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130. Music and Matrescence: Connection, Identity and Regulation in Motherhood with Elizabeth McLean (PhD, RMT)
In this episode, I speak with registered music therapist Dr Elizabeth McLean about the role music can play in motherhood, not only in supporting connection between parent and child, but in supporting mothers themselves too. Elizabeth brings extensive experience working with infants, parents and families in acute paediatric, perinatal and early parenting settings, including neonatal and paediatric intensive care. We explore music and matrescence, how music can be a practical and accessible resource for regulation and co-regulation; lullabies, family lineage and the ways songs can carry…
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