Virtually one month in! As a brand new intern, my first few weeks right here at Music to Develop On have been filled with studying experiences. Observing a number of MT-BC caseloads has given me the chance to not solely view completely different therapist approaches, but additionally how these approaches apply to completely different shoppers and completely different environments. In response to this wealth of latest data, I discover that quite a lot of my free time has been spent reflecting; on my private expertise, my academic background, and the way that pertains to what I’m presently observing.
As somebody who’s unlearning my perfectionist tendencies, I’m realizing that these moments of studying and commentary are simply as worthwhile as moments of doing, of offering music remedy providers (below MT-BC supervision after all!). I’m reminded that, as I soak up new data, it’s vital to decelerate, assess, and observe.
Whereas I observe others, I’m impressed to watch myself too. How I’m feeling, what I’m doing, and what I want in every current second. To do that, I’m difficult myself to be accountable for this. So, I’m committing to utilizing a self-care guidelines. If you need to hitch in, right here is a clean self-care guidelines created by Caitlyn Houston (the whole weblog publish with the self care guidelines is right here).
Thanks for studying, I’ll “see” you subsequent time!
The Improvement of the Cochlear Implant: A Timeline
I’m presently studying the second version of Decisions in Deafness, edited by Sue Schwartz. In chapter three, written by Stephen Epstein, there’s a temporary dialogue of the historical past of the cochlear implant. I discovered it fascinating, which led me to look additional into the topic. From there, I created a timeline, starting from the yr 1800 to 2000. The timeline spans from the preliminary discovery of internal ear stimulation by electrical currents, to the FDA approval of the multi-channel cochlear implant for infants 1 years of age or older.
To be able to improve legibility, the timeline is damaged down into two elements:
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Self Reflection: A Little Over Midway By
For this weblog publish, I needed to replicate on the previous few months, and the way issues have modified as I’ve gotten to the second half of my internship. In some methods, it feels as if I simply began, the time has flown by so rapidly.
After I began, it was practically unfathomable to think about myself taking over a caseload of shoppers, when my earlier practicum expertise consisted of 1 session per week, on prime of my full course load. I keep in mind my first solo session, how a lot time and planning went into one hour of my week, and the idea of including practically twenty occasions that sounded thrilling, and overwhelming. However right here I’m, main full periods for all of my shoppers, and whereas it may be quite a lot of work, it doesn’t overwhelm me like I assumed it would.
It’s positively been a wierd time to be an intern (alternatively, a wierd time to be anyone), because the world continues to vary in response to the pandemic. It feels as if the buildings that existed previous to the pandemic are outdated relics, although it has solely been a bit of over two years for the reason that first quarantine was introduced. It additionally feels as if the buildings that got here into place throughout the first yr and a half have turn out to be out of date, too. What we’re left with is that this midway level. I’m hesitant to make use of the widespread terminology of “new regular”, as a result of this doesn’t appear proper. In my time in college, I used to be taught that one of the crucial vital traits for a music therapist is flexibility. What I’ve realized up to now two years is that this idea of flexibility applies to rather more than I initially thought. It’s a problem to find out the easiest way to undergo the world, particularly when offering assist to others.
As I replicate on my expertise right here, I’m reminded of who I used to be in highschool, after I first realized concerning the discipline of music remedy. I had no concept of how life would pan out within the following years, and I think about that if I used to be in a position to speak with my previous self, to inform her how issues ultimately labored out, her head would in all probability spin. However I’m so blissful that she selected this path, that she continued within the face of each triumph and disappointment. I can’t wait to replicate on this extra as a board licensed music therapist, to see what else is in retailer.
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