And no, I’m not referring to a new kind of music! This time of year many people experience the “blues”– fatigue, disrupted sleep patterns, low energy, a general feeling of un-motivation, no real desire to get out and do the activities they normally would do. Chalk it up to the grey, dreary, wintry weather this […]
It’s a question I get asked several times a year– which came first, the sad music or the blue mood? It’s an excellent question, and one I’m not sure has a definitive answer. Were we feeling blue when we chose the song that’s a little on the depressing side because we wanted to hear something […]
So how does music therapy help with depression? Do you just listen to sad/happy songs until you feel better? Music therapy involves a lot more than just listening to music! For those times when we’re having a rough day, or things aren’t going well, or we’re just feeling a little down in the dumps– listening […]
A couple of weeks ago I asked the followers of my Facebook page for suggestions on what they’d like to read about in future blog posts. One of the first suggestions was medication compliance, so here it is! Medication Compliance Let me start off by saying that this issue is bigger than it initially sounds, […]
I do lots of talks and presentations for local organizations/agencies to educate the community about music therapy, and I’m always happy to do it. But it’s physically and logistically impossible for everyone in my community to attend one of my presentations. So hopefully this blogpost will help more people understand what music therapy is– and […]
One of the most common questions I get asked is, “what music should I listen to for relaxation?” Or pain management. Or cancer treatments. Or anxiety. The list goes on, but you get my drift. Don’t get me wrong– I’m glad folks are turning to me to address this need! The difficulty lies in explaining […]
