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How Music Therapy Can Change Your Life ft Bob Heath

🎵 The Power of Music Therapy: Benefits for Wellbeing and Psychotherapy 🎶

In today's video, I was really pleased to have music therapist Bob Heath as my guest. We discuss the incredible benefits of music, both psychologically and in terms of wellbeing. We also delve into the use of music in psychotherapy and explore what a session might involve. Bob shares his personal journey and experiences as a musician and songwriter, as well as his work in special education and as a music therapist.

Specific topics covered include:

- Bob's journey into music therapy began with his own deep connection to music, including his early experience sparking his curiosity and passion for understanding the therapeutic nature of music and later becoming involved in special education, where he witnessed the profound impact of simple musical techniques on communication and interaction with disabled young people.

- his experience of training as a music therapist at Bristol University,

- how he works with music in the therapy room, creating a safe space where clients can explore music without fear of making mistakes, encouraging clients to write their own songs and using their own words and melodies to capture their feelings and experiences,

- how his work is a life-changing profession that allows him to combine his love for music with a deep sense of purpose,

- advice he would give to people wanting to train, emphasising the commitment required to serve others and the importance of embracing the present moment.

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Bob's book link and website details:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Songs-Window-End-Life-Stories-ebook/dp/B09523RQ9V

https://bobheathmusic.com

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This is a really interesting conversation I had with psychodynamic therapist and therapeutic coach Michael Toller, including:

- why Michael decided to train as a therapist following his career organising events and Club nights

- the pros and cons of training to be a therapist

- how Michael chose his modality of psychodynamic therapy

- how he set up his private practice, with coaching as a way to make the transition from his previous career to private practice

- how Michael sets up his 'portfolio career' now

- the great things and all the challenges of being a therapist and running his own business

- how being a therapist works well with having a family

- the importance of having a network of connections

- how he's developed as a therapist over time

- the process of developing his Clinical Will App and the importance of technology and entrepreneurship for Michael

- his interest in ethics as a therapist

- the distinction between therapy and therapeutic coaching

- advice for anyone coming into the profession

- what Michael has learned from his life and experience so far

You can contact Michael on: https://clinicalwill.app and https://www.michaeltollerpsychotherapy.co.uk

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In this episode, I'm excited to share what's on the horizon for the channel! Join me as I also mention three fascinating books: 'Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence', 'The Art of Empathy', and 'The Expectation Effect'.

I'll uncover some intriguing insights from each, exploring the pitfalls of lying and the power of radical honesty, the vital role of empathy, and how the expectation effect might be able to transform our therapeutic connections.

I'm keen to hear your thoughts as ever, so do let me know.

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