EPC Staff Spotlight - Meet Cindy!

Cindy has been with EPC for 10 years! Watch her interview (Length - 3:53) or continue reading below to learn more about Cindy and the role of a Music Therapist at EPC.

What is your role at EPC?

I work as part of the allied health team at EPC as a music therapist. My role is to support clients, carers and families (children as well) wellbeing using music to help improve quality of life and within bereavement support. 

How does music help with clients and their families?

We do a lot of things in music therapy to support clients. A lot of the time particularly in palliative care we play live music which is important to those who we are going to see. We find that even if you are not well or you have a lot of pain and anxiety it doesn’t take a lot of energy to listen. Listening to familiar music can bring up a lot of memories and provide comfort and reconnect you with your identity and what was important in your life. 

Why did you pursue this role/career?  

When I was in year 10 I saw news piece of the music therapy program at Royal Children’s hospital in Melbourne and thoughts that’s what I want to do.  I then applied to specialise in music therapy once at the University of Melbourne. 

How long have you worked for EPC

Since 2013 – so nearly 10 years

What is something that stands out to you about EPC as an organisation?

All the amazing clients, carers and families and friends who we have been welcome in to support. The care EPC shows to its staff

What is something about you that others may not know?

World's worst kept secret;  I love chocolate and am responsible for the stashes in the office.

 

What is the best part of your job and why?

Working with amazing staff. Supporting client within their music at home. Its lovely also to meet the furry members of people’s family

 

What is the most challenging part of your job? And how do you deal/overcome this?

Working with young clients.  Make sure talk through with staff back at the office. Attend regular supervision. And make sure to have a life outside of work. Even if its as simple as going to get a cup of coffee or go for a walk with the dog. 

Describe a typical day for you?

Come to office and check in, retrieve messages. Plan out day and call clients. Organise equipment and music for sessions, head out for visits. Vocal warms ups in the car. Return to office, clean and pack up equipment. Plug in all electronic equipment to charge. Write notes and assessment. Follow up new referral and finish any client projects. Find any new music needed.  Then head home! 

 

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