#94 Professor Felicity Baker - Neuroplasticity, identity reconstruction and alleviating symptoms of dementia through therapeutic songwriting

I am so excited to bring you today’s episode with Professor
Felicity Baker, Director, International Research Partnerships for
the Creative Arts and Music Therapy Research Unit at the
University of Melbourne.





Our conversation revolves around: 





- therapeutic songwriting and how to use it as a tool for
reflection 


- the process of meaning making and identity reconstruction


- how therapeutic songwriting techniques influence our values and
inner resources 


- coping strategies and why they can make people's
lives better


- what happens in our brain and perception when we explore our
past, present, and potential future self accompanied by music


- how therapeutic songwriting can help people dealing with life
trauma eg receiving a brain injury after a car accident


- the intention and vision behind her current research
projects and innovative app development 





Felicity built models of songwriting as practiced through
the lenses of different orientations. Her clinical and research
expertise are predominantly in neurorehabilitation and
dementia with a special interest in communication
rehabilitation and facilitating emotional adjustment to a changed
identity via various music therapy methods. 





Enjoy the conversation and reflections of her experiences and
expertise! 





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Links: 





Research profile University
Melbourne: findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/profile/89810-felicity-baker





Felicity's power song when she needs a lift to go right,
resetting the brain and mind-set: 


I will survive - Gloria Gaynor: 


YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYkACVDFmeg


Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/1qlLlbLF3xImSRWgK5CVI9





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Website Katja Schendel (Podcast-Host): www.katjaschendel.com