Music Therapy Services of Central NJ

09/19/2025

This is a publication I am particularly proud of.

💬 Henry, a young gestalt language processor, found his voice through music.
Dr. Blank shows how music therapy, in collaboration with speech therapy, supported expressive communication for this autistic child.

🎶 Routine + familiar songs = success
📘 Real-life case vignette (names changed for privacy)

08/27/2025

So excited to be part of this effort by Capitol County Children's Collaborative ! See you all soon!

Hey, just in case you didn't know - today is School's Back...Now What? at Creative Change Counseling Inc. from 3-6pm - 3525 Quakerbridge Road SUITE 2500, Hamilton, NJ.

What if you didn't get a chance to register your child(ren) for backpacks? Any bags or school supplies not picked up by the end of the event will be available on a first come first serve basis.

What Community-Based resource providers will be joining:
Family Resource Network, Holistic Behavioral Solutions, Dreammaker Design Studio, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton, The Children's Home Society of New Jersey, Mercer County Martial Arts, Mercer County Family Support Organization, Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County, GameU, MyWellbrook Health, Music Therapy Services of Central NJ, Blue Light Digital Sound,
Encouraging Kids Family Resource Center, Parents Inc of New Jersey, Encore Support Services, GenPsych, CMC Energy Services, Inc.

08/18/2025

Come and see the services available!

Going back to school should be fun. Let us help you out by alleviating some of the most common stressors - like how you can possibly afford skyrocketing school supply costs? Or what is your child going to do afterschool while you're still at work? Maybe they outgrew last year's jacket or maybe you're struggling with simply putting food on the table.

Join us Wednesday, August 27th from 3-6pm for School's Back...Now What in Partnership with Creative Change Counseling Inc..

Some of the community providers you might run into include: Encore Support Services, Music Therapy Services of Central NJ, Encouraging Kids Family Resource Center, Dreammaker Design Studio, Laldef Legal Services, and MORE!

**Must register to receive a backpack. Hurry, supplies are limited!

08/09/2025

Read what Music Together recently published about social-emotional learning with music.
🎵 Easy Ways to Support Social-Emotional Learning with Music

📚 Read the article: https://lnkd.in/e7Xfrfgy Exchange Press

Did you know that making music with young children can naturally support key social-emotional skills like self-regulation, empathy, confidence, and leadership?

Research shows that joyful group music-making fosters:

✨ Better impulse control
✨ Stronger classroom cooperation
✨ Empathy and emotional expression
✨ A sense of belonging and leadership opportunities

https://hub.exchangepress.com/articles-on-demand/58456/

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08/07/2025

I completed the first level of Orff training this summer at Nazareth University . Orff is an approach to music learning and music making that has many different applications. I have already been applying its principles to my clinical work to good effect!

05/27/2025

Music therapists, music therapy students, and interns looking to bolster their knowledge in working with pre-school-aged children, please take a look at this!
Able ARTS Work

05/03/2025

I had the pleasure of visiting with Music Together center directors from all over the world in Princeton last night! Wishing them a wonderful rest of the weekend learning and growing!

04/14/2025

A study for babies (up to 4 months) and parents is being offered through Yale Child Study Center. If you have an infant, know family with an infant, or are an expectant parent, please check out this study. Share this post!
https://www.togetherwegrow.study/

04/13/2025

I am offering a continuing education course on May 15 through Behavioral Health Matters. This course is designed with non-music therapy mental health practitioners in mind. https://behavioralhealthmatters.com/event/music-and-trauma-a-guide-for-clinicians-virtual-4/

03/21/2025

I have the distinct pleasure to be part of this amazing team of researchers at the Yale Child Study Center! You can learn more about the Together We Grow study here.

Dr. Samuel Mehr Principal Investigator (website) Dr. Mehr is an Associate Professor Adjunct at the Yale Child Study Center. He splits his time between New Haven and New Zealand, where he is a Senior Lecturer in the University of Auckland's School of Psychology. Dr. Mehr's research centers on

03/20/2025

Yes, it's me! I have enjoyed my affiliation with
Legacy Empowerment Services.

03/19/2025

Music Therapists seeking to deepen their knowledge and skills in early childhood, check out the learning opportunities offered by Able ARTS Work Learning Center!