Music Therapy program at Whidbey General Hospital on Whidbey Island.
Contact Barbara at Whidbey General for more information about this program.
360-321-7656 or 360-678-7656, ext. 8436
PRIVATE COUNSELING AND MUSIC THERAPY PRACTICE in Clinton, WA
Barbara Dunn is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the State of Washington.
She is also a Board Certified Music Therapist.
Barbara's experiences cover work with a wide range of clientele, including work with individuals who have Autism and other developmental disabilities, AIDS, physical and/or medical challenges, at-risk youth, chronic and acute mentally illness, children, adults and older adults. She is also skilled at working with people have had negative experiences with music and want to overcome them to participate more fully in music making.
Services Provided
Verbal therapies and music are intertwined to provide clients with a multi-faceted therapeutic approach. A therapeutic plan is designed to meet the specialized needs of an individual and/or group. The arts/music process may include: song writing, improvisation, listening and/or relaxation to music, singing and/or instrument playing. Music can bring up feelings from deep within that can be a powerful catalyst on one's journey to heal. Verbal therapies are used to further process these feelings and explore life changes that promote health and wellness.
Some areas that might be addressed:
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Self-awareness
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Communication
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Social Interaction
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Self-expression
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Creativity
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Pain Management
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Coping Skills
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Depression
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Emotional Pain
Individual and group sessions are available for persons of all ages. Client challenges can range from emotional difficulties to developmental disabilities to physical challenges or medically compromised. Sessions can also be used to address artistic blocks.
Barbara is a provider for DSHS/DDD. Most private insurance's are also accepted.
Sliding Scale is available for private pay.
Music Therapy Consulting
Consultations with agencies can include training staff to integrate music therapeutically into their work, helping staff figure out materials that would be useful in their particular setting. Barbara has worked in this capacity with mental health centers, child care facilities and nursing homes.
1999 Professional Practice Award from the American Music Therapy Association Barbara was presented with this award by the A.M.T.A. president at the 9th World Congress on Music Therapy in Washington D.C. November 1999.
Testimonials
“Barbara is a passionate believer in music's power
to heal. In her work at Bailey-Boushay House, she was
able to sensitively match her gifts to a wide range of
individual needs and backgrounds. Her work enriched the
lives and deaths of many residents and their loved ones
at Bailey-Boushay. With persistence, Barbara also
nurtured the growth of a core of volunteer musicians,
spreading the gift of music more widely through the
house.”
Christine Hurley, Executive Director
Bailey-Boushay House, Seattle,WA
"Barbara Dunn's work has provided comfort and
support to our residents and their families. Her music
has served to facilitate relaxation and enabled residents
to express feelings in a safe context."
David Pavlick, Volunteer Coordinator
Bailey-Boushay House
“You made my heart sing and gave me something to
sing about. I shall always be grateful.”
Jack K
Nursing home resident
“Ms Dunn had a remarkable and loving rapport”
Lee and Alan McRae
Arts in Education Advocates
“In Seattle I had a chance to visit Barbara Dunn at
the Bailey-Boushay House, which is a skilled nursing
facility that specializes in treating people with
life-challenging illnesses such as AIDS and cancer. While
there I saw her do a number of positive things with the
patients, including helping them manage their pain and
helping them deal with some of the issues their illnesses
brought out.”
Stanley Jordan
Jazz Guitarist
