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Top Winter Songs Music Therapists Love to Use for Cozy Sessions

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Top Winter Songs Music Therapists Love to Use for Cozy Sessions

Have you ever wondered what songs music therapists often use during the wintertime? Today you'll learn several songs that my team and I...

Music Therapy or Programmatic Music: Tailoring Care for Older Adults

Catherine Backus, MT-BC

Oct 85 min read

Music Therapy or Programmatic Music: Tailoring Care for Older Adults

Music is a vital part of most of our lives, regardless of our age. Any Activity Professional in the eldercare setting knows how...

Using Your 5 Senses for Sensory Regulation

Cassie Smith, MT-BC

Aug 223 min read

Using Your 5 Senses for Sensory Regulation

Managing big emotions can be challenging for kids, especially in a busy and sometimes overwhelming world. A fun and effective way to help...

The Power of Music: How It Shaped Megan’s Path to Becoming a Music Therapist

Megan Oglesby

Aug 224 min read

The Power of Music: How It Shaped Megan’s Path to Becoming a Music Therapist

Megan is Anderson Music Therapy's newest member to join our Music Therapy team. Why did Megan become a Music Therapist?

Harmony in Healing: 5 Benefits of Music Therapy for Brain Injuries

Kyler Jackson

Jul 223 min read

Harmony in Healing: 5 Benefits of Music Therapy for Brain Injuries

Amid the myriad of rehabilitative strategies available for individuals recuperating from a traumatic brain injury (TBI), music therapy...

10 Melodic Remedies: Music for Relaxation and Stress Reduction in Traumatic Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury Patients

Megan Oglesby

Jun 192 min read

10 Melodic Remedies: Music for Relaxation and Stress Reduction in Traumatic Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury Patients

Feeling stressed? Spend 30 minutes with me to relax and get in tune with what your body is trying to tell you.

A Glimpse into the Life and Work of Rachel, Our Newest Music Therapist

rachel51192

Dec 6, 20233 min read

A Glimpse into the Life and Work of Rachel, Our Newest Music Therapist

Here's a Glimpse into the Life and Work of Rachel, Our Newest Music Therapist.

10 Songs That Teach Important Life Skills for Kids

Cassie Smith, MT-BC

Nov 22, 20235 min read

10 Songs That Teach Important Life Skills for Kids

Teach your kids important life skills through music! Check out these 10 songs that will inspire perseverance, positive self-talk, and more.

What Kind Of Music Is Good For Helping Alzheimer's?

janesmith197610

May 29, 20235 min read

What Kind Of Music Is Good For Helping Alzheimer's?

Music therapy has been found to be an effective tool in managing the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, even in late stages.

Music Therapy For Adults With Developmental Disabilities

Ron Clark

May 26, 20235 min read

Music Therapy For Adults With Developmental Disabilities

Music therapy is a way to empower people who need assistance across many areas, including physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.

Music Therapy as a Means to Recover from Injuries

Amy Nicole

May 11, 20233 min read

Music Therapy as a Means to Recover from Injuries

Music is a great healer; it can help you overcome trauma and injury and facilitate a better life after troubling times. Whether that is a me

The Role of Music Therapy in improving Social Skills and Self-Esteem in Individuals with ADHD

Ron Clark

May 9, 20234 min read

The Role of Music Therapy in improving Social Skills and Self-Esteem in Individuals with ADHD

For the last three decades, the world has seen an increase in the amount of school-aged children diagnosed with ADHD as well as being...

Music's Powerful Role in Sleep Induction

Curtis Dean

Apr 14, 20234 min read

Music's Powerful Role in Sleep Induction

While some believe it’s just a myth, studies proved that music has a positive impact on sleep induction and quality of sleep. Learn more

Meet our Newest (UPCOMING) Music Therapist: Kyler!!

Kyler Jackson

Mar 1, 20233 min read

Meet our Newest (UPCOMING) Music Therapist: Kyler!!

Kyler is Anderson Music Therapy's most recent member to join our music therapy team! Learn more about her here.

Caring for Children With ADHD: The Impact of Music and Arts

Stan Clark

Jan 13, 20235 min read

Caring for Children With ADHD: The Impact of Music and Arts

Photo from Pexels About six million children aged 3 to 17 years have been diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),...

The Neuroscience of Music Motivation: How Music Inspires Us to Be Our Best Self

Kristin Wright, MT-BC

Jan 1, 20233 min read

The Neuroscience of Music Motivation: How Music Inspires Us to Be Our Best Self

We believe music therapy can empower clients to overcome barriers and live their best, most fulfilled lives!

9 Songs to Help you Heal from COVID-19 Trauma

Lillian Gray, MA, MT-BC

Feb 21, 20225 min read

9 Songs to Help you Heal from COVID-19 Trauma

No matter who you are, COVID has changed your life in some way. Music helps us know we are not alone in this journey of healing.

5 Ways to Quickly Calm Your Anxious Mind

Catherine Backus, MT-BC

Feb 9, 20224 min read

5 Ways to Quickly Calm Your Anxious Mind

A mindful approach helps to separate ourselves from our thoughts and emotions so we work through our difficulties. Where does music fit in?

Lillian Gray, MA, MT-BC

Dec 10, 20214 min read

Top 10 Songs for Self-Empowerment

Have you ever heard a song and thought “that’s exactly how I WANT to feel”? Here's a list of 10 songs to empower and uplift you!

5 Singable Books: Bond & Build Communication Skills

Cassie Smith, MT-BC

Dec 5, 20213 min read

5 Singable Books: Bond & Build Communication Skills

Making music with your child can help set them up for success in the future. Not a musician? Singable books solve that problem!