Written by Katherine Heiselman, ATR-P, LPC-IT What is mindfulness? Have you ever found yourself becoming angry or frustrated with yourself or someone else for having a negative reaction to something? A great way to understand the concept of mindfulness is to reframe a thought like, “Ugh! I don’t even know why I’m getting upset about […]
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Spring is here at last! The gloom of Winter gives way to more sunshine, longer days, warmer weather, and the brightness of new blooms. Do you ever feel one step behind? Do you feel stressors and their accompanying emotions weighing you down? Do you need some SPRING in your step? Music can be an excellent
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Visual Supports from Music Therapy Sessions to the Home Article by Music Therapist Faith & Ants Art by Art Therapists Katie and Erica Music is often referred to as a universal language – a means of connection that anyone can access. As a music therapist I believe this to be true, and I see it
Do you consider yourself creative? Many may answer NO to this question… But I beg to differ! According to Google, creativity is defined as “the use of the imagination or original ideas, especially in the production of an artistic work”. With that definition creativity may be limited to being talented or excelling at a certain
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With all the fun and excitement that comes with Halloween, for a sensory sensitive child, the activities and circumstances surrounding it may be overwhelming. Creating a sensory-friendly Halloween is possible for your neurodivergent child with a few strategic steps and approaches. From costume alternatives to additional safety measures, here we share some of the ways
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Creating a smooth reentry through structure and support. It’s hard to believe that in a few short weeks, students all over the country will begin to head back to school. Summer flew by in a wink. Now the sunscreen and beach towels have been replaced with glue sticks and backpacks on the store shelves.
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When you hear the word ‘treatment’ what do you think of? If you are like most people, things like beeping machines, stark white coats, and cold, sterile walls may come to mind. You’re not wrong. Many treatments sound, look and feel just like that. Noisy. Scary. Uncomfortable. What if there was another type of treatment?
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