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The activity director of a convalescent center and his co-worker now know about music therapy.  So do a caterer and massage therapist!  Thanks for listening Bill, Amy, Marilyn and Jason!  Bedside music is wonderful for people recovering from surgery or who are in chronic pain.

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Thanks to the lovely people at Keys to Advancement!  7 wonderful employees experienced music therapy today and are now more energized, less stressed and ready for the day~ Thanks for all the support, referrals and feedback.

Anne talks about the 1000 person project

My project to talk to 1,000 people about music therapy will be the subject of The Music Therapy Show this Friday on blogspot radio -- listen in!

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/jharrismtbc/2011/05/06/1000-person-project

Musician Shares Ballad of Addiction - The Columbian

Check out the article on the front page of today's Columbian, "Musician shares sad ballad of addiction with teen boys."  The article explains how local blues singer Lisa Mann shared her gift for songwriting and performing with clients at Daybreak, a Vancouver, WA drug rehab facility for teen boys.  The article says she talked to the boys about her own addictions and recovery and how her music helped her heal.  Great article!

Art and Music Camp Registration

Sign up now for Art and Music Camp for Children with Special Needs: http://www.upbeatmusictherapist.com/music-day-camp-register.html

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Did I mention that my primary care doctor at Vancouver Clinic works part-time at SW Washington Hospice?  I talked to her at my last appointment about the wonders of music therapy in hospice care.

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Lindsay, a real estate agent, was fascinated by my music therapy discussion today!