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Lunch & LEArn- Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice

9/11/2018

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This afternoon we were graciously hosted by the wonderful team of staff and volunteers at Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice for their Lunch & Learn on Music Therapy Experiences in Hospice and Bereavement Care. 

The 10 bed Hospice, located on the Hamilton Mountain has been a great resource to families and the community for over 25 years. We can't thank them enough for a very moving hour in our day today.

What we learned this afternoon was invaluable and below is some general insight, with thanks to the Association for the information: 

First of all, who is the Canadian Association of Music Therapists? 
The Canadian Association of Music Therapists  (CAMT) is a not-for-profit organization that works to promote the practice and research of music therapy; increase national awareness on the topic and increase the opportunities for clients to access high quality music therapy services. 

What is Music Therapy? 
Music therapy is a discipline in which credentialed professionals 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.  

Where can you find Music Therapists? 
Hospitals, long-term care facilities, hospice, correctional centres, mental health facilities, schools, community programs and addiction centres. 

What are the benefits? 
-Improve communication skills
-Improve self esteem
-Facilitate learning and processing of complex emotional issues
-Promote independent mobility
-Provide alternate forms of self expression 
-Decrease agitation 
-Manage pain
-Facilitate rehabilitation 

The room was moved to tears more than a few times during the presentation by Sara Klinck and Andrea whom are both so incredible and have such passion and talent.

We have included a short YouTube video from the Hospice, please do check it out.

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