MIYA Creative Care

04/15/2026

People often think music therapy is just “nice to have”…

Until moments like this happen 💛

When someone who’s been quiet starts singing.
When a resident lights up.
When music therapy supports expression at the end of life.
When a team reconnects in a way they didn’t expect.

This is the part of the work you don’t always see —
but it’s everything.

So grateful for feedback like this, and for the care partners who trust us to bring something special into their spaces 🎵

04/14/2026

Are you a Certified Music Therapist who:
- Has a passion for dementia care?
- Loves being part of an interdisciplinary team?
- Lives near/can travel to Burlington & Oakville, ON

We want to hear from you! Send us a message to learn more about this opportunity!

04/13/2026

Why We Need a Multi-Sensory Approach to Mental Health✨

Standard "talk therapy" assumes that everyone processes the world the same way—through verbal language. At MIYA Creative Care, we know that isn't the case.

Our Virtual Psychotherapy Clinic at Creative Psychotherapy Ontario is designed to meet you where you are, especially during life’s most taxing seasons. We provide a specialized, non-linear space for those navigating:

✨Neurodivergence: Supporting ADHD, Autistic, and otherwise neurospicy individuals with a sensory-friendly, creative approach.

✨Burnout & Compassion Fatigue: Aiding the nervous system's recovery when you are too depleted to "explain" your stress.

✨Life Transitions: Finding identity and grounding during moves, career shifts, or family changes.

✨Complex Grief: Honoring the layers of loss that words often fail to capture.

Finding the right therapist is a process. We offer a free virtual consultation so you can meet our team, ask questions about our creative approach, and ensure you feel comfortable before we begin. Click the link in our bio to get started.

03/31/2026

Why does music stay when other memories fade?
Because music activates the whole brain — emotion, movement, and memory.

This is one of the reasons music therapy can be so powerful for people living with a dementia diagnosis.

Moments of profound connection can still happen through song!

03/24/2026

We’re excited to welcome Art Therapist, Golzar Safakish to the MIYA Creative Care team!

Golzar is a compassionate therapist who supports individuals in exploring emotions, strengths, and personal stories through creative expression. She holds a BA in Psychology from York University and completed her training at the Canadian International Institute of Art Therapy.

She works with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions, and has a special focus on supporting older adults, including those living with dementia and mobility challenges.

Golzar’s person-centered approach creates a warm, respectful space where creativity can become a pathway to growth, resilience, and meaningful self-expression. 🎨

Welcome to the team, Golzar!

03/19/2026

Happy Creative Arts Therapies Week 🎨🎶💃

This week we celebrate the incredible impact of music therapy, art therapy, dance/movement therapy, and drama therapy in supporting mental health, connection, and well-being.

At MIYA Creative Care, we are endlessly grateful for the talented therapists on our team who bring creativity, compassion, and intention into the lives of the people we serve every day — from older adults in care homes to individuals and families in the community.

Creative expression has a way of reaching places that words alone sometimes cannot!

Here’s to the power of creativity in healing, connection, and care.

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02/26/2026

We’re so excited to share that MIYA Creative Care’s Founder & Director, Miya Adoutt, recently appeared on CTV's The Social to talk about the power of music therapy and its impact in dementia care.

For more than a decade, our team has witnessed how music can reach people in moments when words are no longer enough — helping individuals express themselves, experience joy, and share meaningful moments with the people they love.

What continues to inspire us every day is that music therapy doesn’t just support cognition or mood. It helps people rediscover identity and dignity, creating transformative moments not only for individuals living with dementia, but for families, care partners, and entire care communities.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to help bring awareness to music therapy on a national platform and to highlight the incredible work happening in long-term care and healthcare settings across our communities!

🎥 Watch the segment here:
https://youtu.be/BP6145BpKIs?si=CwRjtdeFcAT6kQA-

Thank you to The Social team for the thoughtful conversation — and to the care partners, families, and therapists who make this work meaningful every day.

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Music therapist and MIYA Creative Care founder Miya Adout breaks down how music therapy works, why it can be life-changing for patients with dementia and the...

02/18/2026

Please join us in welcoming Seokhoon Jun to the MCC team! Seokhoon is a South Korean - Canadian, Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying), and a training art therapist (DTATI candidate). He completed a bachelor's degree in Commerce (BComm) at Toronto Metropolitan University in 2016 and a certificate in addictions and mental health from Cambrian College in 2022.

Currently, he is finishing his post-graduate degree in Art Therapy at the Toronto Art Therapy Institute. Seokhoon has experience assisting neurodivergent children, older adults, and adults with learning differences.

"I enjoy sharing the joy of creative processes with others, as it can often fuel us to the next destination in the journey of life". - Seokhoon

In his free time, Seokhoon likes to swim, attend mass, and meditate.

02/10/2026

Less planning.
More connecting. 💚

The Creative Care Club was created to support recreation teams in long-term care, day programs, and retirement homes — as a true partner, not just a resource.

We’re here to take the weight off planning and help your team feel confident leading creative, meaningful group programs and 1:1 engagements.

✨ Music, Art, Movement and Learning programs
✨ 1:1 Creative Connection Guides
✨ Monthly Skill Building Presentations
✨ Scripts, playlists, adaptations & training
✨ Weekly live support from our team

📩 Email us to book a discovery call for your care team!

You focus on connection. We’ll support the rest!

02/05/2026

We’re so happy to welcome Hannah Ginsburg as our Music Therapy Intern this year 🎶✨

Hannah is currently studying at Wilfrid Laurier University and has been working with us in dementia care and with adults with disabilities. From day one, she’s brought curiosity, warmth, and genuine care into every session—and it’s already such a joy to support her learning!

She’s completing her placement under the thoughtful supervision of our Clinical Manager, Carmen Lee, and we’re so grateful to have this wonderful learning partnership in action.

Welcome, Hannah, we’re so glad you’re here 💛

02/03/2026

We’re pleased to introduce Creative Sparks: A Journey of Self-Expression—a 4-week, neuro-affirming online art group for children ages 5–12.

Creative Sparks is designed to support children’s emotional expression, imagination, and self-discovery through process-focused creative exploration. No art skills or prior experience are required—just curiosity and openness.

Program highlights:
• Neuro-affirming approach that honours diverse ways of thinking and creating
• Emphasis on process rather than performance or “talent”
• Safe, supportive group environment
• Facilitated by Sana Crown, Art Therapy Practicum Student at MCC with a Master’s in Psychology

🗓 Wednesdays | 6:30-7:30pm
📆 Begins February 25, 2026
💲 $120 + tax (4-week program)
📍 Online

📩 To register or learn more: manager@miyacreativecare.com
🌐 www.miyacreativecare.com

01/30/2026

We’re Hiring Music Therapists! ✨

Do you have a heart for working with older adults and a passion for dementia care? We’d love to meet you 💚

We’re currently hiring Certified Music Therapists in:
🎶 Brampton, ON – 2 full days/week
🎶 Kitchener, ON – MAT Leave (3 full days/week)
🎶 Oakville, ON – Flexible hours

At MIYA Creative Care, we believe music is more than an activity — it’s a powerful way to embed connection, dignity, and joy in the culture of long-term care homes
✔️ Certified Music Therapist
✔️ Passion for working with aging adults in dementia care
✔️ Strong communication & teamwork skills

📧 Send your resume to manager@miyacreativecare.com

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