Bereavement is a period of mourning and grief following a loss, especially the death of a loved one. This period of change and challenging transition can bring forth an overwhelm of emotion, and should be supported and recognized as a significant...

The journey through a cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment can be a time of significant change for patients as well as their family. During such challenging times, when individuals and their loved ones may be experiencing a range of emotions...

Music therapists are trained in areas that equip them with skills to assess, treat, and evaluate individuals of varying ages, backgrounds, and needs. To accomplish specified goals in a music therapy session, music therapists will prepare...

No matter one’s age, music can influence an individual’s cognitive function. Studies show that even simply listening to music increases dopamine, which is a neurotransmitter associated with euphoria, bliss, motivation, & concentration. While...

Dementia is a comprehensive term for a set of symptoms that include memory loss, mood and behaviour changes, and difficulties with problem solving, thinking and language that may eventually impede with an individual’s ability to complete...

Despite the continued growth of the music therapy field, many may have trouble grasping a solid understanding of what music therapy really is and how it can help.  It is common to confuse music therapy with other forms of musical activity,...

Parkinson’s Disease or “PD” affects more than 6 million people worldwide.  Each individual living with experience unique symptoms and have unique life histories.  That’s why music therapists seek to treat their clients with a holistic approach–to...

Music therapy is the use of music by professionals to achieve therapeutic goals in a clinical setting.  Music therapy benefits a wide variety of client populations, including alleviating pain for those living with Cancer or Chronic Pain,...