Episode 148: In Tune: Music Therapy for Kids

May 23, 2023 00:43:41
Episode 148: In Tune: Music Therapy for Kids
Into the Fold: Issues in Mental Health
Episode 148: In Tune: Music Therapy for Kids

May 23 2023 | 00:43:41

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Show Notes

Today on Into the Fold we’re talking about music therapy as a uniquely powerful way to help kids with their mental health, including for those dealing with traumatic experiences such as parental incarceration. Our guests are Cynthia Smith, founder and director of Sparks for Success, amd Amber Sarpy, one of their music therapists. Related links: Episode 69: Mental Health and the Musician's Life https://hogg.utexas.edu/podcast-musician-mental-health Episode 88: Young Minds Matter https://hogg.utexas.edu/podcast-young-minds-matter Episode 136: Diverse Works: A New Art Experience https://hogg.utexas.edu/podcast-mental-health-art Music credits: Artist: Kevin MacLeod Track: AcidJazz Album of origin: Jazz Sampler Creative Commons Attribution: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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