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I actually have a phone meeting with my boss tomorrow to talk about my maternity leave, so I’m planning on discussing my possible SM groups to start after my maternity leave.
This training was super insightful and helpful for what I hope to accomplish in the future. At the moment all the groups I run are older teens and adults, but a lot of what was said was great for reminders and reviews, for instance, meeting the client where they are at, that we need to practice music therapy with the “whole person”, and how advocate for the profession. Thanks for all the insight and information!!November 13, 2019 at 3:14 pm
in reply to: How are you planning on sharing this information with colleagues, administrators and families?
ParticipantI’m planning on sharing this information with my colleagues and boss by setting up a meeting where I can present some of the information that I’ve learned and how I think it would benefit the company. I’m also planning on purchasing the songbooks, taking some more CMTEs that you provide, and reviewing the materials we were given in this continuing education course.
November 13, 2019 at 11:19 am
in reply to: Share how you can explain to parents the difference between music for development and music for skill building.
ParticipantHi Erika,
I would share with the parents the statement that was said in the video: “When music is used for musical skill building, the attention is on musical skill rather than the developmental areas and the clinician may not be as trained in how to support someone through their developmental stages.” So as MTs, we can adapt and change and be flexible in the moment as needed.ParticipantSuzanne, thank you!!! I really want to run SM groups once I’m back from maternity leave, but the groups we have at the moment in the company I work for, we have some difficulty with getting people to join/continue coming. When I heard on the video that upwards of 40 kids consistently come, I was floored! I’m really hoping that if I can start a SM group, that we can get those consistent numbers!
ParticipantSamantha, I totally agree with your statement “being intentional about getting to know each child in your group”. And also what their relationship is with the caregiver. I love the phrase “being intentional”!
ParticipantI’m most looking forward to using everything I’ve learned about the different developmental levels and musical responses with my soon to be born daughter and hopefully coming back after maternity leave to do some early childhood groups with the company I work for.
ParticipantRedirection, both verbal and nonverbal (stern look), then physically prompt if needed
Keeping engagement through eye contact
Recognize the child might be testing boundaries
Rhetorical questions shows that the child has a choice and that you recognize that
Change your cuing style but don’t lose the group!
Intervene before things go too far
Maintain consistency and model the appropriate behavior
Before groups start ask if child is receiving any other services, especially if the behaviors are occurring in other environments
UNDERSTAND DEVELOPMENT
Use functional languageParticipantHally, I agree with your comment about how the older children can gain a sense of pride and leadership when helping the younger ones, so perfect!
November 10, 2019 at 4:32 pm
in reply to: Use 5 words to describe the music experiences in Sprouting Melodies 3.
November 10, 2019 at 4:30 pm
in reply to: Share how you can explain to parents the difference between music for development and music for skill building.
ParticipantI believe musical skill building can transition into “real world” skill building, since participating in music activates every part of the brain. For example, fine motor coordination through instrument playing can help with handwriting or hand-eye coordination. Learning to make music helps with spatial reasoning, which is needed in professions like engineering, medicine, or mathematics. And participating in group music making helps with increasing social skills, build teamwork abilities, and builds confidence, all of which are essential skills in the modern workplace.
ParticipantI agree with Kim that the challenges of multi-age groups are similar to the challenges when providing music therapy to groups with varying disabilities. I really like what was said in the video about how keeping talking to a minimum is best and let the music facilitate the group. I think keeping that in the forefront of your mind will really help engage all ages. And using interventions that allow for flexibility and variance in the moment can be super helpful, so that each age group or developmental level can be stimulated, but not feel like it’s too easy or too difficult.
November 4, 2019 at 11:41 am
in reply to: Use 5 words to describe the music experiences in Sprouting Melodies 3.
Participant5 words to describe Family Sprouts: Learn. Interact. Socialize. Help. Connect.
5 words to describe Sprouting Melodies 3: Emotional. Active. Communicate. Socialize. Movement.
Plan for Family Sprouts:
Hello Song: Come On Let’s Make Some Music
Bonding Song: Jingle Up, Jingle Down
Songs about Me: All Of This is Me
Instrument Song: Music is the Way
Movement Song: I Really Gotta Jump
Instrument Song: You and Me Makes…We
Goodbye Song: It’s Time to Say GoodbyePlan for Sprouting Melodies 3:
Gathering Song: Sit Down and Join My Circle
Bonding Song: Hold On Tight
Song about Me: All That Makes Up Me
Instrument Song: You Play a Little
Movement Song: Jumping Up and Jumping Down
Instrument and Movement Song: I Can Move Around
Goodbye Song: Thank You Very MuchOctober 27, 2019 at 5:39 pm
in reply to: Use 5 words to describe the music experiences in Sprouting Melodies 1.
October 27, 2019 at 5:39 pm
in reply to: Share your thoughts with the board members on the role of music therapy in community based settings.
ParticipantChristina: My viewpoint has changed greatly over the past several years as well. 4-5 years ago, I didn’t really know anything about community music therapy, but the more continuing education I’ve taken, the more I’ve learned and become excited about.
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