Every music therapy session is developed collaboratively by the therapist and clients to support and explore individual strengths, needs, and goals. You can see of examples of music experiences that we can choose from in sessions here and you can see examples of structured programs here. Philadelphia Music Therapy provides group and individual sessions via telehealth and in facilities (rehabs, hospitals, residences, schools, community centers). See more about the use of Music Therapy in the treatment of Substance use Disorders.

 

A GREY AND BLUUE GARAGEBAND FILE WITH TRACKS FOR STRENGTHS, SUPPORTS, GOALS, AND COLLABORATION.

A GREY AND BLUUE GARAGEBAND FILE WITH TRACKS FOR STRENGTHS, SUPPORTS, GOALS, AND COLLABORATION.

Click here for a basic music therapy powerpoint

Click here for a powerpoint I use when teaching about humanistic music therapy

I shared this last year, but I feel like it's worth repeating. When healthcare workers are mistreated or taken advantage of, the care always suffers. Even the most altruistic, dedicated worker will struggle to maintain the level of care they provide
There are SO many ways to help someone experiencing a mental health crisis without harming them. Here are a few. (Image: light blue background and text in purple and pink: How can you support someone experiencing a mental health crisis? Show that you
This self study runs through on 9/01/23. 45$ (free for Black and Indigenous music therapists and Black and Indigenous students as a form of reparations) register and see full details at www.philadelphiamusictherapy.com (image of Audrey playing a red
I figured this out way late in the game and regret oversharing in the past. (Image: philly skyline in purple filter with the text: Client talked about a childhood trauma. Client shared details about a recent trauma. Client described how a song refle
Flier calling all healthcare workers to join a protest wearing scrubs and masks to save the UC town homes. Edward Kane Park 33rd and Spruce, Friday 9/2 @4pm. Learn more at @saveuctownhomes
Even if all you have to go on the the client's breath, allow the rhythm, timbre, and feeling of that breath lead the session. There's something special of working with someone who is not conscious, but speaks through their breath and being. We sing a
I find that people of all ages get a lot out of and enjoy this spinner game. We go to spinnerwheel.com and put in questions related to coping skills (many of them being music related) or ice breakers. We stop and listen to the song related questions.
Let’s reject the notion that having lots of experience means you shouldn’t be challenged and don’t need to grow. (Image: picture of Audrey with a guitar and the text: I have 20+ years of practice so... I know what I'm doing I'm dee
Here's the text from a write up about music therapy groups to share with the clients at a contract I'm starting soon. (Image: green with picture of Audrey playing her bass in the background with the text: Music Therapy Groups * No experience needed *
It can be tempting to prove ourselves as “real therapists” by pushing process work and trauma work, but that’s about us, not the clients and it’s usually harmful. The clients need to feel at least a little bit safe before they
I've always thought that music therapist under utilize one of our biggest assets when it comes to fundraising: we are all musicians! I've been booking benefit shows since before I could drive. I've been remiss in not always doing some of these, but I