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Jingyuan (Cici) Kong

  • Preschool Children: Physical & Intellectual Disability, Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • Primary/Intermediate Children: Physical & Intellectual Disability, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Challenging Behaviour
  • Elderly: Dementia
Wellington

After completing a bachelor degree in music performance ( Chinese instruments), I had some work experience in the field of special needs in China and some language and music teaching experience in New Zealand.

When I was offering music workshops at schools in New Zealand, I was surprised, however, that how much children with special needs enjoyed music.

My music therapy work is person-centred and I am able to connect with people through music in a playful and relaxing way. I particularly enjoy working with children. I believe that children are kind, sincere, enthusiastic and generous. When they express these characteristics and feelings, we all receive a kind of therapy. I also benefits greatly from the experience of working with elderly people.  I feel that I now have a better understanding of how to care for them with patience and compassion.

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“Cici has wonderful nature and rapport with the children. She always remains confident and calm with the children throughout her music sessions. She is not timid to try new ideas and willingly works with all the students without hesitation – regardless of any individual student’s challenging behaviours. She has a great ability to engage and play with the students at their level. The children require no prompting to walk with her or join her in the other room to participate in individual music sessions – they just follow her. The children are always at the centre of her sessions and she reflects and monitors their responses throughout. She finishes the session always at just the right time by monitoring their behaviours and responses.”( A Liaison from my placement)

  • Bachelor of Music Performance(Majoring in Chinese Pipa, Minoring in Chinese Ruan and Ocarina), Xiamen University, China, 2012
  • Master of Music Therapy, Victoria University of Wellington, 2018
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
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
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
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

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