A Life in Music: An Interview with Rachelle Norman, MA, MT-BC
To kick off the March "Women in Music" series, I'm happy to share my recent interview with Rachelle Norman. Rachelle is a board-certified music therapist in the Kansas City area.…
Healing When a Complicated Family Relationship Ends
The word "family" carries unique connotations for each of us. Ideally, families are a source of acceptance, unconditional love, and support. While the greater culture typically portrays and promotes this…
Gifts Gained Through Loss
Today is the 14th anniversary of the death of my mother from breast cancer. Naturally my thoughts start to turn to her at this time of year, but additionally the…
Music Therapy in Hospice and Palliative Care
Recently I was asked by the hospice company where I work to write an article about what I do as a music therapist. I'm sharing it here with you so…
Saying Goodbye
"Goodbye." What feelings, thoughts, images, or experiences come to mind when you see that word? Depending on the context, "goodbye" can take on a lot of different meanings. "Goodbye" can…
The Quality of a Life Well-Lived
"Quality of Life" is a topic that is often on my mind as a result of the work I do in hospice. As a music therapist working with those who…