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Discovering Yourself Through Collage: A Journey of Self-Expression
Collage is a powerful and versatile tool for self-discovery. It allows individuals to explore...
Sensory Music Making at Home
Photo by Juan Pablo Serrano Arenas on Pexels.com Music Therapy Works has created this wonderful...
“So You Want In?”: How to Become a Music Therapist
So, you want to be a Music Therapist? You're not the only one. Read to find out how you can.
10 Simple Ways to Boost Your Wellness Today
IntroductionMaintaining a healthy lifestyle is crucial for overall well-being and longevity. It...
Humans have latched onto rhythms and tunes for millennia. Does all this music have an evolutionary purpose or is it just “evolutionary cheesecake”? View More
Music has a powerful effect on the brain. View More
Research suggests that music therapy can help support people before and after a loved one’s death. View More
Music therapy has been shown to help people suffering with cancer, chronic pain and depression. Our research is testing which parts of the brain are affected by different kinds of View More
Music therapy offers a flexible and accessible way of supporting wellbeing and addressing traumatic experiences. View More
Art, music and poetry therapy can help patients feel more optimistic and less isolated as well as to embrace the uncertainty that comes with illness. View More
Singing, as a communal exercise, can break down social barriers, reduce isolation and improve wellbeing. View More
Family music sharing is a way to safely express emotions during school closures, for both children and parents. View More
Soothing tunes for anxious times. View More
McMaster University’s LIVELab is a concert hall where researchers study how sound is produced and experienced, leading to therapeutic applications of music. View More
Research suggest it’s probably fine to listen to music while you’re studying - with some caveats. View More
Music for pleasure, self-expression and emotional regulation. View More
Soothing babies with song is a natural instinct for some parents, and research has shown just how powerful it can be for premature babies. View More
Creative arts therapies allow people with dementia to express joy and sadness through painting, dance, music and drama. View More
From spontaneous mass singing after a terror attack to Irish laments, music reflects the painful, complex and laborious task of mourning. View More
