by jb music therapy | Apr 9, 2013 | Blog
Listening to music can reduce chronic pain by up to 21% and depression by up to 25%, according to a paper in the UK-based Journal of Advanced Nursing.* These stats continue to impress me even after all these years of being a music therapist – they are...
by jb music therapy | Apr 2, 2013 | Blog, Neuro Rehab - Brain Injury, Stroke
Welcome to “Music Speaks,” the blog of JB Music Therapy. If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to get new articles easily, join the conversation by commenting on posts, or forward this music message to others who may benefit. Studies...
by jb music therapy | Mar 26, 2013 | Blog
Thanks to brain imaging devices, researchers have been able to determine that music activates multiple brain regions, which is why it has such a global impact on our memory, immune response, stress response, and our emotions. W5 developed an incredible series called...
by jb music therapy | Mar 19, 2013 | Autism, Blog, Children
In 2003 a group of parents with special needs children looked at me intently, awaiting my reply to – “will you design a music based camp for our kids?” They referred to their children as having strong affinities to music yet not fitting well into the “regular”...
by jb music therapy | Mar 12, 2013 | Autism, Blog, Children, Disabilities
Scott is a 5-year-old who has a natural affinity to music. Every time he hears it in the mall, or during a walk, or when it is turned on in his own house, he will stop whatever he is doing and start rocking back and forth, dancing to the music. In other areas Scott...
