Mindful Music Academy

Back to my old stomping grounds for a day of continuing education. 🥳

🙌 Hard at work studying to become a supervisor in the music therapy world 🌎 🎵

I've been asked if having tattoos is a hindrance working with the elderly population, and in my experience, I've never had a client have issues with my tattoos.

In most instances, clients are more curious than anything and like to ask me questions such as does it hurt, what are your tattoos of etc. My tattoos have been a great conversation starter.

So, in short, having tattoos is totally fine. As long as your tattoos aren't lewd or of an offensive nature, then you're good to go.

When your fur baby is ready for you to be done working 🐶

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a major depressive episode that is associated with and reoccurs in specific seasons. People who experience SAD are most likely to exhibit symptoms in the fall and winter months. We've compiled some helpful information to learn more about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of SAD.



Sources:
Seasonal affective disorder sad. CAMH. (n.d.). https://buff.ly/2XzXDHB
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (n.d.). Seasonal affective disorder. National Institute of Mental Health. https://buff.ly/30XV47P

Alzheimer's Awareness Month is a time to raise awareness about this neurodegenerative disease. This disease's defining characteristics include memory loss, confusion, and personality changes. Alzheimer's currently has no cure and is the most common form of dementia.

Check out our post to read some Alzheimer's statistics from the World Health Organization (WHO).

Getting ready to do some festive music this morning 🌄 🎄🎁

⛱️ Wishing everyone a happy long weekend! 🌞

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We don't know about you, but we sure are glad it's Friday!

It's easy to bring work home with us. Here are some tips to help shift your mindset from work to weekend mode!

1. Use your commute home as a time to listen to your favourite music. If you're alone in your car, why not make it a karaoke session?
2. It's nice to talk to our loved ones about our work day but sometimes it's helpful to give ourselves a time limit to prevent us from staying in work mode.
3. Practice a favourite self-care activity to start your transition to relaxation time
4. Treat yourself to a delicious meal or drink that you've been craving

What are some of your favourite ways to slide into weekend mode?

Here's our owner working away at her continuing education credits!

Did you know that accredited music therapists must keep advancing their knowledge of music therapy techniques?

Through continuing education, music therapists learn new techniques and absorb the latest research. They do this by attending conferences, taking courses, participating in music activities, and more.

This quote about procrastination from musicnotes.com made us laugh because we have definitely been there and done that. 🤣