In this episode, I talk with Alyssa Stone, a music therapist and owner of Dynamic Lynks. We discuss the use of neuroaffirming techniques in Dynamic Lynk's practice as well as staff education in day program settings and using and coaching how to use prompts with intention.
"Alyssa is a Neurologic Music Therapist, Board Certified Music Therapist, music educator and yoga instructor. Her holistic approach, engaging expertise and determined drive have led to the reality of her life-long goal, running a successful therapy center and private practice, Dynamic Lynks. A graduate of the University of Miami, Alyssa studied Music Therapy, Music Education, and Psychology. Alyssa is currently pursuing her Master of Music Therapy at Colorado State University. Alyssa's passion lies in celebrating neurodiversity and providing the best therapeutic services to help all individuals reach their fullest potential! Alyssa's current research is in executive functions skill development in neurodivergent children."
Message from our sponsor:
"Dynamic Lynks is excited to announce the launch of their Dynamic Community, a monthly subscription for neuro affirming and inclusive therapy strategies delivered to your inbox every month! The Dynamic Community is open to clinical professionals, teachers, parents and anyone who supports someone who identifies as neurodiverse. Make session and lesson planning a cinch with adaptable interventions for all ages, areas of need and a variety of clinical populations.
You can join the Dynamic Community at dynamiclynks.com/community and for only $20 a month you get 5 interventions and activities, original song recordings, chord & lyric sheets, visual supports, and 1 hour of group supervision - every month! If that wasn't enough, you also get EXCLUSIVE access to the Dynamic Community private Facebook group to learn and grow with other neuro-inclusive professionals.
Learn more and sign up at dynamiclynks.com/community today!"
Message from our sponsor Creative Remedies, LLC:
“Creative Remedies, LLC is a music therapy and mental health counseling private practice located in Aurora, Colorado specializing in neurodiversity, mental health, and bereavement. We believe in providing services that address the concerns you have and also providing wellness and preventative therapeutic care. We offer individual and group music therapy services, music lessons, and mental health counseling services -- we currently have open registration for Grief & Loss Music Therapy Group which can be found on our website at www.CreativeRemediesLLC.com. Creative Remedies is committed to making services accessible so we provide sliding scale options for all financial situations. Contact us today at (720) 780-0111 or at our website."
*Patreon is no longer available as of 11/1/23
Links:
Supervision with Alyssa @alyssastone.co on Instagram
Navigating Adulthood and IDD episodes: Episode 7, Episode 9, Episode 4, and Episode 8