16/11/2021
I frequently use this song at the end of music therapy sessions to help bring clients into the present moment and reflect. It’s a good transition to wrap up the session and think about something they’re looking forward to and give them space to share.
Sharing can be powerful for those who are both verbal and non-verbal. It may look like:
💭 Telling a story about something coming up in their life
💭 A one word response that the MT can extrapolate on and make meaningful, and then check back on it next session
💭 Using an SGD to communicate something personal
💭 Pointing to something in the room that the MT can make meaningful
💭 Prompt a support person to share plans for the day or week ahead
🎵 I have sung this one slow, quick, long with multiple opportunities to share or fast and fun!
It always depends on where the client is at.
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