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Enough to actively engage, laughing, move away from caregiver then back
When crying, hiding against caregiver, too excitable/unable to organize, or shear look of terrorParticipantPreviously I used, Remo and West. I do have a few Lynn Kleiner instruments that have been gifted through the years. As well as traditional ones from other countries made of wood, seeds, leather, etc that I reserve for ages 3+ when less likely to mouth, throw or smash ????
May 15, 2019 at 1:18 pm
in reply to: Share your thoughts with the board members on the role of music therapy in community based settings.
ParticipantYes! Social connection is vital! The old adage “it takes a village” is true. with our homes far apart and many life dynamics as well as post-partum anxiety +/or depression often creates isolation. In a community music group, everyone can “be”, build rapport and perhaps even transfer this outside into the larger community! 🙂
May 15, 2019 at 1:13 pm
in reply to: Share some of your experiences with children of this age and level.
ParticipantI agree! My son is 4 years old. There is nothing more magical than observing this miraculous growth! Sometimes it feels as though if you blink, you might miss something! I am enjoying the creative play and the insightful questions. They are taking in so much while their little bodies are growing so much, super incredible!
And watching my previous clients go from pregnancy to parenting and sharing their stories while witnessing the growth was awesome (truest definition)!
Makes me want more! Yet amazing to dedicate that energy to other families. 🙂
ParticipantAmadee, thank you for your thoughtful comment! I am truly honored these people allow me into their space. 🙂
ParticipantI concur! Several MT-BCs lead music groups at libraries in our area with age range of 0-3 and 0-5. The attention to meeting needs of each developmental stage, activity level and peer teaching is what truly attracts me to Sprouting Melodies. As well as the needs of parents/caregivers too.
A personal aside:
Gosh as a solo mama, if I could’ve attended a quiet/relaxed music group during the first 9 months of breastfeeding on demand and waking at all hours for feeding, teething, growth spurts, etc…I can imagine how relaxing class 1 would’ve been for me. Following the cues to breathe deeply and relax. As well as the connection that I could’ve made with other moms would’ve been priceless!May 15, 2019 at 12:57 pmParticipantI love this framework and philosophy as well as each person’s ideas!! 🙂
May 15, 2019 at 12:54 pm
in reply to: How have you used these four music experiences in your practice?
ParticipantHi Megan!
(did you ask me a question in a previous forum? I changed emails so I may not have sen it, I apologize.)During the 17 years I spent in SNFs and ALFs I found that Seniors with limited mobility or pain enjoy moving scarves or even men’s ties to the beat or if able choreographed. Have you tried tieing ribbons to a hair elastic then asking if someone would like to try to move their wrist, hand, ankle or foot with the music? During May and July, perhaps waving flags to Patriotic songs? spring and Fall it may be fun to use a small parachute with handles to allow flower petals to fly through the air or fresh fallen leaves…sensory, seasonal and movement. One other thought is to print out a beautiful photo of a lyric of a song an laminate for stability and infection control…a song like “12 Days of Christmas” so when its time to sing that verse, the person with the partridge holds it up and the person with 5 golden rings truly enjoys holding their picture high! 🙂 This has also worked really well with “She’ll be Coming Round the Mountain”. Or even songs with movements already like “He Got the Whole world in His Hands”. I always remind them that its not the product, its the process, let’s try and see what works! 🙂
I don’t know…thought I would share a few things.
Best wishes!
May 14, 2019 at 7:43 pm
in reply to: Share your thoughts with the board members on the role of music therapy in community based settings.
ParticipantThis reminds me of the work done in Sweden by Brynulf Stiga and “Ecological MT”. We were fortunate to have him train us during our undergrad program at AMC in 1999. He spoke of how his MTs would provide MT on the “street corner” to those in need. Perhaps the most truest for of community MT?
Previously I have worked for non-profits serving the most vulnerable and at-risk in our state. And now that I am unemployed and potentially seeking alternative sources, I have reached out to our state department of health, specifically our Director of the Bureau of Maternal and Infant Mental Health as well as the NH Children’s Trust, SPARK, Early Head Start and a local non-profit to develop funding for reaching these populations at the early childhood age.
To answer the question more specifically…
we could offer corner side MT, Early Head Start, Child care Center, Head Start, Preschool, YMCA/YWCA. Boys & Girls Club, Library, Community Action, WIC, Church groups, Parenting and Play groups, HF class, HFA class, CPS support class, Court ordered parent educational groups, supervised visit session, child advocacy center class, domestic/intimate partner support class, incarcerated mom&me class, SUD class …the possibilities are endless!May 14, 2019 at 7:31 pm
in reply to: Share some of your experiences with children of this age and level.
ParticipantI have been extremely fortunate to have had my internship at Shriner’s Burns Hospital and Children’s Hospital as well as my first full-time position at New Orleans Children’s Hospital where I was assigned to the PICU and “Toddler & Caregiver group”. I could write for days! So I will spare everyone! 🙂 Then as a Home Visitor for parents/caregivers of prenatal through age 3 within home-based programming specifically designed to address mitigating abuse and neglect, I have been fortunate to lead and educate through developmental music and other integrative approaches. I have seen children blossom and then parents blossom due to seeing their child’s ability and encouragement that they are the one’s that helped their child achieve this milestone! Always accentuating the positive in a prescribed way… firstly, stating what baby did that is in reaction to what parent/caregiver did that 2, resulted in positive interaction and 3. accomplished attainment of developmental milestone. 🙂
Yet always focusing on positive childhood experiences between caregiver/parent and baby. 🙂May 14, 2019 at 7:20 pm
in reply to: Use 5 words to describe the music experiences in Sprouting Melodies 1.
Participant1.5 words: attachment, bonding, pregnant pauses,stimulation not startling, connection/engagement
2. 1.startle or attend to musical stimuli
2. Please feel comfortable to make this your space, e.g. bring in blanket, seat, etc
3. Look how baby is making eye contact! Does he do this when you sing at home?! 🙂
4. Its okay if baby cries, lets try something more soothing, do you think that would help your baby?
5. WOW! Baby is eager to participate and active! It appears that s/he is ready for our next class! What do you think?! 🙂
3. opening, gathering, lap play, movement, calming, goodbyeMay 14, 2019 at 5:15 pm
in reply to: What value do music therapists bring to families of young children?
ParticipantMusic therapists are highly skilled individuals who are approachable and willing to help others learn and be successful. MTs hone their craft to make significant positive experiences and changes in the people they serve. Many go beyond general expectations to ensure cultural competence, adaptability, and provide an experience that not only teaches, but touches. MTs are “in tune with mind, body and spirit” beyond developmental tasks and goals. We want people to succeed. Since our modality accesses the brain globally, unique outcomes are achieved. And since music is fun and enjoyable, most people are willing to engage actively, to enjoy the moment. Our structure provides a place of predictability which helps to develop rapport, safety and security. We provide moments of laughter, joy, success and a sense of belonging—much more than the clinical goals we have written ???? Beyond furthering the bonding and attachment between caregiver and child, we facilitate bonding with peers which may translate outside of the session to bring more supportive community connections. As well as rapport with an educated professional outside of the medical realm who may be more approachable with concerns or questions related to growth and development. With our community connections we may be able to suggest connections with other early childhood professionals and even collaboration! We provide time…space…delightful interaction with and the moment to enjoy another human.
Our value is priceless!ParticipantCurrently I am not working and unsure of when or if I will be working. However, our community has many vulnerable families. Among these are families who are housing insecure, solo parent families and kinship/Grandfamilies. Its my hope to meet the needs of these families. As we know, positive childhood experiences grows resilience and overcomes adverse childhood experiences leading to better lifelong health outcomes as well as emotional intelligence and social connectedness.
May 14, 2019 at 12:41 pm
in reply to: How have you used these four music experiences in your practice?
ParticipantCurrently I am not working and unsure if I will be able to return to work. I would thoroughly enjoy utilizing this framework.
May 14, 2019 at 12:30 pmParticipantSince I was working as a home visitor at times using music with children from birth through age 3, the children I worked with were at various stages. At times we would see growth but due to the environment or vulnerability in the home, sometimes we would see regression back to awareness and try to rebuild trust.
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