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For many children and adults in most cultures, learning language and learning music is an easy, ongoing part of life. Music and language become a means of learning and participating in the cultural, emotional and social stages of life.



However, for some with an inherited gene and others with brain injuries, learning music is more difficult. Those with this difficulty, known as amusia, have an ongoing struggle in recognizing and processing pitch, producing musical… Continue

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Knowledge can be defined as information, facts or data.

Wisdom can be defined as understanding, insight, or intelligence

Understanding can be defined as being considerate, kind, or thoughtful

In recovery from brain injuries and brain disorders, we need some knowledge, some wisdom and some understanding. We require these qualities in ourselves and in those who nurture, support and care for us.



We have the facts as to why we are the way we are; our brains have become… Continue

The article for today is about the change process. When we change our actions which are our behaviors and our thoughts which is the way we think, we begin to adjust to new ways of being. There are five stages in this change process. The first is Precontemplation. At this stage we are not ready to take action. We are ready to consider change. We may carry an active resistance to change. During this stage we need assistance to change, to leave the safety of doing nothing. This support is… Continue