Resources
Guides, articles, and podcasts on trauma-informed music therapy
Podcasts
Adoption struggles & support
Episode 194
A conversation on how music therapy creates safe, creative spaces for adopted children to express big feelings, while also supporting parents at home.
Stable moments
Episode 88
Crystal is set to join forces with Rebecca Brit to explore how mentor supporting adopted young people can integrate music in their practice.
Inner source
Episode 103
Crystal joined Inner Source to reflect on the integration of MI and EMDR, and how music can serve as both a professional tool and a personal resource.
Adoption struggles & support Episode 180
Crystal shares how EMDR can support adopted young people in processing early trauma, and how parents and carers can play a role in supporting children's healing.
Music therapy conversations
Episode 91
Crystal reflects on her journey from music therapy training to EMDR, exploring how improvisation and structure can complement each other.
Healing hearts
'Healing through harmony'
Crystal shared how creative, trauma-informed approaches can provide safe spaces for expression, and how music supports healing alongside structured therapeutic approaches.
Diverse Minds
Episode 138
Crystal discusses wellbeing for adults and professionals, and how music can become a personal resource for resilience in everyday life.
Deep within
Episode 94
Crystal and the host discuss integrating EMDR and music therapy to support healing from trauma, and how music helps children feel safe during processing.
Articles
Portraits of everyday practice in Music therapy
Chapter 19
A peer reviewed case study on the evolving clinical goals in long term work with a child and their family through changing societal and family context.
Music teacher magazine
May 2025
Crystal reflected on how music can be explored not only as a learning goal, but also a means for emotional reflection in the classroom.
Stable moments
September 2025
Crystal shared practical ways on how music can be integrated in mentorship programmes for adopted children and those in foster care.
Conferences & webinars
We are family webinar
'What about music therapy?'
A webinar designed for adoptive parents to learn more about music therapy. It includes a case study and Q&A section. Become a member of We are family to get access to this webinar.
BAMT 2024
Roundtable on adoption
A webinar designed for adoptive parents to learn more about music therapy. It includes a case study and Q&A section. Become a member of We are family to get access to this webinar.
EMTC 2025
Roundtable on music & EMDR
Crystal joined EMDR consultant Susan Darker-Smith and fellow EMDR trained music therapists Claire Fraser-Titler and Mel Thomas in exploring how music can be integrated in EMDR practice.
Mindfest 2022
Music and wellbeing
A presentation on using online musical tools to promote wellbeing in young people with live workshop for parents and carers.
Music therapy ed
MT tech toolkit
Crystal put together a lecture series that covers 22 apps/online tools that can be used in music therapy sessions.
HCM 2022
Case study on long term work
Crystal joined director at Connect Music Therapy Janina Brady to share case studies on long term clinical work.
Free downloads
For music therapists
A guide to starting your freelance pracitse
For professionals
A guide to incorporating creativity in your practice
For parents/carers
6 ways to co-regulate with your child