This year members of our national association – the Canadian Association of Music Therapists – connected for our first ever online conference amidst the pandemic. The theme was: ‘Creating Space, Nurturing Potential.” The Opening Keynote Speaker – Bernadette Kutarna –...
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JB Music Therapy is beginning to return to in-person work and we couldn't be happier to see you! However, there are still many considerations and we are taking each of them very seriously. This is our plan for returning to...
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We have also been recently informed that singing is classified as a high-risk activity. What does this mean for the music therapists and the clients we serve? Are we allowed to sing?...
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During the pandemic, which parts of your self-care remain the same? Which parts have changed? How? Going through a pandemic can cause stress and anxiety, since it is disrupting normal life for many people all at once. While it is...
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This week we look at client needs and satisfaction. If we are to have a #caseformusictherapy it is essential we look at ensuring the music therapist’s lens remains on the patient. Problems Solved What clients need more than anything is...
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When I planned out the #caseformusictherapy blog series who knew that when I got to the month I was to discuss the ‘future of music therapy’ it would land right in the middle of the future already happening – around...
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Here are 5 ways music can help during a COVID (or any) crisis....
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Although change is inevitable the strategy to best steer positive change is certainly possible within the music therapy community. ...
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I am still processing my second visit to Igloolik, Nunavut. What I know for sure is that I am not taking the place nor the experiences I had for granted. To be invited into such a small community, in such...
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Music is not a cure-all for love lost, or missed, but it can help a little....
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