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Music in Therapy: A Reflection
Introduction – Come one, come all? From the ngére tribal rituals of the Suya Indian Amazonian tribes to the strobe-lit techno haze of the all-night New York club, music is the phenomenon, perhaps the only one, that binds us all. … Continue reading
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Tagged alzheimers, dance, dementia, elderly, memory, memory loss, mental health, music, music therapy, older people, reminiscence
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Overcoming Alcoholism. Alone or With Others?
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) defines alcoholism as “a disease that cannot be cured in the traditional sense, but that can be arrested by total abstinence from alcohol in any form”. The success of AA, and its 12-step programme is widely known … Continue reading
Pets, Relationhips and Wellbeing
The key to maintaining a healthy romantic relationship with a partner is difficult, or perhaps impossible to pin down. Understanding, respect, attraction – undoubtedly these qualitites are vital, but on a wider level, it is important to look at the … Continue reading
Perfectionism – a good thing? Not according to Gerti Schoen, M.A., LP!
I stumbled upon an article earlier today that resonated with me, not least because I’ve seen countless examples of it in my work in mental health. I’ve often noticed that many deeply depressed people seem to have outlooks that are … Continue reading
Exciting First Post!
When there’s no one else, there’s always ProblemBox, and you are always welcome to ‘let it all out’ in our caring, anonymous community. To kick start the blog, here’s a little reflection on the phenomenon that we all know as … Continue reading
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