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The Healing Power of Music Therapy for Mental Well-Being

By Lia Peralta

Music Therapy and Mental Health: Healing Through Music There’s no denying that music has a strong psychological impact. Different types of music can significantly impact a person’s mood, helping them delve deeper into their consciousness to process a wide range...

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Trauma Informed Care in the Music Classroom

By Chiho Feindler

I was scheduled to meet a principal who was seeking to receive a grant of band instruments via Zoom in the spring of 2021. She never showed up at the first meeting nor the rescheduled meeting in the same week. By the time I was logging in to finally meet this...

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Exploring Music’s Influence on Society and Culture

By Lia Peralta

Music has shaped cultures and societies around the world for generations. It has the power to alter one’s mood, change perceptions, and inspire change. While everyone has a personal relationship with music, its effects on the culture around us may not be...

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The Importance of Trauma-Informed Teaching

By Rebecca Hof

Updated December 2025 Since the original publication of this article in 2021, some educational communities and experts researching Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) and Trauma-Informed Teaching have adapted this subject to be called Healing-Centered Engagement or...

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