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...
by jb music therapy | Mar 4, 2013 | Blog
March being National Music Therapy Month gives just one more opportunity to share this (still) rare, yet growing profession, with other health activists. Science has caught up with what music therapist’s have been witnessing for many decades – that music...
by jb music therapy | Feb 26, 2013 | Autism, Blog, Children
Katherine is a 9 year old who is very sensitive to sound – especially certain tones. There are many case accounts of students having a unique sensitivity to sounds and music (the actual tone, or sound of a particular instrument). For Katherine, the sound of the...
by jb music therapy | Feb 12, 2013 | Blog
As Valentine’s Day approaches I explore the theme of love with my clients. A difficult topic for some who feel thrown away by society, and for many even their families. Two such young men reside in a long-term care facility. They have no family and their community...
by jb music therapy | Feb 5, 2013 | Blog
Finding music that works in your work environment, like all good work procedures and strategies, takes time, and starts with being proactive instead of re-active. Here are my top 4 considerations when choosing and using music at work: 1. Discuss the BENEFITS of...
