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!
Read MoreThe 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!