“One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.” Bob Marley Last night I participated in a radio show that focused on the power of music and healing from childhood sexual abuse. As true with all conversations, it went off track for a bit…but that’s life. I believe very … [Read more...] about Music & Healing – 12/05/13
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Mike Performs His Song, “Joy” at NYAPRS Workshop Presentation
Michael Skinner is a professional musician, as well as an advocate, public speaker and writer of published articles that address the concerns of mental health, trauma, & abuse. Recently, Mike’s portrait was featured as a part of The Bristlecone Project. Below is a video of him using … [Read more...] about Mike Performs His Song, “Joy” at NYAPRS Workshop Presentation
New 19 Song CD Released: Waitin For A Train
Waiting for A Train My Latest album release – 19 songs & 79 ½ minutes of music!!! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “Waitin For A Train” is Michael Skinner’s third full-length CD release over the last decade. An award-winning and outspoken advocate on issues involving … [Read more...] about New 19 Song CD Released: Waitin For A Train
Changing the Stigma of Mental Illness – Mental Health World
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Consumer Musician Helps Raise $20,000 for Sexual Assault Support Services
Although stereotypical views of mental health consumers are those of dependent individuals perpetually in need, some people with mental illness are succeeding at erasing such images from the minds of the public. Among such successes is Michael Skinner, a professional guitarist and drummer from … [Read more...] about Consumer Musician Helps Raise $20,000 for Sexual Assault Support Services
Music and Healing – Many Voices Press
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