When we think of mindfulness, what comes to mind? Do you think of crystals and chanting? Maybe it seems like one more thing to do on your busy to-do list. Meditations and classes can be great tools for helping us to be mindful but mindfulness is really about self-awareness and being in the moment. Being aware of our posture and body mechanics can help us prevent injury. However, poor posture can become so ingrained that it can feel unnatural to become properly aligned. It tak

We may feel stuck in survival mode after the events of the past year. It may be hard to be creative. Take a quick break with this creativity meditation Find a comfortable seat or lay down on a mat. Breathe deeply…in and out. Breath in calm and peace. Breath out stress and distraction. Close your eyes or let your gaze soften. Let each breath help you to become more relaxed. Find a focal point. Today we are going to examine our creative selves. We are meant to be creative bei

There have been some ongoing discussions within the field of music therapy on how to address the needs of our therapists from marginalized communities. This has led to some controversy on who we choose to lead our professional organization and how we conduct our conferences. Our clinical journal, Music Therapy Perspectives, chose to focus on social justice in the fall 2020 issue. There is still much I need to read and digest but will talk a little about the article “A Problem