Sophie's Place

The silent auction for our upcoming symposium, Music Changes Everything: An Exploration of Pediatric Medical Music Therapy, is now open!

We have worked hard to make this exciting educational resource free and are so grateful to any contributions that will help make these events continue to be possible in the future.

Proceeds from the silent auction will be used towards furthering the mission of The Music Therapy Spot, creating opportunities for music therapy students, interns, and new professionals through scholarships and future low-to-no-cost educational opportunities like this symposium.

Don't forget to register for the symposium at https://www.themusictherapyspot.org/calendar-and-events today! 🎯

We’re excited to preview our next presentation for our virtual symposium- Music Changes Everything: An Exploration of Pediatric Medical Music Therapy! ✨

RIDIN' SOLO: INTRODUCING YOUR MUSIC
THERAPY VISION TO A PEDIATRIC HOSPITAL

“Starting a new music therapy program or position at a pediatric hospital can be fulfilling, inspiring, and challenging all at once! Board-certified music therapists Lainey Raab and Mackenzie Mondek will share their experiences building a brand new music therapy program within an interdisciplinary team and discuss themes such as evaluating hospital needs, providing staff education, wearing different "hats”, running a Sophie's Place space, and developing your therapeutic vision. Participants will leave with an understanding of how to prioritize music therapy and administrative needs, how to promote services and generate referrals, and how to provide a well-rounded framework for you and your hospital team. Please bring any questions you may have!”

Every week between now and the symposium we will be previewing a new presentation so be sure to stay tuned! 🎶

You can register for this exciting event at the QR code on this post or at themusictherapyspot.org 🎯

✨ How can I know if my music therapist is board-certified?✨

Every country has its own process and requirements for becoming an accredited music therapist, but here is how it works in the United States.

Music therapists are medical professionals and so it is important that they receive an education and are board-certified!

It should also be noted that some music therapists have completed equivalency programs in college or earned their undergraduate degree in another field and later earned a Master’s degree in music therapy. These are important and equally valid paths to entering the music therapy field!

We’re excited to preview our next presentation for our virtual symposium- Music Changes Everything: An Exploration of Pediatric Medical Music Therapy! ✨

MUSIC THERAPY IN
PEDIATRIC PALLIATIVE CARE:
IT'S NOT JUST END OF LIFE

“Pediatric Palliative Care can be an integral part of many young patients' healthcare journeys. As music therapy continues to be further recognized in the healthcare setting, more are understanding how it plays a unique role in offering a holistic, compassionate, and meaningful approach to pediatric palliative care. This presentation explores the impact of music interventions in addressing various palliative care goals such as alleviating pain, mitigating anxiety, offering family support, and improving the overall quality of life for children facing life-limiting illnesses. Through empirical research and clinical anecdotes from music therapists' first-hand experience, attendees will learn more of music therapy's powerful role as an integral aspect of pediatric palliative care, promoting resilience, well-being, and dignity for every child in need.”

Every week between now and the symposium we will be previewing a new presentation so be sure to stay tuned! 🎶

You can register for this exciting event at the QR code on this post or at themusictherapyspot.org 🎯

We’re excited to announce our internship take-over ✨this Friday✨ with Chloe Carroll!

Here’s a little bit about her! ⬇️

Chloe is an intern at Atrium Health WFBH Levine Children's Brenner Children's Hospital and today marks the halfway point in her internship! (3 months!🎉)

Chloe is studying music therapy at Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina.

Her favorite candy is black licorice jelly beans. 🙂

When describing her favorite memory in Sophie’s Place as well as the impact of Sophie's Place on patients and families, she said:

“My favorite memory of Sophie's Place has been participating in our "Swiftie Experience" that my supervisor planned. We had many different patients, families, volunteers, and staff from across the hospital all come together to sing, dance, make crafts, and show what a great space we have to offer.

Over the past three months, I have been able to see how Sophie's Place serves as a safe place for patients and families to escape the stressful hospital environment and step into music. I have seen more smiles, heard more giggles, and done more dancing in this place over anywhere else in this building. Music is alive in these rooms, and I get a chance to be a witness of the power of music therapy.” 💛🦋

Thank you so so much for your visit, Noah Kahan! 💛

✨ Let’s talk about the four methods of music therapy! ✨

How do you use these principles to make music in your own life?

The silent auction for our upcoming symposium, Music Changes Everything: An Exploration of Pediatric Medical Music Therapy, is now open!

We have worked hard to make this exciting educational resource free and are so grateful to any contributions that will help make these events continue to be possible in the future.

Proceeds from the silent auction will be used towards furthering the mission of The Music Therapy Spot, creating opportunities for music therapy students, interns, and new professionals through scholarships and future low-to-no-cost educational opportunities like this symposium.

Don't forget to register for the symposium at https://www.themusictherapyspot.org/calendar-and-events today! 🎯

We’re excited to preview our next presentation for our virtual symposium- Music Changes Everything: An Exploration of Pediatric Medical Music Therapy! ✨

NICU MUSIC THERAPY

“This presentation will provide a brief overview of NICU levels, NICU-MT training, Rhythm Breath Lullaby training, and more. We will discuss common NICU interventions, and how to watch for signs of overstimulation in premature infants as well as how this information is applicable and extends to other settings and populations.”

Every week between now and the symposium we will be previewing a new presentation so be sure to stay tuned! 🎶

You can register for this exciting event at the QR code on this post or at themusictherapyspot.org 🎯

Hudson North and Maria DeMerell performed an amazing concert to benefit Sophie’s Place at Michigan Medicine yesterday! We appreciate their generosity in supporting the mission of music therapy at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital.

Thank you for giving the gift of music. Music changes everything! 💛🦋

We’re excited to preview our next presentation for our virtual symposium- Music Changes Everything: An Exploration of Pediatric Medical Music Therapy! ✨

The Pediatric Roundtable!

“We invite you to join us at a roundtable of experienced pediatric music therapists across the United States to discuss pivotal topics within the field and the role music therapy can play in hospital settings.”

Every week between now and the symposium we will be previewing a new presentation so be sure to stay tuned! 🎶

You can register for this exciting event at the QR code on this post or at themusictherapyspot.org 🎯

There’s more to a music therapist’s day than meets the eye…much more! 🎶✨

If you are a music therapist- tell us what we missed in the comments!

We’re excited to preview our next presentation for our virtual symposium- Music Changes Everything: An Exploration of Pediatric Medical Music Therapy! ✨

Singing Across Time:
Music & Meaning in Pediatric Legacy Work

“This presentation will define legacy work and identify common goals for a music therapist working in the pediatric setting. Presenters will discuss various legacy interventions that have supported patients and families in telling their story through music, both throughout their medical journeys and when preparing for end of life, such as long-term songwriting projects and end-of-life lullabies. The presentation will close with a brief discussion on how self-care factors into legacy work and suggestions for navigating these sensitive spaces.”

Every week between now and the symposium we will be previewing a new presentation so be sure to stay tuned! 🎶

You can register for this exciting event at the QR code on this post or at themusictherapyspot.org 🎯