An Overview of Auditory Perception Training in Music Therapy As many would agree, music has many physical, emotional, or psychological benefits. Music can evoke emotions, memories, thoughts, and behaviors that we may not have been able to access otherwise. This is why music therapy holds a valuable space in therapeutic professions and is growing […]
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Understanding Health Attachment Aside from the adorable facial expressions of this sweet baby, we can see that this infant is highly tuned in to the caregiver. Researchers have found that there are three essential factors in developing healthy attachment between caregiver and child. Attunement – In therapy, this term is used to describe the […]
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How Music Affects Your Brain Music Therapy is the application of music to rehabilitate brain function and develop and maintain mental and physical health. The qualified music therapist creates therapeutic music exercises to facilitate functional non-musical outcomes, training and retraining abilities in cognition, speech and language, motor control, academic performance, emotional growth, and social skills. […]
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An Overview of Mirror Neurons in Therapy Mirror neurons are a fascinating topic that has gained recognition in psychology. They are an essential part of understanding human behavior and how we interact with one another. In this article, we will discuss the following: The definition of mirror neurons Why mirror neurons are important How […]
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Singing is not only a great way to have fun, but it also offers some fantastic benefits for both kids and adults. From improving your mood to reducing stress levels, singing can help you in many ways. And best of all, anyone can do it! I’m serious. Singing does not always have to be about […]
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Do you want to find another way to bond with your child and help them physically and mentally develop? As parents, we always look for new and creative ways to spend quality time with our children. It is easy to get stuck in a routine; getting children ready for school, helping them with homework, and […]
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Music Therapy Technique | Neurologic Music Therapy At Awake in Wellness, we infuse Neurologic Music Therapy into our daily practice. Neurologic Music Therapy, NMT, is a research-based system of 20 standardized clinical techniques for sensorimotor training, speech and language training, and cognitive training. Its treatment techniques are based on the scientific knowledge in music perception […]
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Today we are going to take a deeper look at a Neurological Music Therapy technique! Theraputic Instrumental Music Performance (TIMP): This is a technique that I use with nearly all my clients with sensorimotor goals. TIMP is defined as playing musical instruments to… exercise and stimulate functional movement patterns. Appropriate musical instruments are selected in […]
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My child has been diagnosed with autism…now what? First of all, know that you are not alone! There is an array of supports ready to assist you on this journey with your child and family. Please keep reading for guidance on the days ahead. Blog outline: What is autism? Therapy guide Home supports Sibling considerations […]
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The answer is yes! But how? In 2013 a study, researchers supported the common concept that music has a positive effect on stress and immune system function. Furthermore, this study suggests that music affects Immunoglobulin A (IgA) the most. According to John Hopkins Medicine Immunoglobulin A “is an antibody blood protein that’s part of your […]
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