I have written many articles on subjects such as developing children’s strengths https://backmountainmusictherapy.com/2013/03/the-amazing-power-of-building-on-a-childs-strength/ , achieving regulation, https://backmountainmusictherapy.com/2012/11/part-4-achieving-self-regulation/ , significance in an individual’s development https://backmountainmusictherapy.com/2012/04/recognizing-development-and-its-significance-in-each-individual/ , and sensory integration https://backmountainmusictherapy.com/2011/11/sensory-integration-meeting-the-need/ . On a day-to-day basis in my professional work, I have frequently been complimented on the degree of patience others have noticed. Most times, I truly have… Read more »
Month: March 2013
The Amazing Power of Building on a Child’s Strength
As I reflected on my busy and varied week, working with kids of all ages, I stopped to think what theme pervaded my week. The children displayed many strengths, but often, as adults, we don’t look beyond the tip of the iceberg, and just see them disguised as weaknesses. Why do we do that? I… Read more »
Play and Shutting Down the Critical-Thinking Mind through Music
In observing some of my newer clients and reflecting on some of my older clients this week, I saw the importance of coming in the back door, or shutting off the critically thinking mind, even in adults. This is when some productive, and more importantly, more permanent learning can evolve. Don’t get me wrong; there… Read more »