communication

[PsychToday] Can You Divorce Music from Communication?

March 7, 2013
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I heard a claim this week that has thrown me for a loop: Music therapists should not be allowed to work by themselves with individuals with communication disorders. Given that I am a board certified music therapist (and have been for 10 years), my reaction to this claim is likely stronger than most. Nonetheless, I […]

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Accessible Ideas = Clear Thinking = Clear Writing + Clear Talking

May 31, 2012
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At this point in my career–more specifically my career in academia–it’s helpful to have a research idea or focus in mind. Though not vital since I’m still a year out from working on my dissertation proposal, it helps. Why? With a research intent in mind, you can gear all your coursework papers and projects around […]

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My (Most Recent) Deep, Dark Secret

July 27, 2011
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I have a deep, dark secret I haven’t shared with many people. It’s taken me two years to fess up to it in public. But by sharing my secret with you, I hope that you’ll do things differently–and more smartly–than me. What’s my deep, dark secret? I didn’t back up my computer for over two […]

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Private Practice 101 (Week 5): The Paperwork

April 6, 2010

We are now officially halfway through our Private Practice 101 series! So far, we’ve discussed your purpose and reason for starting a business, finding people to help you on your journey, setting up your business structure, and what it takes to get paid. Today’s topic: Paperwork. In my mind, there’s one reason paperwork exists: it’s […]

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Developing a New Program? Keep These 4 Things in Mind

February 25, 2010

Developing a new program is not easy. No matter how many times you start new programs, no matter how much you plan, no matter how prepared you feel…there will always be bumps in the road. I’m now in the middle of getting a new music therapy program implemented. It’s not an entirely new program. If […]

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