By now you may have noticed several people using blogs and social media websites to talk about advocacy. You might even say it’s a conspiracy… What is actually going on is a project in social media and music therapy advocacy. You will see many articles and posts popping up, and all of them are about a central theme of getting the word out. This is a super cool project! I will be offering my contribution next week here on MTS, but be sure to check out the articles on the following blogs and podcasts:
http://www.musictherapymaven.com/advocacy-for-music-therapy/
http://www.musicforspecialkids.com/2011/01/music-therapy-advocacy.html
http://www.musictherapyresearchblog.com/?p=858
http://musicsparks.wordpress.com/2011/01/07/you-want-me-to-do-government-relations/
http://themusictherapyshow.blogspot.com/2011/01/january-7-2011-music-therapy-advocacy.html
If you know of more, please feel free to provide links in the comments area. Looking forward to contributing!
-Matt
Two music therapy students at Slippery Rock University are participating in the AMTA/CBMT Advocacy Event. They have posted a blog on the SRU MT Program Blog about their experience. Here is a link to their article: http://srumusictherapy.blogspot.com/2011/01/advocating-our-gift.html