2018 AMTA Conference: Music Therapy for a Growing World
Oct 30, 2018 Events, Music TherapyKidLinks is a gold sponsor of the 2018 Conference in Dallas, TX
KidLinks is a gold sponsor of the 2018 Conference in Dallas, TX
Recently, the mom of a client told me that her son often became upset when an activity “stopped”.
To be understood. To play “games” and understand the rules. To make up the rules and have them be understood. This is powerful and meaningful therapy.
One of my clients comes to the music therapy clinic with unresolved anger, rage, and challenging emotional/behavioral issues. I’ve had the honor of helping use music in a way that reflects her feelings of hurt and betrayal.
Do you remember our US congressional representative Gabby Giffords? She survived a Traumatic Brain Injury but with the help of a fabulous medical team and a music therapist, she regained her voice.
This story is about Kechi and a music therapist who changed her world.