Therapy by Alice Monthly Archives: December 2020
Jose Feliciano celebrates 50 years of ‘Feliz Navidad’
Posted on December 22, 2020 Leave a Comment
https://www.newmilfordspectrum.com/arts-leisure/article/Jose-Feliciano-celebrates-50-years-of-Feliz-15803569.php For a half century of “Feliz Navidad,” Jose Feliciano has been wishing the world “A Merry Christmas.” This year, as situations are for so many, it’s a bit different. “Christmas time is always crazy for everyone,” his wife, Susan Feliciano, said. “Traditionally you add a Christmas carol that people love to hear and love […]
Paul McCartney on the breakup of the Beatles
Posted on December 22, 2020 Leave a Comment
https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/paul-mccartney-talks-new-album-beatles-breakup-on-e2-80-98cbs-sunday-morning-e2-80-99/ar-BB1c5pxG Paul McCartney in Rolling Stone Magazine on CBS Sunday Morning Sunday 12/20/20 Paul McCartney discussed his new album, the Lennon/McCartney partnership, the Beatles’ breakup and his Covid-19 “rockdown” during an interview with CBS Sunday Morning. As correspondent Seth Doane noted at the onset of the conversation, while people in quarantine were learning how to bake bread, […]
Overcoming Obstacles
Posted on December 18, 2020 Leave a Comment
I try to be upbeat and write about my business in terms of what is half full and not half empty but today was one of those days. One client canceled at the beginning I’d the day but after I left home. I took it in stride and did some Christmas shopping so no harm […]
Many kudos to Laurie Berkner
Posted on December 14, 2020 Leave a Comment
Though my target audience tends to be people older than myself I love children’s music as well. One of my favorite children’s musicians is Laurie Berkner. I was introduced to her by a client in the past who loved her. Even though my own child has grown out of this stage, I would still love […]
What is Music Therapy and How Does it Work? Part 3
Posted on December 13, 2020 Leave a Comment
reprinted from Medical News Today How it helps with depression Studies suggest that music therapy can improve symptoms of depression, with those undergoing music therapy along with standard treatments for depression — such as talking therapy — improving more than people who only received standard therapy. Listening to music can also release dopamine, which is a hormone […]
What Does Music Therapy Do and how does it work? Part 2
Posted on December 11, 2020 Leave a Comment
Reprinted from Medical News today Music therapy vs. other forms of therapy Music therapy does not rely on verbal communication, so it can be better for people who struggle to communicate verbally. This could be due to a disability, a neurodegenerative condition such as dementia, an acquired brain injury, or a mental health condition. As CBT […]
What is Music Therapy and How Does It Work? (part 1)
Posted on December 10, 2020 Leave a Comment
Reprinted from Medical News Today Music therapy involves using a person’s responses and connections to music to encourage positive changes in mood and overall well-being. Music therapy can include creating music with instruments of all types, singing, moving to music, or just listening to it. Music has powerful effects on the mind. Different styles of […]
Gift Cards Available
Posted on December 9, 2020 Leave a Comment
This Christmas we are offering gift cards to anyone who wants to prepay for future massage, both Human and Equine, as well as Music Therapy Services. Click the photo below to go to the website. Many Music therapy services are available virtually so we can work via zoom, google meet or Doxy.me
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