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
Is Music a Domain of its Own?
Hi all, Over the weekend I presented to students and therapists at Indiana Purdue University. Part of the discussion revolved around music being a domain of its own. This is a topic that my colleague, Dr Brian Abrams and I, chat about
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
1-Day Music Therapy Conference on Assessment & Treatment Planning in Relationship-based Work
Hi all, For those of you interested in learning more about music therapy assessment and treatment planning in relationship-based work, The Rebecca Center for Music Therapy at Molloy College is offering a 1-day conference on October 11th, 2013: Considering Musical Dimensions in Relationship-Based
An Overview of the IMCAP-ND Clinical Manual
Hi all, For those who are interested, I’m providing the Introductory chapter from the IMCAP-ND in this blog post. Within the last week or so I’ve received many emails from music therapists asking questions pertaining to the manual, specifically about
IMCAP-ND Manual Available for Pre-Ordering!
Hello all, I’m happy to share that the Individual Music-Centered Assessment Profile for Neurodevelopmental Disorders (IMCAP-ND): A Clinical Manual is now available for Pre-Ordering. By Pre-Ordering a copy of the IMCAP-ND Manual you will receive 10 free rating scale booklets
Dr. Brian Abrams Discussing Thoughts on “Ways of Thinking Musically in Music Therapy”
Hello friends! Continuing with this series of guest bloggers, I’m happy to introduce friend and colleague, Dr. Brian Abrams, who has written a terrific post entitled: “Ways of Thinking Musically in Music Therapy.” Thanks Brian for sharing your thought provoking
Noah Potvin writes on Relationship Development During Prebereavement with Longterm Caregivers
Hello all, If you’ve been following this blog you may have noticed that I have been re-posting all of the wonderfully written posts dealing with concept of relationship in music therapy. This topic (relationship in music therapy) has recently surfaced many times