Music Therapy Island: Recent Episodes

Patricia Allison

Two music therapists talking about music therapy, chickens, and everything in between.

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Esther & Patty explore self care in the research and share some laughs and music to lighten the mood

Hey Islanders! Enjoy some links and resources highlighted in episode 3!

Self Care post from @composeyourselfcare on Instagram!

Research Corner

Esther’s literature highlights:

  • Dissertation by Maureen C. Hearns Music Therapists’ Self-Care: Examining the Effectiveness of Educational Preparation for Clinical Practice https://digitalcommons.lesley.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1000&context=expressive_dissertations
  • Knight, C. (2013). Indirect trauma: Implications for self-care, supervision, the organization, and the academic institution. The Clinical Supervisor, 32, 224-243. DOI: 10.1080/07325223.2013.850139

Patty’s literature highlight:

  • Trondalen G. Self Care in Music Therapy, The Art of Balancing. The Oxford Handbook of Music Therapy. 936-956

Tips & Resources

MoneyMatters article by Mary McCoy: What Is Self-Care – Definition, Tips & Ideas for a Healthy Life: https://www.moneycrashers.com/self-care-definition-tips-ideas/

Rachelle Morgan’s Coronavirus Coping Kit from Music Therapy Ed: https://musictherapyed.com/telehealth-masterclass/?fbclid=IwAR0JBPXtuhzv6lTwItDiWq_iMF7dtk84omaqkWkkeD-_tAIAEZyxhcw-lRw

Petra Kern is offering free 30 minute online teaching consultations: www.musictherapy.biz

Self Care tips from Raphailia Michael at PsychCentral (the “no” list): https://psychcentral.com/blog/what-self-care-is-and-what-it-isnt-2/

What is pseudo self-care? From Ami Kunimura, MA, MT-BC: https://www.selfcareinstitute.com/pseudo-self-care/

Self Care Journal and Planner- https://www.silkandsonder.com/

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Esther and Patty write music prescriptions, make up new words, and share community input from episode 1! We also explore research and current events around how MT's find their way to the field.

Special thanks to Ellen & Angie for sharing their Music Therapy meet-cute!

Note from Patty: Sorry guys, I had my echo cancel on so it sounds like I'm podcasting inside a fish tank.... Whoops! Live and learn!

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Everyone meet Esther & Patty! We are two board-certified music therapists living on opposite sides of the country who love talking about chickens, ourselves, and music therapy. We explore our music therapy meet cutes as well as what our vision is for our podcast.

Find us on Facebook at Music Therapy Island, or send us an email at musictherapyisland@gmail.com