Ever wonder if anybody else had the same session as you? Or if you are alone in this experience? R & B talk about real life interactions to build support and connection between music therapists across the world. Sit back and enjoy some funny, heartwarming, and difficult sessions.

Survey is in and we are talking about specialization and music therapy. In this episode, Heather Wagner, Ph.D, MT-BC and Channing Chippen M.A., MT-BC discuss with R&B what specialization will look like, and why and why not music therapists should specialize. Continue the conversation in the comments.

Resources:

https://www.barcelonapublishers.com/

https://www.barcelonapublishers.com/Introduction-to-Music-Therapy-Practice

Chant at the end!

Everyone is telling you to practice self-care, but how exactly does that work? How do you accomplish everything in a day and make time for self-care without it being another thing on your to-do list? In this episode R&B talk about some of difficulties and realities of practicing self-care in the music therapy profession.

Resources:

https://www.amazon.com/Compassion-Fatigue-Workbook-Transforming-Traumatization/dp/0415897904

https://www.nami.org/getattachment

https://cpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com/wp.wwu.edu/dist/2/579/files/2016/05/self-care_inventory_booklet_for_print-q0ham2.pdf

http://www.davidirvine.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/selfcareassessment2016.pdf

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We're in school for at least 4 years, and then internship, and then...what? What things do young professionals need to keep in mind, and what do those first couple of years after becoming certified look like? Laura McFee, MT-BC takes some time to talk to R&B about her experiences and some things she's learned along the way. If these first few years are in your past, or you are currently experiencing them, comment below with any advice or tidbits you feel other young professionals should know!

Resource Corner

https://onsongapp.com/

https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/

https://insighttimer.com/

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anxietyhelper/id1028767781

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stop-breathe-think/id778848692

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Feel like internship is right around the corner and you have no idea where to start? So did the rest of us. In this episode, R&B talk about all the information we wish we had the first time we heard the phrase "music therapy internship." The episode offers tips, tricks, and a general action plan on how to get a rolling on the internship search and application process. If you are in, or completed internship, or run an internship, comment below and help out the students!

Free Resource corner:

https://www.noteflight.com/

https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/

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This episode talks about the differences in viewpoints over generations of music therapists ranging from student to professionals with 40+ years of experience. Those interviewed were Sarah Thomas, David Nicholson, Leah Weigel, Dr. Wagner, MT-BC, and Dr. Reuer, MT-BC. Check it out and continue the conversation in the comments!

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Tim Ringgold, MT-BC joins us on the show to talk about using music for self-care and his new book, Sonic Recovery: Harness the Power of Music to Stay Sober.

"In Sonic Recovery, you’ll learn why music is a vital tool for anyone looking to break the chains of addiction, and you’ll feel empowered to engage in the four pathways of music on a daily basis. Make it, listen to it, write it, and/or relax to it, but understand that music is powerful and, when not used consciously, can lead to relapse as easy as recovery. You’ll learn how to utilize this old friend safely in such a way that you’ll want to make it a cornerstone of your recovery journey!"

Purchase his book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SBYWNZL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_lvZ-CbPT1AS1Z?fbclid=IwAR0NXoj0xuT-mejjbxXz3X8gzO-Q2rgAoBXxEsh-cxzOzOsSQcW-wQIhuDI

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonicrecoverybook/

In this episode we hear from Resounding Joy's pediatric medical music therapist, Rachel Gant and parent Jeff Miller on how one young child's legacy led to music therapy access for hundreds of children with cardiac diagnoses.

They discuss the impact of music therapy on patients and families and share show Resounding Joy fundraised $90,000 for music therapy services at Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego.

Learn more about Resounding Joy and the Heart of a Child concert at https://resoundingjoyinc.org.

007: East Africa Music Therapy Global Perspectives With Brooke Wilder by MusicWorx Inc.