KALAMAZOO, MI — An arm draped over the guitar on her lap, music therapist Hannah Joseph ponders how to begin an impromptu therapy session in her simply-decorated Kalamazoo office. “Ever hear of the 12 ...
Recently, while I was folding a week's worth of laundry, my thoughts began to race about the myriad tasks I didn't want to tackle. Instead of making a list, I started to cry, tears spilling onto the ...
A new study from University Hospitals Connor Whole Health found that it was feasible to conduct a hybrid music therapy intervention for patients with heart failure and patients with chronic ...
Music can be a powerful tool to help process complex emotions. But music therapy — using music in a clinical setting to help with mental and physical health issues — goes far beyond just listening to ...
It was the late 2000s. The Apple iPhone had recently been introduced and on-demand music libraries were becoming popular. Jamie Pabst worked in finance and was looking for ways to manage her stress ...
If you’re a music lover, you’ve probably felt how listening to your favorite song can boost your mood. It’s not just you—studies have found that listening to music can significantly improve your ...
State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, represents the 49th District of the Tennessee House of Representatives, which includes part of Rutherford County. During my years in public service, I’ve always had a ...
"Music saves lives." Vet Jams, a New Orleans-based country band, has a unique way of connecting with their audience and ...
WASHINGTON - World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10 is a global initiative that spotlights mental health awareness and access to care. Each year it's a reminder to pause, check in with ourselves, and ...
At ALC, we have a passion for helping people obtain skills aimed in improving overall quality of life. Using a trauma-informed perspective and client-centered approach through individual and group ...
Inside the Allan Memorial Institute, part of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), music therapy has become a lifeline for many individuals struggling with mental health. But now, the MUHC is ...
My clinical work draws on a range of methodologies, including music therapy, somatic therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), transpersonal psychology, CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic approaches. I am a ...