Sing with me now– it’s beginning to look a lot like chaos, everywhere I go…. The holiday season is fully upon us– quite possibly the most anticipated and dreaded time of year. Yes, there is much to appreciate and be thankful for at this time of year. However, it also promises considerable stress and anxiety […]
Like it or not– stress is part of our lives. Good stress, bad stress, we just can’t get away from it. Many research studies have suggested that some amount of stress can be positive. We’ve all had the experience of having a work or school deadline that spurs us to action and motivates us to […]
One of the questions I’m asked most often when I’m out doing presentations or workshops is, “Can you tell me what relaxation music to add to my playlist to use at home?” On the surface this sounds like an easy question– but it isn’t. That’s like asking 10 people on the street to name the […]
Last week I had a string of days where nothing seemed to go right. We’ve all had weeks like that! One day every traffic light was red, no one would return my phone calls, I forgot an appointment, it rained when my daughter and I planned to go swimming, the dentist’s bill was more than […]
Self-care plays a significant role in maintaining good mental health. It’s important to have a well-stocked ‘toolbox’ of different things you can do for self-care when you’re experiencing a difficult situation or having a bad day Music can be part of that ‘toolbox’ because it’s easily accessible to everyone, almost anywhere. With streaming music services […]
“By Way of Sorrow” You’ve been taken by the windYou have known the kiss of sorrowDoors that would not take you inOutcast and a stranger You have come by way of sorrowYou have come by way of tearsBut you’ll reach your destinyMeant to find you all these yearsMeant to find you all these years You […]
Music therapy can be an excellent treatment option for a wide variety of physical and mental health challenges. Below are some highlights of a few common mental and physical health concerns and how music therapy can help. Music Therapy treatment for cancer care: music and imagery can help alleviate distress as a result of outpatient […]
We all lead busy lives. Jam packed full of errands and to-do lists, places to go and people to see. And we often forget to stop for a moment in between all those things to simply be present. Also, technology plays a big part in keeping us always on the go. Our smartphones and other […]
Maternal mental health issues are increasingly discussed these days, which is a positive thing! You have most likely heard of postpartum depression. And you probably even know someone who has suffered from this condition. Postpartum depression is a type of depression that occurs after childbirth. But what you may not know is that expectant and […]
One of the questions I’m frequently asked is if music therapy is an effective treatment option for PTSD. Yes, it is! Several decades of research support the use of music therapy in treating PTSD and various other forms of trauma. In fact, the field of music therapy traces its’ roots back to helping WWII soldiers […]
