Sunday, June 22, 2008

Day 85 - June 19, 2008

We Dance to a New Rhythm: Drumming out Drugs

What a great way to celebrate the 85th day... I presented at the Substance and Alcohol Abuse Conference on Music Therapy and Substance Abuse. The presentation went really well. We had a lot of fun, and everyone was able to gain new insights into themselves and how powerful music therapy can be in a life. I believe that to truly understand music therapy, you need to personally experience it. So my presentation consisted mostly of experiential exercises. We drummed as a group, sang, wrote songs, and listened to music. I was going to spend time discussing the logistics of music therapy and how it benefits the mind, emotions, and can cause chemical changes to occur in the brain. Unfortunately we ran out of time, and I was not able to do this part. So hopefully they will read their handout on the info. I have already been invited back to next year's conference to present again, and they are giving me an additional hour to present.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I am so proud of your presentation today. Another feather for your cap. You exude confidence with your music therapy. No wonder it was a success!

Jen said...

That's awesome! Wish I could have been there to listen and cheer you on!