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Music Behind Bars: Confessions of a Former Prison Music Therapist
Music in prison? Take a behind-the-scenes look at Music Therapy in a California state prison, through the eyes of a former prison music therapist. Despite the importance of music and the efficacy of these programs to help support the mental health crisis behind bars, many correctional music therapy programs have been gutted. This article addresses why that’s happening and how public advocacy could help increase equitable access to music and music therapy for incarcerated people. A must-read for anyone who has been following the story of how Taylor Swift’s music inspired a California prison inmate.
The Best Is Yet to Come: How My Grandpa’s Long Battle with Alzheimer’s and Love of Tony Bennett Led Me to Music Therapy
As the world grieves the loss of the inexplicably talented Tony Bennett, I can’t help but think about how my late Grandpa’s love of Tony’s music and long battle with Alzheimer’s disease is ultimately what led me to pursue a career in Music Therapy. To celebrate Tony’s life, my husband (also a music therapist) and I recorded and are sharing a cover of “I Left My Heart in San Francisco.” To learn more about music therapy and how it can support you or a loved one, please visit www.feelcreativewellness.com.
A Case for Creative Wellness: How Creativity Can Improve Your Health
Creativity can help you live a better, healthier, and happier life. Research has linked creativity with increased positive emotions, decreased symptoms of depression, reduced stress, reduced anxiety, improved ability to process trauma, and even improved immune system functioning. Luckily, creativity can be cultivated by viewing it as a wellness practice. Creative Arts Therapists—including Music Therapists—are uniquely positioned to help fight the world’s current mental health crisis. This Mental Health Awareness Month, learn how creativity can help support and/or improve your health.
Deserving to Rest: How an Invisible Disability Restored My Relationship with Rest
I grew up believing that rest was hard-earned, not simply deserved. It wasn’t until I was diagnosed with complex chronic medical conditions that I started to re-examine my relationship with rest and self-worth. Now, I want to help you restore your relationship with rest, too.
5 Ways to Support Your Mental Health in a “What Now?” World
We live in challenging times. If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or constantly wondering “What now?” every time your phone dings, try these 5 mental health tips.
Unlock Better Health with 4 M’s: Music, Mindfulness, Meditation, and Mindset
At Feel Creative Wellness, we believe there are 4 M’s to unlock better physical and mental health: music, mindfulness, meditation, and mindset. Our innovative approach to therapy is helping people learn to live and feel better in an increasingly confusing world. Could it help you, too? Read to learn more.
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