Showing posts with label Clark county. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Clark county. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Still talking!
I am still talking about music therapy to everyone who will listen! Just today, the owner of the tree pruning company I hired to prune my huge plum tree asked me what I do. I had planned to be home after my client this morning to pay him but had gotten a call from another client who had previously needed to cancel this afternoon's session but ended up being available for music therapy today. So when he said, "so what do you do?" I launched into action!! He shared with me some experiences he has had with alternative therapies, and said although he considers himself pretty well informed he had not heard of music therapy. I still have so much talking to do!
I have to add that I was stopped in the hall at Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital the other day by a physician who wanted to ask me about what I do. He smiled and nodded and agreed that music is indeed, therapeutic. . . had a similar experience this past Monday. Another doctor and several nurses chatted with me about their own experiences with the healing power of music. I asked if they could refer me some patients on the floor who could benefit, and, instead of the usual "oh, I can't think of anyone" said, "Really EVERYONE on the floor could benefit!" Yes!! That's what I like to hear! (Actually music therapy is contraindicated in some situations.)
Thursday, September 8, 2011
599
There's nothing like a good Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce event to get me in touch with my extroverted self! This afternoon, I attended a ribbon cutting event for New Day Community Dental Clinic. This new clinic addresses the growing need for dental care among thousands of low-income residents in Southwest Washington. There are 5 wonderful dentists on staff and a number of dental assistants and hygienists who will offer their services to those in need. Congratulations to everyone involved in bringing New Day Community Dental Clinic to east Clark County!! While I was there, I ran into my retired dentist who introduced me to 3 of the dentists and several staff. It was great to connect with members of the health care community to talk about music therapy. Earlier in the day, I attended a "Networking for Newbies" event sponsored by the Chamber and talked music therapy with an additional 3 amazing women business owners. Just one more and I'm at 600!! Who will it be? . . .
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Friday, June 24, 2011
Summer Stuff for Kids
Fort Vancouver Regional Library District's newest early learning offering is, of course, the beautiful new downtown library located on Evergreen and C Street. A 4,000 square foot space on the third floor is dedicated to early learners. Opening July 17, this state of the art center for preschoolers is a must do on your journey this summer.
These camps lean toward older children, however, these are excellent camps and experiences for children that love science.
Reading programs for preteens and teens are available.
360-695-1566 / 866-546-2707
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m., movies will be $1
Beginning June 21 through August 25 Regal will feature a 10 a.m. movie on the above promotional days. Go to the Vancouver Family Magazine website (www.vancouverfamilymagazine.com) to check out the movies for the summer. Print the schedule out and post with all the other refrigerator art.
360-342-5380
Don't forget the Oregon Zoo, swimming, skipping rocks on the water and sitting around a camp fire at night. Get out there and have some fun with your children!
SELF's website is www.selfwa.org
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Arts and Aging in Clark County
Plans are underway to create a studio dedicated to serving Clark County's elders in a new, innovative way! I can't divulge all the details yet, but art, drama, dance, and music therapy will be offered for clients with dementia and their care partners and family members. I am so excited to be on the ground floor of this amazing offering! More to come as plans are finalized . . . .
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