Babies recognize the melody of a song early on and before they understand the words. Studies find that music therapy improves vital signs and feeding for babies and young children. It also boosts oxygen levels, increases oxytocin, and helps with...
Music therapy supports individuals and family members affected by addictions and substance abuse. Music can reduce anxiety and depression, and provides a supportive medium for expressing and processing emotions and developing insight and coping strategies.
Musical interactions can provide meaningful...
These presentations are offered online and/or in-person. Contact us for prices and to book us for your next annual general meeting, team lunch and learn, continuing education session, or convention.
Your organization and workforce have been affected by the global pandemic. ...
Starts April 1, 2020 at 10:00 am MT
Live classes and recordings available - I promise you won't miss a thing!
I knew I wanted to open the hub again but I didn't know it was going to be so soon and...
Social change is a concept many of us do not truly understand. What we know for sure is that change is inevitable and change is always happening.
What is Social Change?
Sociologists define social change as changes in human interactions and...
So why did Music Therapy not become a series of music-based techniques but instead become an autonomous profession?
I have asked myself this question many times throughout my career. Especially as many other individuals and groups in healthcare settings have begun...
People have long known that music can trigger powerful recollections, but now brain-scan studies show us what is really happening, and why when we use the right music we can actually help keep our memories in good working order.
Petr Janata,...
For over 50 years, Fran Herman has used her special talents as a music therapist, advocate, artist and leader to change the lives of many people. From early on Fran has worked tirelessly to promote music therapy, making it available...
JB Music Therapy had its beginnings in Surrey, British Columbia where Jennifer Buchanan visited her grandfather at a long-term healthcare facility; most of the time he would be unresponsive during these visits. Prior to his stroke, Grandad was miserable and...
Many people, young and old, are living with a wide array of physical and emotional needs: decline in motor functioning, social isolation, depression, anxiety, confusion, lack of focus, stress and physical pain....a Music Therapist can help.
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