Embe Music Therapy

Often in music therapy, we draw upon other creative arts to work in partnership with the music. These days I've been using a lot of poetry related interventions in my work with dementia care and seniors. I wanted to pass forward a terrific poetry resource, which could be used by anyone supporting vulnerable populations, even parents with young children. This is Julie Andrews and her daughter, their book called "Julie Andrews' Collection of Poems, Songs, and Lullabies". It is ...filled with rich, simple, poems, song lyrics, and imagery accessible and stimulating to those living with advanced stage dementia. Enjoy and happy Read a New Book Month! #julieandrews #poetry #songlyrics #readanewbookmonth #musictherapy #musictherapyresources #creativeartstherapies #dementiacare #seniors #aging #alzheimers #therapistsofinstagram

Sending very best wishes to all the kiddos and everyone supporting a child in getting back to school this week! Whether kids are returning to learning in person or at home, this is a time of uncertain change again. If at any point it feels too overwhelming or stressful, think of a song that represents safety for you (and sing it to yourself, if this is comfortable) - it will send a message to the brain to reduce cortisol/the stress hormone. Stay safe out there! xo... #icantellthatwearegoingtobefriends #thewhitestripes #backtoschool #coronavirus #covid19 #reopening #schooldays #musictherapy #creativeartstherapies #mentalhealth #stressmanagement #selfsoothe #selfcare

EmBE Music Therapy turns 15 years old today! And I'm just going to own it... this is one of the greatest accomplishments of my life. It's been a journey for me as a music therapist, making a way through this pandemic. Being on "Covid Leave" from a full caseload of clients and contracts indefinitely... months passing... the uncertainty of how it all would work out for this practice... there were moments that felt very hopeless. A few things became very clear in those moments ...of darkness: This beautiful work is a source of light in my life. This work is a source of great meaning in my life. This work is my legacy. And so, how could I ever adequately thank you for that? To ALL of you... clients, business contacts, colleagues, therapists, family, friends, and of course, to music... thank you for continuing to support me - helping me, so that I can help others. Sending much love, Maryann #businessbirthday #businessanniversary #thankyou #musictherapy #creativeartstherapies #therapistsoffacebook #yyj #victoria #britishcolumbia #canada #onlinetherapy #telehealth #inpersontherapy #dementiacare #aging #mentalhealth #wellness #hospicecare #griefandloss #helpishere #musicislife

I have the sense that, perhaps, there is a misconception that therapy is only accessed in times of crisis. Often in these times of crisis is when the intensity of emotions make it the hardest to reach out for help. In my experience as a therapist, both giving and receiving sessions, therapy in the absence of crisis can be very useful for ongoing mental health maintenance and personal growth. Becoming more aware of our triggers, needs, resources and inner world is helpful, an...d healing can happen at any point in the process. There are accessible, affordable options for help. EmBE Music Therapy provides mental health and wellness services. Opportunities for free Guided Imagery & Music sessions are available to Canadian residents, in-person and online, under trainee practical requirements. You do not have to have any musical knowledge to receive and benefit from music therapy. #suicideprevention #mentalhealth #wellness #selfcare #selfdiscovery #griefandloss #bereavement #stressrelief #depressionhelp #anxiety #musictherapy #psychotherapy #freetherapy #onlinetherapy #yyj #victoria #britishcolumbia #canada #therapyfortherapists #therapistsoffacebook #guidedimageryandmusic #helenbonny

September is National Piano Month! As an Advanced Trainee of Helen Bonny's Guided Imagery & Music (GIM) method of music psychotherapy, I've been introduced to some of the most gorgeous Western Classical music on earth. Here are my suggestions for four healing piano classics for therapeutic listening. Find a quiet space you won't be disturbed for ten minutes. Take some deep breaths and allow the music to join you. Notice any feelings, memories, sensations, or images the music ...brings. ***Opportunities for free Guided Imagery and Music sessions are available to Canadian residents, in-person and online, under trainee practical requirements. Visit the website to learn more.*** #nationalpianomonth #musictherapy #guidedimageryandmusic #helenbonny #westernclassicalmusic #psychotherapy #therapistsofinstagram #yyj #inpersontherapy #onlinetherapy #freetherapy #therapyfortherapists #canada