Music is often used as a way for people to express, understand, and regulate complex emotions. In mental health, when someone is going through a crisis or feeling complicated emotions, utilizing creative arts such as music is a helpful way to process it without having to talk about it. It can also be used to
Back-to-School: Tips for Regulating Children and Preparing for a New School Year. It’s that time of year where parents and children prepare to enter a new school year! Each new year of school brings new opportunities: learning, peer connection, and fostering growth in all areas of life. School also brings forth new challenges: anxiety about
Have you ever wondered what our logo really means? Listen as Erica reveals the story, purpose, and values behind the symbol that represents who we are. Here is the link to the video on YouTube: https://youtube.com/shorts/0OvfYiT6MJA?si=D9meLzVWk4Y9gl3l https://hhmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/WhatsApp-Video-2026-07-20-at-4.25.45-AM.mp4
As we approach Father’s Day in June, and the kids are out of school looking for things to do, I want to give a shout out to dads, the important job they do as parents, and propose some joint art-making. When I was growing up my dad was the nurturer in our family and having
As Spring finally breaks through the gloom of winter here in Wisconsin, the sun’s reinvigoration, warm, fresh air, the sounds of birds, and sprouts of green remind us all how acutely we have missed the stress-reducing effects of nature. The power of nature to reduce the psychological and biological effects of stress and promote positive
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Celebrating 15 years of Healing Harmonies is a significant milestone that prompts both reflection and forward looking. Reflecting on this journey, it has been filled with countless lessons and growth. For many years, my primary identity has been that of a music therapist, a passion that lies at the heart of our organization. However, as
How Music Therapy Helps Us Move Forward and Navigate the Ever-Changing Seasons of Life. The holidays are over. We’ve made it through January- that long month that can feel both sluggish and relentless at the same time. The days stretch a little longer. The air softens, carrying a hint of warmth, and the birds
As we begin a new year, it has become common practice to think about our intentions – what we want to bring into our lives and what we might need to let go of. Â Many people make new year resolutions, and according to a survey by Forbes Health, less than 8% of people maintain
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A Gentle Origami Box Practice: Using Art to Support Making Space for Healthy Holiday Boundaries The holidays can be joyful- and heavy. Between travel, family expectations, gift pressure, and old patterns resurfacing, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. An accessible therapeutic art ritual like folding a simple origami box can help: it gives you a calming
November 11th marks Veterans Day, honoring veterans of the United States Armed Forces, and November is also the time for the annual observance of military families. Our United States Veterans raised their right hand to serve and protect, and their sacrifices, as well as their families, continue beyond their term of duty. A 2023 study,
