Join us in celebrating Creative Arts Therapy Week! Did you know Creative Arts Therapy at CHOP includes Art Therapy, Dance/Movement Therapy and Music Therapy? Our staff are masters-level board-certified mental health professionals trained to implement individualized Creative Arts Therapy interventions to support the emotional, social and physical health of our patients. Meet Lydia Westle, one of our board-certified music therapists. She works with our patients and their families to support coping, to provide outlets for self-expression, process emotions, pain management, family bonding, memory making and much more. The types of music experiences can include music listening, songwriting, playing instruments, recording projects and singing. No prior musical experience is necessary! Lydia says the best part about her job is being able to witness incredible moments of creativity, vulnerability, strength and reslience from patients every day! Learn more about our Music Therapy program in t...