Philadelphia Music Therapy

Philadelphia Music Therapy Providing individual and group music therapy throughout Philadelphia via telehealth, in facilities and at Inner Rhythms Music and Therapy Center.

Providing clinical supervision and continuing education.

The most important factor for therapist is to relate to people as people. Be a full human and consider the clients as fu...
10/10/2025

The most important factor for therapist is to relate to people as people. Be a full human and consider the clients as full humans. ( (Image: Philly skyline in a art filter. text: Dear Therapist,
Who are you willing to other?
Who are you willing to ignore?
Who are you willing to sacrifice?
Do you see yourself as separate from the clients, from people across the sea, from people you don't understand?
If you forsake one of us, you forsake us all. We are all in this world together.)

This was discussed while planning for a panel on Decolonizing Mental Health Care happening 10/12 at Igleseias Gardens to...
10/04/2025

This was discussed while planning for a panel on Decolonizing Mental Health Care happening 10/12 at Igleseias Gardens to benefit .roots.foundation to fund food for families in G❤️z❤️. https://www.instagram.com/p/DPZEt_sjd9f/?img_index=1 None of these concepts are my own, but I know that lots of people don't hear things that aren't said by other white people, so hear we are. I wish I remembered what I learned from who, but my brain fog is in the way. ( (Image: Philly skyline, no filter. text Dear white people of means: Do not bastardize these concepts to serve your own comfort.
"Rest is resistance" and self care:
"Look away" 30 minutes before bed, not all day.
Bring snacks to the action, not stay home.
De-center yourself, don't take up too much space: Listen first, then speak up in support.
This is not an excuse to be silent.
Cultural appropriation:
This doesn't absolve you of learning about and respecting other people's cultures. (Looking at you, music therapists who don't learn genres that make you uncomfortable.)

https://www.instagram.com/p/DPM7Mm_j5r3/Join us, and co-sponsored by .philly and .philly in a day of wellness and heal...
10/02/2025

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Join us, and co-sponsored by .philly and .philly in a day of wellness and healing at on Sun. 10/12 from 2-6pm. All funds raised will go to .roots.foundation who buys food for families in Gaza. At the current moment it is $100 for 1 package of food for a family for a week. The price and goods vary.
The day of healing, connection, and collective giving, will feature:

✨ Yoga with Alicia and

✨ Panel Discussion on the De/colonizing mental health through different wellness modalities with , .yogi , and Audrey Hausig of

✨ Moving Poetry
THIS IS POSTPONED DUE TO A STORM. STAY TUNED FOR THE NEW DATE.

✨ Nourishing food and drinks by and Amal of

✨ Gifts of Wellness for our raffle by: , Psychic readings raffle by , soap/tea basket from .nature.hearted, artisan jewelry by , bodywork by@heyjeanjacques,

✨ Kids Corner: art activities by ._.epifania

✨ Chair massage will be offered throughout the day

✨ Tarot Card reading by

✨ A few of our vendors: ,

✨ Reach out if you are interested in being a sponsor ($100+), vendor, and/or donate to the raffle.

✨Sponsors: ,

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425 Arlington St, Philadelphia, PA 19122

Certain people feel left out when the people who are actually left out get their needs recognized. That's a shame in gen...
09/25/2025

Certain people feel left out when the people who are actually left out get their needs recognized. That's a shame in general, but absolutely unacceptable for therapists. (Image: Philly skyline in a mosaic filter. text: Giving an Advantage and Compensating for a Disadvantage are Not the Same. Captions because systems favor 20/20 vision. Ramps because systems favor people who can do steps. Safe foods because systems favor non-allergic people. Quiet because systems favor tolerating noise. Amplifying and supporting people who are oppressed because systems favor white supremacy.)

Understanding how our "justice" system actually works is crucial for therapists in supporting survivors, so we can under...
09/15/2025

Understanding how our "justice" system actually works is crucial for therapists in supporting survivors, so we can understand the gravity of their situations, believe them, and support their recovery and safety. (Image: Philly skyline in a mosaic filter. text: Clinical experience tells me that cops are more likely to perpetrate intimate partner and sexual violence than prevent it or seek justice.
Consider that when you're supporting survivors. )

We are so excited for this! Mark your calendars! (Image: a sky with clouds and the text: Save the Date. Saturday January...
09/04/2025

We are so excited for this! Mark your calendars! (Image: a sky with clouds and the text: Save the Date. Saturday January 17th, 2026. In-person in West Philadelphia
Abolition Music Therapy Forum: A Day of Consciousness Raising
Discussion, music, and community building focused on exploring:
• How do we un-colonize music therapy?
• How can MT education be freer?
• How do we build community resources and vehicles to share information?
• How do we care for each other and for our communities?)

08/28/2025

Em minor scale to support feelings of sadness, despair, hopelessness. Drone (no pun intended, but maybe subconsciously apt and heartbreaking) to provide holding.

We need to always follow the client's lead when advocating with them or for them. What we think is helpful isn't always ...
08/28/2025

We need to always follow the client's lead when advocating with them or for them. What we think is helpful isn't always actually helpful and our actions can cause blowback on the clients. So, being careful, we have a responsibility to address the source of stressors that have harmful health effects. (IMage: Philly skyline from west in a cartoon filter. Text: When clients shared they're unwell, therapists should explore the source and work with them to address it. • Bad sleep from loud hallways- talk to the unit staff
• Headache from broken air con- talk to maintenance
• Nausea from meds- talk to the doctor
• Anxiety, depression, high blood pressure from oppressive stressors- fight oppression
• Trauma from police brutality- work towards abolition
• Stress from housing insecurity- work towards housing for everyone.)

I'm extending "Creating Music for Stress Management" for another year. Procrastinate away friends! (Text: Creating Music...
08/14/2025

I'm extending "Creating Music for Stress Management" for another year. Procrastinate away friends! (Text:
Creating Music for Stress Management Extended through 9-4-2026
4 credit Self Study CMTE- 45$
Free as Reparations for Black and Indigenous MT's and MT students.
Introduction and Laying the Groundwork: Preparing yourself, Trauma informed Language, Scripts/formulas, Contraindications, Stress Management Groups, Explaining Stress

Musical Techniques: Suspensions, Ostinato, Bass lines, 6th's, 7th’s, rhythms, vocals

Approaches and Exercises: Deep Breathing, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Guided Imagery, Regrouping via Song, Chanting, Singing into the body, Songwriting (in garageband, via improvisation, with instruments, lyrics template), Adapting familiar songs for relaxation, Movement, Playlists,
Art, additional approaches for children)

So many people end up inpatient for mental health struggles that are completely due to abuse and/or oppression. I have s...
08/06/2025

So many people end up inpatient for mental health struggles that are completely due to abuse and/or oppression. I have seen this countless times and I recognize it when it's perpetrated by the empire. (Image: Philly skyline under a dark cloud, no filter. text: Abusers will put someone in treatment to create a facade of caring and righteousness, then continue to abuse and control them. Degrading comments, manipulation, isolation, gaslighting, withholding needs, lying to staff to force harmful treatments and conditions, etc. It parallels how the US and Is-(this gonna be shadow banned)-real give "aid" while committing war crimes.
Don't fall for it.
Don't ignore it.
Don't be complicit.

Philadelphia can fund a living wage for our municipal workers and programs for the people, but the mayor and most of cit...
07/03/2025

Philadelphia can fund a living wage for our municipal workers and programs for the people, but the mayor and most of city council chose cops and billionaires instead. Rest assured we will keeping pushing back and keep taking care of each other. Fairness for workers = a healthy city.

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