Facilitating musical interaction when children become dysregulated in music therapy: What comes first, co-regulation or interaction?

Hi all, The question of what comes first, co-regulation or interaction was inspired by a conversation that I had with music therapy colleague regarding helping a child, who has difficulty modulating his emotions, maintain reciprocal interactions for a sustain period of

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,

The Times They are A Changin’: New Discoveries Leading to NEW Ways of Working with Children w/ASD

Hi all, The times that have guided treatment interventions for children with ASD are certainly changing.’ But why has it been so difficult for folks to embrace this change and incorporate these new findings and discoveries into their work? Do

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

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

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

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