In this episode I have the chance to speak with Dr. Kate Myers-Coffman, 2019 Recipient of the Arthur Flager Fultz research award and postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Creative Arts Therapies at Drexel University. She takes us through her journey from singer-songwriter to music therapy and researcher. Her clinical work and research focus on developing and evaluating strength-based music therapy interventions for youth who have experienced trauma and loss.
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