Christmas music is everywhere and it seems to be starting earlier and earlier each year. Memories of ‘Christmas Past’ flood back during the first bars of “Rocking Around the Christmas Tree.” For some a happiness chord is struck, joy is released,...
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Music therapy is one of the healthcare professionals that a patient might come across during their stay in the hospital, along with encounters with various other healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, social workers, and...
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If one thing this past year has taught me, it is that we, humans, are incredibly resilient, creative, and adaptable creatures. When we were told to stay home, to protect those most vulnerable, we adapted to a new world of...
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As Valentine’s Day approaches our team often explores the theme of love with their clients. A difficult topic for some who feel thrown away by society, and sometimes their family and friends. Two such young men reside in a group...
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I entered my first palliative care room as a practicing music therapist in early 1990s. I was unfamiliar with the person I was about to meet – all I knew as I walked through the door was that her name was Gwen,...
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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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JB Music Therapy has partnered with the Neuro Rehabilitation Unit at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary, Alberta, Canada to pilot a Music Therapy program for patients recovering from brain injury, stroke and spinal cord injury. The new partnership includes a music therapy...
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(the following is the speech Jennifer Buchanan opened the Afternoon of Song/Anniversary Celebration on Saturday June 11, 2016 - all photos by Christina Ryan)Good Afternoon! It truly is a great honour to have you all here today. I’m honestly...
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- bringing music therapy to the community heart of Deer Run.JB Music Therapy (JBMT) announces their excitement to join the Cornerstone Music Cafe family as their primary music therapy provider starting September 2015. This announcement will be made to the...
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A few months back we began being inundated by the “baby crying to mom’s singing video” with comments from facebook friends and colleagues stating, “Did you see this video - it really shows the deep impact of music.” After watching the video entitled - Baby’s...
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