Episode #43: Article Review: "Music Therapists as Clients: Therapy-Seeking and Utilization of Personal Therapy by Music Therapists"
"Music therapists are prone to several mental health risk factors: as a helping professional, we are prone to compassion fatigue and burnout while doubling as professional musicians puts us at an increased risk of depression, anxiety and high rates of stress. New years are new beginnings and perhaps this is the year that you prioritize your mental health."
Resources:
[Article Cited]: “Music Therapists as Clients: Therapy-Seeking and Utilization of Personal Therapy by Music Therapists” by Claire J. Kendrick, MM, MT-BC
By music therapists, for music therapists
“Resilience Over Burnout” [E-Course for Music Therapists]
“5 Self-Care Tips for Music Therapists During Sessions” [Blogpost]
“Stop. Pause. Play. Using Music for Self Care” [Blogpost]
"Trauma Stewardship" [Music Therapy and Beyond Episode]
"The Importance of Rest and How to Make it Happen" [Music Therapy and Beyond Episode]
"5 Ways to Care for Your Physical Wellness Everyday" [Music Therapy and Beyond Episode]
"What Does Wellness Look Like?" [Music Therapy and Beyond Episode]
Other Helping Profession Resources
“Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle” [Book]
Self Care Resources for Therapists [Webpage]
American Counseling Association Self Care Resources [Webpage]