by In this episode, Molly talks with us about how music therapy can support survivors of trauma. She shares about her person-centered and humanistic approach, as well as how her approach is informed by the neurological sciences. She shares specific interventions ideas and walks us through the “6 R’s of regulation” – a phenomenal support for any therapist looking to support regulation for any child in the therapy room. Take a listen and enjoy!
Molly Warren, MM, LPMT, MT-BC, Licensed Professional Music Therapist, received her Masters degree in Music Therapy from Colorado State University. She also has experience working at a flagship residential treatment facility were she was trained in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics and relational therapy, specifically working with individuals with trauma and neglect backgrounds. She additionally has experience working in an acute psychiatric facility where she worked with adult, adolescent, and pediatric general mental health populations. She currently works in Reno, NV in her own private practice, Olive Branch Therapeutic Services, where she primarily works with individuals with complex/developmental trauma and attachment disorders. She often collaborates with Victims of Crime programs and the Sexual Assault Response Team in providing music therapy for victims of intimate violence in the Reno/Tahoe area. Her philosophy is to introduce novel and authentic modalities to best reach the needs of her clients to create a genuine, safe, and individualized experience.
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