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How to Feel Less Anxious in 60 Seconds
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed in today’s world. Here’s a grounding technique that can help you feel less anxious in 60 seconds. If you’re looking for an anxiety therapist or coach, reach out today.
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.
Considering therapy in the New Year? 8 reasons why Music Therapy may be a good fit.
Considering therapy in the new year? Here are 8 reasons why Music Therapy may be a good fit for you.
“Don’t Be So Sensitive”: 10 Signs You May Be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) and 5 Tips to Help You Thrive
Do you think and feel things deeply? Are you easily overstimulated? Highly creative? You may be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), a personality trait that involves heightened nervous system responsiveness. Learn 10 common traits of an HSP, 5 tips for thriving as an HSP, and how creative arts therapy may be the perfect way to explore this unique personality trait.
How to Save a Life: National Suicide Prevention Month
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. As a music therapist working in a California state prison, I had firsthand experiences with suicide loss. In this article, I’m sharing personal stories as well as practical suicide prevention resources and tips. We can all help prevent suicide. Included at the end of the article is an acoustic piano cover of “How to Save a Life” by The Fray, as used in a music therapy session.
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.
How to Love When the Stakes Are High: 10 Lessons My Old Dog Taught Me
They say you can’t teach old dogs new tricks, but they can certainly teach us new ways to engage with life. Loving something you are certain to lose is a big risk, but it is a sure way to feel alive. Here are the top 10 life lessons my beloved old dog taught me.
Is It Possible to Have Wellness Without Toxic Wellness Culture?
Disillusioned by wellness culture? So are we. At Feel Creative Wellness, we believe that wellness is entirely different than toxic wellness culture. In our newest blog, we’re asking this question: Is it possible to have wellness without toxic wellness culture? We interviewed fellow wellness practitioner and health blogger Lindsay Voorhees to discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion concerns within wellness culture. We offer practical ideas to help other wellness practitioners prioritize accessibility and equity within the wellness space.
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.
How Burnout Brought Me Back to the Here and Now
After working the front lines during the COVID pandemic with an invisible disability, I experienced a major bout of burnout that led to unexpected healing and re-connection with the here and now. Here’s how burnout unexpectedly led me back to a state of being awake (and how it might do the same for you.)
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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