Functional Music Therapy (FMT) is a fantastic form of therapy, where Margareta Ericsson and Karina Larsson are starting a training at Eskilstuna Folk High School in the autumn of 2020 after many years of work. Treatment can occur individually or in groups, catering to all ages, and it is aimed at those with neuropsychiatric diagnoses or various types of brain injuries. With music as a tool and knowledge about people, as a Music Therapist following the FMT model, you can work within health promotion, rehabilitation, schools, and care. Learn to Move will participate in the teaching related to motor development, senses and perception, physical self-esteem, and more. It’s a joy to participate in a therapy form that embraces music and movement, benefiting both children and the elderly, promoting well-being and development. More of that! If you are interested in attending the training, you can read more about it here .
In the latest issue of the Premature Association’s magazine “Kontakt,” Lisen Bergström interviewed Ulrika from Learn to Move. It’s exciting to discuss the early stages of life and how physical and mental health are interconnected right from the very beginning. A sense of security in the body allows the child to dare to try new things, sometimes fail, and try again – it forms the foundation for learning. It’s amazing how these little ones with a challenging start can bounce back and develop so beautifully.
It’s pleasing that knowledge about DCD is in demand in schools. During the School Doctor Days in Gothenburg on January 30-31, I will be lecturing about DCD. In addition to DCD, many interesting topics related to children’s brains and physical and mental health will be discussed.
The body needs to be integrated into the school, and understanding how motor skills, mental health, and learning are interconnected is highly relevant. Poor motor skills often lead to exclusion – and that is among the worst things that can happen to a child. Understanding and assistance can lead to a sense of belonging, which is crucial for well-being.
Finally, it’s done – the online course about children’s sitting development. You will learn how the child, in the newborn period, lacks sitting ability but needs to trigger the goal of sitting balance itself, to the point where, about six months later, the child sits upright with good posture and balance. Understanding all the small details of a child’s sitting development allows one to identify potential issues and, of course, provide appropriate tasks that help the child learn and develop. Learning to sit is a process where some aspects are automatic, but others are acquired through tasks, even through falls, allowing the child to learn and progress. You can read more about the course here.
Do you want tips on fun, beneficial play/exercise for babies where communication with the parent is part of the play? Then you can check out the Baby Gym app, developed in Denmark by specialists in child development. Currently, it’s available in English, and Learn to Move is working on translating it into Swedish, hoping to make it accessible soon. The exercises are divided into 3-month age ranges, starting in the newborn period and progressing up to 18 months. A section provides detailed workout suggestions for the adult that can be done simultaneously while playing and communicating with your baby.
It’s almost time again for the Basic Course in Motor Development, which takes place at Capio Artro Clinic on May 4-5, 2020. We hope for a lot of learning, discussions, and collaboration. Warmly welcome!
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