In this episode, we welcome Naomi Ben-Aharon as they talk about their experiences as a queer music therapist coming from a family of non-musicians, they discovered a strong connection to music. They describe personal growth, clinical experiences, their willingness to be uncomfortable, taking intentional risks and connecting with clients in mental health, hospice and 2SLGTBQ+ communities.
Here is a little more about Naomi:
Naomi Ben-Aharon (they/them) is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and Certified Music Therapist (MTA) with a Master of Music Therapy degree from Wilfrid Laurier University. Naomi is a transgender, non-binary, queer therapist who uses a resource-oriented, trauma-informed, client-centered, and anti-oppressive approach to music psychotherapy. Their internships have focused on the areas of mental health (Homewood Health Centre, Cambridge Memorial Hospital), hospice care (Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice), and long-term care (Shalom Village).
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