Music Therapy Week 2019

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Music Therapy New Zealand is looking forward to celebrating Music Therapy Week 2019

September 16th-22nd.

‘Put the Beat Back in Your Step’

Supporting Mental Health & Wellbeing.

We would like to thank Hugo Charitable Trust for supporting Music Therapy New Zealand, to bring Music Therapy Week 2019 to our communities. We are excited to share two amazing projects with you all which we would not have been able to achieve without their support. Stay tuned!!

Upcoming Event- Save the Date!

Music Therapy Week – Opening Celebration

‘Put the Beat Back in Your Step’

Monday 16^th September, 10.30AM

Raukatauri Music Therapy Centre will be hosting the opening celebration of this year’s Music Therapy Week awareness campaign by screening two short films. The films focus on different elements on how Music Therapy is benefitting people in New Zealand, the first based in Christchurch at Stand Tu Maia working with children who have experienced significant complex trauma and the second created about neurological choirs (SoundsWell Singers in Wellington & Cantabrainers Choir in Christchurch) supporting the health of those who have experienced a neurological condition. This will be followed by morning tea and kai where you will have the opportunity to converse with NZ Registered Music Therapists.

Music Therapy New Zealand’s annual awareness campaign will run from September 16 – 22 to proudly advocate for music therapy services and the highly qualified NZ Registered Music Therapists (NZRMTh), as well as celebrating the spectacular triumphs that Music Therapy is having across Aotearoa.

Please RSVP to nicolette@elephantpublicity.co.nz

Music Therapy has not only brought our daughter great improvements in motor planning, finger strength, communication and attention span, it has brought her great joy as well. There is no place she would rather be than in a room making music.

John and Emma - Hamilton, NZ

“Yesterday was one of the most rewarding when we had a visit from a Music Therapist. What a great experience. To see a whole group of residents joining in by either singing, requesting, conversing, or ‘playing’ an instrument was a very emotional experience. The communication between residents was great and it was obvious how well they responded…it was brilliant.”

Family Member - Hamilton, NZ

“We feel privileged to be part of these groups and to witness the transformation that these sessions bring about…extremely moving and powerful…Music Therapy is priceless”.

Staff Member

“Every time I come to the house, David is ready to get in the car and go to Music Therapy with Shari."

Support Person

"My family have been thrilled with Liz’s Music Therapy and her regular reporting. Mum has dementia however I have noticed improvements in her cognitive functioning since she started her sessions with Liz. I know Mum enjoys her music sessions. I have no hesitation in recommending Liz – she has been a huge support in the care of my mother."

Family Member

"Thanks Megan. This is all a slice of perfect in a very crazy crazy world. So very glad we have kept this going for A."

“Pip has vast knowledge on how to engage and get results from children in her Music Therapy sessions. Her lessons are motivating and targeted for each individual child. Pip finds the just-right blend between the much needed structure that anchors and regulates our students, while always leaving room for improvisation, exploration, and musical adventures co-created with the students. Her communication with the family and team that supports the child is second to none, taking an interest in using strategies that work within the school/home setting as well as sharing strategies that go well in each session”

Justine SENCO Newtown School

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