One of the most common misconceptions about music therapy is that the person receiving it needs to know all about music.  I frequently tell people that “my job is to know the music; your job is to bring an open mind and a willingness to try something new!”   Sometimes we listen to music together […] The post Is Music Therapy Right for Me? appeared first on Healing Sounds Music Therapy ..read more

Lately I’ve been getting a lot of questions about the similarities and differences between Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) and EMDR. People have heard of, or perhaps experienced, EMDR sessions, and they’re curious about GIM. Also, as people are increasingly interested in exploring psychedelic therapies, many have questions about where GIM fits into the picture. […] The post GIM and EMDR: Similarities & Differences appeared first on Healing Sounds Music Therapy ..read more

I’m a hazard to myselfDon’t let me get meI’m my own worst enemyIt’s bad when you annoy yourselfSo irritatingDon’t wanna be my friend no more ~”Don’t Let Me Get Me” by Pink Do you ever stop to listen to the self-talk going on in your mind? I mean, besides the constant reminders of taking out […] The post How’s Your Inner Dialogue? appeared first on Healing Sounds Music Therapy ..read more

The Centers for Disease Control reports that approximately 9% of adults in the US experience the symptoms of depression each year, and that about 3% of adults suffer from major depression (the leading cause of disability for ages 15-44). Additionally, women are 70% more likely to experience depression during their lives than men. Let’s look […] The post Music Therapy for Depression Treatment appeared first on Healing Sounds Music Therapy ..read more

“CAN MUSIC THERAPY HELP PEOPLE DEAL WITH ANXIETY?” This is one of the most frequently asked questions I receive about music therapy. And the answer is a resounding “yes, it can help with anxiety relief!” So here are the details (and a video!)– Research studies have shown that music therapy is effective at reducing muscle tension, […] The post Music Therapy for Anxiety Relief appeared first on Healing Sounds Music Therapy ..read more

“Then I go to my brotherAnd I say brother help me pleaseBut he winds up knockin’ meBack down on my knees, ohThere have been times that I thought I couldn’t last for longBut now I think I’m able to carry onIt’s been a long, a long time comingBut I know a change is gonna come, […] The post Making a change in the new year? appeared first on Healing Sounds Music Therapy ..read more

Sing with me now– it’s beginning to look a lot like chaos, everywhere I go…. The holiday season is fully upon us– quite possibly the most anticipated and dreaded time of year. Yes, there is much to appreciate and be thankful for at this time of year. However, it also promises considerable holiday stress and […] The post Managing the Holiday Season appeared first on Healing Sounds Music Therapy ..read more

Maternal mental health issues are increasingly discussed these days, which is a positive thing! You have most likely heard of postpartum depression. And you probably even know someone who has suffered from this condition. Postpartum depression is a type of depression that occurs after childbirth. But what you may not know is that expectant and […] The post Maternal Mental Health & Music Therapy appeared first on Healing Sounds Music Therapy ..read more

HOW DO I GET TO CARNEGIE HALL? Practice, practice, practice! It’s a joke that’s older than my grandmother, but the point is timeless. In order to accomplish anything, learn something new, become “good” at a job– we must practice the skills required for that task. An oft-cited research study showed that it takes 10,000 hours of […] The post Is perfection your goal?? appeared first on Healing Sounds Music Therapy ..read more

There’s a local paper rolled up in a rubber bandOne more sad story’s one more than I can standJust once how I’d like to see the headline say“Not much to print today, can’t find nothin’ bad to say”, because Nobody robbed a liquor store on the lower part of townNobody OD’ed, nobody burned a single […] The post Rough patch? Try music! appeared first on Healing Sounds Music Therapy ..read more