Tribute to Sam Surban
Sam’s Love for Song (A Tribute) By Expressive Arts Therapies UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital This tribute is shared in honor of Samatha Surban (1/17/2006-2/10/2017). We would like to honor her special spirit, strength and love for music. Sam spent time consistently participating in Music Therapy sessions while receiving treatment at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital. Sam…
Read MoreJeff Peterson Wins Jefferson Award for Music Therapy Advocacy
We are excited to announce that President and Founder of the Peterson Family Foundation, Jeff Peterson, won the Jefferson Award from San Francisco CBS-TV! He was honored for his work in establishing and promoting music therapy for children in Bay Area hospitals. The Jefferson Award is bestowed upon individuals making a difference in their neighborhood.…
Read MoreWhy the Foundation Supports Music Therapy
Since starting our blog almost a year ago we have gone over topics ranging from the power of music therapy to its history, but the one thing we have yet to share is our ‘why,’ the reason the Peterson Family Foundation loves this therapy option and chose to support it and become global advocates. A…
Read MoreMusic Therapy Hospitals We Support
“As you know, music therapy provides our young patients with a unique source of comfort and strength. [The Peterson Family Foundation’s] partnership ensures that many more children will experience its profound benefits, and as the program gains recognition, it will inspire widespread appreciation for music therapy. I am grateful that you share our dedication to…
Read More4 Amazing Articles You Need to Read about Music Therapy
With so many resources on the web to get information, it can be hard to wade through them all to find the gems. The Peterson Family Foundation is passionate about helping children through the use of music therapy. With this in mind, we have scoured the internet and found 4 easy to read articles that…
Read MoreHow to Use Music Therapy to Help in a Variety of Health Problems
At the Peterson Family Foundation, we are focused on funding music therapy programs across the nation and around the world. We believe in supporting programs that use music to aid in a child’s recovery while in the hospital. Research has proven that music therapy has known to provide physical and mental relief and benefits for…
Read MoreMusic Therapy Advocates and Ways You Can Support
Music therapy is a burgeoning, evidenced-based approach to healing and nurturing patients with varied illnesses. At the Peterson Family Foundation, we support music therapy nationally and internationally including programs at: Benioff Children’s Hospital at University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Medical Center Mattel Children’s Hospital at University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Lucille Packard Children’s…
Read MoreMattel Childrens UCLA- Visit from ‘Every Day People’
Last week our music therapist, Jenna Bollard got a visit from Stanford University’s Acapella Group, ‘Every Day People’. They sang for patients and staff, spreading good vibes and holiday cheer! Thanks for the visit!
Read MoreUkulele Music Therapy Session and Donation
Her mother was amazed. Her jaw dropped and she said “it’s like magic. Music therapy awakened her imagination and creativity. This is the first time that she has smiled let alone spoke, sang and played while at the hospital. She’s been afraid of all the hospital staff and the only times she had been calm…
Read MorePopular Music Therapy Questions: What You Need to Know
Music therapy is increasing in popularity in the United States and around the world. Although this form of treatment is gaining notoriety, many still have questions about what it is, what it does and where to find it. Some of the most frequently asked questions are: What is music therapy? How did music therapy get…
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