Back to school blues? It’s the end of August, and for many of you, perhaps this is your child’s first week back to school! There are so many emotions packed into this week and the several that follow, as you both reacquaint yourselves with the school year routine. Also, your child may possibly need to […]
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I was never very good at team sports, but I loved the idea of working together as a group to achieve one goal. The support and encouragement strengthens as each team member cheers for their teammates, encourages them to score, and picks them up after a tough loss. Watching the 2024 Olympic games I was
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Pause for a moment and recall the last or best concert experience you had?!…. Are you smiling? What makes live concerts so uniquely impactful? I bet most would answer the question by mentioning the “synergy” in that space. There is an unspoken collectiveness and connectedness that is undeniably present. The musicians, their music, the reaction
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As music therapists, we need to learn lots of tools and techniques- both musical and non-musical- to be able to serve our clients and meet their individual needs. One of these tools is musical improvisation, which is music played or sung without previous preparation. For me, the word “improvisation” once filled me with fear and
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How does music affect your mood? Music is a powerful tool to assist with managing our mental health. We experience music in so many different ways, whether that’s the sound of car horns while driving to work or playing our favorite songs on full blast to motivate us when cleaning. Music Therapists have extensive knowledge
Spring is here at last! The gloom of Winter gives way to more sunshine, longer days, warmer weather, and the brightness of new blooms. Do you ever feel one step behind? Do you feel stressors and their accompanying emotions weighing you down? Do you need some SPRING in your step? Music can be an excellent
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Visual Supports from Music Therapy Sessions to the Home Article by Music Therapist Faith & Ants Art by Art Therapists Katie and Erica Music is often referred to as a universal language – a means of connection that anyone can access. As a music therapist I believe this to be true, and I see it
