By Sarah Sendlbeck, MusicWorx Intern #105
For the last 5 months, as part of my internship, I have been diligently working away at my newest project. It’s entitled: “Six-Month Chrysalis” and its a 12-chapter book which features over 100 stories, insights, and confessions from over 15 years of music therapy interns.
Not only is it a great coffee table book for the music therapist, it will be a excellent learning tool for professors, and a resource for students and new interns. Topics such as “death and dying, “personal and professional growth” and “dealing with declines,” are split into chapters as a means for reflection. The book provides great insight into the life of an intern, soon to be professional, and the types of scenarios and situations one may encounter. The book will feature a series of questions for study purposes and reflection, as well as an index split by population for easy reference.
I’m VERY excited for the launching of this book. It is going to be a beautiful contribution to music therapy literature, as it houses the most intimate moments and learning curves from current interns, and now successful professionals during their internship experience.
The book will be introduced at the 2011 AMTA Conference in Atlanta, GA. Check out some selections of the book during regular exhibit hall hours at the MusicWorx Inc. booth (#404) from Thursday, November 11th through Saturday, November 19th! Put your name in for a drawing and have a chance to win one of three copies! The “butterfly” is set to launch in early Spring 2012!
**All names and likenesses in the book have been removed for the confidentiality of our clients and interns.
Sarah Sendlbeck is the author of the music therapy blog, The Eclectic Guitar.
