Maxine Fisher Biography
Maxine Fisher holds a Masters Degree in Educational Psychology from The University of Victoria as well as a Bachelor Degrees from McGill University(Psychology) and Capilano University(Music Therapy). Maxine is accredited by The Canadian Association of Music Therapy. Maxine has been working with children, families and seniors for over 16 years. Maxine has offered Music Therapy Services and Workshops Through The James Bay Community Project, Pacific Family Centre, The Ministry of Social Services, ICBC, Capilano University, Camosun College, The Vancouver School Board, Private Pre-Schools, Seniors Facilities, and is in private practice. Maxine has offered Music Playshops at festivals including The Vancouver International Children’s Festival.
In addition to private practice, Maxine offers specialized workshops for parents, teachers, and caregivers and nurses. These workshops are experiential and develop skills for working with children, seniors, and people with special needs. Maxine recently gave a presentation at The Canadian Association of Music Therapy Conference held in Victoria in 2007 and presented the Making Tomorrow Conference 2009 in May.
Testimonials:
”Maxine has the ability to reach out and contact people in the real sense” Carmen Mehta North Western University Chicago
“All of the children Maxine worked with during her intern at Eileen Corbet were always eager to go to their sessions with her, and a good part of this can be attributed to Maxine’s positive, nurturing presentation.” Wayne Sydorchuk Program Coordinator The Children’s Foundation Vancouver.
“I most appreciated the spontaneous way you work with music and children by using creativity, innovation, and improvisation-all informed through your knowledge, life and work experience.” Stephen Williams Coordinator-Bachelor of Music Therapy Program
” I have a great respect for what you do and what you bring out in small children. what a gift you have brought Pascale.” Colette & Jeremy (parents)
“I was impressed by Maxine’s ability to vary activities within each session in order to meet the term goals. Psych-drama, poetry,relaxation, visualization , claywork along with story writing and journals were some of the ways she challenged the grade sevens to internalize and use music therapy as a basis for understanding themselves and for their personal growth. Her interest in providing the best sessions was evident in her consultations with school staff as well as her explorations of research materials.” Janice Fornier Teacher and Field Supervisor Renfrew Neighborhood School. Vancouver
”Maxine is a friendly and outgoing person who accepts children’s differences and responds to them by being flexible and approachable. I have no hesitation recommending her work as a Music Therapist for children and would access her services again for my program. ” Kathy Usher Richmond Society For Community Living