EDIT: 27 May 2026: Guess what? I did none of what I set out to do below. Proverbs 16:9 turns out to be more true than one would hope. I applied for scholarships for these degrees which fell through, which ultimately left me without any finances to pursue. Unfortunately, when I post very strong and… Continue reading Discovering my Goal: Music Therapy Through Singing
Today I went to a counselling session at my 'local' counsellor in downtown Wellington. A lovely (and spunky) Christian lady, this was our second meeting together after what I felt to be a rocky first session. Today I was glad to find that we were exactly on the same page in regards to our values,… Continue reading Today I went to Counselling…(and I learnt about Singing)
Need some cheering up? My 'Happy' Spotify playlist is intended just for that purpose. Listen to it here! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3XIp8Fi7fHlwWphAKIMPnb Let's be happy!
Do you just need to get away? Music can be a healthy and therapeutic way to escape. I have made a Spotify Playlist titled 'Music Therapy'. Follow this link, find a quiet space, and put on some earphones. May you find a wholesome peace in these melodies. Stephanie
"'I started to understand what music can do for traumatized populations—it can help create a sense of normalcy, joy, expression,' she says. 'Music in therapy doesn’t work for everyone,” Down adds. “But I think there is a ‘music’ part of all of our brains. Studies have shown that even with degenerative brain diseases, like Alzheimer’s,… Continue reading Can Music Heal Trauma? Exploring the Therapeutic Powers of Sound
"Did you struggle to maintain your concentration when doing your homework? Maybe you should have learnt rock drum kit. In this study (see link) they found that 10 weeks of rock drum kit improved dexterity, rhythm, timing and the ability to maintain attention for children with autism" Follow link for recent article: https://biggerbetterbrains.com/news-post/541/
The Ministry of Music 