Children and Youth Grief Support Music Therapy
Children and Youth Grief Support Music Therapy
The children and youth grief-support music therapy sessions will use music therapy interventions such as song writing, music listening, singing, instrument playing and improvisation to create space for emotional and self expression, and exploration. Sessions will be client-centered, and therefore tailored to the specific goals of each individual. Music therapy sessions will be facilitated by certified music therapist (MTA), Kristi Anderson.
- Open to children aged 5-15 who have experienced the death of a parent, immediate caregiver, or sibling.
- Music therapy sessions available in-person only.
- Sessions will be one-to-one for children/youth.
- The program length includes 6 sessions free of charge.
Have questions?
How to Access
To self-refer, please call us to complete a short intake between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
There are 4 available openings per 12 week cycle – if the sessions are full you will be added to our waitlist and contacted when a space becomes available.
FAQs
Open to children aged 5-15 who have experienced the death of a parent, immediate caregiver, or sibling.
The program provides six sessions free of charge. Bi-weekly sessions are encouraged.
No, all instruments will be provided by the music therapist.
Each session is typically 30-45 mins depending on age of the child/youth.
No, the program is currently only offered in-person.
To self-refer, please call us to complete a short intake between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
The sessions will be led by a certified music therapist who has experience working with children who have experienced grief and loss.
No prior musical experience is necessary, the sessions are designed for everyone regardless of their musical background.
Learn more about Music Therapy from the AAMT Website
Learn more about Music Therapy from the CAMT Website
For mental health emergencies, please dial 9-1-1, call the Nova Scotia Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team at (902) 429-8167 or toll-free at 1-888-429-8167, or visit your nearest hospital.
