It is an honor to welcome our guest mentors for this episode, Helen Dolas, MS, MT-BC and Ron Borczon, MM, MT-BC.

Full Bios: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ffzy1rXpifhHoZf9swQySlCCJqkpfOW6/view?usp=sharing

Topics discussed in this episode:

• The evolution and increased awareness of music therapy,
• The use of rhythm and music therapy with those affected by mass disasters and trauma,
• Lessons learned as a MTBO in the midst of a global pandemic,
• The wisdom of listening and being present and intentional with our words,
• The importance of taking risks, learning new things, and not being afraid to let things go,
• The need to be authentic and tap into all dimensions of ourselves to be whole human beings,
• The difference between giving advice and mentoring,
• The importance of understanding our biases and listening to marginalized groups,
• Reasons to make your college education a priority,
• And much, much more!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Able Arts Work: https://www.ableartswork.org/
• AAW Learn for Life: www.ableartslearnforlife.org
• Ron's Products: http://www.ronborczon.com/Products.html
• MT Mentor Membership Group: http://joyfulnoisesllc.com/mt-mentor/

Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16vnolqx64q-TE-lc9jiZ7OMfCmRw-oWi/view?usp=sharing