IMCAP-ND Developments: Research, Publications, Trainings & Automation Hi all, It has been a while since I’ve announced updates pertaining to the Individual Music-Centered Assessment Profile for Neurodevelopmental Disorders (IMCAP-ND) Since its original publication in 2013, the IMCAP-ND has made
Learning and Developing via Relational Musical-Play Experiences in Music Therapy
Hi all, This blog post includes some immediate and brief thoughts regarding the clinical rationale of back-and-forth relational music making between client and therapist. In addition, it touches on the importance of contextualizing music therapy experiences within a relationship-based framework,
Throw-back-Sunday: Listening as a Component of Relationship in Music Therapy
Hi all, As I begin to prepare my course material for the upcoming seamster, I came across this terrific blog post on the DMHmusictherapy.com site authored by my friend and colleague, Dr. Nancy Jackson. It’s a terrific post that I
35 CMTE Credits: Expand your Assessment Skills within a Developmental Relationship-based Music Therapy Model
Hi all, Expand your Assessment Skills within a Developmental Relationship-based Music Therapy Model. The last IMCAP-ND course of 2014 is being held at Radford University on October 24th & 25th. EARLY BIRD Registration ends on SEPTEMBER 15TH! Are you interested in
Following the Client’s Lead. What is it? What isn’t it? And Why do it?
Hi folks, An ongoing key topic when discussing behavioral and developmental approaches is the concept of following the client’s lead. This is especially relevant within the current trends in the research pertaining to evidence-based practice in regards to interventions with
Ways of Thinking Musically in Music Therapy
Hi all, this is a throw-back-Sunday blog entry! This entry, written by Dr. Brian Abrams, was originally posted on 2/2/12. Based on the dialogue the developed as a result of my previous blog entry, I feel that this entry is a
March 18 – March 25th ONLY! — Spring 2014 Discount for IMCAP-ND Products!
Hi all, Developmental Music Health is kicking in Spring 2014 by offering a 15% DISCOUNT for the next 7 days on all IMCAP-ND products. Beginning today, March 18th 2014, and through March 25th, we are offering a 15% discount on all IMCAP-ND Clinical Manuals and IMCAP-ND
Spring 2014 Discount for IMCAP-ND Products!
Hi all, Developmental Music Health is kicking in Spring 2014 by offering a 15% DISCOUNT for the next 7 days on all IMCAP-ND products. Beginning today, March 18th 2014, and through March 25th, we are offering a 15% discount on all IMCAP-ND
“Using” vs “Working-In” Music in Music Therapy? Huh? Is there a Difference?
Hi all, Just jotting down some quick notes/thoughts on a topic that continuously pops up for me as a clinician, supervisor, and educator: the concept of music being used versus music being worked in in therapy. One word treats music
The Mother, the Baby, and the Song (MUSIC) / MÃE, BEBÊ E MÚSICA
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