Central Coast Music Therapy in Springfield, New South Wales, Australia | Therapist

Central Coast Music Therapy

Locality: Springfield, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 431 535 823

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25.01.2022 Last month, we told you we were working on some new projects. One of the things we have been working on is sourcing instruments for our new instrument packs! These packs contain instruments which we use during our session, which will make it easier to continue therapy at home over the holidays. Not only that, but they are a great Christmas gift idea, especially for kids who enjoy sensory toys. A basic pack is $48 and includes: ... 2 Egg shakers or small maracas 2 Castanets 1 Tambourine 2 Velcro bells 1 Woodblock Guirro 1 Kazoo Ukuleles can be added to the pack for an additional charge. We also have buddy/sibling packs available. **instrument colors may vary and come in a different color to what is pictured

25.01.2022 Nursery rhymes have been around for centuries. Not only are they fun to sing, but they are beneficial to a child's development. Here is a great article highlighting some of the reasons why. https://cognitive.com.sg/the-benefits-of-nursery-rhymes-fo/

25.01.2022 Completed an interview about the wonders of music therapy with Coast FM 96.3 for a radio show coming up and their podcast Homebrewed. Stay tuned for the details.

24.01.2022 Working Week We were experimenting with new ways of composing music in sessions this week while using some of our unusual instruments Using a 20 sided dice, or a D20, we assigned notes on the melodica. ... After rolling 7 times we had our melodic theme. We then rolled an 8 sided dice, D8 to choose which notes we were going to make longer. Have a listen to the interesting composition we created! Why don't you get out some dice of your own and create your own set of rules to write a composition.

24.01.2022 Why choose music therapy? Therapeutic Characteristics of Music * Music stimulates and utilizes many parts of the brain... * Music captivates and maintains attention * Music is easily adapted to, and can be reflective of, a person's abilities * Music structures time in a way that we can understand ("that's the last verse - my exercise session is almost over!") * Music provides a meaningful, enjoyable context for repetition * Music and the silences within it provide nonverbal, immediate feedback. Contact Sarah at Central Coast Music Therapy (see bio for link) for more on how music therapy can assist you. #musictherapist #musictherapy #musictherapylife #centralcoastcommunity #centralcoastnsw

22.01.2022 It's Thankful Thursday. We are thankful for music and having the opportunity to work with some amazing clients. What are you thankful for?

16.01.2022 Tuesday Tunes, what's a song that makes you happy?

16.01.2022 Hello Song If you’re ready clap your hands If you’re ready stomp you’re feet If you’re ready shout hooray Hello to you ! Our Hello song is used as a greeting for clients. It indicates to them the beginning of a session. ... It immediately involves the clients and gets them participating in answering questions and initiating responses through body movement. It is used as a teaching tool to help expand social skills like greeting expectations and their responses. Hello! #hello #muisctherapy #musictherapist #mondaymorningmusic

16.01.2022 In music therapy sessions the interventions are the activities that a Registered Music Therapist (RMT) uses to create connections and work towards goals with their clients. Some of these goals could be: -gross motor skills (whole body movements) ... -decreasing sensory sensititivty -cognitive skills: perception and impulse control - help encourge imitation - improve ability to follow directions - increase impulse control Contact Sarah at Central Coast Music Therapy (see bio for link) for more on how music therapy can assist you. #musictherapist #musictherapy #musictherapylife #centralcoastcommunity #centralcoastnsw

15.01.2022 At the end of January, we posted our music therapist making some music during a team building ceramics class. Today, we get to see the finished products! Thank you for having us Sheramics, we had a great time.

14.01.2022 Christmas is only two days away, which means carols are everywhere. Which Christmas Carol do you like the best?

13.01.2022 It's hard to imagine -20c weather (especially when you are in Australia), and it's even harder to imagine playing music outside with those sorts of temperatures But, these Siberian Ice Drummers have done just that. Check out the amazing sounds that ice can make! https://www.snowaddiction.org//the-coolest-music-in-the-wo

12.01.2022 We at Central Coast Music Therapy would like to wish you a wonderful Christmas and Happy Holiday Season. We hope you all have the most wonderful day full of music, love, laughter, and joyful memories.

12.01.2022 We have had a few people ask us about School Holiday programs. We will be running 3 days of school holiday activities during January. Places are limited, so bookings are essential. Please see our events for more details.

11.01.2022 Music can bring some great memories! However, with covid restrictions, it means that music events have been cancelled. So, on this Sentimental Saturday, we'd love to know who you first saw in concert. What was your first concert? Tell us in the comments

11.01.2022 Research has shown that music therapy is a great way to help improve mental health and wellbeing. It can reduce anxiety and stress, regulate moods and energy levels, increase motivation, help manage anger and frustration, and help to manage challenging behaviours. With that in mind, we want to remind you to take a moment to breath, listen to some music, and try to de-stress.

09.01.2022 How cool is this calendar - Sarah’s face was superimposed into the main characters face for the month of May. How fitting she got the School of Rock background! Classic quote from the film Dewey Finn: Katie, what was that thing you were playing today, the big thing? Katie: Cello.... Dewey Finn: Ok. This is a bass guitar. And it’s the exact same thing but instead of playing it like this you tip it on the side... cello, you got a bass. #music #schoolofrock #musictherapy #musictherapist

08.01.2022 Welcome to the team Stacey Stacey is a Registered Music Therapist (RMT), with a Masters in Music Therapy, as well as a Bachelor of Music Studies and Bachelor of Arts with a major in Psychology. Recently moved to the Central Coast, Stacey is now excited to become part of the community. ... Stacey has always loved working with children, spending years volunteering at the Sydney Children’s Hospital, working in outside hours school care, and private clarinet tuition. Throughout her studies, she also developed a passion for mental health, which she sees as integral to every person’s health and ability to lead a meaningful life. As a Music Therapist, Stacey aims to support clients in the areas of self-esteem, creative expression and identity, as well as working towards functional goals. See more

08.01.2022 October is mental health awareness month and guess that the theme is for this year? Tune In! We are working on some projects, so stay tuned for some fun and exciting activities with the CCMT team!

07.01.2022 It's feel good Friday. Here is a lovely story from Colorado about how music therapy has changed a young man's life. https://youtu.be/CgsRxjZuSug

06.01.2022 Are you looking for an opportunity to join a growing team of passionate music therapists working with individuals of all ages and abilities? Situated on the beautiful Central Coast, just an hour north of Sydney, Central Coast Music Therapy has a position available for a Registered Music Therapist to take on work in the studio and in nearby schools. What’s included: Registered NDIS provider ... Contract position with negotiable hours Invoicing and diary management taken care of by the practice manager Formal and informal supervision and professional development Fully equipped music studio and travel instrument packs Option to request facilitation support from the Allied Health Assistant Requirements and Desired Qualities: Registered Music Therapist with the Australian Music Therapy Association Current Working With Children Check and Police Check Access to a car and current driver’s licence Skills in NDIS reporting and note writing An adaptive and flexible therapeutic style in sessions Ability and willingness to communicate and collaborate with families and other therapists An authentic, enthusiastic and creative attitude towards therapy and life! Through individual and group sessions, you would be joining us in reaching our goal of improving the quality of life for clients by providing 2500 hours of therapeutic music interactions each year.

05.01.2022 Here at Central Coast music therapy we are ready to go with online music therapy sessions or face to face sessions to. If you are interested contact Sarah to book in a session - see our bio link for details. Look forward to making many musical moments with you! #centralcoastnsw #centralcoastcommunity #centralcoast #musictherapy #musictherapist #musicislife

05.01.2022 Here at Central Coast Music Therapy, we try our best to help our clients where possible. One of the issues our clients have had is accessing music therapy through their NDIS funding, or being turned down for funding because NDIS has told them that music therapy was not funded through the system. So, we thought we would share this link from the Australian Music Therapy Association on how to access music therapy through the NDIS, as it provides a few tips which may be helpful to our clients. https://www.austmta.org.au//national-disability-insurance-

05.01.2022 Did you know that music therapy can help individuals improve speech, communication, and social skills? With music, you do not need to use words to communicate. A mood or meaning can be conveyed by playing with another person or having someone listen to your music or music you are playing. To find out more information or to book an assessment please visit our website: https://www.centralcoastmusictherapy.com.au/

03.01.2022 Central Coast Music Therapy is happy to announce that we will be at Parklife Popup cafe on Sunday 18 April from 10am-12pm. It's a great opportunity for locals to support two local businesses, Central Coast Music Therapy and Parklife Popup cafe. Not only that, but it will be fun to see Sarah playing her violin with part of our local orchestra. We will be posting some photos and videos of their rehearsals over the next couple of months! ... Stay tuned!

03.01.2022 This is quite an interesting study that examines the synchrony of body rhythms between children with ASD and their music therapist. https://www.sciencedirect.com///abs/pii/S0197455620300319

03.01.2022 Not only is music therapy a great way to address functional communication, social skills, and motor skills; but it is also a wonderful holistic away to address mental health. Children and adults can strengthen their resilience and ability to cope with life’s challenges by developing skills in emotional regulation, self-expression, emotional literacy, healthy relationships, and flexibility. These skills can help buffer against symptoms of anxiety and depression, which will help improve mental health and wellbeing. Check out this blog post from Positive Psychology for more information on how music therapy can be beneficial for an individual’s mental health. https://positivepsychology.com/music-therapy-clinical/

03.01.2022 Isn’t it sad when one of your favourite picks breaks mid strum!! #musictherapy #musictherapylife #musicmaker