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Top 10 Holiday Songs…That Don’t Mention Christmas

December 15, 2010
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It starts as early as October. It catches you a little off guard when you first hear it. You’re usually our shopping when all of a sudden this little ear worm catches you. Then it happens…you can’t help it…all of a sudden… You’re singing Christmas songs. The holidays are generally associated with family, presents, religious […]

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The Top 9 Things NOT To Do…To Have A Great Conference Experience

November 10, 2010
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As I’m preparing for our national music therapy conference next week, I think back to my evolution as a conference attendee. Over the years I’ve approached every conference a little differently. Some years I’ve attended every session I could. During others I’ve spent most of my time in meetings. I’ve been to conferences where I’ve […]

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Tweetups and Twitter Names? You Decide!

November 3, 2010
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I need your help and I need your input. Please read a little of the background info, then answer the two simple questions at the bottom of this post. Thanks! I have seen an amazing growth of Twittering music therapists over the past year. One year ago, I basically knew every music therapist who was […]

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How (and Why) to Accelerate Your Personal Development

October 6, 2010
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Have you watched some of the previews for that new TLC show “Sister Wives”? Although it’s not my type of show (I’m more into crime dramas and comedies), there’s a certain clip they’ve showed that has stuck in my mind. In this clip, Kody Brown, the husband in the series, describes his four marriages as […]

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Top 10 Things I’m Grateful For

August 6, 2010
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Grateful. adj. Feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful One of the basic tenets of most spiritual and religious beliefs is the idea of gratitude. Being grateful for the gifts life offers. I’ve been thinking a lot about gratitude this week. You see, it’s a big weekend for me–because this weekend I turn 30!!! […]

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Choices, Choices, Choices: What’s My Next Step?

August 3, 2010
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I have a problem. It’s not a major or “unsolve-able” problem…just something I’m trying to think through and figure out. Maybe you can help? Here’s the situation: My husband and I currently have two business we’ve incorporated and run through the state of Colorado: Neurosong Music Therapy (my music therapy practice) and Beyond the Notes […]

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The Funny Side of the “Mozart Effect”

July 27, 2010
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A study came out a month or so ago, which I shared with you here, that concluded the infamous Mozart Effect is nothing but hype. A week or two ago, this email appeared in my inbox that had me laughing out loud. I enjoyed it so much that I thought I’d share it with you. […]

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A Disability is Only a Difference

July 22, 2010
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I am speechless. As a mother and as a therapist…speechless. And not the good kind. I read this story in the Kansas City Star yesterday. It’s about a couple in the area who gave birth to a baby girl (“M”) two months ago. The baby girl was perfect, healthy, and strong. The parents were excited […]

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Top 5 Music Therapy Topics of the Past 3 Weeks

July 13, 2010
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I’m baaaack! It feels like it’s been a long time since I wrote! A lot has happened in the past couple of weeks: I’ve traveled with two young kids, moved to a new house, invaded my mom’s house for a couple weeks, attended a family wedding, spent time on the beach, and overall took it […]

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