Dec 29, 20202 minTelehealth removes barriers to music therapyBecause of telehealth access, it a great time for customized music experiences while sheltering in place.
Mar 17, 20201 minMy work in hospice music therapyI 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, 20191 minTEDx Oak Park Women – Sing it Loud, Sing it ProudWell, 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, 20161 minIncredible 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, 20161 minStudio Virtual RecitalAt 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, 20162 minInspiration EverywhereA 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, 20131 minHow 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 3, 20131 minThumbs Up, Thumbs DownThere’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, 20132 minCoping with HospitalizationKaty 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 11, 20131 minA Joyful NoiseI 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, 20131 minMusic Therapy for District 97 FamiliesIf you have a family member or friend in special education with Oak Park School District 97, my music therapy presentation this Tuesday...
Jan 13, 20131 minThe Music Therapy Show on Blog Talk RadioMissed 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 11, 20131 minFeatured guest on The Music Therapy Showhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mtshow. #VictoriaStorm #interview #musictherapy #JaniceLindstrom #TheMusicTherapyShow
Jan 6, 20131 minBreathe In, Breathe OutI 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 20, 20121 minViolence and Stigma in Mental HealthPlease 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, 20122 minGetting un-stuck through musicUpon presenting at the Illinois Psychological Association, a colleague asked me what I thought about hard rock, death metal, and other...
Nov 29, 20121 minThe power to persevereLOVE this post from a fellow blogger and music therapist. Rock On!!!!! Hidden Rhythms I feel jet lagged and exhausted. I feel pressures...
Nov 26, 20124 minFAQs about my music therapy sessions1. 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, 20121 minParenting Styles for Children with DisabilitiesCheck out this nice article in Disabilty Scoop addressing how parenting style has a big impact on children with disabilities. The...
Oct 25, 20121 minClinical Research on Depression and AnxietyA 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...