by jb music therapy | Jan 1, 2017 | Blog, Neuro Rehab - Brain Injury, Stroke
JB Music Therapy has partnered with the Neuro Rehabilitation Unit at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary, Alberta, Canada to pilot a Music Therapy program for patients recovering from brain injury, stroke and spinal cord injury. The new partnership includes a...
by jb music therapy | Dec 1, 2016 | Blog, Mental Health
Christmas music is everywhere and for some people it seems to be starting earlier and earlier each year. Memories of ‘Christmas Past’ flood back during the first bars of “Rocking Around the Christmas Tree” and for some a happiness chord is struck, joy is released, a...
by jb music therapy | Nov 16, 2016 | Blog, Uncategorized
For over 50 years, Fran Herman has used her special talents as a music therapist, advocate, artist and leader to change the lives of many people. From early on Fran has worked tirelessly to promote music therapy, making it available to everyone regardless of age,...
by jb music therapy | Nov 1, 2016 | Blog, Drumming, Elders
Every month, Donna brought her husband to the senior’s centre for a “drum circle,” a music therapy program designed specifically for individuals with dementia, their loved ones and caregivers. Music Therapists, since the beginning of the music...
by jb music therapy | Sep 14, 2016 | Blog, Disabilities, Uncategorized
* for those that may not know, the term ‘Equity’ is now also being used in a non-financial context..read on for more information. My colleague, Cynthia Bruce, is a researcher focused on equity issues in inclusive education in both public and post-secondary...