The Power of Music: How Gray Baldwin Uses Sound to Transform Lives




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Summary: Music connects and touches us in ways we never thought possible. In this episode, you will learn: 1. How sound affects us physically and emotionally2. The different ways music can be used as therapy3. How our bodies react to different types of music   When a music therapist specializing in LGBTQAI+ issues is asked about their work, they reveal the many ways music can be used to transform us, from the personal to the physical. "Music is simply a vibration. All sound is vibrations created by whatever and they vibrate at different rates and depending on how high or low the note is."Gray Baldwin is a music therapist with over 25 years of clinical experience working with children, teens, adults, and older adults in behavioral health, medical, and hospital settings, as well as in schools and community music therapy settings. They specialize in queer issues, identity development, acute and chronic pain, trauma, and stress, and teach courses on research, music therapy, medical settings, practicum, supervision, mindfulness, ethics, and culturally responsive practices at several universities and colleges. Resources: Resources: www.mainstreetmusictherapy.com gray.baldwin.mt@gmail.com https://www.thetrevorproject.org https://pflag.org https://gsanetwork.org https://www.glsen.org https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org   To find a therapist https://www.inclusivetherapists.com   Tedtalk about intersex https://www.ted.