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  • Purposeful Breathing - a Tool for Wellness | #45

    Sources /Resources: 

    Breath of Life: The Respiratory Vagal Stimulation Model of Contemplative Activity

    Relaxation Techniques

    Why Your Out-Breathing is Connected to Your Wellbeing 

    “The Breathing Path: An Interactive Mindfulness Experience” [Music Therapy & Beyond Podcast] 

    “Polyvagal Theory and Music Therapy” [Music Therapy & Beyond Podcast]

    13 min
  • Episode #44: Clocking Out - Leaving the Work Day at Work
    Our work stresses, thoughts and worries need a container to live in so that when it's time, we can pick them up. Make a small routine of "setting it aside" as you transition home each and every day. It is as important as checking your email but a small and even non-time consuming ritual can create healthy boundaries for your work in your life that will prove deeply rewarding in time.
    27 min
  • Clocking Out: Leaving the Work Day at Work | #44

    Our work stresses, thoughts and worries need a container to live in so that when it's time, we can pick them up. Make a small routine of "setting it aside" as you transition home each and every day. It is as important as checking your email but a small and even non-time consuming ritual can create healthy boundaries for your work in your life that will prove deeply rewarding in time.

    Resources: 

    How to Clock Off

    How to leave it all behind you at the end of the day

    Setting it Aside- Strategies 

    Trauma Stewardship [Music Therapy and Beyond Podcast]

    FREE: MT&B Strategies Resource

    27 min
  • Episode #43: Article Review: "Music Therapists as Clients: Therapy-Seeking and Utilization of Personal Therapy by Music Therapists"
    "Music therapists are prone to several mental health risk factors: as a helping professional, we are prone to compassion fatigue and burnout while doubling as professional musicians puts us at an increased risk of depression, anxiety and high rates of stress. New years are new beginnings and perhaps this is the year that you prioritize your mental health."
    15 min
  • Article Review: "Music Therapists as Clients…" | #43

    Music Therapists as Clients: Therapy-Seeking and Utilization of Personal Therapy by Music Therapists- Music therapists are prone to several mental health risk factors: as a helping professional, we are prone to compassion fatigue and burnout while doubling as professional musicians puts us at an increased risk of depression, anxiety and high rates of stress. New years are new beginnings and perhaps this is the year that you prioritize your mental health.

    Resources: 

    [Article Cited]: “Music Therapists as Clients: Therapy-Seeking and Utilization of Personal Therapy by Music Therapists” by Claire J. Kendrick, MM, MT-BC 

    By music therapists, for music therapists

    “Resilience Over Burnout” [E-Course for Music Therapists]

    “5 Self-Care Tips for Music Therapists During Sessions” [Blogpost]

    “Stop. Pause. Play. Using Music for Self Care” [Blogpost]

    "Trauma Stewardship" [Music Therapy and Beyond Episode]

    "The Importance of Rest and How to Make it Happen" [Music Therapy and Beyond Episode]

    "5 Ways to Care for Your Physical Wellness Everyday" [Music Therapy and Beyond Episode]

    "What Does Wellness Look Like?" [Music Therapy and Beyond Episode]

    Other Helping Profession Resources 

    “Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle” [Book]

    “Trauma Stewardship” [Book]

    Self Care Resources for Therapists [Webpage] 

    American Counseling Association Self Care Resources [Webpage]

    15 min
  • Winter Relaxation: Peace in a Snowstorm | #41

    A wintry walk, a warm sweater, and inner calm. Join us for a relaxation experience as together we find peace in a snowstorm. 

    Script adapted from the original meditation “Finding Peace in Storms” by Courtney Archer at lightenthedark.com. 

    Sound effects from Youtube sound library. 

    10 min

About Music Therapy and Beyond

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A music therapy informed podcast hosted by the board certified music therapists at Giving Song. Each week has a different focus (learning, clinical, wellness, and music) inspired by our broad range…