You’ve done your research. You’ve seen the results. You know that the services you are providing are an asset to the organization you serve. So when it comes time to ask for more resources, how do you get the decision maker on…
Even if you are the only music therapist at your facility, no one is an island: unfortunately, it is easy to feel deserted! Catching yourself feeling like “no one ever even reads my reports” or “nobody gets what I do!”? We’ve…
Sometimes the worst mistake you can make when advocating for music therapy is bringing up music therapy. What?! While that seems totally counterintuitive, it all comes down to the idea of reacting versus responding. When someone (a client, a family member, a support staff,…
As music therapy professionals, most of us have encountered situations in our workplaces where staff, administrators, or caregivers make us powerless or less qualified. WRONG! Music therapists are leaders in healthcare and nobody knows our modality better than we do. In the video below,…
Just like in therapy, the results you get are directly impacted by the relationships you build. Relationships in the fundraising world happen in two ways: direct and indirect. The direct relationships are those rare gems of moments where a decision maker is directly impacted…
I made a guest appearance on the Music Therapy Chronicles podcast last week! Listen on your drive, or while doing dishes or laundry. (I do podcasts during laundry – makes it so relaxing!) And learn the story of how Music Therapy Ed today serves…
The only thing standing between you and your dream job might be one perfectly executed cold call. No pressure, right? We have your back, you fearless leader in healthcare! Use the template below to craft a polished, poised, evidence-packed call that will leave any…
Have you ever completed a required training at work, written a song for a client, taken CPR training, or written an essay for a project, and thought “Can I count this for CMTEs?” STOP IN YOUR TRACKS, and fill out…
Ethics, umbrellas, and audits OH MY! We have been around the block a few times. And our team has learned a ton about recertification. You don’t have to go it alone! Watch the video below, and walk away knowing how…
