Voices in Music and Mental Health Kristen Williams

In this episode I talk about what depression looks like for me. For some, this may be too much information to share, but I think it is important that people understand the reality of depression. I talk about what depression is, how it affects me, and what I do to help myself "build a ladder." Music is one of the ways in which I try to take care of myself and can be one of the steps in my ladder. 



I mentioned @King.kogi near the end. Martina came up with "build a ladder" as a way to help herself and others with mental health. 



Sources:

Mental health services in Canada: Barriers and cost-effective solutions to increase access

The Real Depression Project

Biology of Depression

What is music therapy, and how does it work? (This is one of the best articles that is not a research study, that I have found on music therapy.) 

Music Therapy for Depression Research Study

In this episode I talk about how my own self-concept influences my mental health and how my experiences are going to shape my work as a music therapist. 

Doing self-concept work by yourself can be very emotionally draining and I encourage you to talk to someone you trust to discuss these things. That person could be a close friend, family member, or therapist. Arriving at the thoughts and feelings I have discussed in this episode has taken me about 8 years of exploration. For me, it was hard work and I honestly felt defeated most days. If I didn't have someone to lean on, I am not sure I would have continued to work on myself. 

Sources:

Mental health services in Canada: Barriers and cost-effective solutions to increase access

Self-concept 

Wrong Crowd Album by Tom Odell

Thank you so much to @gpakkkk for joining me in talking about your experiences.

In this episode Grace shares her music therapy journey and her invaluable perspective regarding diversity and inclusion in music therapy. Grace talks about the effects of the anti-Asian hate crimes, the Asian Music Therapy Network, and ways you may start your anti-racism journey. 

Stay until the end to learn more about a meaningful to Grace.

*this episode expresses our own opinions and experiences, and does not speak for the entire music therapy community.

Voices  in Music and Mental Health Podcast is meant to showcase the voices in  the music, music therapy and mental health communities. This involves  musicians, music therapy clinicians and other clinicians involved in mental health care.


Let's Grab Coffee Instagram Page

Let's Grab Coffee Link

"Oceans" by Hillsong

Resources

Asian Music Therapy Network - Closed Group 

Asian Music Therapy Network - Open Group

Diversity and Inclusion: 8 Best Practices for Changing Your Culture

Anti-Oppressive Practices Resource



Timestamps:

Introduction: 00:00

About "Let's Grab Coffee Podcast" - 00:50

Grace's Music Therapy Journey - 7:25

Music Therapy in Hospitals - 23:30

Purpose of Songs - 32: 15

What do you want to see more of in Music Therapy? - 36:59

Asian Music Therapy Network - 42:05

Where to start your anti-racist journey - 47:42

Diversity in Music Therapy - 52:15

Social Media Issues VS what is being talked about at conferences - 1:05:03

CBMT Exam - 1:08:02

Importance of Resources- 1:15:02

Song Share - 1:17:30

Closing - 1:21:25

In this episode, Rachel talks about how she got into music therapy, as well as her experiences in the field and the importance of creating connections. She also touches on the changes she would like to see for the future of  music therapy.

* this episode expresses our own opinions and experiences, and do not speak for the music therapy community.

You can follow Rachel here--> @rachelwebster.mta 

Definition of Music Therapy

Music therapy is a discipline in which credentialed professionals (MTA*) use music purposefully within therapeutic relationships to support development, health, and well-being. Music therapists use music safely and ethically to address human needs within cognitive, communicative, emotional, musical, physical, social, and spiritual domains.

*Music Therapist Accredited/Musicothérapeute accrédité

Canadian Association of Music Therapists

June 2016



Outline: 

Intro

Learning about Music Therapy

Classical Training Vs. MT Training

Relationship with Music

New MT Imposter Syndrome and Anxiousness

Social Media and Comparing

"The head game"

Neurologic Music Therapy

Quality of Life

Personal Approach

Other Meaningful Experiences

Recorded Sessions

MT Privilege, Accessibility

Advocate

Making the MT  Field More Legitimate

Connections in the Therapeutic Relationship

Outro



Resource List

Definition of Music Therapy 

Canadian Music Therapy Fund 

Neurologic Music Therapy 

OMREX Video

NMT Techniques and Definitions

Broca's Aphasia Article

Importance of Therapeutic Relationship Article

Episode 2: "Music Therapy Student Life" with Morgan Krause- Voices in Music and Mental Health Podcast



I am here with Morgan Krause who is a music therapy student at the Canadian Mennonite University in Manitoba, Canada. We discuss our experiences as music therapy students, compare our programs and talk a little bit about how the pandemic has shifted our education timelines.

Keep in mind that we are both students and as we say several times in the podcast, we are still learning. If we say something that seems naive, ignorant or simply incorrect, please let me know kristen.williams594@gmail.com



Follow Morgan @morgankrause90 on Instagram! 



What we say in this are just our opinions and experiences. What we say does not speak for the entire music therapy community.



Definition of Music Therapy by the CAMT 

Music therapy is a discipline in which credentialed  professionals (MTA*) use music purposefully within therapeutic  relationships to support development, health, and well-being. Music  therapists use music safely and ethically to address human needs within  cognitive, communicative, emotional, musical, physical, social, and  spiritual domains.

*Music Therapist Accredited/Musicothérapeute accrédité

Canadian Association of Music Therapists
June 2016

https://www.musictherapy.ca/about-camt-music-therapy/about-music-therapy/

Resources:

Humanistic Perspective

https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapy-types/humanistic-therapy

Difference between a Counsellor and Psychotherapist 

https://www.verywellmind.com/counselor-or-psychotherapist-1067401

College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

https://www.crpo.ca/what-is-psychotherapy/

What is psychotherapy?

https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/psychotherapy

What is music-centred psychotherapy?

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/325205825_AN_INTRODUCTION_TO_MUSIC_PSYCHOTHERAPY?fbclid=IwAR2cIKdZ7u4e0ncUUJzlfHqivM4PFygVYlF5ZHHXhmDum_O_h2_i98v7rJ0

This episode featured music therapist, Elizabeth Eastwood, MTA. Elizabeth talks about her experiences working during the pandemic, what her work is like working in palliative care and long-term care as well as what it means to be a human in the therapeutic relationship. 

Follow Elizabeth : @musiconthegreen on Instagram! 

What we say in this are just our opinions and experiences. What we say does not speak for the entire music therapy community.



Definition of Music Therapy by the CAMT

Music therapy is a discipline in which credentialed  professionals (MTA*) use music purposefully within therapeutic  relationships to support development, health, and well-being. Music  therapists use music safely and ethically to address human needs within  cognitive, communicative, emotional, musical, physical, social, and  spiritual domains.

*Music Therapist Accredited/Musicothérapeute accrédité

Canadian Association of Music Therapists June 2016

https://www.musictherapy.ca/about-camt-music-therapy/about-music-therapy/