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Music Therapy can create transformational results for individuals of diverse ages and abilities. ⁠ ⁠ "Music is inherently accessible and inclusive, and a highly effective means of treating individuals experiencing crisis and trauma. Practice and research demonstrate the power of music therapy to help individuals develop coping strategies, understand and express feelings of anxiety and helplessness, support feelings of self-confidence and security, and provide a safe or neutral environment for relaxation." (American Music Therapy Association, 2017)⁠ ⁠ #MusicHeals⁠Canada⁠ ⁠ #MusicTherapyAwareness2024⁠ #MusicConnects #AdeleQuotes #MusicTherapy #SupportMentalHealth #AnxietyRelease #SoundHealing #MusicAndMentalHealth⁠ #MusicIsMedicine #HealingThroughMusic⁠

As music therapists, having the unique understanding of how music impacts change and motivates our clients is a realm that we are keenly interested in further understanding, but how often do we take the knowledge we gain from that learning and turn it around on ourselves? We talk of the therapist's relationship to music having an impact on the session and therapeutic relationship, so we should continue to be exploring our relationships with music! If you are a fellow MT, take time and think about it. How do you utilize music for you? How does music impact and motivate you? What aspects of your life does it motivate? If you are an Art Therapist, take a similar approach with visual art. A Drama Therapist? Perhaps looking at your relationship to theatrics and roleplay. Our further understanding of that relationship with our creative art will inform our understanding of how it's playing a role in our various therapeutic relationships.

Music as therapy for mental health and wellness I have always been inclined to #music and the #performingarts and was going through an article recently on music therapy in maintaining #mentalhealth and #wellness: https://lnkd.in/dx_8VjHg   #Eastern tradition has always believed and understood the importance of music as a means of #therapy and here is an interesting article on that: https://lnkd.in/daFe4JQQ . Be it “#Ragas, #Sufi, #Zen music”, there is something magical about the union of #melancholia and #joy. The #dichotomy creates #divinity, one that can only be felt!   #Solfeggio tunes which originated in medieval #Europe are also used in music lessons and in sound therapy. The #Solfeggiofrequencies have a repeating pattern of six codes, according to sound therapists that help in healing. https://lnkd.in/drYvFiz3   #Music feels like a #pathway to the #divine, there is something alluring about the lilt of a haunting song, something that helps release #endorphins. An #ethereal language, that #transcends all barriers to provide an #emotional release. I for one advocate music therapy wholeheartedly as an #adjunct to #treatment and even in routine life. Here’s one for the road 😊: https://lnkd.in/daziK3ME  

Looking at the smiles and energy on the faces of these engaged residents, you would never guess this photo was taken in a memory care unit. The brain processes music differently than it does speech or motor movement by themselves. Music therapists are trained to utilize that unique processing, and to pair music with other activities (like movement or singing) to improve clinical outcomes. Are we playing drums in this photo? Absolutely! But look beyond that... we have sustained eye-contact, on-task engagement, orientation, socialization, and... joy! These are just some of the ways music therapy can be utilized with seniors or in memory care. Want to learn more about how music therapy can help your organization or loved one? Send us a message! #musictherapy #seniorcare #seniorliving #memorycare

“For someone who is having a tough time just coming to a different environment like long-term care. Now, this is a place they call home.   “Music therapy can be used to help ground people with their new home, familiarize them with the staff and reduce feelings of isolation.”   Watch this video on the beautiful impact of #MusicTherapy in #LongTermCare.

🎵🍽️ Tambourine Tales: More Than Meets the Eye 🎶🍎 At a glance, it's a tambourine encircling toy food and crockery. But dive deeper, and it's a world of emotion, imagination, and psychodynamic interplay. During a session, a primary school-aged client transformed a musical interaction, incorporating found objects from a shared therapy room. As the session progressed, it wasn't just about the music; it became a role-playing game. The central theme? Being nurtured and cared for. From a psychodynamic perspective, such play can be a window into a child's emotional world, revealing deep-seated needs, desires, and experiences. It shows how music therapy isn't just about notes and rhythms; it's about creating safe spaces for expression, exploration, and connection. This snapshot is a testament to the power of music therapy in fostering understanding and connection through imaginative play. #MusicTherapy #PsychodynamicInsights #NurturingThroughMusic #CreativeExpression

Coming up with First Online Music Therapy Workshop on "Burnout Recovery and Stress Management". Please click the link below for details. https://lnkd.in/gtCT3xp9 #stressmanagement #rejuvenation #musictherapy #SoundHealing #burnout

Neurological resilience through musical training, exposure, immersion…I have seen this in brain injury survivors for 20 years, Oliver Sacks for 50+years, Connie Tomaino, David Levitine… all witnessed, harnessed and reported this, yet every year music education and resources are cut, what’s the solution? To assimilate Music engagement and/or education across the lifespan?

WATCH THIS VIDEO - How do you feel after listening? If you have children play it to them - how do they feel? Notice. Embark on a personalised journey of musical interventions and coaching tailored exclusively to meet your unique needs. Our private sessions offer a confidential space for delving into personal issues, leveraging the therapeutic power of music for targeted assistance. Whether you prefer the collective joy of “Harmony Haven” or the personalised focus of “This Inner Voice,” our Music Therapy experiences are meticulously crafted to elevate your well-being, boost confidence, and guide you on a transformative journey of self-discovery. Depending on your therapeutic needs, Music Therapy can wield a powerful impact by: - Offering a private space for exploring personal difficulties through music and discussion - Alleviating anxiety and depression - Cultivating a sense of peace and well-being - Enhancing cognitive abilities - Providing a safe outlet for processing difficult emotions - Engaging in enriching and life-enhancing shared activities - Receiving psychological support from an experienced professional Experience the flexibility of our offerings, as Serenna, a multi-instrumentalist and professional singer, tailors each session to your unique preferences and therapeutic requirements.

I have witnessed music and singing improve mood and stimulate cognitive awareness and lost memories for someone with dementia. It can work like flipping a switch. In my experience I felt like I was witnessing a religious charlatan yell "heal" and the person jumped up out of the wheel chair. It can seem surreal that music and singing can have a powerful immediate effect. But for maximum efficacy, there is complication. That's why BrainSing was invented. BrainSing music is assessment-based and customized for each group. There is one singer/one part per speaker that group participants hear and copy. The singing quality is great from the beginning because its like having eight "ringers", and it gets better as people learn their parts. This helps with motivation. Music therapists can have difficulty motivating people to sing partly because when they sing and play guitar or piano the group can interpret that as a performance where group members act like an audience. Having singing speakers in and around the group creates an equivalence to being within a group of singers rather than as part of an audience. This facilitates more therapist/individual time. Contact me for a demonstration. #BrainSing #Singing #MusicTherapy #MusicTherapist #HealthcareOnLinkedIn #Dementia 🗣🧠