by jb music therapy | Feb 23, 2025 | Anxiety, Mental Health, Stress
There’s something about music—it reaches us in ways that words often cannot. It lifts us when we’re weary, sits beside us when we’re overwhelmed, and ignites something in us when we feel disconnected from ourselves or the world. And right now, at a...
by jb music therapy | Jan 11, 2025 | Anxiety, Mental Health, Music and the Brain, Stress, Trauma
The Power of Music Therapy in Forensic Mental Health and Correctional Rehabilitation At the Southern Alberta Forensic Psychiatry Centre (SAFPC), we’ve witnessed firsthand how music therapy transforms lives within forensic mental health settings. Since the early...
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...
