Humber Valley Music Therapy & Counselling

03/31/2025

03/30/2025

09/28/2024

"When we look at the body of evidence that the arts contribute to our society, it's absolutely astounding. Music Therapists are breaking down the walls of silence and affliction of autism, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease."

- Michael Greene,
President & CEO of NARAS
(1997 Grammy Awards)

09/24/2024

Happening this Thursday, September 26th!

We are collaborating with Erika Penney, Certified Music Therapist (MTA) and certified Canadian counsellor (CCC), to deliver a wellness event!

Are you or a loved one impacted by a neurological condition such as a stroke, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, or a traumatic brain injury? During Wellbeing Week, Join us on Thursday, September 26th, from 1-3PM for a community music session to promote how music can support the well-being of various populations, including those experiencing varying neurological diseases & disorders. Family and caretakers welcome. No musical experience is necessary!

Location: Camber Arts, 110 Humber Road, Corner Brook

04/11/2023

03/30/2023

Funding opportunity! Closes tomorrow.

ASNL was provided a one-time grant of $10,000 from VOCM Cares to provide recreation services to autistic people across Newfoundland and Labrador. This will be a one-time awarding of bursaries. The maximum amount of funding available per person is $500. Funding will be paid directly to the chosen service providers or reimbursed to the applicant with proof of purchase/receipt(s).

For more information and to apply, check out this form:
https://forms.office.com/r/JLhJdjHGsN

03/27/2023

Thank you to Beyond the Studio for inviting me to speak a little about music therapy here on the west coast of Newfoundland!
Check out their podcast for more information and to hear about the work of other MTAs in Canada.

Creating Music Therapy Awareness across Canada 🍁🎙

On this episode we are hearing from 4 music therapists across Canada who are in varying stages of their careers speak about their plans for music therapy awareness month. Adrienne also shares more about the 7 task forces from the Canadian Association of Music Therapists where you can find educational tools and information to share with your communities about what music therapists do.

Erika starts the episode by sharing more about what is happening on the East coast of Canada in Newfoundland. As an MTA, Erika has experienced the impact music therapy can have on individuals in various situations and settings. She hopes one day everyone will have the ability to access music therapy in their area and it will be a core part of health care. Humber Valley Music Therapy & Counselling

Rhonda tells us more about her awareness building in Nova Scotia. A lifelong educator and learner, Rhonda spent over twenty years teaching music in public school systems in Nova Scotia and Ontario. She began her music therapy studies in 2020 and is very close to finishing her internship to become a Music Therapist Accredited (MTA). Set The Tone

Victoria is in Ontario and works in the area of palliative care and is a song writer, audio engineer and artist. She is involved with the CAMT Advocacy Committee sharing her expertise in media relations and will be presenting her research, “Faith and Practice: How Religious Beliefs Affect Music Therapists’ Identity and Practice” at the World Congress of Music Therapy later this year. SH3

We finish this episode with Stephanie in British Columbia who shares the engaging social media campaigns she is working on at Capilano University. Stephanie is a 4th year Music Therapy student who is excited to start her internship in a Long-Term Care Facility. While she is finishing her studies, she is working to promote music therapy on the Capilano University Music Therapy Student Association pages. Capilano University Music Therapy Student Association

03/27/2023

March is Music Therapy Awareness Month!

03/27/2023

Welcome to Humber Valley Music Therapy & Counselling!
Located in Corner Brook, NL, Humber Valley Music Therapy and Counselling currently provides individual music therapy & counselling to children, adults and older adults in the Humber Valley Region.

Humber Valley Music Therapy and Counselling opened at the end of 2022. After completing her graduate diploma in music therapy followed by her Masters of Creative Arts Therapies (Music Therapy) from Concordia University in Montreal, Certified Music Therapist (MTA) Erika Penney, returned to Corner Brook to begin her practice. Erika is certified as a MTA, Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), Neurologic Music Therapist (NMT) and Naturopath (N.D.)
She has experience working with various populations and needs including mental health such as depression & anxiety, trauma, grief & loss, stroke & traumatic brain injuries, Parkinson's, developmental disorders, autism, cerebral palsy, Alzheimer's and other dementias as well as end of life & palliative care.

For more information or to inquire about scheduling an appointment please reach out. Emails can be sent to : musictherapyerika@gmail.com