TissueBox Monster It’s easy to assume that music therapy must always involve music in every session. I once held the same belief. Not...

In my work as a Registered Music Therapist, one of the simplest yet most powerful activities I use is the hello song. Hello songs are...

Winter can be a tough season for many of us. The days are shorter, the skies a little greyer, and the cold can sometimes make us want to...

As a Registered Music Therapist for 20 years I am used to playing, singing, composing and listening to music with clients and in planning for such sessions. However the more I explore the power of music to drive change and realise identified goals the more I am also aware of the need to expand my creative output. Sometimes just the music isn't enough and working together to create something else can be super powerful.

Integrating movement into music therapy sessions provides a holistic and engaging approach to support clients' physical, emotional, and...

Music has a innately unique way of connecting with people, fostering self-expression, and creating a sense of belonging. A way that this...

Autumn brings crisp air, golden leaves, and the perfect opportunity to explore music in creative ways! Whether you're singing, making...

With the rise of music technology apps, music therapists have even more resources at their disposal. Today, I'll introduce 3 free,...

The ability to communicate with others has always been of prime importance for connection, mental health, and overall well-being. A...

Hmmm, how to start off this interesting, broad question! Clearly, this blog is for those who have sight and/or some sort of vision...

Music has a remarkable power to evoke emotions, trigger memories, and improve the overall well-being of individuals, particularly those...

Our song 'Going for a Walk' is designed to describe an everyday activity as experienced by individual clients. In the hustle and bustle...

By Christie Cula-Reid RMT Singing is accessible, personal and profound. It connects our inner sounds with the outside world and increases...

To stop moving or become immobilised. If we are completely honest most of us are not very good at actually freezing - stopping our...

Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) refers to the use of various methods and technologies to support individuals who have...

By Luke Thorne 17/06/2022 I have been working as a disability support worker since the summer of 2012. I had just graduated high school...

By Felicia Lau 15/11/21 “Wow! You’re so hardcore!” a mum exclaimed at me as she observed my kids busily creating mud pies. I merely...

By Allie Haryanto RMT With vaccines on the horizon and restrictions slowly ending, face-to-face interactions will be upon us once again....

2021 has started and like many others here's hoping for a smoother year than 2020. If you are like me then the start of the year is...

By Simone Reeder RMT This year has been a crazy roller coaster ride where we often feel like yelling and waving our hands around, but not...