It is an honor to welcome our guest mentor for this episode, Ami Kunimura.

Ami Kunimura, MA, MT-BC is the founder of The Self-Care Institute and provides therapeutic support for professionals around the world who are experiencing burnout. Ami has been a board-certified music therapist since 2006, specializing in mental health, trauma, and addictions treatment. Ami also holds certifications in yoga education and first and second degree reiki, with training in mindfulness and meditation. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Mind-Body Medicine at Saybrook University.

Topics discussed in this episode include the following:

• Experiences with burn-out
• Ways to build and adapt sustainable self-care skills
• The importance of self-compassion and resiliency
• How we choose our career and define our success

Resources mentioned in this episode include the following:

• Elizabeth Gilbert’s Podcast “Magic Lessons”: https://www.elizabethgilbert.com/magic-lessons/
• Ami’s Self-Care Institute: https://www.selfcareinstitute.com/ 
• Ami’s “The Self-Care Community for Music Therapists” Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/selfcaremusictherapy/
• Ami’s Instagram Site: https://www.instagram.com/amikunimura/
• MT Mentor Membership Group: http://joyfulnoisesllc.com/mt-mentor/

Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OfnXg-v-E0vRbUl4FKjczV2PVoZiGDHh/view?usp=sharing