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...
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RELIABLE adjective consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted. All services, including therapy, are judged on the skills, quality and outcomes of the service/provider. For this blog post, I take the #caseformusictherapy on a journey through the lens of where...
Read MoreWhen Statistics Canada shared their results from the Canadian Community Health Survey: Mental Health 2012 it fell in line with a recommendation by the Commission’s Mental Health Strategy for Canada which outlined the need to “improve mental health data collection, research, and knowledge...
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The sun has arrived - and all of a sudden we are getting that familiar feeling to move......and to help us move better we are reaching for the right music. For those who exercise, music is often a way to distract...
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One weekend when I was 8 years old I woke up to a piano being carried into my living room by two burly men. Within weeks of the piano being delivered a man by the name of Mr. Nicholwitz arrived....
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When Statistics Canada shared their results from the Canadian Community Health Survey: Mental Health 2012 it fell in line with a recommendation by the Commission’s Mental Health Strategy for Canada which outlined the need to “improve mental health data collection, research, and knowledge...
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Music programs and Music Therapy programs in schools are often cut, or significantly modified, because of budget constraints. Somehow, the logic goes, music is “extra” thus it need not be fully funded. It pains me that we must fight to...
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There are side effects and costs to using drugs, and depending on your specific bio-makeup the drugs’ effects can be positive or negative to your health and well-being. As discussed last month, music is no different – except for one...
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There is no doubt that music plays a role in our wellbeing. But researchers now suggest that music also plays a significant role in strengthening social bonds. In a 2013 review of the research on music, music psychologist Stefan Koelsch described several...
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The benefits of using music at work are numerous but they are different for everyone. For the employer, music can help boost efficiency, expedite projects, and promote greater enthusiasm among employees. For the staff member, it can spark creativity or help...
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