We have the privilege of serving ICUs throughout Calgary, providing psychosocial support to patients and their families during challenging times. Our work in these critical care settings was never more vital than during the pandemic, when uncertainty, isolation, and...
"There is a significant amount of research showing that patient outcomes, quality of care, and cost of care delivery are all optimized when disciplines work together toward a shared goal that focuses on the patient." – Heidi Sanborn, RN, MSN, CCRN, Clinical Assistant...
From improving our emotions and communication skills to enhancing physical health and creating community, singing is a powerful practice that nourishes both mind and body and helps us to cope with life’s challenges.
Being part of the music therapy profession that continues its push to advocate and be recognized as a powerful part of allied health can, at times, be challenging.
Over the last four years we have learned a lot about providing online music therapy—for individual and group sessions. It wasn't easy at the beginning. How do you share a predominantly active, audibly focused therapy online and still see the necessary impact? The...
It was just before Christmas when Harry invited me to spend an evening with him and his family. The suggestion I should come to his home to facilitate a music-filled evening included a very compelling reason: “It is the first time in ten years that all my children...
While our hearts yearn to embrace the world with unwavering optimism and peace, the stark realities we face make it challenging. People we deeply care about, along with countless others globally, grapple with the harrowing effects of trauma, wars, and profound...
For over thirty years, we’ve poured our hearts into growing a small private practice into something sustainable and enjoyable, while also helping to support our profession in addressing the world's increasing health and wellness demands. This journey has enriched our...