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Our virtual wellness series, UN-wind continues ton

Our virtual wellness series, UN-wind continues tonight! ⁠
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Join us as we learn to UN-wind by connecting with our voice, focusing on breath, sound, and tones! ⁠
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Certified music therapist, Chrissy Pearson, will lead you through breathing exercises and different ways to use your voice to induce heightened awareness and relaxation. ⁠
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Unlike singing, these breathing and vocal techniques are gentle and no musical skill is required. ⁠
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No matter what your voice sounds like, you can benefit from the experience of vibration and awareness of your voice.⁠
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Tickets are available until 6:00 PM, link in the bio! Tickets will be sent via email, so check your spam if you don't see them. ⁠
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#selfcareeveryday #connectwithyourself #breatheinbreatheout #selfcareisntselfish #useyourvoice

Yesterday, the music therapy community lost a very

Yesterday, the music therapy community lost a very special person. Fran Herman was a pioneer of music therapy in Canada. She served on the CMTF’s Board of Directors for 15 years and was heavily involved in all aspects of fundraising, including mobilizing the Canadian music industry to help support music therapy across the country. One of Fran’s proudest accomplishments was opening the doors to the Music Therapy Centre in Toronto in 2001.

Fran received many honours for her tireless work, including the Music Industry Association of Canada’s inaugural MIAC Award and, more recently the Meritorious Service Medal (Civic Division) presented by the Governor General of Canada.

Fran spent her music therapy career working with children. She was frequently approached by people wanting to learn more about working with children who were living with disabilities such as cerebral palsy so, in 1988, she collaborated with James Smith and wrote a book called Accentuate the Positive!

Thank you, Fran, for your creativity, passion, hard work and tireless efforts to support and develop music therapy in Canada. The CMTF will continue on this path and will hold Fran in our hearts as we do this important work.

We are excited to be announcing the first prize fo

We are excited to be announcing the first prize for our virtual raffle - a Djembe generously donated by @daddariocanada! ⁠
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Valued at $250, this Djembe will help you UN-wind and feel the beat! ⁠
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Visit our event page (link in bio) to enter the raffle!⁠
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Winners will be announced during the final session on November 11th and contacted via email.⁠
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Stay tuned to learn what else you could win! ⁠
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#djembe #makemusicathome #feelthebeat #relaxwithmusic #youcouldwin⁠

We invite you to UN-wind with us and connect with

We invite you to UN-wind with us and connect with your voice next Wednesday on October 21st! ⁠
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This session is all about focusing on breath, sound, and tone!⁠ Bringing consciousness to our breath and voice can guide us to a more relaxed and calm state. ⁠
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Different than singing, breathing and vocal techniques are gentle and no musical skill is required! ⁠It doesn’t matter what your voice sounds like to benefit from the experience of vibration and awareness of voice. ⁠
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To begin, Chrissy will lead you through breathing exercises and then will guide you through different ways that you can use your voice to induce heightened awareness and relaxation. ⁠Tickets are available until 6PM on October 21st, link in the bio! ⁠
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#selfcareisntselfish #stressawareness #useyourvoice #vocalwarmup #breatheinbreatheout #breathedeeply #breathework

(EN/FR) The George Stroumboulopoulos Music Therapy

(EN/FR) The George Stroumboulopoulos Music Therapy Scholarship!⁠⠀
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This scholarship is being offered to Canadian music therapy students to help them complete their studies and internship hours. ⁠⠀
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Applications are accepted until October 30th! ⁠⠀
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Please email applications to: info@musictherapyfund.ca⁠⠀
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La bourse en musicothérapie George Stroumboulopoulos⁠⠀
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Cette bourse est offerte aux étudiants canadiens en musicothérapie afin de les aider à terminer leurs études et leurs heures d’internat. ⁠⠀
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Les demandes pour la bourse sont reçues du 25 septembre au 30 octobre 2020.⁠⠀
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Envoyez toutes les demandes à : info@musictherapyfund.ca⁠⠀
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#musictherapy #musictherapists #scholarshipopportunities #scholarships #musictherapistsrock⁠⠀
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Join us TONIGHT for the first session - UN-wind an

Join us TONIGHT for the first session - UN-wind and Relax!

Chrissy Pearson will help you relax and destress through the use of western classical music and imagery.

There is still time to buy a ticket! Tickets are pay-what-you-can with a suggested amount of $10 and the link is in the bio.

Can’t wait to see you tonight!

#taketimeforyourself #selfcareeveryday #selfcareideas #mentalwellbeing #musicmatters #stressawareness #relaxwithmusic

As a part of our UN-wind wellness series, we are o

As a part of our UN-wind wellness series, we are offering a VIRTUAL RAFFLE! ⁠⠀
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Enter for a chance to win fantastic prizes that will help you UN-wind! ⁠⠀
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Our amazing prizes have been generously donated by @daddarioandco @scentedlair @artsandcrafts @tobeerfest @hairlovestudioinc⁠⠀
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Tickets are $5.84 and all proceeds will benefit the Canadian Music Therapy Fund.⁠⠀
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The winners will be selected in the final UN-wind session on November ⁠11th and will be contacted via email. ⁠⠀
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Find more info about the raffle on the event page linked in the bio. And good luck! ⁠⠀
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#goodluck #virtualevents #selfcare #supportmusic #timetounwind #unwinding #prizestowin #virtualevent ⁠⠀
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Happy Thanksgiving! Let's not forget to acknowledg

Happy Thanksgiving! Let's not forget to acknowledge and be thankful for the lands we are living in 🇨🇦
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We acknowledge that we are on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples!⁠
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#thanksgiving #landacknowledgement #canada

This Wednesday is our very first UN-wind session!

This Wednesday is our very first UN-wind session! ⁠
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Join us on Oct 14th to UN-wind and Relax - A journey of guided imagery with western classical music. ⁠
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The many layers of classical music provide an amazing canvas for our imaginations - and you don’t have to love classical music to benefit! ⁠
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Chrissy will guide you through a relaxation sequence to prepare you for the music, then, with the support of the music and Chrissy’s voice as a guide, your imagination will take you on a journey and help your mind and body to relax. ⁠
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Buy your pay-what-you-can tickets today - link in bio! ⁠
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#taketimeforyourself #selfcareeveryday #selfcareideas #mentalwellbeing #musicmatters

A huge thank you to our sponsors! We wouldn’t be

A huge thank you to our sponsors! We wouldn’t be able to take you on your UN-wind journey if it wasn’t for their generous contributions. We are very grateful for their belief in the power of music and support of the Canadian Music Therapy Fund. ⁠
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Get your pay-what-you-can tickets to the amazing event series they helped make possible today - the link is in our bio! ⁠
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If you can’t participate in the events, donate through our Canada Helps page (also in our bio)! ⁠
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#selfcareisntselfish #selfcarefirst #musictherapy #relaxwithmusic #stressawareness⁠

You won’t want to miss the finale of our UN-wind

You won’t want to miss the finale of our UN-wind series! ⁠
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On November 11th at 7pm (EST) join us for UN-wind with Gratitude, a guided gratitude class infused with uplifting music! @thecherylsutherland will teach you how to⁠ use gratitude to release anxiety, and focus on the great things in your life. Our series host, Chrissy Pearson, will harness the power of ambient music to support your connection to gratitude and lead a meditation! ⁠
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Plus, if you attend the last session of our UN-wind wellness series, you will have a chance to win a Ukulele! (kindly donated by Long & McQuade) ⁠
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Self-care and the chance to win an amazing door prize, what’s better than that? ⁠

Link in bio for more info!!
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#gratitudepractice #meditationspace #wellnessevent #wellnesseveryday #gratefulmindset #gratefulforlife

Join us this Thursday, October 8 at 7:30PM (EDT) f

Join us this Thursday, October 8 at 7:30PM (EDT) for another live conversation hosted by Chrissy Pearson!⁠
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This week she will be speaking with certified music therapist Susan Summers about how to use your voice in ways that can benefit you physically and emotionally. ⁠
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It’s sure to be a great conversation and we can’t wait to see you there! ⁠
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#useyourvoice #homepractice #vibrationalenergy #vocaltoning

Choose your own UN-wind journey! Your UN-wind j

Choose your own UN-wind journey!

Your UN-wind journey is totally customizable! Attend all 5 sessions, or choose only the sessions that work best for you. Don’t forget that the final session on November 11 will be an extra-special one with our co-host @thecherylsutherland!

Tickets are PWYC with a suggested price because we want everyone to be able to UN-wind with us! If you can’t make it to the events but would like to donate, there is a link in the bio!

#unwindwithus #selfcarejourney #selfcarefirst #wellnessevent #mentalwellbeing #physicalwellness

3 REASONS TO UN-wind! ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ REASON 1 - UN-

3 REASONS TO UN-wind! ⁠⠀
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REASON 1 - UN-wind for your body⁠⠀
Stress can negatively affect every part of your body including your immune system and blood pressure. The human body reacts very positively to music and it’s a great tool to help us relax and UN-wind! ⁠⠀
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REASON 2 - UN-wind for your mind⁠⠀
Increased cortisol levels (AKA the stress hormone) have been linked to depression, anxiety, and insomnia. Listening to music has been shown to decrease cortisol levels and help repair the neural pathways in the brain that may have been damaged due to everyday stress or trauma. ⁠⠀
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REASON 3 - ⁠Because 2020 has been a very tough year for many reasons! Need I say more? ⁠⠀
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#selfcareisntselfish #selfcarefirst #musictherapy #relaxwithmusic #stressawareness⁠⠀
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This is your reminder that you don’t have to do

This is your reminder that you don’t have to do everything right now! ⁠
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It’s been a long week! When times are tough and life is demanding, it is more important than ever to take time for yourself! ⁠
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There are so many different ways that you can UN-wind, so let us show you some of our ways to relax through connecting to music. Join us on Wednesdays starting October 14, tickets are PWYC with a suggested donation and the link is in the bio! ⁠
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Have an amazing and relaxing weekend ⁠
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#taketimeforyourself #selfcareeveryday #selfcareideas #mentalwellbeing #musicmatters

October 1st, 2020 marks the 30th anniversary for I

October 1st, 2020 marks the 30th anniversary for International Day of Older Persons. As the world is still living with the realities of COVID-19, let us not forget our elders who are disproportionately affected by this virus. Follow public health guidelines and wear a mask. Let’s protect our elders, together!

#wearamask #internationaldayofolderpersons #UN #ederly #care

When was the last time you took some time for your

When was the last time you took some time for yourself?

Did you know that stress and anxiety are bad for our immune systems?

With the stress of day-to-day life and cases on the rise, it can be easy to get overwhelmed and let your self-care slip away!

We are going to help you UN-wind every Wednesday from Oct. 14 - Nov. 11 with guided music wellness sessions.

Tickets are PWYC with a suggested payment amount linked in our bio!

#musictherapyonline #wellnesswednesdays #musictherapist #selfcaresessions #selfcarejourney #unwindtime

Hey there! I’m Cheryl Sutherland and I am so exc

Hey there! I’m Cheryl Sutherland and I am so excited to join you on your UN-wind journey. ⁠
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I’ll see you for a very special, one-hour wellness session on November 11th at 7:00 pm (EDT). Visit the link in the CMTF’s bio to get your tickets today! ⁠
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#musictherapy #fundraising #mindfulness #stressfree #relaxation #selfcare⁠

Join certified music therapists Chrissy Pearson an

Join certified music therapists Chrissy Pearson and Trish MacAulay this Thursday, October 1st for a live conversation here on our Instagram. They will discuss the benefits and practice of using our imaginations while listening to music and how it can help us to bring our bodies and minds into a more relaxed and balanced state. ⁠
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Tune in at 7:30 pm (EDT)!!! ⁠
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#cdnmusictherapy #musictherapists #conversation #livestream #canada

When was the last time you focused on yourself? We

When was the last time you focused on yourself? We invite you to join us once a week for music and wellness sessions! We want to help you take some time to relax and UN-wind this fall. ⁠⠀
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Visit the link in our bio to learn more, pay what you can for your tickets, and join us on this journey! ⁠⠀
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Can't participate? You can still donate! ⁠⠀
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#musictherapy #fundraising #mindfulness #stressfree #relaxation #selfcare⁠ #unwind #transformation

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