In Therapy. Psychotherapy Brown Bag. A few days ago, I posted an initial article from a planned discussion about the evidence base for music therapy in the treatment of mental illnesses. I received an invitation from Kimberly Sena Moore, who runs the Music Therapy Maven blog, to have a dialogue on this issue after I had a back-and-forth with some folks on the Facebook feed for Ben Folds on this issue.
Below is her reply to my initial post (click here to read my article). As I noted before, Kimberly and I encourage readers from all perspectives to post their thoughts in the comments section. One of the many things I appreciate about this exchance is the cordial and respectful tone and I'm hopeful readers can keep that momentum going. Musings on the State of Music Therapy Research: Strengths, Challenges, and Future Directions by Kimberly Sena Moore Earlier this month I invited Dr.
I am approaching my response from a couple of different perspectives. 1) More Music Therapy-Focused Systematic Reviews Conclusion McGaghie, W. Everyone Needs Therapy. Media Psychology Blog - Pamela Rutledge – Rutledge on the psychology of social media, transmedia, narrative, technology & user experience. World of Psychology - Psychology and mental health blog. 7 Genuine Ways to Practice Gratitude by Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S.
Some people avoid practicing gratitude because doing so feels fake. But this isn’t necessarily a bad thing, according to Susan Orenstein, Ph.D, a licensed psychologist and relationship expert in Cary, N.C. That’s because any time we try something new, it’s going to feel awkward and unnatural, she said. In fact, such reactions can be good, because it means you’re noticing and paying attention, she said. How to Deal with Invasive Thoughts by Michael Hedrick I’m no stranger to nasty thoughts. If it wasn’t the notion that people were making fun of me it was the idea that I’m more important than anyone else, i.e. grandiosity. I’ve been subject to many nights where I just stared at the ceiling in the dark letting these little monsters run and play their tricks through all corners of my mind.
RIP: Stuart Fischoff, Ph.D. by John M. Stuart Fischoff, Ph.D. died in the early morning hours of November 21, 2014. Dr. By Dr. By Therese J. After Psychotherapy.