The InVibe Blog
Finding Self-Acceptance Later in Life Through Online Counseling
When CL first began online counseling, he could clearly and eloquently describe where he found himself in life, yet his reflections were marked by harsh self-criticism. He was an older man grappling with cognitive changes following a medical setback that had altered...
Corporate Mindfulness Training in the Workplace
Creating Calm, Focus, and Clarity Under Pressure Workplaces are not calm by default. Deadlines, responsibility, and high-stakes decisions are unavoidable parts of professional life. The goal of mindfulness in a corporate setting is not to eliminate pressure, but to...
How Virtual Music Therapy Created Small Moments That Changed Everything
Quick summary: This is a story about how being heard during middle stage dementia can matter more than being “fixed.” Virtual music therapy doesn’t need dramatic breakthroughs to be meaningful. In this real-life case, small moments such as singing a familiar song,...
Caregiver Burnout vs Compassion Fatigue: What’s the Difference and What Can Help?
What Caregivers and Family Care Partners Should Know: Caregiver burnout is chronic physical and emotional exhaustion caused by prolonged stress and responsibility. Compassion fatigue is emotional depletion and reduced empathy that can occur after repeated exposure to...
Finding His Voice Again: A Music Therapy Story of Connection, Memory, and Joy
When I first met this senior client, he was living with the long-term effects of a traumatic brain injury that had progressed into dementia. Communication was limited, memory was inconsistent, and daily life often felt confusing and frustrating. His family, always...
What Is Music Therapy? How It Supports Seniors, Memory Care, and Emotional Well-Being
What Is Music Therapy? Music therapy is a clinical, evidence-based healthcare service provided by credentialed professionals who use music intentionally to support a person’s cognitive, emotional, social, and physical well-being. Unlike casual music activities, music...
From Guilt to Freedom: Managing Emotions When a Spouse Moves into Assisted Living
Learn how one wife navigated the emotional challenges of transitioning her husband into assisted living—practical tips and mindfulness strategies.
How Neuroplasticity and Memory Shape Healing, Growth, and Joy in Aging
Discover how neuroplasticity and memory shape healing, joy, and growth at any age. Learn how music therapy reveals the brain’s ability to adapt—even with dementia.
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“Rewire Your Brain?”
As a creative arts therapist, creativity is a daily routine, and recently I tried coming up with some creative analogies for understanding the concept of “rewiring your brain” .
Here’s how I did:
“Rewiring your brain” being like a device update could work, but updates just take up precious memory, and cause the whole thing to break! And with your life, unlike your phone, you can’t just go and buy a new one.
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