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...
by jb music therapy | Aug 10, 2016 | Blog, Music Therapy Resources, Uncategorized
We have a rule in our family – the driver is in charge of choosing the music for the duration of the driving time. Prior to the trip, I didn’t give this much thought as I am typically in control of the car. The music for this long drive, however, was under the control...
by jb music therapy | Jul 3, 2016 | Blog, Palliative Care
Being aware of your personal soundtrack can have some profound consequences. For Gwen, music enabled her to become all that she could be just a month before she would die. Gwen, a fifty-five-year old, sat in a warmly decorated room near the window. Sixteen months...
