Life has been a whirlwind ever since... well since May really.
Why you may ask?
Because I got another job!
I am officially a Harp Therapist for Hearts for Hospice.
A lot of people ask me what Harp Therapists do. In a nutshell, I play at the bedside of patients who are on Hospice and provide therapy through the harp. I either help with relaxation, stress management, pain relief, breathing control, social interaction, or even just putting them to sleep. Whatever the patient needs at that moment, the harp provides it.
It sounds a little weird... I know... I do it. But after witnessing how much it helps the patients- I can not deny the power that music has on people.
It is incredible.
Some stories are so unbelievable, I barely believe them myself.
It sounds a little weird... I know... I do it. But after witnessing how much it helps the patients- I can not deny the power that music has on people.
It is incredible.
Some stories are so unbelievable, I barely believe them myself.
For more information on Harp Therapy, click here
For more information on Hearts for Hospice, click here.
For more information on Heart Strings for Hospice, click here.
I love this new job and am so grateful I get the chance to work here. Yes, my life is still my wonderful students and teaching, but it is awesome to have this as a part of my life as well.
Thanks to mom and dad for giving me that little harp years ago. Who would have thought it would have turned into this?!
I love this new job and am so grateful I get the chance to work here. Yes, my life is still my wonderful students and teaching, but it is awesome to have this as a part of my life as well.
Thanks to mom and dad for giving me that little harp years ago. Who would have thought it would have turned into this?!
That's so awesome! In my occupational therapy program we talk a lot about sensory integration/modulation, and music definitely comes into play with the auditory senses. I've seen a lot of kids with autism who respond really well to music. That is so exciting that what you love to do is now something you can provide therapeutically! Will you need to get certified, or are you interested in certification? Does your master's take the place of a certification?
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome Katherine! Yes it's a certification program for harp therapy, although for music therapy it is a degree. I chose to certify with Bedside Harp back in Philadelphia. I used to fly out once a month to take the coursework and shadow at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. I loved it! How are you doing and how is the occupational therapy going?
DeleteThat is really cool, Abby! My Mom was taken care of my hospice for a few months. I know that she would have loved to be serenaded to sleep with beautiful harp music. Do you know if they ever want cello therapists?
ReplyDeleteHi Jamilyn! I don't know... the certification program I go through is only for harp therapy called Bedside Harp. It sounds interesting and could probably work since it is a vibrating instrument. Something to look into that's for sure! Hope you're doing well. I miss seeing you!
DeleteThat's awesome, Ab! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ken!
DeleteWow, you're so awesome! How do you find time to sleep???
ReplyDeleteYour an inspiration
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