by Laura | Feb 25, 2026 | Community Resouces
In reflection of the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, I have felt the heaviness of the continual suffering and trauma subjected upon Black bodies in the past and the present more acutely. As a Black individual, my race is a core aspect of my identity, and...
by Laura | Jan 23, 2026 | Music Therapy Resources
When I started my internship at Giant Steps in Lisle, Illinois — a therapeutic day school serving students with autism and related developmental disabilities through coordinated education and therapy — I had no idea how much I would learn from the speech-language...
by Laura | Jan 13, 2026 | Community Resouces
Since the second inauguration of United States president, Donald Trump, on January 20, 2025, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) has been a frequent part of news headlines and daily life. In reflection of the presence of ICE over the past year,...
by Laura | Dec 9, 2025 | Music Therapy Resources
As the holiday season approaches, many of us find ourselves facing the same familiar challenge: What do you give the person who has everything? Finding a meaningful gift for an aging parent, grandparent, or loved one can be difficult. They often don’t need more...
by Laura | Nov 10, 2025 | Music Therapy Resources
As defined by the American Cancer Society, cancer is an overhead term for a group of diseases in which abnormal cells grow in an uncontrollable manner and overpower typical cells, potentially leading to death. In the United States, 1 in 3 individuals are affected by...
