Neurologic Music Therapy & Meditation

Neurologic Music Therapy & Meditation

Join BIAYR for a weekly online music therapy and meditation workshop for brain injury survivors and caregivers!

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By Brain Injury Association of York Region
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Thursday, June 26 · 2 - 3pm UTC

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Online

About this event

Join Caleb Gilman for Neurologic Musical Therapy on Thursday mornings!

This online weekly workshop will combine education about music therapy with specific experiential exercises intended to introduce participants to Neurologic Music Therapy & Meditation.

Participants will learn about the following:

  • How music experiences can trigger neuroplastic processes and aid in brain injury recovery
  • Explore strategies for how music can be used to improve mood and motivation and facilitate a relaxation response
  • Provide useful cognitive challenges that can help to promote the recovery of motor skills, communication skills, and cognitive skills during brain injury rehabilitation.

About Caleb Gilman:

In addition to running my practice, working in Long-Term Care, Private Sector and with individuals, I have been a working musician for over 15 years. I graduated from Humber College in 2011 and have travelled the world, playing guitar, singing, producing & performing in various groups. After going back to school for Music Therapy at Acadia University, I discovered that music can be used to do more than entertain; that it connects us, frees us from pain, and teaches about other perspectives. After completing an internship abroad with young adults on the Autism Spectrum in Israel, I returned to Toronto in 2019 and began Earthtones Music Therapy & Holistic Wellness in order to serve the community; specifically seniors, people with developmental needs, mental health struggles and fellow artists/musicians.

My approach is based on a background on a humanistic and client-centred, psychotherapy-based musical interventions. In using my musical knowledge, mindfulness and yogic approaches to wellness, and utilizing the basics of psychotherapy, goal based work, I aim to create deep connections with my clients and work with their care team or facility to provide the best service. I also use recording technology in my practice and know hundreds songs in various styles.

My goal for Earthtones is to provide each client (individuals, Long-term Care Homes et al, and Private companies) with comprehensive, complete and customized wellness plans, and to offer a wide range of holistic options. Each contractor is fully vetted: a member in good standing with their respective governing body and has completed background checks in order to protect the vulnerable populations we serve.

Although I have a lot of experience working in the Jewish Community, I pride myself on providing culturally sensitive and appropriate interventions and am always eager to learn more about other cultures through music, dance, art, language and food!


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The Brain Injury Association of York Region is committed to helping individuals, and their loved ones, who are dealing with a brain injury.  Our focus is to provide awareness, education, and advocacy.