Comments for Creative Arts in Therapy

Comment on 7 Ways Health Care Reform Could Affect Music Therapy by Roia

Roia — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:15:37 +0000

Terel, this is good news from what I can tell. And, frankly, these days, we could all use some good news. Thanks for a thought-provoking article. And thank you, also, for suffering through a lot of reading through the government documents, which are not even close to being pleasant to read, and squashing it down into plain English for the masses. I think there are always ways for music therapists to go about providing services, we just have to keep our eyes and ears open.

Comment on 7 Ways Health Care Reform Could Affect Music Therapy by Kat Fulton

Kat Fulton — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:34:55 +0000

Thanks for all the valuable information!

Comment on Emotions and Art Therapy by hilary MA,ATH

hilary MA,ATH — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:14:56 +0000

I think the idea of allowing Dan to smash the clay into tiny pieces is beneficial,I think that using the hammer, saw , nails and some wood to create a new form out of the same negative emotions can be more cathartic. Dan will have created a new image out of his negative or angry feelings.Smashing something into pulp does relieve tension however, having him create something new out of the same anxious energy might be another possibility to try.

Comment on The Benefits of Music & Sign in Language Development. by Hallie Carroll

Hallie Carroll — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 02:18:28 +0000

Is there any way you could email me some sources for benefits of music for deaf children? I am doing my senior thesis on this and im having a heard time finding books on this topic

my email is tjca_gal@yahoo.com

thanks

Comment on Music Therapy in Medical Facilities by Gordon White

Gordon White — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:00:37 +0000

One mouse click often leads to another fine blog. Like yours - Thanks.

Comment on Music Therapy in Hospitals by Elizabeth Silveira

Elizabeth Silveira — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 01:30:07 +0000

I love your story. It is such a natural instinctual thing to do with children and it works beautifully. I was working in a preschool when a child got injured and we were waiting for the parent to come and take the child home. The child was inconsolable and staff were at a loss. I instinctually picked up the child, rocked him and hummed a soothing melody. This held him in a safe , nurturing place till his mother arrived. It is so easy for adults to forget the magic of movement and music.
Thanks for sharing, Elizabeth, Dance/movement therapist

Comment on Art Therapy & Sensory Sensitivity by Leslie Meadows

Leslie Meadows — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:40:06 +0000

How inspiring. What a safe place you have made for this child to express himself and create spaces/items of comfort and strength. The fact that you are his “secret holder” says it all. He feels you know and will address his needs. Is there anything more precious? Thank you for your creative work to assist this child.

Leslie
Music therapist

Comment on Meeting a Client for the First Time by Shannon

Shannon — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:54:57 +0000

Thanks Roia! I’ll certainly keep you all posted. So far I’ve seen Billy twice. In the first session he learned London Bridge using colored music for Boomwhackers on the Boomwhackers. He was able to sing every pitch in tune and instantly translated the notes to the piano! His parents report that he is constantly singing at home: making up his own songs and beginning to chant his communications to his parents.

Comment on Meeting a Client for the First Time by Roia

Roia — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 01:04:56 +0000

What a nifty first session. Good for you and good for Billy and his family! I’ll be curious to read more as you continue your work with him.

Comment on Music Therapy in Medical Facilities by Bill Bartmann

Bill Bartmann — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:35:46 +0000

I’m so glad I found this site…Keep up the good work I read a lot of blogs on a daily basis and for the most part, people lack substance but, I just wanted to make a quick comment to say GREAT blog. Thanks,

A definite great read..