music as therapy

Chapman Spotlight

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I wanted to thank Chapman University Alumni for posting my interview to their blog. It is wonderful that they are supporting their alumni in this way and I am grateful for the exposure of my new company. Please check it out by clicking the header above.

Brianna

The 5 “R’s” of Early Childhood

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Today I went to Help Me Grow’s Connection Cafe. The Connection Cafe a networking event they put on quarterly. In September, Play Your Part, Inc. joined Help Me Grow’s list serve! They have been a wealth of knowledge for me in getting to know other great therapists and referrals in the OC area. Today’s guest … Read more

Play Your Part: Recent Community Events

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As a new company in the Orange County community, we are trying to get involved as much as we can. This past week has been very busy, so here is an update of what we’ve been up to! On Saturday, November 16th, we hosted a booth at the OC Walk Now for Autism Speaks resource … Read more

Use of Music Therapy for Children With Maladaptive Behaviors

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Today’s post is about the use of music therapy with maladaptive behaviors (i.e. aggression, short attention span, won’t follow directions, difficulty coping, etc). Depending on diagnoses, approaches might vary a bit, but you will read a few tips/suggestions regarding this population. Sample Goals/Objectives: Request/Terminate an Activity: Lots of times, a child can become frustrated (which … Read more

Pink Glove Dance

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Well today marks the last day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  And it’s Halloween.  Happy Halloween! Any cute costumes this year?

A friend of mine told me about this video, so of course I had to check it out.  This month you may have seen pink cleats on many NFL players, pink ribbons on lapels, and now…pink gloves at the Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Portland, Oregon.  They got their ENTIRE team involved in this video. And, boy, does it look like a good time, supporting a great cause.

Children’s Hospital Performs “Roar”

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I found this video this morning and had to share it with you. Notice how the children smile, their eyes glimmer.  Notice how the staff look at each other, and laugh when they make a mistake. Notice the men in suits. Notice the connection between nurses and patients. Notice that they are in a hospital, yet experiencing a positive experience through music.

 

What an inspirational video.  I hope you take the few minutes to watch.

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