JB Music Therapy

JB Music Therapy is named among 9 Calgary resources for Crisis and Mental Health. #wellnesswellplayed #yyc #mentalhealth #mentalhealthresources #crisisresources #communityhealth #communitycare #musictherapy

From The Globe and Mail: "This desire to order our music, especially during trying times, comes from a fundamental place according to Jennifer Buchanan, Executive Director of the Canadian Association of Music Therapists. COVID brought forth a way for us to curate what’s important to us and what we value, she says. The act of building a playlist can bring forth some new elements of what music means to you that you haven’t even considered yet. #wellnesswellplayed #musictherapist #musictherapy #purposefulplaylists

Congratulations to our most recent music therapy intern Jessamy on an outstanding case study presentation to our team this morning! With only three more days remaining in her internship, you can imagine how big her smile is underneath that mask! You’ve continued to inspire us with your dedication to your learning and providing #MTontheFrontlines both in person and online - our first intern ever during a pandemic! We are very proud to have you join our team! #wellnesswellplayed

In person or online - these are a few of the essentials in a music therapists toolkit. In each of these items lies opportunity for self-expression, creativity, communication, movement, engagement, and joy. [Image depicts an acoustic guitar with a blonde finish and tortoiseshell pick guard. The guitar is laying on a white surface and surrounded by percussion instruments including a brown wooden djembe, multicoloured egg shakers, red brown and green maracas, a small cabasa, a r...ed foot tambourine, and a red wrist bell. In the center lies a yellow lemon scented container of sanitizing wipes, another essential.] Photo by Lisa Jacobs #MTontheFrontlines #MusicTherapy #wellnesswellplayed

When I listen to this song I don’t feel so alone. We will look back on this time and no doubt recall it as one of the loneliest times in our history. This is especially true for people experiencing challenges with their health as hospitals, treatment programs, and care facilities restrict visitation and community engagement to protect the most vulnerable. But the right song, at the right moment a musical interaction or experience nurtures connection not only with others but to ourselves. More on the impact of songs and stories on the frontlines here. #MTontheFrontlines

Weekly music therapy sessions provide a sense of normalcy and routine in times of shift. #MTontheFrontlines

Only 10 days left until ComMusicate! Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/commusicatetm-winter-2021-ticke #wellnesswellplayed #commusicate #musictherapy #communication #languagelearning #childdevelopment #speech #music #musicmaking #connection #play #earlylearning

A recent study conducted in Italy highlighted music therapy as a minimally invasive, sustainable, and cost-effective resource to remotely support frontline clinical staff throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. "Music therapy seems to favour the expression of emotions, strengthen self-awareness, social connection, and sense of personal support while having a positive effect on anxiety as a potential tool to mitigate stressful factors." Read more here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/...pmc/articles/PMC7361107/ #wellnesswellplayed (Stock Image)

An amazing new social enterprise right here in #yyc ! We can't wait to grab our first cup of coffee at Lil E Coffee Roasters!

Learn more about ComMusicate(TM) and our individual music therapy sessions at the Children's Link Virtual Resource Fair this Saturday! Visit https://childrenslink.ca/ for details! #musictherapy... #connection #childdevelopment #communication #learning #music #play #wellnesswellplayed See more

We will be taking a little break for the holidays - and look forward to reconnecting with you in January, 2021! For now, we leave you with this poem by Jan Richardson - which is one of our favourites. "Blessed are you who bear the light in unbearable times,... who testify to its endurance amid the unendurable, who bear witness to its persistence when everything seems in shadow and grief. Blessed are you in whom the light lives, in whom the brightness blazes your heart a chapel, an altar where in the deepest night can be seen the fire that shines forth in you in unaccountable faith, in stubborn hope, in love that illumines every broken thing it finds." Happy Holidays, from all of us at JB Music Therapy. #wellnesswellplayed

This year's winter company social looked a little different - but as always - our team found a way to share some joy, some creativity, and of course -some music together in the spirit of the season. May your days be merry and bright, from all of us at JB Music Therapy. #wellnesswellplayed

If you needed to hit the snooze button this morning - you can still catch this morning's interview with David Gray on CBC Calgary Eyeopener right here! We feel so fortunate to provide music therapy for the patients at the Foothills Medical Centre and South Health Campus - especially during this time of highest need. We are so grateful for our amazing partners in Alberta Health Services and National Music Centre | Centre National de Musique who make this program possible. #wellnesswellplayed #musictherapy #MTontheFrontlines

The #giftofmusictherapy sparks connection, creativity, and joy - holding space for moments of self-expression and personal growth. This holiday season you can choose to give or receive this gift - ensuring that #thegiftofmusictherapy reaches the hands and hearts in our community who need it most.

Our survey results are in! Our annual survey provides us with the feedback we need to continue to develop and improve the delivery of our music therapy services. This year we didn't know what we would hear due to the transition from in-person to online. We are happy to report that although it has not been perfect there have indeed been some silver linings as indicated by these recent responses (identifiers removed): We enjoy the music therapist who makes an extra effort to... reach out to our residents to give them the very best experience. The connection between the therapist and client is absolutely priceless and the result is very positive and a very touching experience. Music therapy is the only program in which certain residents will attend and exhibit active participation. Online has been no different. The Music Therapists are so professional, polite, and so easy to work with. Also, they know the Individuals so well that they are able to engage them either in-person or via zoom. It took time, but we transitioned from in-person Music Therapy to Online Music Therapy as soon as we could.

The #giftofmusictherapy can boost your confidence.

The #giftofmusictherapy helps you grow - at any age or stage.

We recently had a chance to connect with Discover Magazine to discuss the ways that music and music therapy is helping to ease anxiety and isolation throughout the pandemic. #wellnesswellplayed

We are so thrilled to present our 2020 Spirit Award to the amazing folks at Bethany Care Society - better known as the #HeroesOfBethany Congratulations on 75 years! "This award is in recognition of the care you resonate throughout our community. What an honour it is to work alongside you all since 1994. Thank you for embracing music therapy as a part of the care that you provide." Sincerely,... Jennifer Buchanan, Shannon Robinson & The JBMT Team #wellnesswellplayed

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This morning in our team training we reflected on being 'stuck' - and what strategies, tools, and experiences allow us to become more flexible and adaptive as music therapists, and as people. While a discussion like this yields a lot of great ideas, stimulating conversation, and opportunities for reflection and learning - it didn't necessarily yield any one clear answer about how we get '-un-stuck.' What became clear as our conversation unfolded was that the journey toward fl...exibility, understanding our own patterns, expressing ourselves fully, remaining in the moment and radical self-acceptance is ongoing work - in therapy, and in life. Our discussion also reinforced the powerful potential of music and music therapy to create space for our clients to experience and pursue these things. This quote really resonated with us - that maybe, we need to feel stuck for a while. Maybe it's a part of the process. #feelingstuck #musictherapy #musictherapist #mentalhealth #growth #healing #learning #transformation #mindfulness #music #creativity #flexibility #selfexpression #therapy #patterns #wellnessjourney #wellnesswellplayed

We have been so grateful that we have been able to provide online music therapy services during these last few months. In a week we will be launching our #giftofmusictherapy program to ensure more individuals who are feeling isolated can find some relief during music therapy.

Here in #yyc winter arrived a little early - and already there are whisperings in our community around the challenges this season will bring for many in our community who are already isolated. If you are looking for a meaningful way to support a loved one through this coming season - we have a solution. Stay tuned to learn more about the #giftofmusictherapy #wellnesswellplayed

This is what it will look like if you visit us (and SO many of our friends) today at the Virtual Calgary Resource Fair for Youth and Young Adults with Disabilities! #wellnesswellplayed https://live.remo.co/e/16th-annual-virtual-resourc/register

Recently our online community experienced a lot of growth! We welcome each and every one of you - and thank you all for being a part of our community. There are so many ways to stay connected with us at JB Music Therapy. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram at @jbmusictherapy for the latest in music therapy research and news from the music therapy community! Sign up for our monthly E-News to stay up to date on our music therapy services and programs - and to learn more about musi...c therapy! https://www.jbmusictherapy.com/newsletter-sign-up/ #wellnesswellplayed

Join JB Music Therapist Elaine Cheung at the The Children's Link Society - Supporting Special Needs and Disability's resource fair tomorrow, Saturday November 14, 2020! Bring your questions about #onlinemusictherapy, combating isolation, finding creative social solutions during a pandemic, and the wonderful influence of music to help us all.

What is it about music therapy that has the unique capacity to replenish our resilience and to process complex feelings and experiences? A closer look at the music therapists' use of improvisation just might yield the answer. #wellnesswellplayed

When the pandemic hit, certified music therapists across the country had to adjust how they worked with residents in care homes. Many we are still unable to serve - but we keep trying - "If music can help to alleviate some of the feelings of isolation and sadness, then we’ve done our job.

We had SO much fun this morning connecting with Juliet and the Elf for her first 'Impromptu' LIVE discussion about all things music therapy! Thank you to all who tuned in - and for those who brought so many excellent questions to the discussion. Music plays a key role in supporting development - and continuing to support the wellness of children and families throughout the lifespan. Check out the following article to dive deeper into why making music matters and early childho...od development. #wellnesswellplayed #childdevelopment #musictherapy

Join us tomorrow morning at 11am MT for 'Impromptu' LIVE on instagram with Juliet and the Elf - where we will be discussing all things music therapy, music, wellness, and child development! Connect with us on instagram at @jbmusictherapy and @julietandtheelf to tune in! #wellnesswellplayed... #impromptu #musictherapy See more

Every year - for many years now - our team have connected for FRANI Day. Named for our mentor and friend, Fran Herman - this day is dedicated to strengthening our music therapy practice as a team. It is a day of reflection, learning, creativity, goal setting, and sparking our imaginations for the year ahead. We have felt her presence there each and every year. We are quite certain that we always will. We are profoundly grateful for all that Fran brought to our profession and ...our community. For your extraordinary ability to inspire, encourage, and challenge us to accentuate the positive - we thank you, Fran. #RIPFran

On October 18, 1929 Canada’s highest court of appeal recognized women as persons. Persons Day marks an opportunity to celebrate all that women have achieved in their fight for equality, but also recognize there is still so much work to do. The sacrifice, passion and persistence of those who come before us paved the road we walk upon. On persons day, and every day - we reflect on how we might use our gifts to leave this world better then we found it.... #personsday #womensrights #womensrightsarehumanrights #musictherapist #musictherapy #socialchange #inclusion #equity #advocacy #personsday2020 #wellnesswellplayed

Perhaps one of the most significant features of music is the way that it interacts and activates diverse regions of the brain simultaneously. Music activates brain regions involved in communication, movement, memory, emotion, regulation, and pleasure. Research confirms the benefits of music therapy for improving quality of life and relieving the symptoms of a number of mental and physical health conditions for people at every age and stage. #wellnesswellplayed

Please join us in celebrating and welcoming Jessamy, music therapy intern, to our team! Now just over a month into her internship with us here at JBMT, here is what Jessamy wanted to share about herself with our community. "I've loved music for as long as I can remember, and spending every day of the past four years learning more about it in university has been an incredible privilege. The ability to continue this learning with JB while so much of our world is so uncertain is... an opportunity I am deeply grateful for. Every day I see new aspects of what my dream job could look like, and I fall further in love with this profession. It is amazing what music can do." #gratitude #musictherapist #musictherapyintern #wellnesswellplayed #musictherapy #internship #learning #growing #OURTEAM #music #counseling #healthcare #virtualcare #onlinemusictherapist #privatepractice #privatepracticemusictherapist #community #communityhealth

Usually, this time of year, we find ourselves gathering with our loved ones. Whether sharing a meal, reflecting on what we have to be thankful for, or simply enjoying the gift of a long weekend - these few days every year are typically marked by a brief period of rest and celebration. This year, all our celebrations, our times of rest, or gathering with loved ones - look pretty different. This is tough, there's no denying. This weekend, our wish for all of you in our communi...ty is an opportunity to connect, reflect, rest, or be nourished - whatever you are needing most. Wherever you find yourself this long weekend - we've put together a playlist in the spirit of celebration, connection, relaxation, gratitude, and thanksgiving - just for you. We hope you enjoy. Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0OLGdcaE1ZORlQFHAeBf3O #musictherapist #musictherapy #wellnesswellplayed #gratitude #community #connection #music #yoursong #playlist #purposefulplaylist #sparkjoy #attitudeofgratitude #musichelps #TuneIn

ComMusicate is finally HERE! This specialized music therapy program for young children is designed to enhance and improve speech, language, and communication skills. To mark the official launch at JBMT, ComMusicate will be facilitated by the founder of the program, Noreen Donnell, together with a speech-language consultant. For more information or to register, visit https://www.jbmusictherapy.com/commusicate/... #wellnesswellplayed #musictherapy #musictherapist #commusicate #speech #language #communication #creativity #play #communicationskills #languagelearning #connection #newprogram #launch

Have you heard the story about the Spiders in Space? Without the pull of gravity - these resourceful little creatures had to learn how to spin their webs all over again. These days - most of us feel a bit like spiders in space - trying to find new ways to stay connected to each other, to ourselves, and to our purpose. We recently had the absolute pleasure of connecting with Todd Hirsch and Robert Roach to share our COVID19 'pivot' story as part of their newest project, Spide...rs in COVID Space: Adapting to Unwanted Change. This project is a sequel to their first bestselling book Spiders in Space: Successfully Adapting to Unwanted Change (2017). This newest collection of inspiring stories explores the application of the adaptive traits explored in their first publication in the context of these times. We are so humbled to be a part of it, and delighted to share this piece 'Music of The Heart' with you. For the full article, click here: http://www.toddhirsch.com/spiders-in-covid-space.html #wellnesswellplayed #musictherapy #musictherapist #socialenterprise #storytelling #inspiration #resilience #adaptation #creativity #onlinemusictherapist #pivot #healthcare #privatepractice #privatepracticemusictherapist #healthentrepreneur #CommunityHealth #Telehealth #virtualcare #music #musichelps