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For Autism Acceptance Month… a FREE song for you

We are shouting out Autism Acceptance Month for all music therapists who serve kids and adults with autism. The song is about rainbows and splashing in puddles. Most likely you'll need to adapt the song to serve your clients, depending on your specific goals. You can...

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Interested in Private Practice? This is for you.

Interested in Private Practice? This is for you.

We are so geeked about the newest course release at Music Therapy Ed! But there’s even better news, for a limited time you can earn 5 CMTEs for $75, instead of the typical 3 CMTEs. Watch the preview video now! This course will focus on providing essential information,...

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Can I Get CMTEs for Mindstorm Monthly?

Can I Get CMTEs for Mindstorm Monthly?

I f you are a music therapist or counselor and require continuing education units for the CBMT (Certification Board for Music Therapists), then this post is for YOU! You can use Mindstorm Monthly webinars for credits by following these instructions:   To record...

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Music Therapy for Valentine’s Day

Music Therapy for Valentine’s Day

Hello Leader In Healthcare! We wanted to shower you with LOVE before February arrived, so you're prepared for your sessions. Affirmations are statements made in the present tense that describe something positive about your self. When you use...

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#MTAdvocacy Tips with Judy Simpson, MT-BC

#MTAdvocacy Tips with Judy Simpson, MT-BC

Judy Simpson, MT-BC -- THE Director of Government Relations of the American Music Therapy Association - shares important information to help you effortlessly answer the question "So, what is music therapy?" and how to maximize the time you already spend advocating for...

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How to answer “What Is Music Therapy?”

How to answer “What Is Music Therapy?”

In 2014, we ran a challenge to answer the age-old question "what is music therapy?" How do YOU answer that question? Click here to see the submissions! Click here for inspiration on answering What Is Music Therapy. This Week's Shout-Out The Shout-Out goes to Jenny, a...

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Is Your Caseload Unmanageable?

Is Your Caseload Unmanageable?

Hey hey amazing music therapist! First, a moment of silence for our Robin Williams dedication: This Week's Shout-Out We are shouting out Alie, a music therapist from Ohio. She has been feeling overwhelmed with the number of referrals she receives and doesn't know what...

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7 Things Successful Music Therapists Do Differently

7 Things Successful Music Therapists Do Differently

In case you haven't signed up for our free CMTE gift for you.... A few great music therapists like Ron Borczon, Barbara Reuer, Meredith Pizzi, and John Carpente can't wait to share with you what makes a successful music therapist! Learn from them and more in our new...

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Get your groove on with MIDI!

Happy July! You will definitely want to STAY TUNED to the Tuesday Shout-Out in the next few weeks. Let's just say that it involves freebies (yes, FREEBIES!) that will set your professional life ON FIRE! Speaking of freebies, are you ready to put on your techie hat and...

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Grab your guitar – here’s another FREE resource!

Hey there! This week we are shouting out Becky Watson, MBA, MT-BC, an esteemed music therapy colleague in Virginia. Becky attended a past regional conference institute in which Kat played through an ultra relaxing guitar loop, and she wanted to know how to play it....

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Do you love reading? Great resource ahead!

Do you love reading? Great resource ahead!

This week's Shout-Out goes to the Music Therapy Book Club, created by Jennifer Sokira, MMT, LCAT, MT-BC of Connecticut Music Therapy Services, LLC. The Music Therapy Book Club offers opportunities to read important music therapy texts, to learn and gain additional...

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Vote For Your FAVORITE Self-Care Strategies!

Voting is now over, and..........((drum roll, please.......)) Carolyn Dachinger was the WINNER of our Self-Care contest! She receives a copy of Brene Brown's book Daring Greatly. Congratulations, Carolyn!! We LOVE Music Therapists!!! Thank you all for participating...

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Self-Care Month: PHYSICAL WELLNESS

Self-Care Month: PHYSICAL WELLNESS

OFFICIAL PROCLAMATION April is Self-Care Awareness Month at MusicTherapyEd.com! We have been showering ourselves with self-care this month but we wanted to hear how you're doing, so we've created a SELF-CARE CONTEST where YOU can shout out your favorite self-care...

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Self-Care Month: EMOTIONAL WELLNESS

OFFICIAL PROCLAMATION April is Self-Care Awareness Month at MusicTherapyEd.com! Welcome to Week #4 of Self-Care Awareness Month! We want you to continue to shower yourself with kindness this month. This week, we are focusing on Emotional Wellness. To get started,...

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Self-Care Month: WORK/LIFE FIT

Self-Care Month: WORK/LIFE FIT

OFFICIAL PROCLAMATION April is Self-Care Awareness Month at MusicTherapyEd.com! There are many articles, websites, and blog posts that talk about the importance of having a work/life balance. Balance is defined as keeping or putting something in a steady position so...

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Self-Care Month: SPIRITUAL WELLNESS

Self-Care Month: SPIRITUAL WELLNESS

OFFICIAL PROCLAMATION April is Self-Care Awareness Month at MusicTherapyEd.com! When we think of spiritual wellness, many things may come to mind. Spirituality can mean different things to each of us. It is a huge topic! I can’t even touch the full scope of the topic,...

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Your Self-Care Map and SOCIAL WELLNESS

Your Self-Care Map and SOCIAL WELLNESS

OFFICIAL PROCLAMATION April is Self-Care Awareness Month at MusicTherapyEd.com! Taking care of yourself helps you enhance the time that you spend working by creating balance in your life. With adequate self-care, you will likely be more intuitive, listen better, play...

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8 Music Therapy Colleagues Reveal Their Clinic Spaces —

8 Music Therapy Colleagues Reveal Their Clinic Spaces —

As I completed my Open Your Dream Clinic Tour in 2013, I was left with valuable footage, intimate interviews, and incredible clinic tours. I'm sending a special thank you to Meredith Pizzi, Jen Sokira, Jamie George, Nat Mullis, Suzanne Oliver, Sarah Thompson, and John...

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Interested in writing an e-book?

Interested in writing an e-book?

This Week's Shout-Out goes out to Music Therapy E-Books! This innovative concept and website was created by Michelle Erfurt, MT-BC and Rachel See, MA, MT-BC with the purpose to buy, sell, and create e-books. In addition to the ability to purchase music therapy e-books...

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52 Decision Makers YOU Need To Be Shaking Hands With

52 Decision Makers YOU Need To Be Shaking Hands With

We want you to succeed as a healthcare professional. Making connection with Key Decision Makers is an important piece of success. We have created an extensive list of these Key Decision Makers, as well as a blank and fully customizable Action Plan to get out and begin...

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Are You Misunderstood?

Do you constantly have to explain what you are doing as a music therapist? This week's Shout-Out pertains to EVERY music therapist on the planet. We are shouting out Kristin in Chicago! She writes that her biggest challenge is getting others to value her work as a...

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Get your practice in GEAR with 4 tips

Hello music therapy aficionados! Today, we're giving you the low-down on getting started with a practice. Click play to watch our 4 tips: Be well, feel good, and keep rockin' music therapy, Kat Fulton, Course Curator MusicTherapyEd.com Info@MusicTherapyEd.com Would...

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DoThe Documentation Decision Tree In 20 Seconds

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Do you ever need a little on-the-spot inspiration? Take a few seconds to download the Decades Cheat Sheet, and let Meredith Hamons, MT-BC be your guide! 

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