Telehealth removes barriers to music therapy
Because of telehealth access, it a great time for customized music experiences while sheltering in place.
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- Mar 17, 2020
- 1 min
My work in hospice music therapy
I was glad to be a guest on the Hospice Chaplaincy Show. If you’d like to take some time (it’s 49 minutes long) and hear about my...
- Dec 9, 2019
- 1 min
TEDx Oak Park Women – Sing it Loud, Sing it Proud
Well, the day is almost here. My appearance offering a TedX talk is just days away. I’d be happy to share more information about the...
- Sep 22, 2016
- 1 min
Incredible colleagues
Happy Music Therapy Week to an incredible team here at Oak Park Music Therapy. Amazing work is being done by these folks. Thank you for...
- Jul 29, 2016
- 1 min
Studio Virtual Recital
At long last – our virtual concert! Not unlike a concert hall where you might go to hear your loved one play, I’ve put together a...
- Apr 17, 2016
- 2 min
Inspiration Everywhere
A few years ago I made an intention to serve my community in a way that was unique to my talents. I was stressed by the many requests for...
- Nov 6, 2013
- 1 min
How does music touch your brain? Check it out!
Thanks to the University of Florida’s School of Music for the great graphic! These concepts apply of course to both music education and...
- Oct 2, 2013
- 1 min
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down
There’s a little game I play with patients who are too ill or are too uncomfortable to interact fully to play or sing with me. I call...
- May 8, 2013
- 2 min
Coping with Hospitalization
Katy Perry in Berlin. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) From time to time I get to share my patient’s work. I do this with express permission...
- Mar 10, 2013
- 1 min
A Joyful Noise
I came across this delightful and insightful post from a blogger who is enthusiastic about living a healthy life. This is the story of...
- Mar 10, 2013
- 1 min
Music Therapy for District 97 Families
If you have a family member or friend in special education with Oak Park School District 97, my music therapy presentation this Tuesday...
- Jan 13, 2013
- 1 min
The Music Therapy Show on Blog Talk Radio
Missed the live show Friday? Click here to take a listen to my discussion with host Janice Lindstrom and learn a little more about why I...
- Jan 10, 2013
- 1 min
Featured guest on The Music Therapy Show
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mtshow. #VictoriaStorm #interview #musictherapy #JaniceLindstrom #TheMusicTherapyShow
- Jan 6, 2013
- 1 min
Breathe In, Breathe Out
I have the honor of guiding some wonderful women singers in a performance the end of this month. I am sharing with them a favorite music...
- Dec 19, 2012
- 1 min
Violence and Stigma in Mental Health
Please follow this link to read this article about autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, and the mistake we make when we over generalize. This New...
- Dec 4, 2012
- 2 min
Getting un-stuck through music
Upon presenting at the Illinois Psychological Association, a colleague asked me what I thought about hard rock, death metal, and other...
- Nov 28, 2012
- 1 min
The power to persevere
LOVE this post from a fellow blogger and music therapist. Rock On!!!!! Hidden Rhythms I feel jet lagged and exhausted. I feel pressures...
- Nov 26, 2012
- 4 min
FAQs about my music therapy sessions
1. What is the role/purpose of the music therapy program –how do you adapt that role to the different age groups of patients? And to...
- Nov 17, 2012
- 1 min
Parenting Styles for Children with Disabilities
Check out this nice article in Disabilty Scoop addressing how parenting style has a big impact on children with disabilities. The...
- Oct 25, 2012
- 1 min
Clinical Research on Depression and Anxiety
A few days ago I shared with you a video of pop star Katy Perry singing with and being accompanied by a young girl with autism. Today I...