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Shari spells out the difference

After seeking to answer the question "What is that?" which inevitably follows "What do you do for work?" Shari created this wee image to explain things for her.

On the inside - a glimpse into the internal process of a NZRMTh

On the inside I am jumping up and down shrieking with excitement because my client is watching me. Intently.

On the outside my unwavering voice continues singing, my fingers steady on the guitar, my eyes have met and held their interested gaze, their warm smile has re-ignited mine. My music therapist hat is on, and things evolve.
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First week back at work. Go gently.

Happy New Year all :) Wherever you’re at as you head back to work, or as you continue working through 2019, as someone very wise often reminds me - go gently.

This week I returned to work having anticipated some changes for the people I work with, but life sure knows how to throw curve balls doesn't it. And so I share this bundle of thoughts, and this song, as a way of saying - not only to the people I wasn't able to, but to all - thank you, happy sailing, and go gently.
Connecting with people living with special needs, mental health needs, neuro-rehabilitation and aged care
Seeking to address physical, social and communication, cognitive and/or emotional needs
With children, young people, adults and older adults
One-on-one, with families/caregivers and in groups
In schools, rest homes, private homes, and hospital and health care facilities
​Using music for non-musical goals
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Shari Storie (née Ludlam)
NZ Registered Music Therapist
MMusTher(Hons) BSc. BMus.
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