Canadian Music Therapy

In today’s episode, we are speaking with Andrea Lamont about her role working in paediatric music therapy and what it means to be innovative in the fields of psychotherapy and education. Andrea shares some amazing examples of innovation that she has been involved with at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital along with ways to connect the paediatric system of support.

Here is a little more about Andrea:

Andrea Lamont, MSC, RP, MTA, FAMI, works as the Music Therapy Team Lead, Clinical Education Liaison, and contributor/content expert to various interdisciplinary research projects at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. Andrea also teaches and provides clinical supervision for the music therapy program at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo. In 2017, Andrea was awarded the Meritorious Service Cross (Civil Division) as part of the Holland Bloorview team that created the Virtual Music Instrument in 2017 and in 2018 Andrea received an award for clinical excellence from the Teaching and Learning Department at Holland Bloorview. In 2020, Andrea co-created a Student-Lead Learning Environment opportunity through Holland Bloorview’s Teaching and Learning Department in response to the impact of the pandemic; delivering a virtual clinical music therapy and music psychotherapy services for parents and caregivers of children with special needs served by Holland Bloorview in partnership with Wilfrid Laurier University’s music therapy program.

How can Beyond the Studio help you as a music therapist?

You can now purchase the popular Sing it Girls!® Program for your community! ⁠www.singitgirls.ca⁠

We offer virtual supervision services with our co-founder, Adrienne Pringle MMT, RP, MTA

If you need help with your business, Cathy Thompson, co-founder of Beyond the Studio can help!

Her new book is The Dandelion: Secrets to Growing Your Successful Business from the Ground Up

She also provides 1:1, customized business coaching with 30 years of experience.

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In this episode, we are hearing from 4 music therapists across Canada who are in varying stages of their careers speak about their plans for music therapy awareness month. Adrienne also shares more about the 7 task forces from the Canadian Association of Music Therapists where you can find educational tools and information to share with your communities about what music therapists do.

Erika starts the episode by sharing more about what is happening on the East coast of Canada in Newfoundland. As an MTA, Erika has experienced the impact music therapy can have on individuals in various situations and settings. She hopes one day everyone will have the ability to access music therapy in their area and it will be a core part of health care.

Rhonda tells us more about her awareness building in Nova Scotia. A lifelong educator and learner, Rhonda spent over twenty years teaching music in public school systems in Nova Scotia and Ontario. She began her music therapy studies in 2020 and is very close to finishing her internship to become a Music Therapist Accredited (MTA).

Victoria is in Ontario and works in the area of palliative care and is a song writer, audio engineer and artist. She is involved with the CAMT Advocacy Committee sharing her expertise in media relations and will be presenting her research, “Faith and Practice: How Religious Beliefs Affect Music Therapists’ Identity and Practice” at the World Congress of Music Therapy later this year.

We finish this episode with Stephanie in British Columbia who shares the engaging social media campaigns she is working on at Capilano University. Stephanie is a 4th year Music Therapy student who is excited to start her internship in a Long-Term Care Facility. While she is finishing her studies, she is working to promote music therapy on the Capilano University Music Therapy Student Association pages.

How can Beyond the Studio help you as a music therapist?

You can now purchase the popular Sing it Girls!® Program for your community! ⁠www.singitgirls.ca⁠

We offer virtual supervision services with our co-founder, Adrienne Pringle MMT, RP, MTA

If you need help with your business, Cathy Thompson, co-founder of Beyond the Studio can help!

Her new book is The Dandelion: Secrets to Growing Your Successful Business from the Ground Up

She also provides 1:1, customized business coaching with 30 years of experience.

Learn More Here: ⁠https://cathythompson.biz/book⁠

In this episode, we are speaking with Jennifer Buchanan, the Executive Director of the Canadian Association of Music Therapists, about music therapy month 2023, the World Congress in Vancouver this summer and how music therapists are addressing complex problems across Canada.

Here is a little more about Jennifer MTA, MBA:

Jennifer is the two-time past president of the Canadian Association of Music Therapists. The Canadian music therapy community presented Jennifer with their two most prestigious awards – the Norma Sharpe Award for lifetime achievement and the Frani Award, named after her long-time mentor and friend – and the pioneer of music therapy in Canada.

The hashtags to participate in the conversation during music therapy awareness month and the World Congress in July are:

#MTA2023

#MTA

#WCMT2023

How can Beyond the Studio help you as a music therapist?

You can now purchase the popular Sing it Girls!® Program for your community! ⁠www.singitgirls.ca⁠

We offer virtual supervision services with our co-founder, Adrienne Pringle MMT, RP, MTA

If you need help with your business, Cathy Thompson, co-founder of Beyond the Studio can help!

Her new book is The Dandelion: Secrets to Growing Your Successful Business from the Ground Up

She also provides 1:1, customized business coaching with 30 years of experience.

Learn More Here: ⁠https://cathythompson.biz/book⁠

In this episode, we are speaking withSara Klinck about her expertise in the areas of music therapy as it relates to dying and bereavement. Sara shares with us about the bereavement group model that she has developed and written about along with some of her highlights of working with the dying and bereaved.

Here is a little more about Sara:

Certified Music Therapist (MTA) & Registered Psychotherapist (RP); Clinical Supervisor &Instructor

Sara Klinck,is a Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Music Therapist whose private practice extends to hospice palliative care, long-term care, and community wellness programs.She is a clinical supervisor and music therapy instructor (Wilfrid Laurier University), and co-author of a book and several book chapters highlighting music therapy with the dying and bereaved.

Sara’s Book: Voices of the Dying and Bereaved: Music Therapy Narratives

https://barcelonapublishers.com/Voices-of-the-Dying-and-Bereaved-Music-Therapy-Narrativves

How can Beyond the Studio help you as a music therapist?

You can now purchase the popular Sing it Girls!® Program for your community! ⁠www.singitgirls.ca⁠

We offer virtual supervision services with our co-founder, Adrienne Pringle MMT, RP, MTA

If you need help with your business, Cathy Thompson, co-founder of Beyond the Studio can help!

Her new book is The Dandelion: Secrets to Growing Your Successful Business from the Ground Up

She also provides 1:1, customized business coaching with 30 years of experience.

Learn More Here: ⁠https://cathythompson.biz/book⁠

As we anticipate Music Therapy Month in March 2023 we take this opportunity to reflect on the achievements of the past year by resharing our show from music therapy month 2022. During this episode which first aired in March 2022 we speak with Jennifer and Chrissy about what’s happening across Canada during music therapy month, their experiences moving into executive director roles along with collaborative projects to support mental wellness.

Here is a little more about our guests:

Jennifer Buchanan:

Jennifer is Founder and Visionary Architect of JB Music Therapy (JBMT), and thrice nominated for the Community Impact Award by the Calgary Chamber of Commerce.  Author of 3 books, ‘Tune In‘ ‘Wellness Incorporated‘ and Wellness, Wellplayed: The Power of a Playlist  she is a keynote speaker at national and international conventions, on music and mental health, music therapy, and health entrepreneurship. Combining her experience as a Certified music therapist with her MBA,  Jennifer is the Executive Director of the Canadian Association of Music Therapists – CAMT, our professional organization (Jennifer has volunteered as a 2 time past President) – has recognized Jennifer with both the Norma Sharpe Award for lifetime achievement and the Frani Award, named after her long-time mentor and friend.

Chrissy Pearson:

Chrissy is a certified music therapist, registered psychotherapist and fellow of the Association for Music and Imagery. She has worked in various settings including long-term care, palliative care, acute care, group homes, and inpatient and community mental health. She currently works in Toronto at Baycrest Centre, is the executive director of the Canadian Music Therapy Fund and runs a small private practice. Chrissy is an active clinical supervisor and has received teaching and supervision awards. Advocating for music therapy and providing presentations and consultations about the benefits of music therapy is an important part of her work.

How can Beyond the Studio help you as a music therapist?

You can now purchase the popular Sing it Girls!® Program for your community! ⁠www.singitgirls.ca⁠

We offer virtual supervision services with our co-founder, Adrienne Pringle MMT, RP, MTA

If you need help with your business, Cathy Thompson, co-founder of Beyond the Studio can help!

Her new book is The Dandelion: Secrets to Growing Your Successful Business from the Ground Up

She also provides 1:1, customized business coaching with 30 years of experience.

Learn More Here: ⁠https://cathythompson.biz/book

In this episode, we are speaking with Candice Hamilton-Miller a registered psychotherapist and founder of CHM Therapy Services. As an allied service professional working alongside music therapists, Candice shares her perspective on the role music therapists play with her clients and the impact of the sessions. Candice also discusses the stage at which she would refer a client to a music therapist and about her view of the future of mental health care in Canada.

Here is a little more about Candice:

Candice has degrees in Psychology and English from the University of Cape Town and York University, and a Masters Degree in Family Relations and Human Development from The University of Guelph. She is a Registered Psychotherapist and Supervisor with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and a Certified Cogmed Coach. she works with clients of all ages and stages with specific training many modalities of psychotherapy and coaching including Cognitive behavioural Therapy, Narrative therapy, Solution Focused therapy, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, and Sex Therapy.

How can Beyond the Studio help you as a music therapist?

You can now purchase the popular Sing it Girls!® Program for your community! ⁠www.singitgirls.ca⁠

We offer virtual supervision services with our co-founder, Adrienne Pringle MMT, RP, MTA

If you need help with your business, Cathy Thompson, co-founder of Beyond the Studio can help!

Her new book is The Dandelion: Secrets to Growing Your Successful Business from the Ground Up

She also provides 1:1, customized business coaching with 30 years of experience.

Learn More Here: ⁠https://cathythompson.biz/book

In this episode, we are speaking with Priya Shah about her journey as a music therapist and her learning in the field of mental health. She tells us more about the impact of music therapy with the clients with mental health issues, Gestalt training she’s taking along with her vision as a music therapist.

More information about Priya Shah, RP, MTA, MMT

Priya Shah is a certified music therapist, registered psychotherapist, and adjunct professor at Wilfrid Laurier University. She currently works in adult inpatient mental health and addictions at Homewood Health Centre and in private practice and is completing additional training in Gestalt psychotherapy.

How can Beyond the Studio help you as a music therapist?

You can now purchase the popular Sing it Girls!® Program for your community! ⁠www.singitgirls.ca⁠

We offer virtual supervision services with our co-founder, Adrienne Pringle MMT, RP, MTA

If you need help with your business, Cathy Thompson, co-founder of Beyond the Studio can help!

Her new book is The Dandelion: Secrets to Growing Your Successful Business from the Ground Up

She also provides 1:1, customized business coaching with 30 years of experience.

Learn More Here: ⁠https://cathythompson.biz/book

We are excited to welcome Melissa Jessop on this episode to speak about her personal experience of using music therapy with the birth of her two children. She shares more about the process of music therapy assisted childbirth and her own birth song.

Here is a little more about Melissa:

Melissa studied music therapy at Wilfrid Laurier University, she completed her internship in Scotland. In 2003 was a member of the first MMT graduating class (also at WLU). She is a Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Music Therapist and has extensive experience as an internship and university practicum supervisor. Melissa has been practising music therapy for 28 years and specializes in the area of music therapy and dementia care. Melissa is the operator of Music Therapy Affects, a business that provides professional music therapy services to long term care homes within Waterloo Region.

In this episode, we have Kaitlyn Kasha who tells us about her reasons for pursuing a master’s in music therapy and along with additional educational opportunities. She also shares with us more about her volunteer opportunities as a music therapy student and the impact they’ve had on her lens as a music therapist. Finally, Kaitlyn imparts some words of wisdom with students who are starting out in the profession.

Here is a little more about Kaitlyn Kasha BMus, MMT, RP(Q), MTA:

Originally from Saskatchewan, Kaitlyn Kasha is based in Kitchener-Waterloo and recently completed the Master of Music Therapy program at Wilfrid Laurier University. Previously, she attended Western University, graduating in 2020 with a degree in vocal performance. Kaitlyn works from a client-centred and resource-oriented approach and aims to practice within an anti-oppressive framework. Kaitlyn was the recipient of the 2022 CAMT Student Award.  Kaitlyn is currently working in private practice and hospice care and also enjoys teaching voice and ukulele.

In this episode, we have Ruth Roberts speaking with us about her extensive career in music therapy. Ruth tells us about how she started in the profession, some of her experiences along with her strategies for sustaining herself over her career. Ruth also shares her current focus and words of wisdom with our music therapy community.

Here is a little more about Ruth J. Roberts, RP, MTA, FAMI

Following undergrad studies, Ruth attained a Masters of Music Therapy from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2003, and has worked as a music therapist for 25 years. She retired from Sick Kids Hospital last year, after 22 + years and currently maintains a small private practice working with elderly people. She is a Fellow of the Association of Music and Imagery, is an assistant trainer with “Eastern Canada Guided Imagery in Music” led by Guylaine Vaillancourt, and has a small private GIM practice.