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Big feelings are more than just emotions — they're a full-body experience. In this audio blog, music therapists Emma Martin and Cacia King Herlihy discuss how music therapy helps kids identify, express, and regulate their biggest feelings.
Music therapy can support increased self-image, mood, motivation, social connection, and healthy coping skills for people in recovery through songwriting, lyric analysis, active music making, and music-assisted relaxation.
What actually goes into planning a music therapy session? In this audio blog, music therapists Emma Martin and Heather Ellsworth talk through everything from reading intake forms to thinking on your feet when things don't go as planned.
This post was first written in June 2020. Black Lives Matter — and so does our commitment to building inclusive, affirming spaces and doing the ongoing work of antiracism. Here are resources to join us.
Non-verbal children have so much to say — music therapy gives them a way to say it. Here are three powerful ways music therapy supports communication, connection, and expression.
Music therapy goals target non-musical skills — and they're highly individualized. Here's a look at how music therapists write SMART goals and what that process actually looks like in practice.
Holi is the Hindu Festival of Colors, and it's one of the most joyful celebrations of the year. Here's how to share its meaning with your kids through music, stories, and colorful fun — with care and cultural respect.
Art therapy isn't about being a good artist — it's about the process. We're addressing 3 statements we hear all the time that miss the mark on what art therapy really is and who it's for.
We've been doing this work since 2010, and this blog is our way of bringing what we know out of the therapy room and into your everyday life. Whoever you are — parent, adult, caregiver, or professional — you belong here.
Self-care practices are not one-size fits all — and that's exactly the point. Discover why finding your own rituals matters, and how small habits can make a big difference in your overall wellbeing.