April 27, 2010

Music Therapy

Leslie Chamberlain is a Peace Corps Volunteer in the area of Community Youth Development with a Masters in Music Therapy from Temple University. Throughout her service as a Volunteer in Mongolia (2008-2010) she has provided workshops in music therapy around the country ranging from one-hour sessions to 5-day seminars. She has educated hundreds of people including doctors, nurses and health care providers in hospitals, school social workers and teachers in every level of education (including kindergartens, primary and secondary schools) and children center workers on the benefits and practical application of techniques such as relaxation therapy and lyrical analysis. She has often partnered with other Peace Corps Volunteers in areas like Health to provide these seminars. To find out more visit Leslie's blog, her profile on our Advance Humanity community, or check out some of her pictures on Facebook.