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June 8, 2013 at 10:31 pm
in reply to: Share some of your experiences with children of this age and level.
KeymasterMy children are grown now, but one of the reasons I wanted to research and write was because I really didn’t know what to expect musically from them. I had just begun to work in early childhood as my kids grew…so the work and home went hand in hand.
June 8, 2013 at 10:25 pm
in reply to: Share your thoughts with the board members on the role of music therapy in community based settings.
KeymasterThank you all for taking this conversation to a deeper level. The arena of music therapy in early childhood really stretches the boundaries of therapy and development. If I am working with children with special needs, even if I am not required to document, I still am goal based….providing that this is the understanding of the parents and/or staff involved.
June 8, 2013 at 9:52 pmKeymasterI particularly love those moments when the child stands stock still, and just stares. I know that this is the posture of intense listening. I sometimes have to remind parents or teachers to respect those seconds and give the child time to integrate.
June 4, 2013 at 9:36 pm
in reply to: Create a plan for songs and music experiences to use in a Sprouting Melodies 1 session.
June 4, 2013 at 9:34 pm
in reply to: Write 5 sentences you can use when speaking with parents about musical responses of children in SM1.
June 4, 2013 at 6:16 pm
in reply to: Sing and learn some of the songs presented in the video. Share with the board your experiences using these songs.
KeymasterIn the Music, Therapy and Early Childhood book, I devote a whole section to all the roles that we take on as early childhood professionals. You might want to check it out.
June 4, 2013 at 6:11 pmKeymasterWe,lcome, Mary. I often find that parents really want someone who will value their child as much as they do…so I think you have alot of experience in that!
June 4, 2013 at 6:06 pm
in reply to: Share some of your experiences with children of this age and level.
June 4, 2013 at 6:01 pmKeymasterSome beautiful answers! I hope you are saving these words to read over and use when questioned for the umpteenth time about music therapy!
(Lisa, we are still working with the web company on some of the forum formatting issues. Thanks for bringing this to our attention.)
June 4, 2013 at 5:56 pmKeymasterThanks for all these great practice ideas. In the later sessions of the training, we will be talking more about the business aspects of providing services in your community. Also remember that there will be a phone conference session on June 24th, so begin compiling some of your specific questions for Meredith and me.
June 4, 2013 at 5:49 pmKeymasterI love the way you describe listening. Courtney. I suspect that most of you do more listening interventions than you realize, but maybe just needed a reminder to think about how you use it with children.
May 28, 2013 at 9:17 pmKeymasterThanks to all for your articulate answers. I have had the priviledge to train many music therapists, both in academic settings and in continueing education. I find that there is so much great work going on, but that we as a profession sometimes struggle with articulating how unique and beneficial we are to others outside the profession. I hope that this forum gives us all a chance to really condense and clarify our explanations of our skills and talents as music therapists. Keep up the good work, and keep learning from each other.
May 28, 2013 at 9:10 pmKeymasterThanks for all these interesting plans, ideas and dreams. I think all of you are tuned into the particular needs of your community, and that is what we are looking for here at Raising Harmony – early childhood music programs run by skilled professionals that are flexible enough to meet the needs of both the children and the families.
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