The Music Therapy Podcast

Today Ellisa, Maggie and Kristin sit down to wrap up 2020 with the 20 things we learned this past year.  Each of us also share a song that encompasses the year 2020 and share some exciting news coming in 2021.  20 Things We Learned in 2020: Changes are hard: tune into your body and mind's capacity to know what you need to successfully navigate those transitions. Importance of treating yourself like a plant: you need sunshine, fresh air, lots of water and gentle hands.  Growth happens even in the rocky places:  learning to improvise and be creative when times are rough.  You can never have too much toilet paper! Not to take things for granted, big or small: there is great beauty in living life with eyes wide open and taking moments to pause and be grateful.  It's okay to not be okay: taking time for yourself to recoup and reset can be one of the most valuable ways to spend your time. Importance of flexibility: being able to bend is a skill that saves you from breaking and allows you to be innovative.  Everything will work out the way it needs to: things may not happen the way you imagine, but it will always work out the way it needs to.  Screens can be addicting: Important to break the habit that develops from screen time.  You can learn new things (like cooking): the extra time at home this year allowed opportunities to learn new skills like baking bread, making candy and creating new recipes.  Hard work for the right cause and with the right focus is worth it every time! Savings is essential:  it is important to prioritize savings when times are good so you can weather times of scarcity.  Knowing yourself is powerful and allows you to communicate with grace and understanding:  hone in on who you are outside of the hats you wear.  Too much of a good thing is still too much! Rest is necessary and not all rest is created equal:  learning to rest is hard work and takes intention and diligence. Being a musician translates to adapting to circumstances:  relying on your instincts in the therapy session, as a team and in life! We need support to thrive: we are not an island and the support of a team is essential especially in times of creative fatigue. Authenticity is foundational for a team: show up as yourself in all things! Importance of a team that works towards a common goal: streamlines and focuses collaborative growth Knowing your team is important: know their personalities, how they need to be recognized to feel appreciated, how they communicate, and other characteristics can highly improve your team culture, job satisfaction and productivity! 3 songs that encompass 2020 for us:  "Up Against the Wall" by The Head and the Heart "The Age of Worry" by John Mayer (cover version by Madison Cunningham - mentioned in podcast) "I Am Light" by India Arie  Exciting news for 2021 - we are switching things up and transitioning to a new podcast: Music Therapy and Beyond Find us on Instagram @musictherapyandbeyond and at www.musictherapyandbeyond.com. 

Today we sit down with our senior intern, Lexie Gutierrez, to chat all about her journey to music therapy.  Lexie shares inspiration, helpful hints and resources for music therapy students, interns and new professionals.  Show notes:  Resilience Over Burnout: A Self-Care Guide for Music Therapists Quizlet The Drury Story: Frank Clippinger A Promised Land: Barack Obama Becoming: Michelle Obama The Presidents Club: Nancy Gibbs Thirteenth Tale: Diane Setterfield Introduction to Music Therapy Theory and Practice Music Therapy: An Introduction to the Profession New Music Therapists Handbook  Lexie's Spotify Playlists

Today Ellisa and Kristin sit down to learn about music therapy in Israel and Ireland.  We discuss degree programs, curriculum, recognition, history of music, and the current status of music therapy in each country.   Show Notes Israel: The European Music Therapy Confederation: Israel Healing Music of Ancient Israel - Music in NICU The Lord Taylor Music Therapy Clinic The Clinical and Theoretical Trends of Music Therapists: The Israeli Case Ireland: Irish Association of Creative Arts Therapists (IACAT): Music Therapy MA Music Therapy - Irish World Academy MA Music Therapy - Irish World Academy Video Music Therapy in Ireland: An Overview of Music Therapy in Irish Soil Polyphony - IACAT Journal COVID-19: Creative Arts Therapists Crossing the Digital Divide in Ireland Thank you for listening and for the work you do in your home and workplace! Contact us at [email protected] Visit us at www.themusictherapypodcast.com for more episodes. Follow Us on Instagram and Facebook and on our website at www.givingsong.org. "When in doubt...make music!"

This is the second episode of this Transitions Mini Series where we look at how transitions affect our life and work; especially during this time of pandemic.  Transitions effect each person differently and today we discuss examples, strategies and how music can play a big role in helping us build resilience in our personal and professional lives.   Show Notes Bruce Perry, M.D., Ph.D Video (Managing Transitions: Neurosequential Network Stress & Trauma Series 2020) Self-Care Strategies: The Self-Care Institute  Self-Care Guide for Music Therapists Developing a Self-Care Plan 100 Strategies To Help You Practice Self-Care 100 Things To Do For Self-Care 100+ Free Self-Care Ideas Affirmations: 25 Daily Affirmations To Improve Your Mindset 10 Bedtime Affirmations Science of Affirmations: Positive Daily Affirmations: Is There Science Behind It? - Positive Psychology Article Review To Affirm or Not Affirm? - Psychology Today Article Other Tools:  Headspace: Mindfulness and Guided Meditation App Self-Care Hour - Live Weekly Experiential Worship  Daily Mindful Walking Practice - Mindful SLEEP: Why Do We Need Sleep? - Sleep Foundation How Much Sleep Do We Really Need? - Sleep Foundation Thank you for listening and for the work you do in your home and workplace! Contact us at [email protected] Visit us at www.themusictherapypodcast.com Follow Us on Instagram and Facebook and on our website at www.givingsong.org. "When in doubt...make music!"

Giving Song music therapy interns, Aubri & Lexie, sit down to discuss all things internship: preparation, expectations, capacity, self-care and recommendations.  Insights to interns from interns. 

Today Kristin walks us through transitions and how they affect our lives, the lives of our clients and others, and the culture and health of organizations and teams. This is the beginning of a transitions series where we dig into different areas of life and gleam insight from research and practice to aid in the transitions in our personal and professional life.  Show Notes:  Bruce Perry, M.D., Ph.D Neurosequential Model Video (Managing Transitions: Neurosequential Network Stree & Trauma Series 2020) Kindred Collective (Columbia, MO) Thank you for listening and for the work you do in your home and workplace!  Contact us at [email protected] Visit us at www.themusictherapypodcast.com  Follow Us on Instagram and Facebook and on our website at www.givingsong.org. "When in doubt...make music!"

Today we sit down with Ellisa Morris and discuss the challenges and hidden joys in the journey from student to professional.  Ellisa shares resources and insights to help you make the most of this transition in your life and resources to avoid common pitfalls along the way. Show Notes  Ellisa Morris' Soundcloud Resources: Six-Month Chrysalis: Stories, insights, and lessons from two decades of music therapy internship experiences Therapy Game Genre: A few on Amazon --------------- What Ellisa's reading: The Far Pavilions by, M.M. Kaye What Ellisa's listening to: The Wilds (Spotify Playlist); Ambient (Spotify Playlist) Thank you for listening today! Please reach out with any questions or podcast ideas at [email protected] and visit us at www.themusictherapypodcast.com and www.givingsong.org. “Please share our episodes with your friends and family and rate and review wherever you listen.  Reviews mean so much and we appreciate your feedback. "When in doubt, make music!"

Giving Song introduces our new intern Lexie who joins Aubri and Ellisa to talk about international music therapy. Let's learn, together!  Links from the episode:  “Higher Ground”, Stevie Wonder- Cover by Playing for Change- https://youtu.be/3hGSqqhhokE Music Therapy Conversations, UK Podcast: https://www.bamt.org/british-association-for-music-therapy-resources/podcasts.html

Today we sit down with Amanda Turnbull MME-MT, MT-BC.  Amanda fills us in on how music therapy has influenced her life and work. Amanda shares many valuable moments of learning, thoughtfulness, and introspection.  You can benefit from this episode no matter who you are: student, professional, musician, community leader, or parent.  Show notes:  Book: "White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism" - https://www.amazon.com/White-Fragility-People-About-Racism/dp/0807047414 Music:  Jason Mraz: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4phGZZrJZRo4ElhRtViYdl Wicked: https://open.spotify.com/album/1woCvthHJakakroP6dXNxs Into the Spider-Verse: https://open.spotify.com/album/35s58BRTGAEWztPo9WqCIs Thank you for listening and please rate and review wherever you listen.  Contact us with questions or ideas at [email protected] Visit us at www.themusictherapypodcast.com and at www.givingsong.org for more information about music therapy services. 

Today, we'll be highlighting another musician, Sam Cooke, sometimes called the King of Soul or Architect of Soul.  We'll be talking about his upbringing in the church, his journey as a singer, a songwriter, and producer, as well as his impact, legacy, and innovation in music. Show Notes:  spotify:artist:6hnWRPzGGKiapVX1UCdEAC