Benjamin Burke Email & Phone Number

Andover, Ma, Us

Andover, Massachusetts, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Facilitating group discussions and activities in group therapy sessions for patients admitted to an inpatient hospital setting. Preparing group and individual progress notes that provide information on participation, thought processes, goals and objectives of therapy sessions.

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States

Developing individual and group plans and activities to meet therapeutic goals for senior residents; including alleviating stress and pain, improving memory and communication, increasing engagement with their surroundings, and improving results of short-term rehabilitation.

Facilitating musical and creative activities for elders with diagnoses including Alzheimer’s Disease.Developing activities congruent with the aim to support residents in need of memory care

Haverhill, Ma

I developed individual and group music therapy sessions under the supervision of an on-site LMHC/AT-BC and off-site MT-BC at a residential non-profit organization. I designed and implemented musical activities that aimed in assisting individuals focusing on their health, life skills, bereavement, relational narratives, and experiences with depression and anxiety. Other responsibilities included preparing progress notes and treatment plans based on the cases for individual music therapy sessions. I developed concert programs within the site to facilitate community and social engagement for participants with various cognitive, emotional and musical abilities.

Greater Boston Area

I co-led group music therapy sessions with a board-certified Music Therapist at William Carter School in Boston, MA for students with global developmental delays to assist with meeting goals and objectives defined by their individual education plans. I also led individual music therapy sessions for two case students from William Carter School to assist with meeting their goals and objectives defined by their individual education plans. I also prepared progress notes that provided assessment based on the individual music therapy sessions for two case students from William Carter School. Other responsibilities included co-leading bi-weekly group music therapy sessions for clients from the North End Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Boston, MA to facilitate social interactions, movement, and group participation.

Andover, Ma

I provide instruction to individuals in their assigned residential settings to promote intellectual, emotional, and social growth within the context of an applied behavior analytic treatment environment. I also implement individualized clinical and academic programs that are appropriate to the ages and populations served; specifically children, adolescents, and young adults with autism, intellectual/developmental disabilities and acquired brain injury.

Lynn, Ma

I provide a variety of services to individuals and their families in need of hospice care such as being a supportive presence, companionship, and caregiver relief for visits. I also share information with colleagues from each family's hospice staff regarding the purpose of my visits as well as observations pertaining to the physical and emotional well-being of the patients.

Master'S Degree, Music Therapy/Therapist

Activities and Societies: Two years of internships First-Year Placement: Whittier Street Health Center, Boston MA Second-Year Placement.

Bachelor’S Degree, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Model United Nations, Mackapella, Concert Choir, Jazz Ensemble, Church Choir, Psychology Club, Philosophy Club