FAQ FRIDAY: Do Enrichment Punch Cards Ever Expire?
Do Enrichment Punch Cards Ever Expire?
This is my favorite question - I get it all the time and I love giving out the answer!
FAQ FRIDAY: Adult Music and Art Therapy Groups
Do you have any support groups for adults?
It is always pretty obvious to new community members that we provide services for children, but not many people are aware that we also see Adults for a wide variety of reasons.
FAQ FRIDAY: What is the difference between Creative Arts Enrichment and Creative Arts Therapy?
What is the difference between Creative Arts Enrichment and Creative Arts Therapy?
At The Sonatina Center, we hear this question a lot! The primary reason is because we are a team of music and art therapists offering individual and group therapy services but we also offer some wonderful enrichment programs so we see how it can get a little confusing to understand which hat we are wearing and when!
FAQ FRIDAY: What Happens in Creative Arts Therapy Groups?
WILL THE ACTIVITIES IN THE NEXT THERAPY GROUP BE THE SAME?
As we prepare for our 2020 Winter Session of Therapy Support groups to get underway, this is a question that I've been asked at least 12 times in the last two weeks, and definitely deserves an answer here.
What is Music Enrichment?
Often times, I get the question of "what is music enrichment"? What sets the Sonatina Center apart from another music instructor in the town? Both are completely valid questions.
Why is Spinning Good for Kids?
If you have ever attended a Groove & Grow music class or if your child has participated in a 1:1 music therapy session with me, then you have probably noticed that we frequently use our big gathering drum as a vehicle for spinning. Today I’m here to talk about why we do this! Curious? Read on!
Does Health Insurance Cover Music and Art Therapy Services In New Hampshire?
Health Insurance is a hot topic right now so today I want to give you the 4-1-1 on health insurance coverage for creative art therapies like music therapy and art therapy. Read on to find out if you can be reimbursed for our services!
Art Therapy for Anxious Teens
Art therapy is a fantastic way to help children and teens because it deals with problems in a non-verbal way. Individuals can express the feelings they have, work through complicated emotions, and begin to clarify all the things that we "just...Uuggghhhh! You don't understand!"
Grace... Power... Change (By: Marissa Scott)
Throughout our website you may frequently see the image of the dragonfly. You also might have noticed a dragonfly around my neck and the dragonflies on my guitar strap. It's no secret, that I love dragonflies, but what you might not know is why I chose the dragonfly as a symbol to represent the Sonatina Center.
What is (and isn’t) Art Therapy?
Previously, I posted a link to a video put forth by the American Art Therapy Association. In case you didn't see it, my post said this:
"Art therapy is not coloring books or using art and creativity in a standard therapy session. It's a creative process for a client... in safe and confidential setting... in the context of a therapeutic relationship developed over time with a credentialed Art Therapist."
Well... my post got quite a bit of attention which got me thinking about the many misconceptions of Art Therapy that exist and today I'm sharing 3 statements we hear or read frequently that make our heads spin a little bit!
Making Progress (By: Marissa Scott)
It's June and for all of us at The Sonatina Center, that means we are reviewing and documenting the progress our clients have made this quarter on their personal goals in music therapy and in art therapy. We do this by writing quarterly progress notes that outline some of the accomplishments we've seen our clients achieve in the last three months and identifying areas of need to focus on as we move forward. Today I'm going to take you through the process I go through when writing progress notes for my music therapy clients.
Understanding Music Therapy Goals (By: Marissa Scott)
Today I'd like to take you through the process of and explain the what, how, and why of writing music therapy goals. If you are wondering what you should expect from your music therapist when it comes to goal setting, then read on!
3 Ways Music Therapy Will Benefit Your Non-Verbal Child (By: Marissa Scott)
Making people more aware of the music therapy profession is a big part of my work as a music therapist. Today I'm talking about how music therapy will benefit your non-verbal child. In my work at The Sonatina Center, I have worked with many non-verbal children, some who learn to verbally communicate and some who learn to communicate in other ways. All of these children have benefited from their experience with a music therapist.
Music Helps Through Tough Transitions (By: Marissa Scott)
Here are a few ways that music can reduce your child's struggles through transitions like waking up, arriving, leaving, waiting, changing activities or changes to the day-to-day and even week-to-week routine.
WELCOME TO OUR COMMUNITY! (By: Marissa Scott)
HELLO.
I am so excited to share our knowledge and expertise with you... bringing the therapeutic aspects of play, art, music, imagination and most importantly creativity into your life.
Before we get started, there are TWO IMPORTANT THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW...