Harmonizing Discord: Lessons from hardened hearts
By: Margaret Sowry
Category: Interventional
Population Served: At-Risk Youth
During the sixth and last scheduled session, the young man who had two weeks earlier pounded an angry "gun shot" on his drum jumped to his feet and declared, "GROUP HUG!" At that point, we all "got it!" Within each of us, beyond struggling, fortresses, competition, hurt, anger, distrust and malevolence, common ground set the stage for true connection at least in the moment.
Sounding Our Grief
By: Erin Salez
Category: Therapeutic
Population Served: Others
The idea to hold such an event came from Professor Ronald M. Borczon, Director of Music Therapy at CSUN as he noticed many of the students on campus were having a difficult time coping with the events of September 11th. With immediate support from Remo, Inc and the University faculty, the idea became a reality in five days.
Sound Advice for Health: The Musical Elixir of Our Minds
By: Barry Bittman, MD
Category: Wellness
Population Served: Others
As a neurologist, Im convinced our species is hard-wired biologically to respond acoustically in a conditioned manner to certain melodies, rhythms, tones and vibrations. While basic scientists throughout the world are eagerly searching for specific music genes, it doesnt take a genius to realize music, emotions and our nervous systems are inseparable.
