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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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Link to article in our bio! ⁠⁠
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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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Source: Sharda, et al., 2018 (link in bio)⁠⁠
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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!

Springtime called and we want to know what song in

Springtime called and we want to know what song inspires you to grow and start the day with that refreshing energy? ☀️🌱⁠

With your help, we surpassed our goal of $30,000!

With your help, we surpassed our goal of $30,000! 🎉⁠
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This event was all that and a bag of chips and that is thanks to all of the rockstars in our community like you 🎸⁠
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The funds raised will go toward supporting music therapy projects for frontline healthcare workers across Canada! ⁠
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THANK YOU 🧡

Today is your last chance to donate to our Song Se

Today is your last chance to donate to our Song Session for the Frontline 90s Edition! ⚡️⁠
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Helping bring free music therapy sessions to frontline healthcare workers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic? That’s a rad thing to donate to! 🎸⁠
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Be a star and donate today, link in bio! 🌟⁠

We would like to wish a very special thank you to

We would like to wish a very special thank you to our sponsors, who helped make the Song Session for the Frontline 90s Edition events possible! 💜

Thank you @music_canada @rxmusic and @slaightmusic! ⭐️

Your continued support of the Canadian Music Therapy Fund means the world to us!

#thankyou #thankyousomuch #livestreamconcert #livestreammusic #livestreams #musicistherapy #livestreamshow #livestreamevent #90sthrowback

A big thank you to everyone who participated in an

A big thank you to everyone who participated in and donated to our Song Session for the Frontline 90s Edition Event! An especially large thank you to all of the artists who shared their time and music to make our sessions so rad! 🎵⁠
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You rock and we really appreciate your support so far! Don't forget, you still have until Wednesday to donate, link in the bio ⚡️⁠
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#thankyousomuch #thankyouforyoursupport #90sevent #90sparty #90svibes #livestreamevent #youtubelive

IT'S TODAY!! ⁠ ⁠ 👉 The Song Session for th

IT'S TODAY!! ⁠
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👉 The Song Session for the Frontline 90s Edition is starting today at 12 pm EST on our YouTube channel with Cowabunga Kids Tunes! Come join us and enjoy Fred Penner, Rose Princess, Mponda and many other artists performing in support of frontline healthcare workers.⁠
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👉 Later in the day, starting at 3 pm EST on our YouTube Channel we have Rad Afternoon Tunes hosted by Stacey Thompson and performances by Brad Kaizer, Michie Mee, Sultans of String, Cale Crowe, Taya Marquis, and Kayla Diamond! ⁠
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👉 And to finish this fun 90s throwback day we have Gettin' Jiggy with Starting from Scratch on Twitch starting at 8 pm EST 💃🏼⁠
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🧡 All donations will go towards supporting frontline healthcare workers! ⁠
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👉 Link in bio for livestream event and donations!⁠

Join us for the livestream event tomorrow and dona

Join us for the livestream event tomorrow and donate for the chance to win this sweet boombox! 🎶⁠
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This prize is available TOMORROW only, don’t miss out! 🌟⁠
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Link for donations & event info in our bio 💜

IT'S TOMORROW 🌟⁠ ⁠ Featuring so many amazin

IT'S TOMORROW 🌟⁠
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Featuring so many amazing artists, Song Session for the Frontline 90s edition will be an event that you don't want to miss! 🎵⁠
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Tune in for free on the Canadian Music Therapy Fund's YouTube for Cowabunga Kids Tunes and Rad Afternoon Jams and catch Gettin' Jiggy with DJ Starting from Scratch on Twitch ⁠
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Donate today, link in bio. Plus, you could get some really cool concert tickets or a gift card if you do. Booyah! ⚡️⁠
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Find more event details by responding to the event page: https://fb.me/e/hnYZEH8ej⁠
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#90saesthetic #90svibes #90sparty #livestreamconcert #livestreammusic #livestreams #musicistherapy #livestreamshow #livestreamevent #90sthrowback #90slove #the90sparty #90slove #canadianmusic #canadianmusician #youtubelive⁠

Every person who donates to our Song Session for t

Every person who donates to our Song Session for the Frontline fundraiser until this Sunday, March 28th will be entered for the chance to get some rad prizes!! ⁠🌟⁠⁠
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Just by donating, you could win: ⁠⁠
A $100 @longandmcquade Gift Card 🎸 or ⁠⁠
2 Tickets to @Tameimpala on Oct. 4th ⁠🎵⁠⁠
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With sweet prizes like this available, and the money going towards providing free music therapy sessions to frontline healthcare workers, it's a win-win!! ⁠⚡️⁠⁠
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Donate today, link in the bio!! And tag friends who you think would be interested! ⁠⭐️⁠⁠

Are you ready to enjoy some Rad Afternoon Jams?! J

Are you ready to enjoy some Rad Afternoon Jams?! Joining us next Saturday, March 27, is Tony Young a.k.a @mastert_official! ⁠
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Originally from Leeds, England, Master T was a decorated VJ at Muchmusic where he hosted, produced, and interviewed some of the most popular artists in the world, including Madonna, Janet Jackson, Backstreet Boys, Spice Girls, and much more! ⁠
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Currently, he's the Director of Media Production for @rxmusic. Master T will be joining us in support of the Song Session for the Frontline for some great 90s throwback conversations! ⁠
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Tune in on @cdnmusictherapy YouTube channel from 3pm to 5pm on Saturday, March 27 to enjoy some afternoon jams and Master T talking all things 90s! ⁠
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Find more event details on the link in our bio!

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