by jb music therapy | Apr 1, 2021 | Blog, COVID-19, Mental Health, Personal Wellness
Music on the frontlines to me, is a chance to step away from the isolation. A chance to experience something meaningful and bring about opportunities of rehabilitation where time has stood still. Human connection can still be achieved six feet away with a barrier of a...
by jb music therapy | Apr 1, 2021 | Blog, COVID-19, Mental Health, Neuro Rehab - Brain Injury, Stroke, Personal Wellness
Research has shown that music alleviates symptoms of anxiety and depression. As music therapists – we see this every day. These days – my first encounters with clients often bear the marks of anxiety, depression, and loneliness. Their faces are drawn,...
by jb music therapy | Mar 24, 2021 | Blog, Mental Health, Neuro Rehab - Brain Injury, Stroke
Music therapy is one of the healthcare professionals that a patient might come across during their stay in the hospital, along with encounters with various other healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, occupational therapists,...
by jb music therapy | Mar 17, 2021 | Blog, COVID-19, Mental Health, Uncategorized
If one thing this past year has taught me, it is that we, humans, are incredibly resilient, creative, and adaptable creatures. When we were told to stay home, to protect those most vulnerable, we adapted to a new world of virtual work environments. When we were told...
by jb music therapy | Jan 8, 2021 | Blog, Neuro Rehab - Brain Injury, Stroke
As the world becomes more complex, society continues to seek new ways to feel more connected and feel well. In so many ways the frontline music therapist provides the opportunity to build that bridge. At the simplest level music brings more meaning into moments. And,...