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Crystal R Music Therapy

Locality: Darwin, Northern Territory

Address: 1 Willeroo St, Tiwi 0810 Darwin, NT, Australia

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25.01.2022 The impact music can have on our brain is quite amazing, and so interesting! Here is a simple explanation of music therapy and neuroplasticity, and why music impacts our brains.

24.01.2022 Kids explain music to a person who is deaf

24.01.2022 Very interesting new music therapy research using 'brain hyperscanning': "For the first time researchers have been able to demonstrate that the brains of a patient and therapist become synchronised during a music therapy session, a breakthrough that could improve future interactions between patients and therapists." https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases//07/190725114346.htm

24.01.2022 Thank you Carpentaria and Harrys Place NT for sharing this - it is a joy to work with you and be a part of your wonderful community!

23.01.2022 Thanks to Harrys Place NT for having my music therapy space set up in your brand new building throughout this year! Its been great to work alongside the many wonderful organisations sharing this space including Carpentaria, Variety - the Childrens Charity NT, Darwin Childrens Clinic, Carers NT, Mission Australia and more.

22.01.2022 Music is being utilised as an alternative to anti-psychotic medication - minus the side effects. "Were trying to reduce the number of anti-agitation medications that patients on an acute inpatient psychiatric unit are exposed to." Medication side effects can include dizziness, confusion, problems with balance, gastrointestinal symptoms, sleep issues and more.... https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/913205

21.01.2022 Very interesting new music therapy research using brain hyperscanning: "For the first time researchers have been able to demonstrate that the brains of a patient and therapist become synchronised during a music therapy session, a breakthrough that could improve future interactions between patients and therapists." https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases//07/190725114346.htm

21.01.2022 90-year-old Pam Strelnikoff has been performing each month for residents at her local nursing home for the past 60 YEARS! Just amazing

21.01.2022 This is a great story on the 'KeyStrokes Choir' run by Anita Connell of Tuned In Music Therapy in NSW, outlining some of the benefits of group singing in stroke rehab https://www.facebook.com/StrokeRecoveryAssociationNSW/videos/1402494283251829/ Stroke Recovery Association

20.01.2022 Tomorrow nights Q&A is all about the power of music! With a panel including Tex Perkins , Katie Noonan, Jonathon Welch, Mojo Juju, and L-FRESH The LION who will talk about their experiences. Submit a video question for Q&A by 12pm Monday: https://ab.co/2OfVDC0

20.01.2022 If you or someone you know is interested in attending this special workshop on Mental Health, Music and Yoga on June 2nd in Darwin - there are 4 more days to apply for a bursary or early bird price. See link below!

20.01.2022 Coming up: an online series of skill-sharing webinars showcasing regional creative arts practitioners. Ep 1: Narrative Therapy with Sudha Coutinho. Tuesday July 28 7:30pm NT / 8pm SA / 6pm WA... Sudha Coutinho is a mental health practitioner with over 30 years experience working alongside her Indigenous colleagues in the Kimberley and Top End. Sudha has a background as an Occupational Therapist and is an avid supporter of the arts in all its forms. Tickets are limited so please book via the link in the event below to attend :)

20.01.2022 Want to 'train your brain'? Learn a musical instrument... Music reaches parts of the brain that other things cant. Its a strong cognitive stimulus that grows the brain in a way that nothing else does, and the evidence that musical training enhances things like working memory and language is very robust. Music training has been shown to assist in many areas including: stroke rehabilitation, boosting speech processing and learning for children with dyslexia, protecting the... brain against dementia and other cognitive impairments, and more. https://www.theguardian.com//want-to-train-your-brain-forg

19.01.2022 Darwin friends.... the NT branch of the Australian Music Therapy Association are presenting this workshop exploring Resources for Therapeutic Storytelling, from different arts therapies perspectives. The workshop is open to anyone working therapeutically through the arts (teachers, carers, artists, health practitioners, all welcome). Sun 10 Nov, 10 - 3pm... Register to attend: see info below https://www.facebook.com/events/2688919934452662/

19.01.2022 Very interesting article and work happening here... "Indigenous deaf sign languages are some of the oldest in the world, but they are vastly different to Auslan or Signed English - its a gap that can leave deaf Aboriginal Australians isolated."

17.01.2022 The benefits of music therapy can be seen right across the lifespan - from early childhood to the elderly. This video shows the story of Eileen who is 91 years old with late stage dementia. After her music session, Eileen's verbalisation increased and she became more chatty, she was physically more able, and as her mood lifted her personality shone through ... https://www.facebook.com/BBCRadio4/videos/320991988535134/

16.01.2022 A good news story for a community in WA using music and song to engage youth at risk

16.01.2022 Bec Watt (Registered Music Therapist in Adelaide) recently visited Darwin to speak at a Midwifery Conference about music therapy, perinatal anxiety and mother's identity. Bec explains more below about this interesting music therapy program and research happening in Adelaide Bec Watt Music Therapy

15.01.2022 This workshop is happening on Sunday 22nd March in Darwin, exploring the theme "Amplifying Young Voices" through creative arts therapies. Please spread the word to anyone who may be interested to attend! Suitable for teachers, social workers, psychologists, counsellors, disability support workers, speech-language pathologists, OT's, creative arts therapists, and other practitioners working with children and young people. The day will consist of interactive workshop-style sess...ions by three stellar presenters: - Sudha Coutinho (mental health and narrative therapy clinician) - Laura Morrell (Registered Music Therapist, Neurologic Music Therapist and Speech-Language Pathologist) - Jo Martin (Registered Play Therapist, Director of Play Therapy NT) Date: Sunday 22 March 2020 Time: 10am to 3pm Location: Charles Darwin University, Red 1.3.01 Cost: $45 pp incl. morning tea and light lunch Places are limited - please book via Trybooking: https://www.trybooking.com/BIWWJ Creative Therapies Symposium - "Amplifying Young Voices" https://www.facebook.com/events/211990473523253/

15.01.2022 The Royal Childrens Hospital in Melbourne have put together this great video explaining the benefits of music therapy in a hospital setting. RCH has a team of 7 Registered Music Therapists as part of their Allied Health staff! https://www.rch.org.au/musictherapy/

15.01.2022 Today is World Music Therapy Day! And Im very grateful to be able to do the work that I do, and love to do . Thank you to all the amazing families, children and adults who I have the pleasure of working with #worldmusictherapyday

15.01.2022 Thanks to Harry's Place NT for having my music therapy space set up in your brand new building throughout this year! It's been great to work alongside the many wonderful organisations sharing this space including Carpentaria, Variety - the Childrens Charity NT, Darwin Children's Clinic, Carers NT, Mission Australia and more.

14.01.2022 Yes - music therapy is recognised as a therapeutic support for people with a disability, and can be funded through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). I am registered as an NDIS provider. For more info please feel free to contact me or visit www.austmta.org.au

12.01.2022 Art and music are fundamental to human expression

11.01.2022 Want to train your brain? Learn a musical instrument... Music reaches parts of the brain that other things cant. Its a strong cognitive stimulus that grows the brain in a way that nothing else does, and the evidence that musical training enhances things like working memory and language is very robust. Music training has been shown to assist in many areas including: stroke rehabilitation, boosting speech processing and learning for children with dyslexia, protecting the... brain against dementia and other cognitive impairments, and more. https://www.theguardian.com//want-to-train-your-brain-forg

11.01.2022 Hope you are having a musical Monday

11.01.2022 Singing is a natural form of therapy, great for our mental health in many ways. This short video explains some of the reasons why we love to sing What happens to your brain when you sing? https://www.facebook.com/abclifeau/videos/2244562408890401/

10.01.2022 Music can be such a powerful tool in the recovery from stroke and brain injury, as music is processed in both sides and across many areas of our brain. In this video from Music Therapy New Zealand two individuals share their stories of how music assisted them to regain speech after suffering a stroke. https://www.facebook.com/MusicTherapyNewZealand/videos/336111483940924/

09.01.2022 Using music to support development of speech and language skills has so many benefits! See some of the benefits listed below...

07.01.2022 This is a great story on the KeyStrokes Choir run by Anita Connell of Tuned In Music Therapy in NSW, outlining some of the benefits of group singing in stroke rehab https://www.facebook.com/StrokeRecoveryAssociationNSW/videos/1402494283251829/ Stroke Recovery Association

07.01.2022 The Mental Health working group alongside the Australian Music Therapy Association have put together this brochure below on 'Healthy Uses of Music in Times of Anxiety'. The brochure discusses how music can be a powerful tool, that is accessible to everyone and provides ideas on healthy uses of music

07.01.2022 This is your brain on piano - music really is a whole brain workout (see below)! But its also fun and rewarding, making it a motivating way to engage in therapy

07.01.2022 Today is World Music Therapy Day! And I'm very grateful to be able to do the work that I do, and love to do . Thank you to all the amazing families, children and adults who I have the pleasure of working with #worldmusictherapyday

06.01.2022 How does music help kids learn? This short video explains how music can help with language skills, executive functioning and developing social skills, making it a powerful tool for learning

04.01.2022 For those in Darwin - this will be such an interesting workshop on Music and Yoga for Mental Health, run by fellow NT music therapist Netanela Mizrahi and yoga teacher Carole Baillargeon. Spread the word! https://www.facebook.com/events/2221527557932416/

03.01.2022 Thank you Carpentaria and Harry's Place NT for sharing this - it is a joy to work with you and be a part of your wonderful community!

02.01.2022 Music makes you feel

01.01.2022 The Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne have put together this great video explaining the benefits of music therapy in a hospital setting. RCH has a team of 7 Registered Music Therapists as part of their Allied Health staff! https://www.rch.org.au/musictherapy/

01.01.2022 Tomorrow night's Q&A is all about the power of music! With a panel including Tex Perkins , Katie Noonan, Jonathon Welch, Mojo Juju, and L-FRESH The LION who will talk about their experiences. Submit a video question for Q&A by 12pm Monday: https://ab.co/2OfVDC0

01.01.2022 A short video on how the brain works while playing the drums - amazing! https://www.youtube.com/watch

01.01.2022 On Thursday I will be providing some music to support this event. Please share with anyone in Darwin who may want to attend Date: Thursday 5 September 2019 Time: 56 pm Location: Royal Flying Doctor Service Tourist Facility, 45 Stokes Hill Road, Stokes Hill Wharf, Darwin... Wesley Mission hosts an annual memorial event for people affected by suicide to gather together, reflect, and find comfort and hope. If you have lost a loved one to suicide or know someone who has, you will understand the sorrow experienced is unlike any other. https://www.facebook.com/events/713057985819650/