Every Flower is a Soul Blossoming in Nature- (Gerard De Nerval)

I noticed these European cities are home to some of the most vivid flowers. You can tell that those who have planted them have really taken the time to nourish, water, and love them. The bright colored flowers shining in the sun, plus a glass wine is a recipe for a wonderful day! This country is so inspiring.  

              German music therapists have some different concepts and theories. I’ve really enjoyed learning about Psychosomatics, Monitor-therapy, and variations of musical improvisation. Some of our classes were student taught, and thank goodness they are all in English! It’s been so much fun getting to work and socialize with the master’s music therapy students here at SRH. Sometimes I get nervous around them, but I’ve kept in mind that they’re probably just as nervous as I am!

Through classes I’ve learned that even improvisation can have structure. Some of the German taught classes have stressed the importance of talk/clean communication with clients. I’ve learned that through important aspects of our career; music, therapist and client, that we have to learn to balance all three (easier said than done). We’ve gotten to learn how sound transfers to our ear, when infants are affected by musical behaviors and overall why humans behave to music the way they do. It’s all individual, every perspective is different per sound, song. We create different feelings, visuals, and memories, and yet something that makes us feel so different still unites us all. It purely amazing to me!

              The most challenging party of the week, physically, was climbing up a steep mountain while eating ice-cream! A small groups of us hiked to a Nazi built amphitheater, which is now used for anti-nazi gatherings. For some odd reason, it ended up being of the most peaceful spots I’ve been to in my lifetime. The amphitheater makes you feel so, SO small and makes you reflect on life no matter where you’re at on your journey. I would definitely recommend the hike for those who plan to come to Heidelberg or love to take selfies!

              Another great week spent and I can see that some of the relationships I’m making with other students will carry on for a long time! Each day our reliability expands and we grow closer and stronger! I will miss these kids from all over North America when I have to go home.