Music Therapy

WISH participants can engage in a range of musical experiences through the WISH Music Therapy program, helping to care for their holistic self through musical education, song-sharing and psycho-education. Music therapy group drop-in sessions and one-on-one sessions occur several times a week, available for all women who access WISH to attend.

Musical experiences can include:

• Song-Sharing Circles, where women share songs of strength or hope;
• Drumming Groups, where the use of drums might ground participants and offer strong group connection, in partnership with our Aboriginal Health and Safety Program;
• Song-Writing Support, where participants can receive support with song writing skills and have access to basic recording equipment to record the song on site;
• Relaxation Groups, where participants can come rest and re-centre with the use of resonant instruments and basic mindfulness;
• Jams, where participants can play a new instrument and join together in music-making.
• One-on-one sessions or lessons

“The music really helps us. We have a lot of worries and thoughts and the music lifts that energy.”

— Participant

“Being loud together feels so good. Think of the oxytocin we’re releasing! Even if we sound like jackasses, we’re laughing and people outside are laughing too!”

– Participant

Generously funded by:
Music Heals Canada
Tides Canada
TD Bank