Hi everyone--
I wish I could write a book about the experiences between yesterday and today, but... I am sitting in the little un-air conditioned clubhouse using the internet. Point is, I'm quite sweaty.
I guess to wrap it up, (and I see that many of my group members did), today was beautiful. I was joking that we could have made a music therapy documentary out of the day, because our day ran so seamlessly with the kids. I am totally proud that we stepped up to the challenge that Monday presented, we did some problem solving, and we walked in this morning with a fresh look on the day. I wish there was a way I could capture the energy from Monday and today and put them side-by-side. I guess that's for our memories, but it was such a confidence-booster... we can really do this work! In fact, we're pretty good at it, and the kids are loving it! :)
Seneca and I have been running the Rhythm Group. This is entailing mostly drumming, which kids tend to love anyway. I'm not sure why kids tend to love the biggest drums and prefer playing the loudest possible, but I think it's a great opportunity for them to just let all that out. We did some fun dynamics exercises, where I conducted with body language to play soft or loud. In terms of music therapy goals, that's a great exercise for kids to practice self-regulating and follow others' cues.... and they still find it fun!
We also started working on our songs that the teams will perform on Friday... we have Hound Dog, We Will Rock You, and a call-and-response tune. We have some awesome drum solos coming on Friday. Watch out, Buddy Rich.
So, we finished our day with the children and proceeded to do really intense, grueling work, which involved lying on the beach. Rough day. :)
Until tomorrow~ Steph
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