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

Registration is OPEN! IMCAP-ND CMTE Course Headed to New York and Radford, VA!

REGISTER FOR IMCAP-ND CMTE COURSE! 8/1 & 8/2 at Molloy College, Rockville Centre, NY 10/24 & 10/25, Radford University, VA “The IMCAP-ND Music Therapy Assessment training provided by John Carpente was an experience that opened my eyes to a new

IMCAP-ND Music Therapy Assessment Facebook FORUM

Hi all, For those who are interested, I’ve recently created a brand new Facebook group for anyone interested in using the IMCAP-ND. The IMCAP-ND forum will  be a place where music therapists can ask questions, share stories and experiences, present research

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

Individual Music-Centered Assessment Profile for Neurodevelopmental Disorders (IMCAP-ND)

Hi all, I am happy and excited to say that the Individual Music-Centered Assessment Profile for Neurodevelopmental Disorders (IMCAP-ND) will be available this coming May! It’s gone through several revisions  and has been clinically tested since I first posted information

Music Therapist, Andre Brandalise Explores the Importance of “Clinical Themes” in Music Therapy

Greetings Musicers! Thanks for tuning in to the “guest blogger” series. It’s been a real treat for me to include such wonderful music therapists on this blog. This next guest post brings an international music-centered perspective on the importance of

Guest Blogger, Suzannah Scott-Moncrieff writes on Relationship in Music

Hello Friends, It is my please to introduce my colleague and friend, Suzannah Scott-Moncrief, MA, MT-BC, LCAT. Thanks so much Suzannah for sharing your knowledge and expertise. I really appreciate your contribution to this blog!  BUILDING A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP TO