May 2010

101 Inspired Ways to Re-Fill Your Emotional Cup

May 27, 2010
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This week has been kind of hard for me. Saying good-bye to clients, working to transition new therapists in and transition myself out. It’s taken an emotional toll.
Because of that, I’ve been trying to take care of myself a little more. To take my favorite small moments, savor them, and use them to re-fill my [...]

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Closing Shop 101: An Introduction to the “Exit Strategy”

May 25, 2010
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It’s inevitable. You’re a therapist with your own buzzing private practice. You built it from the ground-up, taken one simple idea and created a fulfilling career out of it. You have a caseload of loyal clients, beautiful marketing materials, and a schedule that’s perfect for you.
But then something changes. You get a job out-of-town. A [...]

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New Research on the “Mozart Effect”

May 20, 2010
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NOTE: I originally published this article on my Psychology Today blog, Your Musical Self, earlier this week. I thought you may enjoy reading it, so am sharing it with you here today.
It’s finally here. I’ve been waiting for this research for a long time.
Have you ever heard of the Mozart Effect? The popular (and commercialized) [...]

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3 Online Resources for Therapists in Private Practice

May 18, 2010
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Being in private practice can be lonely work. There’s no water cooler office chat, no people around to bounce ideas off of, and no one to help you process through an experience.
And to make matters worse, for many therapists (music therapists and otherwise), we’re also trying to navigate the ins and outs of running a [...]

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How The “Undercover Bosses” Learned to Be Like Therapists

May 13, 2010
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Did you watch the CBS show “Undercover Boss“?
The premise is that one of the head-honchos in an organization (e.g. the President, CEO, or COO) spent a week “undercover,” working in the lower ranking positions in their organization. The boss of Waste Management spent time picking up trash, the boss of 1-800-Flowers swept the floors and [...]

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Turn, Turn, Turn: A Season for Change

May 11, 2010
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Today I share with you a major announcement. Even though I’ve known about this for a month, I’ve had to wait to tell you about it. In truth, this announcement won’t really affect you, but it’s a major change in my life and I’m excited to share it with you.
I’m moving.
My husband, currently Director of [...]

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5 Tips for Using Music To Boost Productivity

May 6, 2010
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(This post first appeared on my Psychology Today blog earlier this week. It’s different from anything I’ve written here, so I thought you might enjoy it!)
Does listening to music boost productivity?
It’s an interesting question, one I’ve never really thought about before. I’m sure some people really hope it does…like the ones who play music at [...]

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Now Open for Business: Let’s Work Together!

May 4, 2010
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Last week we wrapped up the Music Therapy Maven’s inaugural series: Private Practice 101. We’ve spent the past eight weeks going through the steps that need to happen to get your private practice up and running.
The feedback, comments, and questions I’ve received from you have been wonderful. I’ve never had this type of engagement before, [...]

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