The Music Therapy Show

This week I answered a question from my blog. Rick posted, "I am interested in learning more about music therapy and hope that you will have a show that discusses the profession and your experience with it." This show is my answer to him. Thanks, Rick!

We're back! After a 6 week break, I'm refreshed and ready to talk about Music Therapy each Saturday at 4 pm Central/5 pm Eastern. This week I'm broadcasting from the Live your Dream Expo in Garland TX. I won't have a switchboard, so I can't take calls or open chat this week, but I'll tell you all about the expo and share some Music Therapy stories.

Dr. Nicki Cohen is my guest this week to talk about the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music. We'll be taking a two-week break following this show.

This week my guest is Lisa Gallagher, MA, MT-BC, a clinical and research music therapist at The Cleveland Music School Settlement and The Cleveland Clinic and the Music Therapy Coordinator for the Cleveland Clinic. She has presented on local, regional, national, and international levels and has published articles in several journals. She currently is the Treasurer of the Great Lakes Region of the American Music Therapy Association, the Chair of the Certification Board of Music Therapists Board of Directors, and a recipient of the 2008 Blair L. Sadler International Healing Arts Award.

For more information: www.thecmss.org and www.ccf.org/palliative and http://myclevelandclinic.org/services/music_therapy

The Joyful Singers are a group of adults with developmental disAbilities that plan performances. They perform in various locations throughout their community in Garland, Texas and learn music & singing skills, while also developing social, communication, and executive function skills.

Thanksgiving Special Episode of The Music Therapy Show.

I'll be broadcasting live from the AMTA conference in St. Louis, MO, to give a report on the sessions I attended.

This week, we'll preview the AMTA conference program.

Music Therapy is the enhancement of human capabilities through the planned use of musical influences on human brain functioning. Dr. Dale Taylor is our guest this week to speak about the Biomedical Theory of Music as Therapy.

Cathy Knoll, MA, MT-BC is a board certified music therapist with over 30 years clinical experience with children, teens, and adults diagnosed with autism. Dwight Knoll is a technical wizard who grew up with many friends with autism and has professional experience working as a mentor of individuals with autism. FAQAutism.com is designed to respond to specific questions from individuals with autism and their family members, teachers, therapists, employers, medical professionals, residential staff, job coaches, and others interested in the well-being of people with autism.