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Special Moments

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These notes, written by our professional and intern harp therapists as they performed rounds at our host facilities, offer the best understanding of the power of a little harp in healthcare.

Emergency Medicine

This patient, sitting in a chair in the Emergency Room, was enjoying the music so much he did not want me to move on!  He

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A Healing Moment

I had barely made it to the waiting area when I was stopped by an elderly gentleman who wanted to listen for a few moments. 

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Bringing Sunshine

I paused at the door to this darkened room, and the patient inside seemed to be unresponsive.  The patient’s daughter was sitting at his bedside,

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May I Have This Dance?

The visitors in this room invited me inside.  I played “Edelweiss,” and the patient smiled.  One of the visitors asked if I could play a

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Dancing to a Blood Draw

A visitor beckoned me into this room, and I played “Ode to Joy” as I entered.  Another visitor said, “Oh, that sounds like church music!” 

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Tears

This patient was sitting in her chair by her bed.  She gave me a big smile when she saw me at her door.  She enjoyed

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Music for the Soul

The patient in the bed near the window was hidden behind the curtain.  The other patient was in a chair by the door.  He smiled

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Making Plans

This patient was lying in bed, and she told me that she recognized me from a previous visit.  She said that I had played “Ave

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Soul Food

The mother of this young female patient opened the door as I paused outside.  She went to sit next to her daughter as I played. 

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Soothing Notes

Strolling and playing in the hall of a patient unit, I paused outside a room when a patient and his visitor came out.  They brought

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Rainbows

When I approached this room, I saw the female visitor was sitting at the side of the bed, and the patient was sleeping soundly with

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Life is Beautiful

A visitor followed me down the hall and asked me to play for his wife.  He opened the door for me as I approached and

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Irish Sing-Along

As I was walking down the hall, I passed a room which had five visitors in it.  They all took a synchronized “double take” as

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An Impromptu Songfest

The patient, an alert and oriented female, was sitting in the hall in a wheelchair watching all the activity.  She smiled as I came down

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Music Hath Charms

While playing in the hallway, a visitor came and stood by me.  She said, “I’ve never seen such a small harp.  It sounds very beautiful.” 

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La Vie En Rose

I was called into the room immediately by the patient’s daughter, who was seated so she could see the door.  She said, “Look, Mother.  You’re

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