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My Most Urgent Thing Now

June 24, 2010
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I came across this quote recently: Sometimes the most urgent thing you can possibly do is take a complete rest. ~Ashleigh Brilliant, English Author and Cartoonist And I think it’s now time for that. Time for a little, 2-week break. I’ll be heading with my family to South Carolina for some beach time, then off […]

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It’s Finally Here…

June 17, 2010
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…today is moving day!!! I’m feeling lots of emotions that can be wrapped up in one word: bittersweet. Although I feel like we’re heading on this great new adventure, it’s hard leaving our wonderful friends and this beautiful house my husband built. Ultimately, though (and as cliche as this is), life is about change. And […]

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101 Inspired Ways to Re-Fill Your Emotional Cup

May 27, 2010
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This week has been kind of hard for me. Saying good-bye to clients, working to transition new therapists in and transition myself out. It’s taken an emotional toll. Because of that, I’ve been trying to take care of myself a little more. To take my favorite small moments, savor them, and use them to re-fill […]

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How The “Undercover Bosses” Learned to Be Like Therapists

May 13, 2010
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Did you watch the CBS show “Undercover Boss“? The premise is that one of the head-honchos in an organization (e.g. the President, CEO, or COO) spent a week “undercover,” working in the lower ranking positions in their organization. The boss of Waste Management spent time picking up trash, the boss of 1-800-Flowers swept the floors […]

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Turn, Turn, Turn: A Season for Change

May 11, 2010
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Today I share with you a major announcement. Even though I’ve known about this for a month, I’ve had to wait to tell you about it. In truth, this announcement won’t really affect you, but it’s a major change in my life and I’m excited to share it with you. I’m moving. My husband, currently […]

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5 Tips for Using Music To Boost Productivity

May 6, 2010
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(This post first appeared on my Psychology Today blog earlier this week. It’s different from anything I’ve written here, so I thought you might enjoy it!) Does listening to music boost productivity? It’s an interesting question, one I’ve never really thought about before. I’m sure some people really hope it does…like the ones who play […]

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Now Open for Business: Let’s Work Together!

May 4, 2010
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Last week we wrapped up the Music Therapy Maven’s inaugural series: Private Practice 101. We’ve spent the past eight weeks going through the steps that need to happen to get your private practice up and running. The feedback, comments, and questions I’ve received from you have been wonderful. I’ve never had this type of engagement […]

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Top 12 Reasons Why Music as Therapy Works

April 22, 2010

UPDATE: The Posit Science article was posted! You can read it here. I was recently invited to write an article for Posit Science, a company dedicated to brain fitness and interested in neuroscience. Although it’s not yet posted, I wanted to share it with you, as I’ve written out many of the “arguments” I use […]

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Highlights from the 2010 Midwestern Region AMTA Conference

April 13, 2010

If you can’t tell by my multiple postings, Facebook updates, and tweets…I love conference time! The learning, the energy, and the connecting makes me feel refreshed, recharged, and ready to go. Some of my favorite highlights from last weekend’s conference (including links to hopefully useful information for you) include: Hill Day. A group of us […]

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