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Ethics and Harm in Music Therapy & Counselling
Music therapy is widely seen as a safe, effective, fun, and enriching therapeutic option. This is true in many cases. However, like any powerful tool, it carries ethical risks. Understanding how harm can occur and how to prevent it is crucial for both clients and therapists in a music therapy setting or relationship (Murakami, 2021; Gardstrom, 2008). Music Therapy vs. Therapeutic Music It’s important to distinguish between music therapy, a clinical profession led by Certified

Elaine, MMT, CCC, MTA
Mar 113 min read


Music Therapy and Counselling as a Whole-Person Approach
In music therapy and counselling, we talk about your experiences, and we help you feel them, process them, and move through them, all in a way that feels safe, creative, and deeply human.

Elaine, MMT, CCC, MTA
Jul 8, 20255 min read


Thinking about music therapy for mental health counselling?
As a potential client, determining if music therapy and counselling is right for you involves considering your specific needs,...

Elaine, MMT, CCC, MTA
May 22, 20232 min read


FAQ: What is Music Therapy?
As a music therapist, this is probably the most frequently asked question. One of our pioneering music therapists in Canada, Carolyn...

Elaine, MMT, CCC, MTA
Aug 3, 20224 min read
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