You can incorporate music into your daily routine.. Relaxation music doesn’t have to be Pachebel’s Canon or rainfall sounds. You can use your favorite song, be it hip hop, country, or jazz.. As you listen, try breathing in time to the beat of the music. Adjusting your breathing even slightly reduces anxiety by increasing the supply of oxygen to your brain and stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system.
Read MoreWorking together, we used music as a distraction, as a reward, and as the motivation. Responding to Mia’s actions and moods through musical improvisation meant that she felt understood and was more motivated to participate in the therapy session. The music pushed her to lift higher, stretch longer, and laugh in the middle of crying.
Read MoreNavigating a confusing system of healthcare options while just trying to get through a day without pain or discomfort can be exhausting, and many patients feel alone in the process. Music therapy, particularly group music therapy, is an option that can address cognitive, physical, and psychosocial issues all at once.
Read MoreI'm lucky enough to have work, rewarding work with amazing people! And while I'm working hard to reach the bigger goals, I can take a moment here and there to appreciate the process.
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