For several years now, I’ve been canning homemade jams– strawberry, blueberry, and peach mostly. There are nearby farms that produce those crops, and I like supporting the local small farm community here. Plus, I like knowing that the only ingredients in my jam are fruit and sugar. There’s just something simple and uncomplicated and clearly […]
Recently one of my clients said to me, “You know, I can sit at home and listen to music by myself. But it’s so much better when I do that here in your office with you.” So let’s unpack that a little bit and learn what makes music therapy different from simply listening to music– […]
Self-care plays a significant role in maintaining good mental health. It’s important to have a well-stocked ‘toolbox’ of different things you can do for self-care when you’re experiencing a difficult situation or having a bad day Music can be part of that ‘toolbox’ because it’s easily accessible to everyone, almost anywhere. With streaming music services […]
“By Way of Sorrow” You’ve been taken by the windYou have known the kiss of sorrowDoors that would not take you inOutcast and a stranger You have come by way of sorrowYou have come by way of tearsBut you’ll reach your destinyMeant to find you all these yearsMeant to find you all these years You […]
We all have those days where it feels like all we do is hurry up and wait. Rush to get to that doctor’s appointment– only to end up waiting in the exam room. Hurry up to make it to our child’s bus stop on time– only to end up waiting because it’s running late. Run […]
Thursday started out like a normal Thursday– wake up, shower, get dressed, take daughter to the bus stop, get home, make coffee. Everything was going fine…. until I looked out the back window and noticed the water in our pool was still and calm. Uh oh. Normally the water jets are powerful enough to make […]
Panic attacks are sudden periods of intense fear that may include palpitations, sweating, shaking, shortness of breath, numbness, or a feeling that something bad is going to happen. Typically they last for about 30 minutes. But the duration can vary from seconds to hours. Additionally, there may be a fear of losing control or chest pain. However, panic attacks themselves are […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the US. Depression affects 20-25% of Americans over the age of 18 every year. However, only half of those experiencing depression receive treatment for it. But 80-90% of people who do seek treatment are treated successfully with therapy and/or […]
“I hope your never fear those mountains in the distance Never settle for the path of least resistance Livin’ might mean takin’ chances but they’re worth takin’ Lovin’ might be a mistake but it’s worth makin’ Don’t let some hellbent heart leave you bitter When you come close to sellin’ out reconsider Give the heavens […]
Over on my Facebook business page, I frequently share local music events and encourage folks to attend. Recently one of my page followers asked why I did that since it’s not music therapy. And she’s right– a live music concert is *not* music therapy. But that doesn’t mean it’s not good for you! And it […]