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Tag Archives: healing music
Music Therapy Can Help Make a Person’s Last Days More Peaceful
Music has healing powers that should not be overlooked
I have always been interested in the benefits of music therapy. A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of interviewing Portia Diwa, who plays the harp for people who are ill, injured or dying. Portia said that one of … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Classical music, End-of-life care, healing music, Hospice, music therapy, Something special, terminal care
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How Do You Use Healing Harp Music with a Seriously Ill Loved One?
An interview with harp therapist Portia Diwa, Part Two
This month I had the pleasure of speaking with Portia Diwa, Healing Harp Clinical Faculty at California Pacific Medical Center. She plays healing music for patients and teaches the Healing Harp Certification program for harpists who want to learn how … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged Amazing Grace, Harp, harpist, healing harp, healing music, music therapy, Portia Diwa
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How Do You Use Healing Harp Music with a Seriously Ill Loved One?
An interview with harp therapist Portia Diwa, Part One
This month I had the pleasure of speaking with Portia Diwa, Healing Harp Clinical Faculty at California Pacific Medical Center. She plays healing music for patients and teaches the Healing Harp Certification program for harpists who want to learn how to … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged bedside harp, Harp, harpist, healing music, music thanatology, music therapy, Palliative Care, Portia Diwa
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