Dr Becky Black

Is high sensitivity real?

In this engaging video, Professor Judith Homberg, of the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behavior, Radboud University, answers the question “Is high sensitivity real?” Spoiler alert: yes, it is real. Prof. Homberg uses a range of tools and prompts to help demonstrate the ideas she speaks about. Note: Recorded in Dutch with English subtitles.

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cellist performing at a live orchestra concert

Having a clear ‘sense of self’ is important for musicians’ wellbeing

Although music-making is associated with enhanced wellbeing in several contexts – for example, everyday, community, clinical, and educational settings – at the professional level making music is frequently considered a threat to wellbeing. Professional musicians often experience performance-related injuries, musculoskeletal pain during performance, and psychological demands (e.g. performance anxiety, general stress, mental fatigue). In a […]

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