It’s okay if you want to just sit down and listen to something relaxing, knowing the resolution is going to come. There is a sense of relief that comes with having our expectations met, and a sense of hope that comes from knowing what may be expected. And after all we’ve been through, I’m giving us all permission to unabashedly celebrate the consonance- tonic for our souls.
Read MoreSongwriting is such a powerful tool for self-expression, whether we’re using it in therapy or on our own. Some of my clients get stuck on the musical process itself- trying to come up with catchy hooks, common chord progressions, or the perfect lyrics. But as a tool for self-care, songwriting can be as simple as sitting down at a piano and playing how you feel. Or creating beats in an app like garage band. Or writing poems that you layer over sounds you’ve recorded from your favorite place in nature.
Songs create a safe container for us to express how we feel and then leave it in the song. When we listen back, we can begin to reframe the story or re-experience the story as needed. This can reduce anxiety, prevent burnout, and increase confidence.
Read More“…educating others and advocating for music therapy has always been a part of what I do. My advocacy work is something I’m proud of…”
Read Morecircuits in the brain called mirror neurons provide us with the empathy to connect our own meaning to that of the music- even if we don’t know what the composer actually meant. Experiencing empathy leads to feeling compassion, and this feels good. Listening to music, therefore, is good for all of humanity.
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