Posts in 5th Week Special
Episode #38: Music Therapy and Community Engagement - Interview with Harry Beckett, MT-BC
Episode #38: Music Therapy and Community Engagement - Interview with Harry Beckett, MT-BC

Hi there, and welcome back to music therapy and beyond! This is a very special bonus episode for the 5th monday of November so I’ve brought on a very special guest. Harry Beckett is a music therapist from Columbia, MO who has been working in mid Missouri for many years serving clients of all ages. He primarily works with older adults in assisted living facilities, hospice care and individuals seeking private services. In addition to his experience as a music therapist, Harry is a phenomenal musician and pianist. He has many years of experience as a performer and professional musician. Harry has been a close associate and friend to Giving Song since it was founded and he is a friend to all of us here, personally so welcome to the podcast Harry!

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5th Week SpecialKristin Vetetocommunity music therapy, community, music therapy, interview, guest, harry beckett, MT-BC, MTBC, selling music therapy, approach
Episode #22: Trauma Stewardship with Elizabeth Shain MM, MT-BC, NICU-MT
Episode #22: Trauma Stewardship with Elizabeth Shain MM, MT-BC, NICU-MT

The idea of trauma stewardship is that we take the time to deeply reflect on our own life

experiences as well as our current environment, both personal and work, to identify where

we may not be taking care of ourselves or others effectively because of the trauma we are

bearing witness to.

We cannot be fully present with others in their pain and suffering if we are not taking care

of ourselves. We have to put our own oxygen mask on first!



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5th Week Special, GuestKristin Vetetotrauma-informed care, trauma, stewardships, trauma exposure response, selfcare, self-care, Primary trauma, Vicarious trauma, long-term approach, elizabeth shain, guest, physical health, mental health, wellness, trauma stewardship, ethical responsibility, responsibilityComment
Episode #13: Authenticity in Music - Part 3
Episode #13: Authenticity in Music - Part 3

It is becoming increasingly common that music therapists work with clients who are from other countries and cultural backgrounds. Music can play an important role in the culture of every client, so when preparing client-preferred music it’s important to be intentional about honoring different styles, genres, and languages of music that are client preferred in order to connect with your client and be most effective in therapy. This can be daunting at times, since you may not be able to speak the language, you don’t share the same background, or perhaps western instruments are not even capable of producing the same sounds and notes. This is where we have to get creative!

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5th Week Special, MusicKristin Vetetoauthenticity, music, musicianship, world music, languages, adaptations, conversation, learning, strategies, considerations, balanceComment