s natural for a child to begin dancing and singing at an early age. Children learn through music, art, and play, so it’s important to use these mediums when working with children in therapy.

Music Therapy and Socialization

Jul 22, 2019 Behavior Ideas & Modifications, General MT Tools & Info, Social Skills & Feelings

“You put your right foot in, you put your right foot out, you put your right foot in, and shake you all about! You do the hokey pokey and you turn yourself around, that’s what it’s all about!”

Music Therapy and Communication

Jul 01, 2019 General MT Tools & Info, Social Skills & Feelings

Speech and communication are an essential part of development as well as letting others know what we need. This is very important for kids and can be a source of great frustration when little ones have difficulty communicating and cannot get their point across. Music Therapists can help children with communication using music and its properties.

Creating Engagement

Jun 03, 2019 Behavior Ideas & Modifications, General MT Tools & Info

During a well-crafted music therapy session, board-certified therapists can address motor, language, speech, cognitive and emotional expression. One of the best things is that we can meet these goals with a medium that naturally encourages creative play!

The Southwest Region of American Music Therapy Association Conference

May 16, 2019 General MT Tools & Info

A reflection of the 2019 SWAMTA