Processing An Event Creatively With Groups
I recently did a presentation at the MAR-AMTA Music Therapy Conference in Scranton, PA. I love attending and participating in conferences because I get inspired AND I get the opportunity to inspire others.
In my presentation, I shared with an enthusiastic group of people some ideas on how we can help others use music to improve the quality of their existence. I proposed a multi-modal approach to helping children in medical rehabilitation develop coping, social, and self assessment skills. (more…)
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Great Latin Songs
There is a world beyond La Bamba, Cielito Lindo and Guantanamera. The Latin songbook is incredibly rich and beautiful. The following songs are only a few that will help you connect with Latin culture.
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On Hope and Survival
Today is Yom Hashoa; Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day. On this day we commemorate the death of approximately 6 million Jews who were systematically and methodically murdered by the Nazis.
Among those murdered were my grandfather’s parents and three of his brothers. My grandfather was part of approximately 20% of Slovakian Jews who somehow managed to survive. His name was Berko. (more…)
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