What is Play Therapy
The nature of Play Therapy is based on the premise that play resides in the child’s natural ability to express themselves. Children do not need to be taught how to play, and in doing so can connect, contact and discharge their energy, prepare for routines and changes, set goals and feel their feelings. Research has […]
Music therapy with Infants (0-3 Years)
Hermi Viljoen Why use music for babies? Research suggests that babies prefer music over simple speech sounds. It has been proven that infants between 5 months and 2 years respond to music by rocking and moving their bodies to the music. Not only do they rock and move to the music, they adapt their movement […]
Music therapy for the elderly suffering from Dementia
Hermi Viljoen Music and emotion are linked in a powerful way. People respond to music from a very early age, before words and language are developed, and this continues even towards the end of our lives, even when verbal abilities may be lost. Music also activates the logical and creative areas of the brain, providing […]
How to use music to enhance speech and language skills of children with hearing impairments
Hermi Viljoen Music is a non-verbal language which provides children with so many different options to express their emotions. It can be used to the benefit of even those with hearing impairments, whether it is assisting with completing simple tasks, expressing emotions, or exploring the vibrations of a drum or a guitar string. Music is […]
Making the Most of Every 24 hours in 2024
As we creep through this winter 2024 at unchangeable pace of 24 hours per a day, it’s crucial to acknowledge that mental health challenges can cast a shadow over our aspirations. It might feel like a lifetime ago that you set those ‘new year’s resolutions’ or goals for 2024! If you’re experiencing a ‘winter’ in […]
Bend, Don’t Break Why Stretching is a Powerful Tool for Building Resilience
“Bend, Don’t Break: Why Stretching is a Powerful Tool for Building Resilience”Life constantly tests our limits by throwing challenges our way, whether they are personal setbacks, professional hurdles, or unexpected crises. Resilience refers to our ability to navigate and overcome challenges we are faced with. It is how we respond to challenges that determine our […]
