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...
Our mission is that families, months after camp has ended, inform us that their child has continued to build on the skills they developed during Therapy Express. What happens at camp SHOULD NOT stay at camp.
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...
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 can change...
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...
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...
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...
REVIEW by Pat Roles MSW, RSW, BCATR BC Art Therapy Association (learn more about them here) Newsletter Vol 33, Issue 1 This book is an easy, delightful read full of stories that illustrate the power of music in peoples’ lives. Ms. Buchanan starts the book with a...