Mastering the Q-chord

I usually get sick at least once a semester. I was surprised that I've gone about four months without catching anything. Well, sadly I missed two days this week because of a sore throat. I actually tried to go to work today and my supervisor sent me home to rest.

With the extra time on my hands I went through the manual and learned all about the Q-chord. I already knew the basics and used the Q-chord once during procedural support with an older patient. The patient had very high anxiety and the Q-chord helped promote relaxation. Sometimes the guitar can be a barrier and having alternate interventions in your bag can make you stronger as a therapist. In a future blog (and once I feel better) I will reflect on how the Q-chord and skills I learned this week benefited me in future sessions. I might just post a video tutorial on the basics of the Q-chord, so stay tuned!