Music Therapy Awareness Month #MTA2022

Canadian Music Therapy

In this very special episode celebrating music therapy month, we have two guests joining us. First, we have Jennifer Buchanan from Calgary Alberta and we welcome Chrissy Pearson from Toronto Ontario. We speak with Jennifer and Chrissy about what’s happening across Canada during music therapy month, their experiences moving into executive director roles along with collaborative projects to support mental wellness. Also to note, this episode is also being recorded on video to share in a different format this month.

Here is a little more about our guests:

Jennifer Buchanan:

Jennifer is Founder and Visionary Architect of JB Music Therapy (JBMT), and thrice nominated for the Community Impact Award by the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. Author of 3 books, ‘Tune In‘ ‘Wellness Incorporated‘ and Wellness, Wellplayed: The Power of a Playlist she is a keynote speaker at national and international conventions, on music and mental health, music therapy, and health entrepreneurship. Combining her experience as a Certified music therapist with her MBA, Jennifer is the Executive Director of the Canadian Association of Music Therapists – CAMT, our professional organization (Jennifer has volunteered as a 2 time past President) – has recognized Jennifer with both the Norma Sharpe Award for lifetime achievement and the Frani Award, named after her long-time mentor and friend.

Chrissy Pearson:

Chrissy is a certified music therapist, registered psychotherapist and fellow of the Association for Music and Imagery. She has worked in various settings including long-term care, palliative care, acute care, group homes, and inpatient and community mental health. She currently works in Toronto at Baycrest Centre, is the executive director of the Canadian Music Therapy Fund and runs a small private practice. Chrissy is an active clinical supervisor and has received teaching and supervision awards. Advocating for music therapy and providing presentations and consultations about the benefits of music therapy is an important part of her work.

To join the discussion online, please use hashtag #CanadianMusicTherapy