by jb music therapy | Dec 11, 2024 | Blog, Long Term Care
We have the privilege of serving ICUs throughout Calgary, providing psychosocial support to patients and their families during challenging times. Our work in these critical care settings was never more vital than during the pandemic, when uncertainty, isolation, and...
by jb music therapy | Nov 11, 2024 | Acute Care Hospitals, Blog, Disabilities, Long Term Care, Mental Health, Music Therapy Resources, Neuro Rehab - Brain Injury, Stroke
“There is a significant amount of research showing that patient outcomes, quality of care, and cost of care delivery are all optimized when disciplines work together toward a shared goal that focuses on the patient.” – Heidi Sanborn, RN, MSN, CCRN,...
by jb music therapy | Oct 11, 2024 | Blog, Mental Health, Music and the Brain, Music Therapy Resources
If you have ever seen a music therapist in action, you might have noticed we sing with our clients. A lot. On the surface, it looks like a fun way to engage clients, and in many ways it can be. However, singing is not just a fun activity; it can also boost our mental...
by jb music therapy | Sep 22, 2024 | Blog
Being an Advocate Being part of a profession that continues its push to advocate and be recognized as a powerful part of allied health can, at times, be challenging. How do we continually bring more attention or credence to the work while also doing the work? Much of...
by jb music therapy | Jul 28, 2024 | Blog, COVID-19, Drumming, Elders, Mental Health, Online Music Therapy
Over the last four years we have learned a lot about providing online music therapy—for individual and group sessions. It wasn’t easy at the beginning. How do you share a predominantly active, audibly focused therapy online and still see the necessary impact?...
