Dynamic Lynks Blog

Self-care has become one of those buzzwords that can be used so often that it loses all true meaning. Having easily accessible self-care is important, especially for therapists and others in caretaking roles or positions.

The history of music therapy is deeply intertwined with the leadership, creativity, and advocacy of women. From the earliest hospital programs to today’s research institutions and clinical settings, women have helped define the profession’s values, standards, and scope of practice.

From sensory-friendly activities for your crew to advocacy events, there’s a lot to do in the Chicago area to celebrate neurodiversity this month! Here are 5 activities we recommend to fill your cup and connect.

It can be hard to keep ourselves regulated when we focus on the regulation of others. In this post, we explore the ways we can bring the love and regulation back around to ourselves.

The new year often brings a series of songs, social media posts, and social pressure to make New Year's resolutions. As clinicians, change and growth are an inherent part of our daily practice; we hone our clinical gut, get better at musical skills, and manage our day-to-day clients. However, I find that trying to make 1-2 BIG changes as we weather the new year isn't always realistic.

Applying for internships can be an overwhelming and daunting task, so… music therapy students: this one is for you! I’d like to share some tips and tricks I learned throughout the application process that ultimately helped me secure a position at Dynamic Lynks.

In order to sustain taking care of other people, we must first take care of ourselves. A couple of years ago, we released a blog post titled 30 Days of Gratitude, with a daily action item to promote mindfulness and positivity. This year, to build on that, here are 30 days of gratitude journal prompts.

If you’ve been on Instagram or TikTok lately, you’ve probably seen Labubus, quirky, wide-eyed collectibles that have captured the hearts of teens and adults alike. At Dynamic Lynks, we’re always on the lookout for creative ways to merge pop culture with therapy, because meeting clients where they’re at builds trust, excitement, and motivation. Just like we did with Pokémon, we’ve discovered that Labubus aren’t just fun to collect; they can be powerful therapeutic tools.

We are happy to welcome another skilled and passionate music therapy intern to Dynamic Lynks this fall: Leah! We asked Leah to share more about herself so our Dynamic community can get to know her better. We are excited for Leah to join us in sessions and groups over the next months.

Magaly joins us after completing her clinical internship in music therapy in the hospital setting! She is a professional vocalist who has transformed her talent into a career supporting children through music. Magaly is bilingual and brings new opportunities to support our ever-expanding Dynamic Lynks community. Keep reading to learn more about Magaly!