mta.kimberly

06/21/2022

Did you know that is having a super sale that END TODAY?!?!! 🎉

Last year and I created a podcourse in collaboration with the MT-PC that explores “Therapeutic Relationships & Inclusive Spaces”. It includes links to episodes from the Able Voice Podcast that fit this theme along with reflection questions and resources to help you Listen, Learn, and Apply. You can purchase this course or one of their other incredible podcourses now to support your learning AND receive CMTE credits by listening to podcasts woohooo! 🎧

Visit mtpodcastcollective.com/shop/ to browse the course options.

03/15/2022

‘Music therapy is a discipline in which Certified Music Therapists (MTAs) use music purposefully within therapeutic relationships to support development, health, and well-being. Music therapists use music safely and ethically to address human needs within cognitive, communicative, emotional, musical, physical, social, and spiritual domains.’

Canadian Association of Music Therapists (September 2020)

Music Therapists answer this question very frequently and we each have our own unique “elevator pitch” which often varies depending on the type of work we are doing and who we’re talking to. If you’re curious about how some MTAs and our networks might answer this question check out last seasons Able Voice episode “Explaining Music Therapy” (Season 2, Episode 4) 🛗 🎙 and I share ours, plus some special appearances from family, friends, and colleagues.

What’s your elevator pitch OR what do you want to know about music therapy? Tell me in the comments! ⬇️

03/07/2022

Perks of starting the work week from home=cozy workspace to ease into the day. 🧘‍♀️Happy Monday all, may it bring you all the comfort and ease you are craving 💕

03/01/2022

It’s March 1st!! 😀🎊 One of my favourite days of the year, world music therapy day! A day where music therapists and supporters around the globe will celebrate, advocate for and spread awareness of music therapy! A day that kicks off music therapy awareness throughout the month and hopefully throughout the rest of the year. 🎉

I am grateful that today I get to spend my day in advocacy conversation, engagement with clients, a tiny bit of awareness ‘flyering’, and space for reflection and dreaming about the field.😍

Throughout the day and month you will likely see/hear/come across facts of music therapy, the process of certification, the therapeutic process and what is actually happening when a trained professional engages within therapeutic relationship with participants.

My request: take it in! 🧐Take even a small bit of time this month to absorb the information and expand your understanding. 🙋‍♀️ Ask questions and seek out the answers from certified therapists and experts in the field.
(DM me and let’s chat!!)

When we are informed of all options for care, collectively we are more well equipped to support ourselves, our loved ones and our community 🌍

How will you celebrate and engage with music therapy awareness month this March? Share in the comments below 👇💕

.Kimberly

02/23/2022

mta.kimberly updated their business hours.

mta.kimberly updated their business hours.

02/23/2022

This is not a drill! Music Therapy Awareness Month is less than a week away!!!!! 🎉

This past Christmas I was gifted a set of Remo Paddle Drums that I had been asking for. When I opened them I was so excited to get to use them in session, but do you know what I was most excited about? That right there on the packaging was the wording “Recommended by: Music Therapists, Teachers, Parents”.

MUSIC THERAPISTS!!! 🎉 🎉🎉🎉

Some of you may think I’m way to excitable but for me this tiny element is such a big win for our field. To distinguish our profession from another that many are often mistaken for, validating. To see our title on an instrument that we might use therapeutically, SO validating. Even just seeing the words music therapists made me feel so seen and represented. This is the dream in motion. Wider awareness, recognition and understanding of the field, it’s benefits, and the stories of its people.

Keep your eyes peeled this March for all the MT awareness coming your way from myself, , and many many other incredible Music Therapists. Huge shout out and thanks to for being an ally to the MT community and part of the journey!

How are you planning to celebrate Music Therapy Month this March??