A Very Trashy Post!
I'm always on the hunt for good "singable" book that I can use in my music therapy sessions, and "Trashy Town" has it all! A singable, repetitive "chorus" to the book? (Click here to listen to how I sing it.) Check! A theme that my students love? (What kid DOESN'T love garbage trucks?) Check! Plenty of opportunities for my students to work on their core words (click here to look at AAC
Easy-to-Implement Fall Music Therapy Ideas
It's my favorite season of the year! If you're needing some new ideas for your fall-themed sessions, we've got you covered! 1. Theme-based interventions e-book. Ideas for Halloween, Thanksgiving, & more! 2. Going on a Leaf Hunt book (I read it to the tune of "Going on a Bear Hunt"). Pair it with a sorting leaves activity (either use a printable like this one or go outside and gather some REAL ones together!). 3. Seasons Song (to the tune of Uptown Funk). Here
Back to School Music Therapy E-books!
Work in the schools and looking for new goal-oriented songs to use this year? Download these digital resources that you can print or use on your devices (the latter being PERFECT for traveling music therapists with multiple schools)!
E-book Writing Tip: Consider Co-Authoring
✍️E-book Writing Tip: Consider co-authoring!There are SO many advantages to writing with another author: 📣You can cheer each other on🤝You have built-in accountability &🕵️♀️You have someone to look over materials & make suggestions.➕Plus, you have two sets of unique experiences, backgrounds & expertise! I personally loved co-authoring my second e-book with a speech-language pathologist. Bringing two specialities together made the e-book helpful to a wider range of therapists. When co-authoring, I suggest using: ✅Online meeting
4 Private Practice Resources
Whether you currently have a private practice or looking to start one, we have resources for you! The Truth About Growing a Therapy Practice Therapy Business Blueprint Music Therapy Joy Assessment Forms The Networking Workbook