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5 Must-Haves for MT-BCs
5 Must-Haves for MT-BCs by Sara Yoon, MT-BC Every music therapist has their go-to list of instruments they use regularly. As a traveling music therapist, I’ve acquired some instruments and adaptive products that have proven versatile in my practice. Here are a few...

FYP Update: Disability Advocates
FYP Update: Disability Advocates by Karah Chappel, MT-BC What does your Instagram "For You Page" look like? Fitness influencers, cooking videos, makeup tutorials, celebrity gossip? I would happily fall down any of those rabbit holes. I also like having content that...

I’m Sick of Self-Care
Traditional self-care options didn’t work for me. Come with me while I walk you through a few things I worked out the hard way.

The Music Therapy Board Exam: What Is It and How Do I Prepare?
Depending how you look at it, taking the board exam can be the best or worst part of becoming a music therapist.

How to Use Cowboy Carter in Music Therapy Sessions
It started as a joke with our music therapy intern. She was no longer going to be in one of my more discussion-heavy sessions, and

Music Therapy and Autism
This post was co-authored by an Autistic music therapist and a self-diagnosed AuDHD music therapist. The language used in this article

DIY Fall Sensory Box
Are you looking for a fall or Halloween-themed activity to pumpkin-spice up your therapy practice this season? Look no further, we’ve got you covered!

It Ain’t Just Christmastime: Non-Holiday Winter Songs for Sessions with Kids, Adults, and Older Adults
It Ain’t Just Christmastime: Non-Holiday Winter Songs by Jen Wilson, Music Therapy Intern. As the holidays approach, it can be easy to fall into the same cycle of holiday-themed songs and activities. While this is festive

Therapy Buzzwords: Empathy
Therapy Buzzwords: Empathy by Taylor Cockrum, MT-BC. It’s time for some more therapy buzzwords! Today, we’re breaking down empathy.

Therapy Buzzwords: Anxiety
Therapy Buzzwords: Anxiety by Taylor Cockrum, MT-BC. Let’s break down a therapy buzzword: anxiety!