Alanna Durham
Cleveland
Summary
Compassionate professional in therapeutic music services, known for completing tasks with high productivity and efficiency. Holds specialized skills in patient assessment, personalized therapy plan development, and innovative music intervention techniques. Excels in empathy, communication, and adaptability, ensuring tailored support and positive outcomes for diverse client needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Activities Therapist
Highland Springs
Highland Hills
04.2024 - Current
- Engaged clients in examining how different genres impact individual musical tastes.
- Established a supportive environment fostering positive behavioral change.
- Developed activity plans supporting therapy targets while addressing participant preferences.
- Led therapeutic group interactions to support patients' goal achievement.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate comprehensive care for patients.
Clinical Music Therapist
The Music Settlement
Cleveland
05.2022 - 04.2024
- Implemented various technological tools, like computers, iPads, tablets, and audio recording devices, in interventions.
- Incorporated evidence-based practices into the design and implementation of treatment plans.
- Created original music interventions that addressed the goals of the client's treatment plan.
- Strengthened support networks through accurate reporting.
- Utilized a diverse array of musical instruments to enhance sessions.
- Encouraged positive self-expression through lyric writing exercises tailored to individual needs.
- Delivered both individual and group music therapy to address diverse mental health needs.
- Improvised instrumentally, vocally or physically to meet client's therapeutic needs.
Music Therapy Intern
Hospice of the Western Reserve
Cleveland
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Enhanced client service by generating thorough documentation.
- Participated in case conferences and team meetings to discuss treatment strategies.
- Choose or adapt musical instruments or musical equipment to meet the patient's treatment objectives.
- Completed a case study and created a presentation on the traumatic effects of COVID-19.
- Applied counseling techniques to address emotional challenges of individuals experiencing loss.
Education
Master's in Education - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH05-2027
Bachelor's of Music - Music Therapy
Ohio University
Athens, OH12-2021
Skills
- Board-Certified Music Therapist
- Licensed to practice music therapy in Ohio
- Client assessment
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Creative expression and activity planning
- Therapeutic techniques
- Songwriting techniques
- Organizational skills
- Written communication
- Treatment plan development
- Trauma-informed care
- Psychiatric rehabilitation
- Substance abuse recovery
- Crisis intervention
- Relationship building
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Group facilitation
- Documentation standards
- Evidence-based practices
Affiliations
- Cleveland Pride Band: French Horn
- American Music Therapy Association member
- Participated in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2017
- Played in multiple NFL games with the Marching 110
- Presented to high school music classes music therapy as a career
Accomplishments
- Vice President for the 2023-2024 Cleveland Pride Band Season
- Cum Laude Graduate of Ohio University
- Music Section Leader of Marching 110 (marching band at Ohio University)
- Tau Beta Sigma- Alpha Delta member 2017-2021
Certification
- Certification Board of Music Therapy Number: 17459
- State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, & Marriage and Family Therapist Board License Number: MUS.24000128
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Activities Therapist
Highland Springs
04.2024 - Current
Clinical Music Therapist
The Music Settlement
05.2022 - 04.2024
Music Therapy Intern
Hospice of the Western Reserve
07.2021 - 01.2022
Master's in Education - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Cleveland State University
Bachelor's of Music - Music Therapy
Ohio University
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