About The FounderChanning Shippen is a Board Certified Music Therapist currently practicing in the greater Boston area. Shippen is a masters degree candidate in the field of Music Therapy and Research at Berklee College of Music where in which she received her undergraduate degree in music therapy. Shippen has 5 years of experience in the field working with a variety of clients such as children with developmental disabilities, geriatrics, and rehabilitation before having settled into a role in pediatric oncology. It was in the pediatric oncology setting that she began contemplating cohesive opportunities for music therapists to work together.
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Personal Statement
During my work as a music therapist in out patient pediatric oncology, I discovered very quickly a need for continued care with my patients based in their home communities. I had one problem, who were the local music therapists, and how could I contact them?
After searching the available databases I was able to locate music therapists in my area, but it took time to sift through to see who was still practicing, and what each music therapist specialized in. I believe we must provide continued care for our patients once they are discharged, and as a field should communicate and support each other through the act of referrals!
Here at MusicTherapyReferrals.org I hope to develop a centralized location and database that allows those interested in receiving and making appropriate referrals to search for music therapists based, honoring location specific licensure and identifying specialty practices. Providing continuity of care will not only provide our best practice to our patients but it will also enable our field to prosper and expand.
After searching the available databases I was able to locate music therapists in my area, but it took time to sift through to see who was still practicing, and what each music therapist specialized in. I believe we must provide continued care for our patients once they are discharged, and as a field should communicate and support each other through the act of referrals!
Here at MusicTherapyReferrals.org I hope to develop a centralized location and database that allows those interested in receiving and making appropriate referrals to search for music therapists based, honoring location specific licensure and identifying specialty practices. Providing continuity of care will not only provide our best practice to our patients but it will also enable our field to prosper and expand.