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Using Your 5 Senses for Sensory Regulation

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...

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.

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!

Catherine Backus, MT-BC

Nov 29, 20214 min read

3 Ways to Prevent Holiday Meltdowns

This time of year can be oh so stressful! Here are 3 easy ways to help both you and your child prevent holiday meltdowns!

Meet our Newest Music Therapist: Lillian!

Lillian Gray, MA, MT-BC

Oct 22, 20213 min read

Meet our Newest Music Therapist: Lillian!

Meet our newest Music Therapist Lillian!

Powerful Music Activities to Help Your Child Focus

Noel Anderson, MMT, MT-BC

Aug 28, 20204 min read

Powerful Music Activities to Help Your Child Focus

With the school year beginning many of our kids are expected to focus on schoolwork at home. This is a BIG change. How can we help our kids?

So Many Apps, So Little Time: How To Make Music On Your Smartphone

Catherine Backus, MT-BC

May 8, 20208 min read

So Many Apps, So Little Time: How To Make Music On Your Smartphone

Digital music making has also opened doors and removed barriers for disabled musicians- accessibility features in smartphones...

5 Art Therapy Activities for Managing Anxiety

Hannah Phillips Hale

Mar 15, 20207 min read

5 Art Therapy Activities for Managing Anxiety

Feeling stressed or anxious amid the COVID-19 Pandemic? Use Art Therapy activities to help relieve your stress!

Hannah Phillips Hale

Mar 4, 20205 min read

How Can Art Therapy Help?

Not only can the art therapy process be healing and soothing, but it can also be challenging and fun. Through everything, we learn.

3 Ways to Improve Your Child's Executive Function

Catherine Backus, MT-BC

Jan 6, 20183 min read

3 Ways to Improve Your Child's Executive Function

When I hear the phrase “ Executive Functioning ,” my mind conjures an image of a tiny businesswoman at the helm of my brain, giving...