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What's your favourite 90s song? ⁠ ⁠ This year'

What's your favourite 90s song? ⁠
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This year's Song Session for the Frontline is all about bringing back the 90s vibes so we can enjoy a full day of throwback tunes! All donations go towards supporting frontline healthcare workers getting access to music therapy <3 ⁠
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Your donation makes a difference, donate today! → Link in bio for donations.⁠
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#90saesthetics #90svibes #90sparty #90sthrowback #90slove #90ssongs #the90sparty #livestreamconcert #livestreammusic #livestreams #livestreamshow #livestreamevent #musictherapy

March is music therapy awareness month in Canada!

March is music therapy awareness month in Canada! It was started by the Canadian Association of Music Therapists (@camt.insta) back in 1999 when accredited professionals and community members came together to spread the word about the importance of music therapy. ⁠
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CAMT campaign this year asks the public to “Look for the MTA”. Although there are many people playing instruments in the hospitals and in the community, if you want therapy then let’s “Look for the MTA”. ⁠
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Throughout the month of March, we will be posting more educational content about music therapy. Help us spread the word by liking, commenting, and sharing our posts with your community! Let’s learn about music therapy together 🎶⁠
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→ To learn more about music therapy awareness month access the link in our bio!⁠
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#musictherapyawarenessmonth #mtawarenessmonth #musictherapyed #musictherapy #awarenessmonth #camt #doseofMT

When you hear about the history of music therapy,

When you hear about the history of music therapy, what comes to mind? Greek philosophy? Pythagoras? Plato? The Second World War? Yes, but… @creativevibesmt shares with us that the history of music therapy is not as eurocentric as we may first think. ⁠
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Although music therapy became recognized as a profession during WW2, music had been used for therapy a long time before then. It was even documented in Ancient China’s first medical text written 2300 years ago! ⁠
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Want to know more about the untold history of music therapy? Check the link in our bio to watch a video about it!⁠
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#musictherapy #ancientmusic #musiceducation #decolonization #musictherapyed

TW: death, filicide⁠ ⁠ Today is the Internatio

TW: death, filicide⁠
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Today is the International Disability Day of Mourning. It is a day to remember people with disabilities who were victims of filicide (killed by family members/care-providers). Cases like this are unfortunately far too common and are often overlooked by people outside of the disability community. Today marks an important opportunity to raise awareness about the prevalence of filicide within the disability community and to honour the lives of those lost.⁠
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Visit the link in our bio (https://disability-memorial.org/) to read more about the Disability Day of Mourning, as well as tools and resources for responding to filicide.⁠
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#disabilitydayofmourning #disabilityrights #disabilitysupport #dayofmourning #disabilityawareness

Not get into the 90s nostalgia mood? Ugh, as if! ⁠
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We are totally stocked to celebrate all of the rad 90s vibes with you this month! ⁠
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What were some of your fav things about the 90s? ⁠
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⁠#90scartoons #90srock #90stv #90smovie #90svibes #90scartoon #90slook #the90sareallthat #the90swerethebest #the90sband #the90scalled #90snostalgia #90sedition #ssftfl⁠

(EN/ FR) Grab your boombox and get ready to vogue!

(EN/ FR) Grab your boombox and get ready to vogue! Back by popular demand, Song Session for the Frontline returns for its second year, this year, with a rad 90s twist! Join us for the SSFTFL 90s Edition livestream event happening on Saturday, March 27th. The day will feature three sets, including “Cowabunga Kids Tunes”, “Rad Afternoon Jams”, and a “Gettin’ Jiggy Dance Party”! ⁠
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Prenez votre boombox et soyez prêt à suivre la vague ! À la demande populaire, Séance de chansons pour les travailleurs en première ligne revient pour une deuxième année consécutive avec une touche cool des années 90 ! Joignez-vous à nous pour l’événement SSFTFL 90s Edition, en livestream, le samedi 27 mars. Dans la journée, 3 séries de chansons seront présentées, dont « Cowabunga Kids Tunes », « Rad Afternoon Jams », et une fête « Gettin’ Jiggy Dance Party » ! ⁠
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#90saesthetics #90svibes #90sparty #90sthrowback #90slove #90ssongs #the90sparty #livestreamconcert #livestreammusic #livestreams #livestreamshow #livestreamevent #musictherapy

During the COVID-19 Pandemic, many forms of therap

During the COVID-19 Pandemic, many forms of therapy have adapted to being online! ⁠
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In addition to it being safer during the pandemic, the article linked lists 7 benefits to attending therapy online. These benefits include being a time-saver, providing enhanced security, comfort, and confidentiality to patients. Online therapy can also be more cost-effective, allows for greater resourcefulness, and does not have location or travel restrictions. ⁠
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These are some of the reasons why many music therapists have been able to successfully adapt their practices to be digital during the pandemic! ⁠
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To learn more, look at the link in our bio. ⁠
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#onlinetherapy #musicistherapy #musictherapylife #canadianmusic #musictherapyrocks #musictherapyadvocacy

Join @musicounts today at 6:00 PM EST for the firs

Today’s lyric was chosen by Chrissy Pearson, our

Today’s lyric was chosen by Chrissy Pearson, our clinical manager!

“This song was huge when I was in university studying music therapy in the late 90s. My friends and I often went out dancing. This song always got us moving and singing, and the lyrics were motivating and empowering. Exactly what my student-self needed to push forward! Today, it still does the trick!"

#musicistherapy #musictherapylife #canadianmusic #musictherapyricks #musictherapyadvocacy #songlyric #songlyricsthoughts #lyricquotes

We love how @mtahayley and @ps.musictherapy outlin

We love how @mtahayley and @ps.musictherapy outlined different mediums in their guide, "Resources for Everyday Anti-Oppressive Practices"! Here are 3 podcasts that they listed as good resources to learn how to be a better ally and incorporate anti-oppressive practices into your life. ⁠⁠
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You can find all links in our bio! ⁠⁠
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#musictherapyrocks #antiopression #antiracismeducation #amplifyblackvoices #antiracisteducation #unlearnandrelearn #unlearning

Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day! ⁠It was cr

Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day! ⁠It was created to encourage and celebrate people being kind to one another! ⁠
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Take time today to do or say something nice to someone, it often means a lot more than we think! Let’s make kindness the norm 🙂 ⁠
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What was a memorable act of kindness someone has done to you recently? ⁠
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Click the link in our bio to know more about #RandomActsOfKindnessDay⁠⁠
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#kindnessday #actsofkindness #bekind #choosekindness #shareasmile

Since its premiere, Sia's new movie "Music" has be

Since its premiere, Sia's new movie "Music" has been criticized for numerous reasons. Despite wanting to make a movie in support of the autism community, Sia failed to include, represent, and listen to them.⁠⁠
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Although the main character navigates the world through her headphones, the movie also fails to recognize the validity of using music as an essential element of how the character copes with the world around her.⁠⁠
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Scroll to the end to see how you can help spread the word! ⁠⁠

[Edit: the term non-verbal is outdated, the preferred term is non-speaking]

#nothingaboutuswithoutus #representationmatters #inclusion #autismacceptance #neurodiversity #disabilityjustice #musictherapy #autismawareness #autismspectrumdisorder #asd

Today we continue our lyric series to highlight th

Today we continue our lyric series to highlight the impact that music can have!

Today’s lyrics were chosen by Brea, CMTF Fundraising & Public Relations Coordinator from a song by the New Radicals, “I chose these lyrics because they help remind me that as long as there’s music and dancing, we have something to be grateful for. The world can be really heavy these days so sometimes it’s nice to have a reminder that we will get through it together.”

#musicistherapy #musictherapylife #canadianmusic #musictherapyrocks #musictherapyadvocacy #songlyric #songlyricsthoughts #lyricquotes

Happy #WorldRadioDay to everyone and especially to

Happy #WorldRadioDay to everyone and especially to @strombo, radio host, music therapy advocate and long time supporter of the Canadian Music Therapy Fund!

#radiolife #radiohosts #loveradio #georgestrombolopolous #radiocanada #musicradio

Today is national guitar day! Today we wanted to h

Today is national guitar day! Today we wanted to highlight @guitarsforvets a non-profit organization that shares the healing power of music with Veterans! ⁠
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We love celebrating organizations that make music learning to play music more accessible 🎸⁠
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#musictherapy #musictherapyislife #canadianmusic #musicismagic #thepowerofmusic #musicispower #guitarday #guitarlife #guitarmusic #guitarrock

Last week, the CMTF staff participated in an Anti-

Last week, the CMTF staff participated in an Anti-Oppressive Practices Training taught by the certified music therapist and author Hayley Francis Cann! ⁠
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@mtahayley and Priya Shah have put together this resource guide that contains helpful readings, movies, podcasts, and more to continue learning anti-oppressive techniques. This guide is great for music therapists or anyone who wants to learn how to be a better ally, the link is in our bio! ⁠
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#musictherapyrocks #antiopression #antiracismeducation #amplifyblackvoices #antiracisteducation #unlearnandrelearn #unlearning

Healthy ageing can occur in many different ways an

Healthy ageing can occur in many different ways and music therapy can help!⁠⁠
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A study conducted with healthy elderly participants evaluated the acceptance and benefits of a group music therapy program. Successful in promoting physical activity and social engagement, almost all participants described sessions as fun and as a place where they could make new friends. ⁠⁠
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Want more? Almost all participants said they were willing to come back for more sessions if they were conducted on a regular basis!!
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Music therapy can help us live longer and better 🎵

#musictherapy #groupsession #healthyaging #elderlywellbeing #researchstudy

February is #blackhistorymonth! So many modern mus

February is #blackhistorymonth! So many modern music genres have roots in Black culture. It is important to remember and thank the many Black musicians that made these genres possible. ⁠
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To read more about The Impact of Black Music on America and the World, look at the article listed in our bio! ⁠

Source: @glassefactory
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#musicispower #blackhistorymatters #blackhistoryisamericanhistory #blackmusic

February 4th is World Cancer Day! Today we use col

February 4th is World Cancer Day! Today we use collective action to raise awareness about cancer and help create a healthier, brighter world.⁠
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Music therapy and community singing groups can help cancer patients manage symptoms. It can also be an effective non-drug treatment to improve the health and quality of life of adults living with cancer.⁠

To know more about World Cancer Day and how community singing groups can help patients, access the link in our bio!
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#IAmAndIWill #worldcancerday #cancerawarenessday #cancercare #musictherapist #cancerlife #cancersupport #cancerjourney #canceraware⁠

Exciting news for music therapy across the pond! W

Exciting news for music therapy across the pond! We love to see companies supporting music therapy and making it more accessible globally. ⁠
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#musicistherapy #musictherapylife #canadianmusic #musictherapyrocks #musictherapyadvocacy

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