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A Conversation About… Mental Health and Music Therapy: An Introduction
2024
Language
English
Subtitle
English
Source / Publisher
Mental Health Professionals' Network

This first episode of a podcast about music therapy is an introduction to the field of music therapy, what it takes to practice in the field, its different forms, and how it can support different people with a variety of needs.

A Conversation About… Mental Health and Music Therapy: An Introduction (PDF transcript version)
2024
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Mental Health Professionals' Network

This transcription the first episode of a podcast about music therapy is an introduction to the field of music therapy, what it takes to practice in the field, its different forms, and how it can support different people with a variety of needs.

A Conversation About… Mental Health and Music Therapy: Exploring a Session
2024
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Mental Health Professionals' Network

This audio podcast presents a conversation about music therapy. Prof. Mark Creamer receives Dr Jennifer Bibb and Dr Jason Kenner to discuss the clinical process of music therapy : referral, assessment, treatment, terminaison. Also, the content of music therapy session is discussed. Examples of music therapy experiences are heard. 

A Conversation About… Mental Health and Music Therapy: Exploring a Session (PDF transcript version)
2024
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Mental Health Professionals' Network

This transcription of a podcast episode presents a conversation about music therapy. Prof. Mark Creamer receives Dr Jennifer Bibb and Dr Jason Kenner to discuss the clinical process of music therapy : referral, assessment, treatment, terminaison. Also, the content of music therapy session is discussed. Examples of music therapy experiences are heard. 

A Conversation About… Mental Health and Music Therapy: Therapeutic Outcomes
2024
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Mental Health Professionals' Network

In this podcast episode, Clinical Psychologist Professor Mark Creamer, and Registered Music Therapists: Dr Jason Kenner and Dr Jennifer Bibb explore what music therapy aims to achieve, treatment goals and why change occurs. Expand your knowledge by hearing about the difference between individual and group sessions, the ways in which music therapy can meet short and long-term goals, and how music therapists use their unique skills and methods to provide collaborative care.

A Conversation About… Mental Health and Music Therapy: Therapeutic Outcomes (PDF transcript)
2024
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Mental Health Professionals' Network

In this transcription of a podcast episode, Clinical Psychologist Professor Mark Creamer, and Registered Music Therapists: Dr Jason Kenner and Dr Jennifer Bibb explore what music therapy aims to achieve, treatment goals and why change occurs. Expand your knowledge by hearing about the difference between individual and group sessions, the ways in which music therapy can meet short and long-term goals, and how music therapists use their unique skills and methods to provide collaborative care.

Alexandra Moir, Certified MTA
2018
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Canadian Association of Music Therapists / facebook page

 Music Therapist Alexandra Moir describes her approach in working from neurologic music therapy perspective also in palliative care

Canadian Music Therapy Podcast
2024
Author
Adrienne Pringle, Cathy Thompson
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Beyond the Studio

This podcast features influential and experienced music therapists from across Canada. During candid conversations with Adrienne and Cathy, the guests share stories of resilience and impact as they reveal information about their own journeys as music therapists. 

Children's Right to Music
Language
Bilingual (English & French)
Subtitle
French/English - in language other than audio
Source / Publisher
Concordia University, Department of Creative Arts Therapies

Concordia University produced the "Children's Right to Music" documentary.  The videos included in this documentary introduce music therapists interacting and using music with groups of children that are autistic or with some disabilities, in schools or community settings adapted to support their development and meet their needs.

Dana's Story
2018
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Canadian Association of Music Therapists / facebook page

Music Therapist Dana Prouse describes her approach in working from a neurologic music therapy perspective

Discover the Power of Music Therapy
2012
Language
English
Subtitle
English
Source / Publisher
Shaw TV Calgary

 In this video produced by Shaw TV, Jennifer Buchanan of JB Music Therapy in Calgary demonstrates the effectiveness and impact of music therapy on a 97 year old war veteran who has cognitive impairments due to dementia.

How music therapy can help a brain recover after a stroke.
2022
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Canadian Music Therapy Fund - facebook page

George Stroumboulopoulos sits down with Chrissy Pearson, the Executive Director of the Canadian Music Therapy Fund, to discuss how music therapy can help a brain recover after a stroke. Visit the Academy of Neurologic Music Therapy website to learn about Neurologic Music Therapy. .