Member May: LatinX in Physiatry (Networking) (enduring)-LatinX in Physiatry

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Video Summary

In this video, Glenda Rizposquez, the chair of the Latinx Empathy Community, provides an update on the community's member May session. The session included a presentation by Dr. Belen Rodriguez, a psychotherapist from Uruguay, who discussed her work in neuromusic therapy and the benefits it has for neurological rehabilitation. Dr. Rodriguez explained that music therapy uses music and musical elements to improve the quality of life for individuals by targeting physical, emotional, mental, social, and cognitive levels. She also discussed the specific techniques used in neuromusic therapy, which are based on a transformational design model and have been shown to have positive effects in neurological rehabilitation. Following the presentation, Glenda Rizposke shared the results of a survey conducted within the Latinx Empathy Community, which highlighted the need for mentoring, networking, and collaboration opportunities within the community. Rizposke also mentioned the possibility of forming a journal or book club and discussed potential topics of interest, including professional development, advocacy, and clinical topics in Spanish. Overall, the session aimed to connect members of the Latinx Empathy Community and provide valuable information on music therapy in rehabilitation.

Keywords

Glenda Rizposquez

Latinx Empathy Community

May session

Dr. Belen Rodriguez

neuromusic therapy

neurological rehabilitation

music therapy

transformational design model

Latinx Empathy Community survey