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GLR Award Nominations are Open!
Every year the GLR acknowledges individuals who have given tremendous contributions to our field through regional awards. We are excited to introduce some new awards for our 2025 Awards cycle as a result of our [...]
GLR Elections Rebrand Update: The Slate is Open!
Dear GLR Community, As you know, the GLR Strategic Planning process has brought about the planting, cultivation and care of many seeds of change within the region. The GLR Nominations and Elections Commission is happy to share [...]
Winter CMTE Opportunities
The GLR is happy to offer professionals both within and outside of our region the following virtual continuing education opportunities this December. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from members of the GLR Community and [...]
Cripping the Culture of Music Therapy in Public School Educational Settings: Exploring the Role of Disability in Healing and Decolonizing Practice
Kaitlin “Kaiti” Shelton, MS, MT-BC, is a school-based music therapist working with disabled preschool and elementary students in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Her experiences particularly as a queer disabled woman along with scholarship in disability studies [...]
Reflections on Making Education, Practicum, and Internship More Accessible and Equitable
Dr. Rebecca West (s/h/h) is an Assistant Professor at Texas Woman’s University. She has a wide range of clinical experience and has worked alongside other creative arts therapists and allied health professionals. Rebecca’s teaching philosophy [...]
Cultural Reflexivity in Music Therapy
Freddy Perkins, MMT, MT-BC (he/him), is a queer Black music therapist and narrative practitioner. Freddy owns Attune Music & Wellness and works primarily with LGBTQIAS+ BIPOC. He is an advanced trainee in analytical music therapy [...]