Flow Music Therapy

09/17/2020

Hello everyone! It’s been a while I thought I’d pop in with a little update! This fall I am working full time with a class of adults with developmental disabilities at the adult ed school I have been providing music therapy for since 2010. Sometimes this job requires me to change roles, and put on my teacher hat to teach personal and social skills...and I love it! Even in this new post-Covid situation.
One drawback- this means I don’t have time in my schedule to offer any music groups for the littles 😕 I hope the world changes again soon so that I can!
I will keep you posted on here with any updates, but meanwhile, stay safe, stay calm, and continue to find those precious corners of life where music can best help you when you need a boost.
Take care everyone!
❤️ Monique

05/15/2020

Flow Music therapy - virtual edition!! All set to meet some moms and babes online! Stay tuned for updates, I will be offering some more online sessions SOON for parents and children! ❤️🎶❤️

05/14/2020

Did you know that I have a very talented and gorgeous cat named Tami?? She’s helping me out on this one!

Wishing you all a wonderful sunny day! 🎶🎶😊🌞🌳🌳🌼🌻🌸🌳🌳

A cover of an old favourite to remind us there is always some sunshine around the corner!

05/04/2020

I am super fortunate to work for this awesome program. Our staff has been mobilizing and preparing to offer online classes in line with the specialized curriculum we have been developing as a team for the last five years! I get to start offering virtual music therapy next week as well...here’s something our students prepared as a thank you for the frontline workers during the pandemic. Didn’t know my heart could be warmed even MORE than it already is! 💕💓💕

04/24/2020

Happy Friday everyone! Here’s a tune for the littles I miss so much! ❤️🦆❤️

Check out my website www.flowmusictherapy.com for more on music therapy and my practice! ❤️

04/01/2020

Thank you for the request Mel Jospe! “Listen to the Water” - one of my faves 😄🌊🌊

03/31/2020

Just dropping in to say HIIII👋🏻👋🏻 to you all!
I hope you are staying healthy, and finding some peace of mind during this extra time at home. I know at moments it is not easy. Feel all of the feelings, let them happen - it’s OK. I look forward to the time when we can all play together again! 🎶💕💕🎶 ...until then, don’t be shy with your requests - I would love to share some songs with you from over here to enjoy at home - what would you like to hear?? Comment below! - Monique

03/18/2020

Great tips from a fellow music therapist! 👍🏻🎶🎶🏘🏘

Are you at home with your little one(s) and looking for ways to keep them engaged? You can have lots of fun using music activities that' don't require you to have any instruments. Take out your pots, pans, and a spatula and VOILA - you have a drum-set!

Tips:
- Get a spatula (drum-stick) for yourself so you can show them how to play!
- Play in a back and forth / call and response manner. This teaches turn-taking and communication skills!
- Play around with the speed and the volume - getting faster/slower and louder/quieter.
- Incorporate sign language such as, suddenly stopping the drumming and then asking if they want 'more' while teaching the sign for 'more'!
- Sing or put music on in the background and drum to the rhythm of the music!

03/18/2020

Hi all - hope you are staying home and healthy! Yes, I’m postponing my groups until further notice but I still want you to boogie to some tunes when you can at home!

Check out my playlist of kids music that won’t drive you BANANAS. Enjoy! ❤️❤️

(Non-annoying) music for the Kiddos · Playlist · 35 songs · 7 likes

03/06/2020

I’ll be doing a session for youth ages 0-5 and parents at Innovation Jeunes - Innovation Youth this morning from 10:30-12:00! Come on down it’s freeeeeeee 🥳🥳

03/04/2020

Beginning Friday, March 13 - music for mother’s and babies at Connecte Montreal Psychology!! Here’s a little pic of some jamming in action (Robyn Fadden you may recognize this little guy...) Getting up close and personal with quality instruments is feature I am proud to offer in my groups!
Sessions will run Fridays from 2:00-3:00 until April 24 - see attached poster and contact me for details I have two spots left!
❤️🎶❤️