The term personality disorder may have an extremely unpleasant, negative connotation that may imply an actual deficit in character. Many people have taken offense to this assumption. However, with the increasing involvement of people diagnosed with this disorder involved in research and decision on treatment models, it has been clear that understanding what it means […]
The expected gestational age for a healthy full-term infant is 40 weeks. Every preterm infant (< 32 weeks) and extremely preterm infant (< 28 weeks) have a wide range of complications that correlate with being born with insufficient physiological and neurological systems. Moderate or late preterm birth (33-36 weeks) is increasingly understood to have its […]
After the disastrous 2008 Sichuan earthquake in China, which resulted in the deaths of approximately 70,000 people, a music therapy educator took three teams of music therapy students to provide music performances and activities to survivors and relief workers, and children returning to schools. Research revealed that earthquake survivors of all ages can benefit from […]
Coming to terms with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can completely alter the direction of your life. All of a sudden, hypervigilance, negative flashbacks, and panic attacks plague all aspects of life. Although this may seem like a never-ending cycle, you can have a more meaningful life with proper treatment. You’re not alone; this debilitating […]
Expression of art in a group through dancing and drumming is a long-lasting tradition of humanity that reflects our tribal roots. Beating drums have been a crucial part of many cultures. Special events such as hunting, harvest feasts, and marriage drums are essential for celebration. This activity is critical to developing communal bonds and allowing […]
The process of creating music allows people to express their innermost thought in a socially acceptable manner. Multiple studies confirm that songwriting does indeed alter the neural structure and neural wiring of the brain. Victims of abuse or people who have faced other adversity use music as a language to express their feeling without much […]
A cancer diagnosis for a child can have severe and continuous effects on the young person and their family. Spending countless hours in the hospital can significantly disrupt the average pace of one’s childhood cancer treatment.s or procedure seems to take precedence over a child’s necessary activities such as attending school. The young person may […]
