MUSIC THERAPY WITH ROBIN RIO

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WHAT IS MUSIC THERAPY & HOW LONG DOES EACH THERAPY SESSION TAKE?
Music Therapy uses music to address diverse needs and promote well-being. It involves sessions tailored to individuals or groups in various settings, such as medical care, emotional support, and community programs. Robin's approach emphasizes nurturing clients' strengths through activities like playing instruments, singing, and movement. Overall, music therapy aims to foster healing, self-expression, and connection with others through the transformative power of music. Each session is one hour.
WHAT IS HER APPROACH?
Delve into Robin's innovative approach to clinical improvisation, co-founded with Lisa Jackert. Strength-Based Improvisation (SBI) is a method that empowers therapists and participants to explore musical and inner strengths through experiential education. Through SBI, individuals engage in non-threatening experiences aimed at nurturing self-expression and personal growth.
WHAT IS ROBIN'S EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE?
Robin's commitment to education extends to her role as an adjunct professor at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), where she teaches courses such as Music and Social Justice, Introduction to Music Therapy, and more. She is dedicated to fostering community through the arts, particularly with initiatives like The RVA Street Singers, a choir format program addressing homelessness.

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