Pride Playlist (and Intervention) Refresh by Karah Chappel, MT-BC Acknowledgement from author: This article was written by a straight-passing bisexual cis-gender woman. Happy Pride Month, friends! As usual, I am here with a blog to make your life a little bit easier....
How to Use Cowboy Carter in Music Therapy Sessions By Nikki Belshe Lanza, MNLM, MT-BC (she/her) 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 I lamented that I was going to have to...
Mental health for all people: How music therapy addresses mental health for disabled people* beyond acute mental health settings by Ruth Franklin, Music Therapy Intern * A note on language: I recognize that there are different ways that disabled people wish to be...
DIY Fall Sensory Box by Isabelle Spence, MT-BC Are you looking for a fall or Halloween-themed activity to pumpkin spice up your therapy practice this season? Look no further! This unique activity is a hit with my clients and is a tried and true staple in my autumn...
Books You Can Sing by Nikki Belshe Lanza, MNLM, MT-BC Singable books are a simple joy that I have as a music therapist and parent! Books that can be sung are more engaging for those that you’re reading with, and singing is also a great way to reinforce learning...
Using Art in Music Therapy by Emily Hammer, Music Therapy Intern As music therapists, it is important for us to always strive to add variety within our sessions to keep clients engaged. Have your interventions been feeling repetitive or like they’re lacking an...
Heart and Harmony is a team of therapists who are committed to providing high-quality music therapy services to the DFW community.
What is music therapy?
“Music therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program.” (AMTA, 2010).
