As a first-generation Asian American, I often asked myself, “Who am I?”
Growing up, I didn't know nor understand what it meant to be a model minority. I believed I needed to conform to that narriative. Now, I challange that narrative to make a difference in my clients and my community.
I had always hoped for an affirming space when I needed it the most; now, I provide that space.
Music therapy is the space where I help individuals identify how their relationships with themselves, others, and society influence them. I harness people's strengths to help them understand their unconscious thoughts, feelings, and emotions, encouraging self-initiated change and transformation. You can change your narriative.
Kong, M. (2020, November 19 – 2020, November 22). Experiences of Hong Kong Cantonese identifying music therapists and music therapy students [Research poster]. The American Music Therapy Association’s 2020 National Conference, Virtual. https://www.musictherapy.org
April 2021
Mid-Atlantic Regional - American Music Therapy Association
April 2021
American Music Therapy Association Research Poster, Conference
April 2021
October 2020
Sigma Alpha Iota Province Day, Music Therapy Presentation
April 2019