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By Sydney Winders, MT-BC, AMTAS President-Elect
Happy Pride Month! With gratitude we celebrate and support our students and professionals in the LGBTQIA2+ community. As a student community we are proud to honor all contributions to growth, innovation, and resilience in our community. We stand in acceptance as we focus on supporting the LGBTQIA2+ to celebrate pride this month and throughout the year. Below is a list of resources with information about the LGBTQIA2+ community and music therapy! Please feel free to include any helpful resources in the comments section of this blog to share with other students and professionals. LGBTQIA2+ Music Therapy Affinity Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1266098273579817/ Research Article: Annette Whitehead-Pleaux, Amy Donnenwerth, Beth Robinson, Spencer Hardy, Leah Oswanski, Michele Forinash, Maureen Hearns, Natasha Anderson, Elizabeth York. (2012). Lesbian, gay bisexual, transgender, and questioning: Best practices in music therapy. Music Therapy Perspectives, 30(2), 158-166. https://doi.org/10.1093/mtp/30.2.158. Informational Video: “Mindstorm Monday with Team Rainbow” by Music Therapy Ed https://youtu.be/otu0i0v-bSM Comprehensive Resource: Lee, Colin Andrew. (2022). The Oxford handbook of queer and trans music therapy. Oxford Academy. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780192898364.001.0001.
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Written by Sydney Winders, MT-BC- AMTAS President-Elect
For most students, summer allows for a refreshing break from classes. This is an opportune time to reconnect with self-care practices. Defined by the Global Self-care Federation, self-care is “the practice of individuals looking after their own health using the knowledge and information available to them. It is a decision-making process that empowers individuals to look after their own health efficiently and conveniently, in collaboration with health and social care professionals as needed,” (Global Self-care Federation, 2023). Taking time for yourself is an investment in your future. Use summer break to care for yourself! Self-care looks different to everyone. The National Institute of Mental Health provides multiple suggestions for general wellness with self-care such as the following:
Citation: Global Self-care Federation. (2023). What is self-care?. https://www.selfcarefederation.org/what-is-self-care U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2022). Caring for your mental health. National Institute of Mental Health. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/caring-for-your-mental-health |
Hello AMTAS, my name is Mercedes Shook and I am your secretary for the 2024 year! The purpose of this blog is to provide updates on the AMTAS region, give helpful tips and tricks for music therapy students, share meaningful experiences, and promote collaboration with all music therapy students across America! If you have any ideas or questions regarding this blog please don’t hesitate to reach out via email.
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