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Have you ever wondered how your donation is being

Have you ever wondered how your donation is being used?

If you donated to our Song Session for the Frontline 2020, here’s what a frontline healthcare worker had to say about receiving music therapy through one of our grant recipient projects.

About the project: JB Music Therapy collaborated with the frontline staff of Bethany Care Society, a not-for-profit health, house, and community services provider for seniors and persons with disabilities. Throughout 2020, JB Music Therapy offered frontline healthcare workers music therapy sessions as they worked hard to maintain the health and well-being of their residents.

Testimonials such as this one make our work more meaningful and exciting. Stay tuned to learn more about how your donation is helping to change lives.

#testimonials #frontlineworkers #musictherapy #grantproject #mentalhealth #stressmanagement #COVID19 #musictherapyrocks

Indigenous peoples have been making music in this

Indigenous peoples have been making music in this land for centuries and music is an essential part of all Indigenous cultures. Colonialism has devastating impacts on the practice of music and cultural expression by Indigenous peoples. For that reason, we end National Indigenous History Month by celebrating and honouring Indigenous musicians that are top on our playlists.

In 2018, Indigenous music contributed a total of almost $78 million to Canada’s economy (GDP). And although there are numerous stereotypes regarding Indigenous music, the community today is characterized by great diversity, with artists working in every existing genre.

Let’s celebrate these brilliant artists and honour their art by listening to their music and sharing with others.

Source: National Indigenous Music Impact Study (linked in bio)

#indigenoushistorymonth #indigenousmusic #canadianmusic #indigeneousartists

Earlier this month at the Juno Awards, philanthrop

Earlier this month at the Juno Awards, philanthropist and CEO of Slaight Music, Gary Slaight, received the @musicounts Inspired Minds Ambassador Award. The award, presented by the Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation, honours an individual who has had an extraordinary impact on music education and the charity.

In addition to this award, that recognizes their support of over 60 schools in the Greater Toronto Area and First Nations communities in Ontario to purchase instruments and deliver culturally-relevant music programming, the Slaight Foundation also recently donated $30 million dollars to Canadian organizations offering mental health services.

Congratulations to Gary Slaight and the Slaight Foundation for making a difference in the lives of many Canadians and thank you for being a supporter of the Canadian Music Therapy Fund.

#musictherapy #musiceducation #philanthropy #musiced

It's #PrideMonth and we need to talk about mental

It's #PrideMonth and we need to talk about mental health!⁠⁠
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As much as we are excited to celebrate the 2SLGBTQ+ community, we would also like to raise awareness about the mental health challenges many within the community face.⁠⁠
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Although research continues to show higher rates of mental health challenges and prejudice experienced by the 2SLGBTQ+ community, there are many things we can do to end stigma. ⁠⁠
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Educating ourselves, actively listening to the community, and understanding the additional barriers many face to maintaining good mental health are great places to start.⁠⁠
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Check out some educational resources linked in our bio!⁠⁠
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Let's support each other while we celebrate! Happy Pride 🏳️‍🌈

215 Indigenous children found dead at the Kamloops

215 Indigenous children found dead at the Kamloops Indian Residential School.

And this isn’t some distant history. The last residential school closed in 1996, just about 25 years ago.

The effects of the dark and colonial history of our country continues to affect Indigenous peoples every single day. In Canada, Indigenous peoples experience lower employment rates, poor living conditions, higher levels of suicide, increasing food insecurity, and constant oppression. Just in 2019, 48% of First Nations households did not have enough income to cover their food expenses. We are talking about basic human rights.

The reality for many Indigenous peoples have not changed as the years passed by. We must not only stand in solidarity with Indigenous communities, but also work to build stronger and better relationships that are rooted in collaboration and non-exploitative dynamics.

As we mourn and grieve, let’s learn about and honour the brilliance and success of Indigenous peoples and their contribution to our country as much as we learn about the continuous oppression and trauma many face.

➡️ Images and resources by the brilliant @tiplerteaches

National Forum on Anti-Asian Racism: Stand up agai

National Forum on Anti-Asian Racism: Stand up against anti-Asian racism in Canada. ⁠⁠
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As we approach the end of Asian Heritage Month, we must remember to continue reflecting on and celebrating all the achievements and contributions of Asian communities who have done so much to make Canada the country we share today.⁠⁠
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We must continue fighting to stop Asian hate and start conversations about the well-being and mental health of Asian communities. Many studies show that discrimination not only exacerbates stress, but is also linked to mental health challenges, such as anxiety and depression.⁠⁠
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In order to fight for and best support Asian communities, we must first understand what is happening in Canada and across the world.⁠⁠
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On June 10-11, 2021, you can join UBC's National Forum on Anti-Asian Racism to better understand the role you can play in fighting against pervasive and enduring anti-Asian racism. ⁠⁠
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Link in bio for more information!⁠⁠
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#stopasianhate #stopaapihate #asianheritagemonth2021

(EN) Attention certified music therapists!⁠⁠
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If you want to apply to our grant opportunity in support of frontline healthcare workers and their families, tomorrow is your last chance!⁠⁠
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Applications close May 31st at 5pm EST.⁠⁠
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You can find the application guideline linked in our bio! If you have any questions, please contact info@musictherapyfund.ca.⁠⁠
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#grantopportunity #musictherapy #covid19 #frontlinehealthcareworkers⁠⁠
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(FR) Musicothérapeutes certifiés, prenez note !⁠⁠
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Si vous désirez poser votre candidature pour notre bourse de soutien aux travailleurs de la santé en première ligne et leurs familles, n’attendez pas à demain⁠⁠
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Les demandes de candidature ne seront pas reçues après le 31 mai, 17 h (EST).⁠⁠
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Vous pouvez poser votre candidature en cliquant sur le lien dans notre bio ou en visitant notre site Web https://bit.ly/3e0F3SK⁠⁠⁠
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Pour toute question à propos de cette demande de candidature, communiquez avec nous à info@musictherapyfund.ca

Our Executive Director, Chrissy Pearson, joined th

Our Executive Director, Chrissy Pearson, joined the Canadian Music Therapy Podcast to talk about the importance of taking risks in her journey to becoming a music therapist and psychotherapist.

If you want to listen to interesting stories of how to connect with clients in non-traditional ways and speak your passion for music therapy advocacy, click the link in our bio or search "Canadian Music Therapy" in your favourite podcast app!

Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to @beyondthestudiomusic!

#musictherapy #podcastcanada #musictherapyed

(EN) A quick reminder to all certified music thera

(EN) A quick reminder to all certified music therapists interested in applying to our grant opportunity in support of frontline healthcare workers and their families. The deadline to submit applications is May 31st at 5 pm EST.⁠
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You can find the application guideline in the link in our bio! If you have any questions, please contact info@musictherapyfund.ca.⁠
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Don't forget to share this opportunity with those you think might be interested in applying to it. Let's help frontline healthcare workers get the support they need!⁠
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#grantopportunity #musictherapy #covid19 #frontlinehealthcareworkers⁠
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(FR) Petit rappel à tous les musicothérapeutes certifiés qui souhaitent poser leur candidature pour les bourses en soutien aux travailleurs de la santé de première ligne et leurs familles : la date limite pour soumettre vos demandes est le 31 mai, 17 h (HNE).⁠
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Vous trouverez les directives pour soumettre votre candidature dans le lien qui se trouve dans la section « bio ». N’hésitez pas à communiquer avec nous à info@musictherapyfund.ca si vous avez des questions.⁠
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N’oubliez pas de partager cette occasion avec les personnes que vous connaissez qui souhaiteraient poser leur candidature. Aidons les travailleurs de la santé en première ligne à recevoir le soutien qu’ils méritent !

We are excited to be sponsoring the 47th Annual Co

We are excited to be sponsoring the 47th Annual Conference of the Canadian Association of Music Therapists! ⁠⁠
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The event shares the latest information in music therapy practice, theory, and research and is taking place online from May 29-June 14, 2021.⁠⁠
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CMTF will be sharing a brief presentation on June 6th just before Dr. Marisol Norris’s International Keynote Presentation.⁠⁠
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For more information about the conference, click the link in our bio. We hope to see you there!⁠⁠
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The Canadian Journal of Music Therapy (CJMT) is no

The Canadian Journal of Music Therapy (CJMT) is now open access! Meaning the bilingual and peer-reviewed publications that aim to advance music therapy knowledge and practice is available for anyone across the world, pretty awesome right?

You can read the current edition of CJMT through the link in our bio!

Source: @camt.insta

#openaccess #journal #peerreviewed #musictherapy #accessibility

This year's theme for Mental Health Week was to #G

This year's theme for Mental Health Week was to #GetReal about how you feel. In this first week of May, communities, schools and workplaces got together to raise awareness about how having good mental health isn't about being happy all the time. A mentally healthy life should include the full range of emotions, even uncomfortable ones.

When it comes to talking about emotions, it is really important that we recognize and name what we are feeling. Having emotional literacy allows us to have a better understanding of our emotions so we can communicate better.⁠⁣⁣

A great way to develop emotional literacy is to have meaningful interactions with other people. In times of self-isolation such interactions can be challenging, but video calls are a great way to cope with that. ⁠⁣⁣
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Music can also be a great tool to help us understand our emotions. Having meaningful interactions through music and with someone we trust, whether that person is a friend or a certified music therapist, can facilitate this process. ⁠⁣⁣
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What other ways have you found to be more emotionally literate? Let us know in the comments below! ⁠⁣⁣
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Source about Mental Health Week: @healthycdns

#MentalHealthWeek #musictherapy #emotionliteracy #emotionawareness #mentalheatlh

(EN) If you are a certified music therapist who wo

(EN) If you are a certified music therapist who would like to offer free, online or in-person music therapy sessions for frontline healthcare workers and/or their families, this opportunity is for you!⁠⁠
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In response to the success of our last fundraising event, we are offering grants of up to $5000 to provide free services for frontline healthcare workers and/or their families. The impact on their mental health will extend well beyond the pandemic and music therapy can help.⁠⁠
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You can apply by clicking the link in our bio or by visiting our website https://bit.ly/3e0F3SK⁠⁠
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If you have any questions regarding the application, please contact info@musictherapyfund.ca. ⁠⁠
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Don't forget to share this post with someone you think might be interested in applying!⁠⁠
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#grantopportunity #musictherapy #covid19 #frontlinehealthcareworkers⁠⁠
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(FR) Si vous êtes un musicothérapeute certifié qui voudrait offrir gratuitement des séances de musicothérapie en ligne ou en présentiel auprès de travailleurs de la santé en première ligne ou leurs familles, cette opportunité est pour vous ! ⁠⁠
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En réponse au succès de notre dernière activité de financement, nous offrons à présent des bourses pouvant aller jusqu’à 5000 $ afin d’offrir des services gratuits pour les travailleurs de la santé en première ligne et leurs familles. L’impact sur leur santé mentale s’étendra bien au-delà de la pandémie et la musicothérapie peut aider.⁠⁠
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Vous pouvez poser votre candidature en cliquant sur le lien dans notre bio ou en visitant notre site Web https://bit.ly/3e0F3SK⁠⁠
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Pour toute question à propos de cette demande de candidature, communiquez avec nous à info@musictherapyfund.ca. ⁠⁠
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N’oubliez pas de partager cet affichage avec quelqu’un qui pourrait souhaiter poser sa candidature !

From controlling anxiety to helping people deal wi

From controlling anxiety to helping people deal with phobias, music therapy can be used for different reasons.⁠⁠
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In an interview for The New York Times, Andrew Rossetti, a licensed music therapist in New York, who uses guitar music and visualization exercises to help calm patients undergoing medical treatments talks about the different ways music can heal people.⁠⁠
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#musictherapy #anxietycontrol #mentalhealth #thepowerofmusic #musicandbrain #musicmentalhealth #musicheals

Happy Earth Day!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Let’s practice rec

Happy Earth Day!⁠⁠
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Let’s practice reciprocity, a word that in environmentalism means we recognize that we do not own, but rather, that we are part of the land we live on.⁠⁠
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What actions are you taking today (and every day!) to show your gratitude to our planet?⁠⁠
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#earthday #environmentaljustice #climatecrisis #earthday2021

April is Autism Month! ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ And did you k

April is Autism Month! ⁠⁠
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And did you know that music can improve social communication and auditory–motor connectivity in autistic children?⁠⁠
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Using improvisational approaches through song and rhythm, a study conducted with children aged 6-12 years on the autism spectrum showed significant results in how music interventions can impact brain connectivity and improve social communication. ⁠⁠
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Note: It is important to remember that autism isn’t linear, meaning it doesn’t operate on a linear spectrum and autistic people aren’t “less” or “more” autistic because of their abilities. Raising awareness, educating ourselves, and listening to the autistic community is fundamental for us to build a more inclusive and respectful society!⁠⁠
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#autismmonth #musictherapy #education #neurodiversity #autismawareness #asd

Hi Everyone! I’m Chrissy Pearson and I have the

Hi Everyone! I’m Chrissy Pearson and I have the privilege of being the new Executive Director of the CMTF!⁠⁠
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I’ve been a certified music therapist since 2003 and have worked in many contexts with many different kinds of people. Perhaps that is why I felt so at home when I joined the team of music therapists at the Music Therapy Centre in 2010. The diverse people I got to work with were amazing! I stuck around and became the manager of the Centre and also took on a role with the charity working in fundraising, public education, events and media. ⁠⁠
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As you may know, the Music Therapy Centre is a program supported by the CMTF and also the head office. I love the relationship between these two organizations and how each helps the other to grow and expand. In my new role, I’m excited to focus on creating more awareness of music therapy in Canada and helping the people who need it the most to access it.⁠⁠
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When I’m not working for the CMTF you might find me doing my other job at Baycrest working in palliative care and psychiatry. You also might see me cuddling my adorable dog, Basil. He brings me joy!

Hi there! I'm Emily Stegweit, a certified music th

Hi there! I'm Emily Stegweit, a certified music therapist and the new manager of the Music Therapy Centre located in Toronto, a program supported by CMTF 🎶⁠⁠
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Since the start of my music therapy career in 2016, I've been privileged to support and learn from clients with a diverse range of goals and experiences. In my clinical work, I strive to create opportunities for growth and empowerment through a feminist, humanistic, and client-led approach to practice.⁠⁠
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Outside of my music therapy work, you can find me baking, taking long walks through the city, or working in the other half of my career as a doula!⁠⁠
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I am thrilled to be stepping into the role of Centre Manager and helping CMTF to expand access to music therapy in Toronto and Canada-wide 🧡

Hi there! Some of you might know me, some of you m

Hi there! Some of you might know me, some of you might not. My name is Valentina and I’ve been CMTF’s social media coordinator for the last year and a half. I’m the one taking care of the charity’s online presence and the one talking to each one of you around here. Please, continue to engage with me - you make my job lots of fun! ⁠⁠
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I’m super excited to tell you that I’m taking on the new role of Digital Communications Manager with CMTF and I can’t wait to continue helping the charity to grow digitally. I’m all about making knowledge more accessible for those who are learning and engaging with us!⁠⁠
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A fun fact about myself is that I was born in Brazil and I moved to Canada about 5 years ago. I absolutely love this country and I’m very grateful to have the opportunity to live here and meet wonderful people like you 🙂 ⁠⁠
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If you read this post until the end send me a hello or ask me any question in the comments 🧡

Which type of music therapy intervention resonates

Which type of music therapy intervention resonates the most with you? ⁠⁠
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Music therapy interventions are used to help accomplish specific goals within sessions. When working with clients, certified music therapists prepare activities that typically fall within these four broad categories to best suit clients' needs. ⁠⁠
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Determining which type of intervention might be the most effective is done in collaboration with the client or decided on by the therapist!

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