Guest Work

Caitlin, the author of yesterday's post (5 Things to Do Before the End of Internship) also sent along this little bonus section. I think everyone can benefit from this list of tips! BONUS Section! Staying centered during your final days of internship. For a yoga fanatic such as myself, I am constantly pursuing my center!  The craziness of growing up can often be over whelming; here are some quick tips to keeping a healthy mind, body and spirit. Mind SLEEP. Sleep is essential for a sharp mind and happy intern.…

It is my pleasure to share a guest post by my friend and fellow Iowa alum, Caitlin Krater. Caitlin recently finished her internship in Indianapolis, and will begin working on a research project with Sheri Robb, PhD, MT-BC, in February. We all remember the craziness that is internship, as well as the slightly terrifying question, "Well, what next?" In this guest post, Caitlin provides some great tips to those who are currently in the internship stage or who will be soon. Enjoy! You have worked hard to complete your coursework,…

Judy Simpson is the authority on government relations. This article may appear on other blogs, but I want as many people to see it as possible. Read on to see how YOU can be an advocate for music therapy! -Matt You Want ME to Do Government Relations? Judy Simpson, MT-BC Early in my music therapy career, I was asked to serve on the association’s government relations committee.  I declined, as I didn’t think I knew enough about “government relations” to be a strong representative for my region. No one told…

This is an article by my colleague and fellow music therapist, Denise Coovert.  She works with many populations, but specializes in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.  This is a review of a recent research article out of the Journal of Music Therapy.  She reminds us of the importance of staying up to date on research-based techniques and applying them in our practice.  Thanks for the summary! “Effect of ‘Developmental Speech and Language Training Through Music’ on Speech Production in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders” by Hayoung A. Lim, PhD, MT-BC,…

This is a post from Iosif Kartapanis, a music therapist who did his training in the USA but recently established his own private practice in Cyprus. I asked him to write a post because international perspectives are valuable in understanding the global impact and diversity of our profession. He will be writing more, and I encourage you to comment and ask questions. He will be a great resource for anyone thinking of working outside the United States. Thanks, Iosif! ___________________________________________________________________________________________ I met Matt at the last AMTA National conference. He…