Hi all, The following post is authored by my good friend and colleague, André Brandalise. Andre is a music therapist residing in Porte Alegre, Brazil. His post is a response regarding a YouTube video that featured a mom singing to her
From Emotion to Comprehension: Implications for Music Therapy?
Hi all, after a recent discussion with colleagues regarding the the lens in which we, as therapists, assess and work with client’s specifically in the areas of affect or emotion and cognition, several questions emerged that I like to ask the
Scoring IMCAP-ND: Using Numbers to Understand Relational Musical-Play Between Client & Therapist
HI all, This blog post is inspired by a recent presentation in which I provided an overview of the Individual Music-Centered Assessment Profile for Neurodevelopmental Disorders (IMCAP-ND: A Clinical Manual there appeared to be an interest and somewhat a misunderstanding pertaining
PART 2: Considering Musical Dimensions in Relationship-based Work: “The Musicality of the Infant-Parent Relationship and the Foundational Experiences Needed for Mental Health and Peaceful Societies.”
HI all, This blog post include’s another PowerPoint presentation from the Rebecca Center for Music therapy’s October 11th conference, Considering Musical Dimensions in Relationship-based Work. This particular PowerPoint is from the Key Note presentation given by my friend and colleague, Dr. Gerard Costa. The presentation
Considering Musical Dimensions in Relationship-based Work: Overview of IMCAP-ND Presentation
HI all, Last Friday, on October 11th, nearly 200 participants attended the Rebecca Center’s SOLD OUT music therapy conference at Molloy’s Suffolk Center. It was an amazing day featuring a wonderful line-up of presenters, discussing IMCAP-ND (Music Therapy Assessment), Infant-Child Mental
Presentation at Weill Cornell Ctr for Autism: Improvisational Music Therapy & Practice Research
HI all, Last Monday I had an opportunity to lecture to the research, clinical, and medical team at Weill Cornell Ctr for Autism & Developing Brain on developmentally-based improvisational music therapy clinical practice and research. It was an honor to
IMCAP-ND Updates/Announcements!
Hi all, Since the publication and release and the IMCAP-ND: A Clinical Manual, I have received a variety of emails regarding questions, requests for materials to use in clinical practice, as well as inquiries pertaining to IMCAP:ND training courses. Although
Autism & Music Therapy Research Study Recruiting for September!
The Rebecca Center for Music Therapy is moving into its 2nd year of the TIME-A Autism and Music Therapy Research Study. NOW RECRUITING FOR SEPTEMBER 2013! Do You Know a Child with Autism? The Rebecca Center for Music Therapy at Molloy College
Is There a Difference between the Music Therapy Assessment and Treatment Process?
ATTENTION MUSIC THERAPY STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, AND INTERNSHIP SUPERVISORS!!! Hi all, I’m looking to develop some dialogue dealing with the differences and similarities between the assessment and treatment Process. I’m particularly interested in the work phase protocols and procedures that MTs
Guest Blogger, Dr. Nancy Jackson Writes on Listening as a Component of Relationship in Music Therapy
Hello all, In light of the new release of the Individual Music-Centered Assessment Profile for Neurodevelopmental Disorders (IMCAP-ND): A Clinical Manual, I thought it appropriate to re-post past blog entries that deal with the various aspects and dimensions regarding the relationship