Therapy by Alice Archives
“Mole,” “Rollin’,” and the Joy of Music Therapy Translation
Posted on May 28, 2026 Leave a Comment
One of my music therapy clients is an autistic adult who attends sessions with me via telehealth. He is extremely verbal, highly expressive, and genuinely seems to love our sessions together. We spend a lot of time singing, choosing songs, laughing, and trying to communicate through a mixture of music, enthusiasm, technology… and occasionally confusion. […]
Why You Should Try a Drum Circle in Gatesville
Posted on May 19, 2026 Leave a Comment
There’s something deeply human about rhythm. Long before people had playlists, podcasts, or streaming music, they gathered together around drums, clapped their hands, and created rhythm as a community. Across cultures and throughout history, drumming has been used for healing, connection, celebration, prayer, stress relief, and emotional expression. Today, drum circles are becoming popular again […]
The Extraordinary World of Music and the Mind
Posted on December 16, 2023 Leave a Comment
It can remind you of the best days of your life. It can comfort you. It can even make those who remember little sing again. Part I “Hey Jude” In 2007, a young man named Colin Huggins began playing music on the streets of New York using a battered upright piano he’d bought on Craigslist. […]
