Music Therapy Resources

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My name is Marisa de León, MS, MT-BC. I’m a board certified music therapist and a neurologic music therapist in the Rio Grande Valley.

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20+ Halloween Song Ideas for Music Therapy Sessions

With Halloween just around the corner, it's the perfect time to delve into the mysterious and haunting world of Halloween-themed songs! From spine-tingling classics to contemporary hits, we have compiled a list of 20+ spooky songs for your session planning inspiration.

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My Spooky Halloween Playlist Printable for Music Therapy (FREEBIE)

We’re are thrilled to offer a new free printable resource for all those who seek to add a touch of Halloween magic to their music therapy interventions. Introducing "My Spooky Halloween Playlist," a comprehensive and engaging tool designed to enhance the therapeutic experience with a ghoulish twist. This free printable is a resource for music therapists looking to create a fun and thematic music therapy session during the Halloween season.

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5 Example Music Therapy Goals for Making Song Selections

Music therapists seeking reimbursement or insurance coverage are often required to provide goals that are measurable for treatment approval. Making song selections is an important way to incorporate a client’s preferred music and it can also be an opportunity to target non-musical goals that are important for a client’s overall well-being. Making song selections is an important part of the music therapy process, as using preferred songs can empower the client, increase a client’s connection to the provided interventions, and increase opportunities for song discussion.

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Golden Oldies for Winter Music Therapy Sessions

Winter is officially here! ❄️ It’s time to sing songs about snow days, winter coats, and staying warm! There are so many heartwarming Oldies that were meant for this time of year. Some of the common jazz standards from this era are now recognized as popular Christmas songs such as “Winter Wonderland”, “Let it Snow”, and “Sleigh Ride”. I wanted to create a playlist of songs that were winter-themed but not typically associated with Christmas to use in music therapy sessions outside of the holiday season.

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