Hertfordshire CC has liaised with Manchester on their best practice example of a cultural toolkit. Herts plan to launch their own cultural toolkit as part of the Herts 2020 Year of Culture. The Herts Voluntary Sector Conference pitched the project and asked groups to create and review activities for inclusion
Music therapy is an interpersonal process that uses music to help clients improve or maintain their health. It can be used to treat conditions like psychiatric disorders, medical problems, and developmental disabilities. There are two main types of music therapy: adaptive therapy which helps people adapt to handicaps, and palliative therapy which treats symptoms of physical, mental, and emotional disturbances. The benefits of music therapy include regaining a sense of control, strengthening memories, improving mood and well-being, increasing social interactions, and stimulating relaxation responses in the body. Music therapy is gaining wider acceptance in the medical community.
Music therapy is an established healthcare profession that uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs. Music therapists use music to work on non-music goals like promoting wellness, managing stress, alleviating pain, and improving communication. The earliest writings about music as a healing influence date back to Aristotle and Plato. Modern music therapy began after World War I and II when musicians played for veterans suffering physical and emotional trauma, showing notable responses. This led to the development of music therapy as a college discipline and profession. Music therapists now work in various settings helping a wide range of populations.
People worry about kids playing with guns, or watching violent videos, that some sort of culture of violence will take them over. Nobody worries about kids listening to thousands, literally thousands of songs about heartbreak, rejection, pain, misery and loss. Did I listen to pop music because I was miserable? Or was I miserable because I listened to pop music?
So while music probably doesn't cause us to have horrible relationships with others it could be a factor in our emotional wellbeing. So the heartbreak, rejection and pain you suffer is probably not because of your music, but it may be why you recover as quickly afterward
The document discusses how music can help reduce stress. It notes that music therapy uses music as a meditation tool to calm and relax during stressful times. Certain types of music like classical, Celtic, nature sounds and Native American music can be extremely calming, while other types of music like heavy metal or sad country could increase stress levels. The document provides tips on how to practice effective music therapy and outlines the effects music can have on the brain, breathing, heart rate, state of mind and other benefits like lowering blood pressure.
This presentation provides an introduction to music therapy. It defines music as the arrangement of sounds through elements like melody and rhythm, and notes it is a universal human cultural aspect. Music therapy is defined as the clinical use of music to accomplish individualized goals like reducing stress or improving mood. It may include listening to, singing, playing, or composing music. The first known music therapist is identified as Thayer Gaston from the United States, who worked at the University of Kansas in the 1940s and described musical expression as therapeutic. Benefits of music therapy include lessening feelings of isolation, improving mood, reducing anxiety and depression, and aiding stress management.
Music therapy is a health profession that uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs. It has origins in ancient healing ceremonies and biblical times and was used by Hippocrates. Modern music therapy developed during World Wars I and II. Benefits include reducing stress, anxiety, depression and pain while improving mood and quality of life. Certain techniques use music to facilitate relaxation, explore emotions, and manage stress.
Music therapy is an interpersonal process that uses music to help clients improve or maintain their health. It can be used to treat conditions like psychiatric disorders, medical problems, and developmental disabilities. There are two main types of music therapy: adaptive therapy which helps people adapt to handicaps, and palliative therapy which treats symptoms of physical, mental, and emotional disturbances. The benefits of music therapy include regaining a sense of control, strengthening memories, improving mood and well-being, increasing social interactions, and stimulating relaxation responses in the body. Music therapy is gaining wider acceptance in the medical community.
Music therapy is an established healthcare profession that uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs. Music therapists use music to work on non-music goals like promoting wellness, managing stress, alleviating pain, and improving communication. The earliest writings about music as a healing influence date back to Aristotle and Plato. Modern music therapy began after World War I and II when musicians played for veterans suffering physical and emotional trauma, showing notable responses. This led to the development of music therapy as a college discipline and profession. Music therapists now work in various settings helping a wide range of populations.
People worry about kids playing with guns, or watching violent videos, that some sort of culture of violence will take them over. Nobody worries about kids listening to thousands, literally thousands of songs about heartbreak, rejection, pain, misery and loss. Did I listen to pop music because I was miserable? Or was I miserable because I listened to pop music?
So while music probably doesn't cause us to have horrible relationships with others it could be a factor in our emotional wellbeing. So the heartbreak, rejection and pain you suffer is probably not because of your music, but it may be why you recover as quickly afterward
The document discusses how music can help reduce stress. It notes that music therapy uses music as a meditation tool to calm and relax during stressful times. Certain types of music like classical, Celtic, nature sounds and Native American music can be extremely calming, while other types of music like heavy metal or sad country could increase stress levels. The document provides tips on how to practice effective music therapy and outlines the effects music can have on the brain, breathing, heart rate, state of mind and other benefits like lowering blood pressure.
This presentation provides an introduction to music therapy. It defines music as the arrangement of sounds through elements like melody and rhythm, and notes it is a universal human cultural aspect. Music therapy is defined as the clinical use of music to accomplish individualized goals like reducing stress or improving mood. It may include listening to, singing, playing, or composing music. The first known music therapist is identified as Thayer Gaston from the United States, who worked at the University of Kansas in the 1940s and described musical expression as therapeutic. Benefits of music therapy include lessening feelings of isolation, improving mood, reducing anxiety and depression, and aiding stress management.
Music therapy is a health profession that uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs. It has origins in ancient healing ceremonies and biblical times and was used by Hippocrates. Modern music therapy developed during World Wars I and II. Benefits include reducing stress, anxiety, depression and pain while improving mood and quality of life. Certain techniques use music to facilitate relaxation, explore emotions, and manage stress.
Lively nontechnical discussion of how the gift of music can have positive effects on health and disease. Music as a part of the health care culture is discussed from the prehistoric era to present day
How is music therapy used to meet the needs of hospice patients? Here are the slides from my presentation titled "Overview of Hospice Music Therapy" at the American Music Therapy conference in Nov. 2008.
This randomized controlled trial will examine the effectiveness of resource-oriented music therapy for psychiatric patients with low motivation for therapy. 144 patients with mental disorders and low therapy motivation will be randomly assigned to receive either biweekly music therapy sessions plus standard care, or standard care alone. Outcomes will be assessed before and 1, 3, and 9 months after treatment to evaluate the impact of music therapy on negative symptoms and other health measures. The study aims to determine if music therapy can improve outcomes for patients who typically do not benefit from standard treatments.
This document provides an introduction to music therapy, including its benefits and how it works. Music therapy is defined as a systematic process that uses musical experiences and the therapeutic relationship to facilitate health and well-being. It can be used to treat both physical and mental health conditions. Music therapy restores, maintains, and improves physical, mental, and social well-being by stimulating the brain, supporting motor functions, and tapping into emotions. It involves clients listening to, playing, and composing music under the guidance of a trained music therapist.
Presentation given at The First Music & Medicine Conference of the Cincinnati Music & Wellness Coalition. Defines music therapy, reviews recent research in Music Medicine, and describes music therapy program at general hospital.
This document discusses how music therapy can benefit various medical conditions by activating and changing the brain. It explains that music activates areas of the brain involved in other functions like language, memory, and motor control. Studies have shown that melodic intonation therapy can help stroke victims regain speech by tapping the undamaged right side of the brain. The therapy also improves mood and motivation, allowing faster recovery. Music therapy is effective for psychiatric issues, developmental problems, and movement disorders like Parkinson's disease by using rhythm to improve coordination. It can also help prevent memory decline in Alzheimer's patients.
Music therapy uses music to accomplish individualized therapeutic goals. It can promote wellness, alleviate pain, express feelings, and aid in physical rehabilitation and stress management. Studies have shown music therapy can increase mood in older adults with depression and integrate music into their daily lives. It can also stimulate brain waves, lower blood pressure, boost immunity, ease muscle tension, and help with social skills for autistic children.
The document provides an overview of music therapy, including its goals and approaches. Fundamentally, music therapy aims to develop a therapeutic relationship between client and therapist through musical engagement like playing, singing, and listening. The therapist facilitates positive behavioral and emotional changes by responding musically to support the client's self-expression and increased self-awareness. Music therapy can be delivered in individual or group sessions and uses a variety of styles to meet individual client needs.
The document discusses participatory music and its benefits. Participatory music involves everyone actively making music together, such as playing instruments, singing, dancing, or chanting. The document outlines how music can be therapeutic and help with conditions like cancer, blood pressure, diabetes, and pregnancy. It also discusses how participatory music like drum circles can help release stress and foster happiness through group dynamics. Sound therapy is mentioned as using the human voice and instruments to stimulate healing beyond relaxation.
Music therapy uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs. It involves using music interventions within a therapeutic relationship to accomplish individualized goals. Music therapy is an evidence-based allied health profession that utilizes music's non-invasive properties to assess functioning and design treatment plans. Assessments evaluate areas like communication, cognition, motor skills, and social/emotional status through engaging clients in music activities like singing, moving, and playing instruments. The humanistic approach views individuals holistically and music therapy aims to facilitate skill development and transfer to daily life through strong motivators like music.
Music therapy is a clinical health profession that uses music interventions within a therapeutic relationship to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs. Music therapists assess clients' strengths and needs to design music sessions that utilize techniques like improvisation, songwriting, and music performance. Research shows music therapy can aid rehabilitation, stress management, pain relief, and self-expression. It has helped those with mental health issues, disabilities, Alzheimer's, and more. Studies find music can alter brainwaves and physiology to induce relaxation and health benefits.
Music has both positive and negative effects on people's mental and physical health. While some music promotes negative topics like drugs and sex, music therapy has been shown to help manage pain, reduce stress and anxiety, boost mood, and aid physical healing. Studies also show music can improve cognitive abilities and athletic performance when listening to enjoyable music. However, very loud or repetitive music may cause harm by inducing seizures or tinnitus. Overall, music has significant impacts and benefits for people when used constructively.
Music therapy uses music to improve physical and mental health. It is an interpersonal process where a therapist uses music to help clients. Music therapy can be used with people of all ages to help them adapt to challenges or overcome obstacles. Ancient Egyptians and Greeks used music for healing purposes. Today, music therapy improves functioning for those with health or educational issues. It has two main types - adaptive and palliative. Music therapy benefits conditions like psychiatric disorders, medical problems, and developmental disabilities by helping patients regain control, strengthening memories, and improving mood. It can also help manage pain and increase social interaction.
The document discusses the history and modern uses of music therapy. Music therapy uses music to help communication, learning, and expression for patients and groups. Ancient Egyptians and Greeks used music for its curative properties. Today, music therapy improves physical, psychological, intellectual, and social functioning for people with health or educational issues, including children, adults, seniors, and those without illness. It can help explore feelings, change moods, develop control, and learn skills. Music influences breathing, blood pressure, muscle coordination, and temperature in ways that reduce stress and tension. Music therapy treats conditions like learning disabilities, conduct issues, autism, deficiencies, socialization difficulties, low self-esteem, and age-related or chronic diseases
This talk, delivered in the 4th international meet on Music Therapy at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, discusses the concept of Salutogenesis and highlights how a music therapist could help create an Optimal Healing Environment. Curing is not the same as Healing but they are complementary and both are perhaps essential for holistic wellness.
Music therapy has been used for healing since World War I and II and gained recognition as a profession in the United States starting in the 1950s with the formation of early music therapy associations. It is now used to improve communication, reduce stress and pain, and increase attention spans, memory, and motor skills for elderly patients, those with mental illnesses or disabilities, and in hospice care. The first music therapy degree program was established in 1944 at Michigan University.
Get a music therapy for lung cancer in order to relax your mind and stress factors.The above slide shows some of the music therapy tips for lung cancer patients.
The document discusses several ways that music impacts the human body and mind. It notes that music can reduce stress, improve mood, provide motivation, and enhance memory and language skills. Specific benefits mentioned include music's ability to relax the mind and body, change one's mood depending on the genre of music, act as a distraction from negativity, and trigger emotional memories from songs associated with past experiences. Movies are also discussed, with the document stating that background music in films can indicate to the viewer what will happen in a scene based on whether the music has a sad or joyful tone.
Music has been proven to make people feel emotions and can even help heal in some cases. It can add value to one's life in several ways. Music therapy has been used to help patients deal with issues and express emotions that are otherwise difficult to express. Music can also help alleviate trauma by providing an outlet for creative expression. Playing favorite songs from the past has been shown to calm and cheer Alzheimer's patients, with some able to recall song lyrics even if they cannot remember other details. The brain's interaction with familiar music can offer glimpses of personality and provide moments of happiness.
Music therapy has been shown to provide medical benefits such as reducing stress hormones, boosting mood, reducing pain, speeding recovery from surgery, preventing colds, lowering blood pressure, managing pain, improving mood and mobility for Parkinson's patients, decreasing nausea during chemotherapy, and relieving anxiety. Studies have found that listening to soothing music can help with depression, insomnia, stress, and pain. The human brain seems pre-wired to respond to music, and music activates the mind while helping to regulate body functions. While the exact mechanisms are not fully understood, music appears to be an effective non-pharmacological treatment option for various medical conditions and quality of life issues.
This document discusses the therapeutic benefits of music therapy. It outlines how music therapy was used in ancient Islamic hospitals to treat mental illnesses. Modern research has found that music can help reduce stress, anxiety, depression, pain and assist with other medical conditions. Music is thought to impact the brain and body in ways that can promote healing and well-being. The document provides many examples of research studies that have demonstrated the medical benefits of music therapy.
Lively nontechnical discussion of how the gift of music can have positive effects on health and disease. Music as a part of the health care culture is discussed from the prehistoric era to present day
How is music therapy used to meet the needs of hospice patients? Here are the slides from my presentation titled "Overview of Hospice Music Therapy" at the American Music Therapy conference in Nov. 2008.
This randomized controlled trial will examine the effectiveness of resource-oriented music therapy for psychiatric patients with low motivation for therapy. 144 patients with mental disorders and low therapy motivation will be randomly assigned to receive either biweekly music therapy sessions plus standard care, or standard care alone. Outcomes will be assessed before and 1, 3, and 9 months after treatment to evaluate the impact of music therapy on negative symptoms and other health measures. The study aims to determine if music therapy can improve outcomes for patients who typically do not benefit from standard treatments.
This document provides an introduction to music therapy, including its benefits and how it works. Music therapy is defined as a systematic process that uses musical experiences and the therapeutic relationship to facilitate health and well-being. It can be used to treat both physical and mental health conditions. Music therapy restores, maintains, and improves physical, mental, and social well-being by stimulating the brain, supporting motor functions, and tapping into emotions. It involves clients listening to, playing, and composing music under the guidance of a trained music therapist.
Presentation given at The First Music & Medicine Conference of the Cincinnati Music & Wellness Coalition. Defines music therapy, reviews recent research in Music Medicine, and describes music therapy program at general hospital.
This document discusses how music therapy can benefit various medical conditions by activating and changing the brain. It explains that music activates areas of the brain involved in other functions like language, memory, and motor control. Studies have shown that melodic intonation therapy can help stroke victims regain speech by tapping the undamaged right side of the brain. The therapy also improves mood and motivation, allowing faster recovery. Music therapy is effective for psychiatric issues, developmental problems, and movement disorders like Parkinson's disease by using rhythm to improve coordination. It can also help prevent memory decline in Alzheimer's patients.
Music therapy uses music to accomplish individualized therapeutic goals. It can promote wellness, alleviate pain, express feelings, and aid in physical rehabilitation and stress management. Studies have shown music therapy can increase mood in older adults with depression and integrate music into their daily lives. It can also stimulate brain waves, lower blood pressure, boost immunity, ease muscle tension, and help with social skills for autistic children.
The document provides an overview of music therapy, including its goals and approaches. Fundamentally, music therapy aims to develop a therapeutic relationship between client and therapist through musical engagement like playing, singing, and listening. The therapist facilitates positive behavioral and emotional changes by responding musically to support the client's self-expression and increased self-awareness. Music therapy can be delivered in individual or group sessions and uses a variety of styles to meet individual client needs.
The document discusses participatory music and its benefits. Participatory music involves everyone actively making music together, such as playing instruments, singing, dancing, or chanting. The document outlines how music can be therapeutic and help with conditions like cancer, blood pressure, diabetes, and pregnancy. It also discusses how participatory music like drum circles can help release stress and foster happiness through group dynamics. Sound therapy is mentioned as using the human voice and instruments to stimulate healing beyond relaxation.
Music therapy uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs. It involves using music interventions within a therapeutic relationship to accomplish individualized goals. Music therapy is an evidence-based allied health profession that utilizes music's non-invasive properties to assess functioning and design treatment plans. Assessments evaluate areas like communication, cognition, motor skills, and social/emotional status through engaging clients in music activities like singing, moving, and playing instruments. The humanistic approach views individuals holistically and music therapy aims to facilitate skill development and transfer to daily life through strong motivators like music.
Music therapy is a clinical health profession that uses music interventions within a therapeutic relationship to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs. Music therapists assess clients' strengths and needs to design music sessions that utilize techniques like improvisation, songwriting, and music performance. Research shows music therapy can aid rehabilitation, stress management, pain relief, and self-expression. It has helped those with mental health issues, disabilities, Alzheimer's, and more. Studies find music can alter brainwaves and physiology to induce relaxation and health benefits.
Music has both positive and negative effects on people's mental and physical health. While some music promotes negative topics like drugs and sex, music therapy has been shown to help manage pain, reduce stress and anxiety, boost mood, and aid physical healing. Studies also show music can improve cognitive abilities and athletic performance when listening to enjoyable music. However, very loud or repetitive music may cause harm by inducing seizures or tinnitus. Overall, music has significant impacts and benefits for people when used constructively.
Music therapy uses music to improve physical and mental health. It is an interpersonal process where a therapist uses music to help clients. Music therapy can be used with people of all ages to help them adapt to challenges or overcome obstacles. Ancient Egyptians and Greeks used music for healing purposes. Today, music therapy improves functioning for those with health or educational issues. It has two main types - adaptive and palliative. Music therapy benefits conditions like psychiatric disorders, medical problems, and developmental disabilities by helping patients regain control, strengthening memories, and improving mood. It can also help manage pain and increase social interaction.
The document discusses the history and modern uses of music therapy. Music therapy uses music to help communication, learning, and expression for patients and groups. Ancient Egyptians and Greeks used music for its curative properties. Today, music therapy improves physical, psychological, intellectual, and social functioning for people with health or educational issues, including children, adults, seniors, and those without illness. It can help explore feelings, change moods, develop control, and learn skills. Music influences breathing, blood pressure, muscle coordination, and temperature in ways that reduce stress and tension. Music therapy treats conditions like learning disabilities, conduct issues, autism, deficiencies, socialization difficulties, low self-esteem, and age-related or chronic diseases
This talk, delivered in the 4th international meet on Music Therapy at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, discusses the concept of Salutogenesis and highlights how a music therapist could help create an Optimal Healing Environment. Curing is not the same as Healing but they are complementary and both are perhaps essential for holistic wellness.
Music therapy has been used for healing since World War I and II and gained recognition as a profession in the United States starting in the 1950s with the formation of early music therapy associations. It is now used to improve communication, reduce stress and pain, and increase attention spans, memory, and motor skills for elderly patients, those with mental illnesses or disabilities, and in hospice care. The first music therapy degree program was established in 1944 at Michigan University.
Get a music therapy for lung cancer in order to relax your mind and stress factors.The above slide shows some of the music therapy tips for lung cancer patients.
The document discusses several ways that music impacts the human body and mind. It notes that music can reduce stress, improve mood, provide motivation, and enhance memory and language skills. Specific benefits mentioned include music's ability to relax the mind and body, change one's mood depending on the genre of music, act as a distraction from negativity, and trigger emotional memories from songs associated with past experiences. Movies are also discussed, with the document stating that background music in films can indicate to the viewer what will happen in a scene based on whether the music has a sad or joyful tone.
Music has been proven to make people feel emotions and can even help heal in some cases. It can add value to one's life in several ways. Music therapy has been used to help patients deal with issues and express emotions that are otherwise difficult to express. Music can also help alleviate trauma by providing an outlet for creative expression. Playing favorite songs from the past has been shown to calm and cheer Alzheimer's patients, with some able to recall song lyrics even if they cannot remember other details. The brain's interaction with familiar music can offer glimpses of personality and provide moments of happiness.
Music therapy has been shown to provide medical benefits such as reducing stress hormones, boosting mood, reducing pain, speeding recovery from surgery, preventing colds, lowering blood pressure, managing pain, improving mood and mobility for Parkinson's patients, decreasing nausea during chemotherapy, and relieving anxiety. Studies have found that listening to soothing music can help with depression, insomnia, stress, and pain. The human brain seems pre-wired to respond to music, and music activates the mind while helping to regulate body functions. While the exact mechanisms are not fully understood, music appears to be an effective non-pharmacological treatment option for various medical conditions and quality of life issues.
This document discusses the therapeutic benefits of music therapy. It outlines how music therapy was used in ancient Islamic hospitals to treat mental illnesses. Modern research has found that music can help reduce stress, anxiety, depression, pain and assist with other medical conditions. Music is thought to impact the brain and body in ways that can promote healing and well-being. The document provides many examples of research studies that have demonstrated the medical benefits of music therapy.
Music therapy can benefit older adults with developmental disabilities in multiple ways. It can improve skills, bring joy, and aid in self-expression for non-verbal individuals. Music is processed in both brain hemispheres and engages multiple senses. It can also help manage behaviors, reduce stress and agitation, and facilitate emotional closeness between caregivers and patients with conditions like Alzheimer's. New Horizons, a California-based organization, offers various programs and services to meet the needs of older adults with developmental disabilities, including those with Down syndrome who are at high risk for early-onset Alzheimer's. They are opening a new residential home specialized for caring for this population.
The document discusses the importance of stimulation for those with dementia through engaging activities. It recommends activities like painting, light exercise, music, and creating life story books to help maintain skills, improve self-esteem, provide social contact, allow expression of feelings, and support independence. These activities can dramatically improve quality of life for those living with dementia.
The Embrace of Space - Music for Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy - FINAL.pdfPolaris Insight Center
This document discusses various topics related to using music to support psychedelic therapy sessions, including:
1) Different approaches to creating playlists, such as having pre-determined playlists or creating playlists live during sessions.
2) Factors to consider when selecting and arranging music to match the different phases of a psychedelic experience, such as ambient music for peak effects.
3) Considerations for track selection such as avoiding lyrics, choosing unfamiliar music, and tailoring to a client's history and preferences learned during intake.
The document provides recommendations for audio hardware, software, and examples of artists suited to different phases of an experience. It aims to help therapists effectively incorporate music to guide clients' inner journeys.
Music therapy involves using music to accomplish individualized goals such as reducing stress and improving mood. It began in the 1940s and uses four main methods - receptive listening, re-creative activities like singing, improvisation, and composition. Music therapy can have mental, physical, and emotional benefits such as lowering blood pressure, improving communication, and managing pain. It is an evidence-based therapy that is growing in importance for treating conditions like depression and anxiety.
Music has many positive effects on our emotional state, brain function, and development. It can evoke powerful emotions, regulate mood, and enhance memory. In children, music stimulates creativity, concentration, language development, and motor skills. It also benefits mood, stress reduction, memory, and sleep quality in adults when listened to before bed. Studies show music activates reward centers in the brain and can be used in therapies for pain, sleep disorders, and memory issues like Alzheimer's. Music also has a social impact through its ability to trigger strong memories of adolescence.
Presentation by Hunter institute of Mental Health Director Jaelea Skehan for Being Well forum held Tuesday 9th August at Belmont 16 Foot Sailing Club www.himh.org.au
Mindfulness is incredibly important for everyone, and particularly for those in addiction recovery. Meditation, however, is not for everyone. Here are 4 mindfulness tips if you hate traditional meditation.
Learn about the magic of music and other fun ways to cultivate a joyous holiday season in this month’s issue. Hear from our experts as they respond to questions about their journey toward vibrant living.
The document discusses various perspectives on using music to support psychedelic experiences. It covers topics like active listening, how music can facilitate meditative states, the role of timbre and different musical genres in enhancing experiences, approaches to creating playlists, and how ambient music can synergize specifically with ketamine experiences. The overall intent is to explore how music can be best utilized as a therapeutic tool within psychedelic contexts.
This document discusses dance as a way to manage stress. It explains that dance is a form of exercise that improves mood and reduces stress through the release of endorphins. Some key benefits of dance mentioned are that it provides a creative outlet for self-expression, improves physical health through weight loss and increased flexibility, and allows the mind and body to feel good. The document also provides tips for making exercise successful and sticking to a routine, such as consulting a doctor, starting slowly, and finding an activity you enjoy. Finally, it lists some common dance genres like folk, modern, ballroom, hip hop, and ballet.
Stonham Birmingham Mental Health Carers Support Service is a dedicated support service aimed at providing support to carers and family members who care for individuals with mental health, and stonham information pack is fall of information about services and resources around Birmingham, working very closely with services around the city.Website:
https://bhammhcarer.homegroup.org.uk
1. Music has many cognitive, emotional, and physical benefits such as improving memory, focus, mood, pain management, heart health, and athletic performance.
2. Listening to relaxing music can reduce stress, blood pressure, and help induce sleep while upbeat music can boost energy levels and productivity.
3. The tempo and enjoyment of the music is more important than the genre, with both sides of the brain stimulated by music which maximizes learning, concentration, and coordination.
Influence of Music on Mental Health.pptxliakim1703
In an effort to ascertain the efficiency of music as a means of therapy to provide comfort to people undergoing various stressors and the effects that can be expected on such people.
Riverside city college bmhm - 4.30.21 - presentation (1) (1)Alex Reynolds
This document summarizes an online workshop about Black mental health. The workshop was facilitated by Natalie Patterson and aimed to create space for young people to learn and connect through art and discussion. Participants engaged in polls, shared notes, and a talking circle where they discussed topics like life stressors in the Black community, tools for wellness, and ways to practice self-care. The workshop provided resources for Black mental health support and aimed to cultivate tenderness while honoring the full Black experience.
The House of Music Therapy is a Florida Music Therapy provider for Medicaid, CMS, Gardner, AAA Scholarships, and others. Specializing in Music Therapy and Telehealth Music Therapy for children and adolescents with developmental disabilities. Fort Myers, Naples, Miami, Sarasota, Lee County, Charlotte County
This document discusses end-of-life care, including hospice care which provides medical, emotional and spiritual support for those facing a life-limiting illness. It also discusses palliative care, which focuses on pain management and can begin during treatment. Common end-of-life symptoms like pain, fatigue, nausea and delirium are described along with management strategies. The "work of dying" involves resolving life issues, finding meaning, and coping with fears. Signs that death is approaching include increased sleep, confusion, restlessnesss and changes in breathing and circulation. Comfort and compassionate care are the priorities in the final days.
This document discusses different eras of dance, including primitive cultures, ancient Egypt, and Greek dance. It provides examples of indigenous Philippine dances from various ethnic groups like the Igorot, Moro, and Lumad peoples. Descriptions of ancient Egyptian dance are based on identifying dance scenes from monuments and texts. Greek dance distinguished between Apollonian and Dionysian styles. The second part discusses how dancing relieves stress through releasing endorphins, providing a creative outlet, and improving physical health via benefits like heart/lung function, strength, flexibility, and weight management. Activities have readers follow dance routines and discuss how it makes them feel.
A workshop at the Herts Voluntary Sector Conference in Sept 2019 looked at how the development of Integrated Social Prescribing in Hertfordshire is offering greater consistency to support local people. Includes best practice case studies.
GSK describe how their industry works with local communities, strengthening community partnerships to support community wellbeing in Hertfordshire. Example of Carers in Hertfordshire, GSK Impact Award winner.
Different examples of bringing people together in a community
1. Know your community - Communities change - how well do we know ours?
2. Keeping safe - Neighbourhood watch - people working together to keep Hertfordshire safe
3. Shared space and activities - all welcome at the award winning Community Garden in St Albans
4. Connecting Conversations - empowering people to find new ways of tackling loneliness in communities in Hertfordshire
Ella - Leadership
This programme is open to any charity and social enterprise leader who holds strategic and budgetary responsibility and wishes to improve their leadership skills. We will help you tackle your personal and organisational issues through group sessions and personal coaching.
The Big Lottery Fund is one of the four major Lottery distributors – the others are Arts Council England, Heritage Lottery Fund and Sport England
BIG is responsible for distributing 40% of the money that the National Lottery raises for good causes
The Big Lottery Fund (BIG) distributes 40% of funds raised by the UK National Lottery for good causes. BIG aims to fund projects that improve lives and strengthen communities. It has two main funding programs - Awards for All provides grants up to £10,000 for small community projects, while Reaching Communities provides larger grants over £10,000 for up to 5 years. Applicants must demonstrate the need for funding and how their project will measurably improve people's lives.
The Foundation has two main roles:
To encourage philanthropy within the county and provide a professional and flexible service to our donors to help them fulfil their charitable giving aims.
Distribute a diverse range of funding streams through grants to charities, voluntary organisations and community groups who are working to address need and deprivation in the county.
Over 2,200 retailers participate in the program where supporters can shop online and earn cash for their chosen cause without paying more. Joining only takes 30 minutes to apply, submit payment details and set up an initial page. Promoting the initial page takes 30 additional minutes using free templates and tools to gain initial supporters. Ongoing participation takes 30 minutes per month to thank and remind supporters about the impact of their support and to encourage continued small behavior changes. The vision is for companies, customers, and communities to thrive together through this program that provides recurring income for causes from supporters' online shopping without additional costs.
Their Vision:
Healthy and resilient communities with sport and physical activity at their heart.
Their Mission:
We help develop sustainable sports organisations, by supporting them to take ownership of facilities, develop new resources and diversify their revenue streams.
The Hertfordshire County Council Locality Budget Scheme provides each of the council's 78 councillors with £10,000 to fund projects in their division that benefit the local economic, social, or environmental well-being. Eligible community groups can apply for grants up to £10,000 by contacting their local councillor and completing a short online form. On average, over 1200 grants of around £600 each are approved each year through a simple application and reporting process to support a wide range of local initiatives.
HCF Training - Building Sustainability Workshop covers:
Why do we need to plan?
• Fundraising methods
• Understanding the funder
• How HCF Training and Development can help you
HCF Get Fit for Funding Workshop presentation covers:
• Where funding can come from
• Why people and/or organisations give
• What you can do to improve your chances of success
• How HCF Training and Development can help you
Heritage Lottery Fund is the UK’s largest dedicated funder of heritage.
More than £4.4billion is spent across the UK. £375million is spent in the East of England, with over £30m across Herts.
Working with Personal Health Budgets & Direct Payments
A Personal Health Budget is an amount of money to support a person’s health and wellbeing needs, planned and agreed between the person and their local NHS team.
Personal Budgets are an amount of money councils can allocate to help people who have disability, frailty or vulnerability, get the support they want.
A Direct Payment is the way an individual receives that personal budget if they choose to manage it themselves.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
karnataka housing board schemes . all schemesnarinav14
The Karnataka government, along with the central government’s Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), offers various housing schemes to cater to the diverse needs of citizens across the state. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the major housing schemes available in the Karnataka housing board for both urban and rural areas in 2024.
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1. CULTURAL FIRST AID KIT
The Cultural First Aid Kit provides 30 creative and fun activities and workshops that can be
completed in the comfort of your own home, in hospital or care centres and homes. The
activities have been created by artists, musicians and therapists for people to carry out
themselves or with family and friends.
Creativity can be incorporated into the day to day care and rehabilitation pathways of people
and everyone should have the opportunity to access creative and meaningful cultural activity
throughout their lives.
The Cultural First Aid Kit is a useful resource for carers, activity co-ordinators, occupational
and speech therapists, support workers and volunteers. Each activity aims to offer accessible
and creative ways to convalesce and restore health and wellbeing. Easy to follow, step by step
instructions guide you through a range of activities. A comprehensive and easy to source list of
materials are included too.
All activities in the Cultural First Aid Kit have been tried and tested with hospital patients and
visitors, health professionals, activity co-ordinators, support workers, carers and volunteers.
Creativity and imaginative activities can be integrated into the day to day care and rehabilitation
of people who have survived a stroke, have a diagnosis of dementia or mental health issues.
Creative participation can improve:
• Upper and lower limb movement
• Balance
• Speech
• Concentration
• Improve confidence and self esteem
• Emotional and mental wellbeing
• Shared experiences
The Cultural First Aid Kit was originally developed by Wendy Gallagher, Kate Eggleston-Wertz, Nikki Colclough and Rachel
Swanick at The Whitworth & Manchester Museum, part of the University of Manchester. It was supported by Arts Council
England and Trafford Hospital, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.
Our work has been informed by a research project Not So Grim Up North funded by Arts Council England. This research
explores how museum and gallery activities can make a difference in terms of health and wellbeing.
INTRODUCTION
2. CULTURAL FIRST AID KIT
ArtMED; providing training and support.
The Whitworth and Manchester Museum, part of the University of Manchester provides
a range of arts based cultural training and support for health and social care professionals,
students and carers. Using our unique collections and working with professional creative
practitioners and museum specialists we are able to offer bespoke workshops that enhance
patients care, support professional practice, self care and wellbeing.
ArtMED
To find out more about ArtMED contact:
Wendy Gallagher
Head of Learning and Engagement, Manchester Museum
Arts and Health Partnership Manager, The Whitworth and Manchester Museum
wendy.gallagher@manchester.ac.uk
@health_culture
http://www.healthandculture.org.uk
3. CONTENTS
MUSIC EXERCISES
• Playlist Recommendations
Walking to the Beat
Double Drumming
Listening and Thinking
Follow My Leader
Descending Music
Sing What You See!
Upper Body Workout
Your Favourite Song
Autumn Leaves
Marching to the Beat
ART EXERCISES
Paper Collage
Creative Mark Making
Observing, Thinking
and Talking
Mono Printing
Nature Collage
Air Dry Clay Modelling
Mindfulness Photography
Relief Printmaking
Origami Heart
Sun Photography
STORYTELLING
& CRAFT EXERCISES
Textural Tree
Clear Plastic Pocket Frame
Things I Love Heart Box
Objects: Trace and Colour
Objects: Trace, Colour, Cut
Shoes: My Journey
Paper Cup Photo Frame
Recycled Bottle
Textured Ball and Cup
Paper Bag
Storytelling Cards
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4. PLAYLIST RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR MUSIC EXERCISES
60 BEATS PER MINUTE
My Girl – Otis Redding
Try A Little Tenderness – Otis Redding
Landslide – Fleetwood Mac
Lost – Frank Ocean
The Sound Of Silence – Simon & Garfunkle
Feeling Good – Nina Simone
More Than This – Roxy Music
The River – Bruce Springsteen
Philadelphia – Bruce Springsteen
Heartbeats – José González
70 BEATS PER MINUTE
The Long And Winding Road – The Beatles
Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door – Bob Dylan
Up In Flames – Coldplay
New York – Snow Patrol
80 BEATS PER MINUTE
I’m Not In Love – 10cc
Take On Me – A-Ha
The House Of The Rising Sun – The Animals
God Only Knows – The Beachboys
Hey Jude – The Beatles
Here Comes The Sun – The Beatles
Just The Way You Are – Bill Joel
Yellow – Coldplay
Under Pressure – Queen & David Bowie
90 BEATS PER MINUTE
Preacher Man – Melody Gardot
Autumn Leaves – Ed Sheeran
Wonderful – Aretha Franklin
Hurt – Johnny Cash
Keeping The Faith – Billy Joel
Here I Go Again – Whitesnake
Foxy Lady – Jimi Hendrix
Red Red Wine – UB40
100 BEATS PER MINUTE
I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor
Stayin’ Alive – Bee Gees
Cecilia – Simon & Garfunkle
Sweet Home Alambama – Lynard Skynard
You Can’t Hurry Love – Phil Collins
What’s Going On – Marvin Gaye
Walk Like An Egyptian – The Bangles
Spirit In The Sky – Norman Greenbaum
Sittin On The Dock Of The Bay – Otis Redding
12-BAR BLUES SONGS
Johnny B Good – Chuck Berry
Hound Dog – Elvis Presley
I Got You (I Feel Good) – James Brown
Rave On – Buddy Holly
Stuck In The Middle – Stealers Wheel
Good Golly Miss Molly – Little Richard
Mustang Sally – Buddy Guy
CULTURAL FIRST AID KIT
6. CULTURAL FIRST AID KIT
• First consider why a patient may not engage. Are they anxious? Are they in pain? Is there a
sensory need such as tiredness or hunger? Using your professional judgement will help you
understand the reason for the refusal. If you acknowledge this with the patient, they may feel
heard and therefore more able to try the activities.
• Music is a natural motivator: try to play the patient’s favourite song and sit with them until they
are ready to engage- this may be verbally or simply by moving to another space. This may take
time so be patient and consistent.
• Singing someone’s name is a lovely way to gain their attention. At first, try touch cues and
saying their name gently. Move on to singing their name quietly. Notice how their physical
demeanour changes – does their breathing change? Do they turn their head towards or
away from you? Is there minimal movement in fingers or limbs? This will tell you if they are
interested. Again, time and consistency will show the patient you are there to help.
• A reward – offer the patient a reward for engaging. “If we do these activities for ten minutes,
we can go for a walk/watch tv/bake together..”
• Use an egg timer to show the time passing. This will help the patient to feel comforted
and safe.
• Use visual cues for the day – pictures of loved ones and activities will help the patient feel less
anxious about engaging in activities.
• Other exercises:
Ration breathing for relaxation– breath in for 4 counts, hold for 4, out for 8. Once you have
mastered this, add to the length using this ratio.
Convex tensing to release tension– if you have a tense patient, ask them to tense all of their
muscles – everything – for as long as possible. The rationale is that it is impossible to do this for
any length of time and the body will naturally relax afterwards.
Exercises for physical signs of weakness and neglect – try and think of musical activities to
assess weaknesses in the patient. For example, asking them to reach for instruments will show
how much physical range they have. You could use drip stands to tie drums and bells on to
and ask them to beat in time to the music. Use a drum or tambourine to move in front of their
eyes to see if they can follow a sound or have any possible blindness. Use your imagination!
TIPS FOR ENGAGING
WITH A PATIENT
7. MUSIC EXERCISES
These music experiences are designed for you to do by yourself,
with a friend or family member. They can be done at home or in
a hospital environment. You can pick up materials you need from
local music shops or charity shops.
Follow this link to see the benefits that music therapy had for
a patient: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbDKHGg9upQ
You can also order creative materials online, using the following websites:
Amazon – https://www.amazon.co.uk/
gear4music – https://www.gear4music.com/
8. CULTURAL FIRST AID KIT
EXERCISE
Guidance Notes
Feedback notes
Five Ways to Wellbeing
The NEF has developed a set of evidence-based actions to improve personal wellbeing and to
improve everyones mental capital whilst helping people to flourish. The Five steps include:
• Connect: connect with people around you
• Be Active: discover a physical activity you enjoy
• Take Notice: be aware of the world around you and what you are feeling
• Keep Learning: try something new
• Give: do something nice for a friend
Try and build the five steps into your daily routine.
10. AIM:
To regulate gait, support muscle
development and reduce falls.
This can be completed with crutches or
walking frames, as well as without.
YOU WILL NEED:
Online music player ie Spotify (free version)
iTunes
Speakers or headphones
LET’S GET STARTED:
Select a song from 60 beats per minute (bpm) playlist.
Listen to the beat and tap it out on your lap.
Still sitting, try to march your feet to the beat.
When you are ready, stand up and move your feet to the beat,
listening carefully to the strong beats of the music.
Practice walking to 60 bpm for 5–7 days.
When you feel confident, move to 70 beats per minute.
You can repeat this pattern with 80, 90 and then 100 beats per minute.
WALKING TO THE BEAT
EXERCISE 1
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12. AIM:
To develop upper body muscles,
coordination and support an extended
reach.
YOU WILL NEED:
2 Djembe drums and beaters or 2 large
pans and wooden spoons. A chair
Djembes can be purchased from
Gear4Music.com
LET’S GET STARTED:
Position the drums in front of your chair at 45 degree angles (diagonally from your
sitting position). Your may need to put them on a table if they are small.
Choose a song from the playlist, starting with 60 bpm first.
● Listen to the beat and tap it out on your lap
When ready, use your left arm to beat the left drum and your right arm to beat the
right drum – listen carefully to the beat. Can you match it?
● When you are confident, cross your arms so that the right arm plays
the left drum and the left arm plays the right drum.
● If you want to push yourself – move the drums further away or choose a faster song.
DOUBLE DRUMMING
EXERCISE 2
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14. AIM:
To help with concentration, listening and
thinking skills.
YOU WILL NEED:
Any 12-bar blues song from the playlist
Drum and beater.
Hand drums and beaters can be purchased
from Gear4Music.com
LISTENING AND THINKING
EXERCISE 3
CULTURAL FIRST AID KIT
METHOD:
Choose your 12-bar blues song and listen to it all the way through.
Listen for the changes in the tone of the music (a chord change).
Repeat the song – this time, every time you hear a chord change,
beat your drum.
Hint: there should be a change around every 8 beats.
Try it again with another song.
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16. AIM:
To maintain concentration and encourage
listening to help develop cognitive skills.
YOU WILL NEED:
Another person
Two instruments (drums, hand bells, maracas)
LET’S GET STARTED:
Choose the Leader and the Follower (you can swap roles later).
● The Leader can play fast, slow, loud, quiet, they can move
their arms and body around.
● The Follower copies everything the Leader does –
including moving their body!
● Swap roles.
FOLLOW MY LEADER
EXERCISE 4
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18. AIM:
To extend the field of gaze and upper
body reach.
YOU WILL NEED:
Chime bars
Beater
Table
Chime bars can be purchased from
Gear4Music.com
LET’S GET STARTED:
Place your chime bars on a table in front of you..
Spread the chime bars out from the right to left. Make sure there is
about 5 cm between each bar.
Using your weaker hand/side, play the chime bars in order.
For example, if the left side hand or vision is weakest, start at the right
and work towards the left.
For a challenge, spread the bars further apart.
Repeat on each side.
DESCENDING MUSIC
EXERCISE 5
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20. AIM:
To develop verbal recognition and ability.
YOU WILL NEED:
Just yourself.
LET’S GET STARTED:
In a quiet moment, have a look round your room or environment.
Using the ABC song (or Twinkle Twinkle), sing the names of the obejcts
you can see. For example, “Chair and table, lamp and stool, TV, radio, cup of tea!”.
Ask family members and helpers to join in with you.
For a challenge, use the melody of you favourite song – can you fit the words
to the rhythm?!
SING WHAT YOU SEE!
EXERCISE 6
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22. AIM:
To develop muscle tone in the upper body,
encourage coordination, flexibility and range.
YOU WILL NEED:
A comfortable sitting place and your
favourite song.
LET’S GET STARTED:
Listen to the beat of the music for a short time to get it into your memory.
Fizzy fingers – start by wriggling your fingers slowly. Speed up and slow
down. Repeat 3-5 times.
Arms – make a fist with each hand and punch your arms in and out in time
to the music. It might help to repeat “in and out… in and out”. Repeat 8 times.
Challenge – can you do alternative arms? Left arm out and right arm in…
Reaching – with your left hand, you are going to reach diagnolly across your
body in steps. When you get to your arms length, stretch as much as you can
and then bring your arm back. Say to your self, “reach...reach...reach...reach...
stretch! Come back”. Repeat 5-8 times on each side.
Looking – turn your head to the left and hold for four beats. Move to the
right and hold it for four beats. Look up for four beats and then down for
four beats. Repeat this once.
At the end, give yourself a little shake to relax the muscles.
UPPER BODY WORKOUT
EXERCISE 7
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To encourage verbal memory and
relaxation.
YOU WILL NEED:
Your favourite song and maybe someone
to be with you.
LET’S GET STARTED:
Play your favourite song.
Can you remember the words? What does it remind you of?
Does it bring any pictures or colours into your mind?
Talk to your friend or write down your thoughts.
Deep breathing – listening to your song, breathe in time to the music –
in for four counts and out for four counts. Empty your mind and enjoy
being in the music.
Challenge – can you play the drum along with your favourite song?
Can you catch the beat?
YOUR FAVOURITE SONG
EXERCISE 8
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26. AIM:
To develop upper body movement and
coordination.
YOU WILL NEED:
Scarves
A recording of Autumn Leaves
Juggling scarves can be purchased from
Amazon.co.uk
LET’S GET STARTED:
In a comfortable chair, choose a scarf and raise it above your head.
Drop the scarf and try to catch it with the same hand.
Repeat with both arms.
You could also try waving the scarves or dancing with the scarves
to the music – use your imagination!
AUTUMN LEAVES
EXERCISE 9
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28. AIM:
To develop lower body movement and
muscle strength.
YOU WILL NEED:
Tambourine or hand bells
Song from 60 bpm playlist.
LET’S GET STARTED:
Choose a song from the 60 bpm play list.
● Place the bells or tambourine around your toes, like a watch
or bracelet.
Listen to the beat and tap it out on your lap.
When ready, tap your right foot to the beat. Count to 16.
● Swap for your left foot and count to 16 again.
● Challenge – you can tap alternative feet or both feet together?
When you feel confident, try a faster song from the playlists or
use your favourite song.
MARCHING TO THE BEAT
EXERCISE 10
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CRAFT EXERCISES
These storytelling and craft exercises are designed for you to do
with a friend or family member. They can be done at home or in a
hospital environment.
All the materials listed you can find in local arts and craft retailers
such as Abakhans and/or Fred Aldous.
You can also order creative materials online, using the following websites:
Amazon – https://amazon.co.uk/
eBay – https://www.ebay.co.uk/
Hobbycraft – https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/
Etsy – https://www.etsy.com/uk/
30. CULTURAL FIRST AID KIT
EXERCISE
Guidance Notes
Feedback notes
Five Ways to Wellbeing
The NEF has developed a set of evidence-based actions to improve personal wellbeing and to
improve everyones mental capital whilst helping people to flourish. The Five steps include:
• Connect: connect with people around you
• Be Active: discover a physical activity you enjoy
• Take Notice: be aware of the world around you and what you are feeling
• Keep Learning: try something new
• Give: do something nice for a friend
Try and build the five steps into your daily routine.
32. AIM:
To activate fine motor skills while exploring
different textures through touch.
LET’S GET STARTED:
Place heavy weight card on flat surface.
Place material for trunk of the tree
on a flat surface.
Draw tree shape onto the brown
card/sandpaper.
Cut out tree shape.
Glue tree shape onto heavy weight card.
Draw out leaf shapes out of different
materials including photos.
Cut out shapes.
Glue different shapes and materials
onto the tree and background.
Make a tree for each season:
Autumn (gold, red and yellow leaves),
Winter (white and silver on the
branches with snow in the sky)
Spring (flowers
at the bottom of
the tree and in it)
Summer (lots of
leaves and birds
singing).
Create a story
and use your
imagination!
YOU WILL NEED:
1 sheet of light blue or white A4 heavy
weight card
1 sheet of A4 recycled corrugated
cardboard or brown sandpaper pre-cut
into the trunk of the tree
Textured materials for tree, clouds,
grass (i.e. waxy and shiny food packaging,
ribbon, felt, fabric pieces, buttons,
sandpaper – different grits, bubble wrap,
magazine pages)
Photo/s or pictures of special people/
pets/things
Scissors
Glue Stick
Felt Tips (optional)
You can buy materials from places such as
Hobbycraft, Amazon and eBay. See what
textured materials you can find around the
house. Think shiny, hard, soft, rough, bumpy,
smooth, warm or cold.
TEXTURAL TREE
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34. AIM:
To focus on a methodical, repetitive task
to strengthen hand-eye coordination
through touch.
LETS GET STARTED:
Place Zippy Bag on flat surface.
Take your ruler and felt tip and measure
out a square or rectangle on the bag.
Begin measuring from bottom right or
left corner (suggested size 12 cm x 18 cm).
Cut out a rectangle leaving the two
adhered edges together for ease of
sewing. There will be an extra rectangle –
you can make one for a friend!
Place your ruler underneath the cut out
rectangle approximately 1 cm from the
edge.
With your felt tip, mark 1 cm from left
bottom corner and right bottom corner.
Mark with a dot every 2 cm going up the
two sides and along the bottom.
Hole punch where you have made a dot.
Thread the plastic needle with wool and
sew around three edges. Experiment
with different type of stitches.
Add photograph facing outwards.
Behind photograph place tissue paper
Flip ‘pocket’ over and slip in other photo
facing outwards. Add ribbon handle.
YOU WILL NEED:
1 A4 + Size Zippy Bag
Wool (any type or colour)
Plastic sewing needle
Tissue paper
Hole puncher
Scissors
Ruler
Felt Tip (dark colour
medium nib)
Ribbon
Photographs
Beads (optional)
You can buy materials from Tiger, Amazon,
eBay, Hobbycraft, Office Outlet or a local
sewing shop. Needle suggested PANYTOW 6
pcs, 2 sizes Plastic Hand Sewing Needles.
CLEAR PLASTIC POCKET FRAME
EXERCISE 2
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36. AIM:
To talk about people, things, places and
activities you love. This activity activates
hand-eye coordination whilst one works
with both 2D and 3D surfaces..
HOW TO:
Choose your photos and cut them out.
2) Collage photos onto the Round Cake
Card, brown cardboard side up.
Collage photos onto the heart box.
Work on body of box and lid separately.
Collage inside of the box (optional).
Glue box onto the Cake Card.
Fill the box with treasures.
YOU WILL NEED:
1 papier-mâché Heart Box with lid
@ 7.5 cm x 8 cm x 4 cm
1 Round Cake Card 1.5mm Board
20 cm or larger
Glue Stick or PVA Glue
Scissors
Photos representing things you love,
printed onto lightweight white paper
Varnish and paint brush (optional to give
collage a sturdy finish)
THINGS I LOVE HEART BOX
EXERCISE 3
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38. AIM:
To practice concentration and strengthen
hand-eye coordination with dominant hand.
To chat about subjects such as likes and
dislikes of music and food past and present.
LET’S GET STARTED:
Place the piece of paper/card on
a flat surface.
One at a time trace around an object.
Play with pattern and overlapping.
Colour in the shapes.
YOU WILL NEED:
1 A4 piece (or A3 if feeling enthusiastic)
of white paper or card
Felt Tips (variety of colours)
Suggested objects:
Pencil
Pen
Clothes Peg
Fork
Spoon
Mobile Phone
Music record
CD
You can get these from a charity shop,
eBay or at home.
OBJECTS: TRACE AND COLOUR
EXERCISE 4
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To help concentration and strengthen
hand-eye coordination with dominant
hand. To chat about subjects such as
likes and dislikes of music and food past
and present.
LET’S GET STARTED:
Place the piece of paper on a flat
surface.
One at a time trace around an object.
Colour in the shapes.
Cut out shapes.
Arrange shapes on the piece of card
and stick them down.
YOU WILL NEED:
1 A4 piece (or A3) of white paper
1 A4 piece (or A3) of card any colour
Felt Tips (variety of colours)
Scissors
Glue Stick
Everyday objects (smaller than the sheet
of paper)
Suggested objects:
Pencil
Pen
Clothes Peg
Fork
Spoon
Mobile Phone
Music record
CD
You can get these from a charity shop,
eBay or at home.
OBJECTS: TRACE, COLOUR, CUT
EXERCISE 5
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42. AIM:
To focus on a methodical and repetitive task
whilst continuing a conversation.
LET’S GET STARTED:
Place the map on a flat surface.
Go to the computer and Google
‘Shoe Silhouette Art’.
Select your shoe shape, print out and
cut out. Alternatively, draw a shoe
shape of your own and cut out.
Place your shoe silhouette on top of
your map and trace around.
Cut out ‘map’ shoe.
Using your rubber shoe stamp and
ink pad, press the stamp onto the ink
pad. Then stamp onto the ‘map’ shoe
following the edge of the silhouette.
You can then experiment with making
different patterns.
Stick the ‘shoe’ onto another piece of
paper and continue to stamp around it.
Alternatively use the hole puncher and
make a hole at the top of the shoe and
hang with string or wool.
YOU WILL NEED:
Map (where you live, have previously lived
and/or visited on holiday)
Shoe Silhouette (cut out) To help you,
Google search ‘Show Silhouette Art’.
Something to draw with (pencil, pen,
felt tip)
Rubber Shoe Stamp/s
Stamp pad/s Basic colours can be purchased
at any office supply shop – variety of colours
can be purchased on eBay
Scissors
Hole Puncher (optional)
String/Wool (optional)
1 A4 piece of card any colour (optional)
You can get these from a charity shop,
eBay Etsy or at home.
SHOES: MY JOURNEY
EXERCISE 6
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44. AIM:
To use fine motor skills through hand-eye
coordination.
PAPER CUP PHOTO FRAME
EXERCISE 7
CULTURAL FIRST AID KIT
YOU WILL NEED:
White Paper Cup (Recycled coffee cup)
Scissors or Scalpel
Felt Tips (variety of colours)
Glue Stick or PVA glue
Small Photographs (1 – 6)
LET’S GET STARTED:
Tear the map into small pieces approximately 2 cm square.
Glue map pieces into the cup.
Place photograph/s on the outside of the cup.
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To activate fine motor skills and eye-hand
coordination using both hands whilst
stimulating sense of touch. Also to focus
on arm movement.
LET’S GET STARTED:
Remove bottle cap and recycle.
Cut around the bottle approximately
10 cm from the top.
Punch holes around top edge
approximately 2 cm apart.
Hold the bottle from the screw top end
with non-dominant hand.
Choose a colour of the Sharpie Fine
Point Marker to draw onto the bottle.
Make a design.
Make small tissue balls approximately
1.5 cm and glue onto the bottle.
Wrap in cling film to hold the balls in
place and add texture.
Thread the needle with wool.
Punch through the hole punched hole.
Tie and knot, then sew around the edge
leaving 22 cm of wool. Tie the bead at
the bottom.
Try to catch the ball in the cup or hold the
cup in predominant hand whilst placing
the bead in the cup with the other hand.
Whilst holding the ‘cup’ swing the bead
from side to side then forward backwards
– switch hands.
YOU WILL NEED:
500 ml clear plastic
bottle preferably with
ridges (lightweight,
easy to cut)
Scissors
Cling Film
Sharpie Fine Point
Markers/Staedtler
Textsurfer Markers
Tissue Paper (any colour)
Ruler
Hole puncher
Plastic sewing needle
Wool (any colour)
Glue Stick
Bead (@ 2 cm)
RECYCLED BOTTLE
TEXTURED BALL AND CUP
EXERCISE 8
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48. AIM:
To use your imagination and practice
decision making whilst discussing your
dreams as you decorate the bag. It could
be a gift or used for storage.
LET’S GET STARTED:
Place paper bag on flat surface.
Punch out stars.
Glue stars onto the bag randomly or
in a pattern.
Use felt tips to draw or write onto
the bag.
PAPER BAG
EXERCISE 9
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YOU WILL NEED:
White paper bag/s Amazon or eBay
Medium Palm Punch Traditional
Star Hobbycraft
Glue Stick
Felt Tips
Paper any colour (for stars)
You can buy materials from Amazon,
eBay or Hobbycraft
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50. AIM:
To encourage verbal skills, imagination
and reminiscence whilst identifying
people, places and things.
LET’S GET STARTED:
Cut out images slightly larger than a
playing card.
Glue the image onto the face of the
card, choose vertical or horizontal
presentation.
Trim the edges of the card.
Hole punch in the middle of each side
of the card.
Make as many cards as you like but
a minimum of four.
Begin making your story choosing
a card then discussing it.
Tie a piece of string to the right hand
side of the first card, then begin
stringing the cards along whilst building
your story.
YOU WILL NEED:
Deck of playing cards
Scissors
Glue stick
Photographs (from magazines,
newspapers, computer printouts)
Suggested images: individual people,
groups of people, animals, objects,
buildings, trees and flowers.
String, wool or ribbon
Hole puncher
STORYTELLING CARDS
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51. ART EXERCISES
These art exercises are designed for you to do by yourself or with a
friend or family member. All the resources listed can easily
be found in your local art or stationary shop. Alternatively, most
poundshops also stock basic art and craft supplies and charity
shops are a great place to find interesting art materials that can be
recycled. For example, books, magazines, old clothes and bric a brac.
You can also order creative materials online, using the following websites:
Fred Aldous – https://www.fredaldous.co.uk
Cass Art – https://www.cassart.co.uk
Wilko – http://www.wilko.com/shop-by-department/stationery/icat/officestationery
Hobbycraft – https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/decor-and-hobbies/clay-modelling/air-
drying-clay
52. CULTURAL FIRST AID KIT
EXERCISE
Guidance Notes
Feedback notes
Five Ways to Wellbeing
The NEF has developed a set of evidence-based actions to improve personal wellbeing and to
improve everyones mental capital whilst helping people to flourish. The Five steps include:
• Connect: connect with people around you
• Be Active: discover a physical activity you enjoy
• Take Notice: be aware of the world around you and what you are feeling
• Keep Learning: try something new
• Give: do something nice for a friend
Try and build the five steps into your daily routine.
54. AIM:
To develop hand-eye coordination, fine
motor skills and creative imagination.
YOU WILL NEED:
A sheet of paper or card
Scissors
Glue stick
Old magazines or books
LET’S GET STARTED:
Lay your background paper on the table, you may want to use blue-tac to
stick it to the table to stop it moving around as you work.
Look through your magazine or books for interesting images. You may want
to choose a theme for your collage such as a colour, textures or type of
object. Cut out everything you see in that category.
Once you have cut out the images you want to use, lay them out on
your background paper. Move them around until you are happy with the
composition.
Glue down each piece.
PAPER COLLAGE
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Tip: choose a theme for the activity, for example National Days of the Year
56. AIM:
To loosen up, express yourself.
YOU WILL NEED:
A sheet of A4 plain paper and pencil.
LET’S GET STARTED:
Fold your A4 paper into eight sections, by folding it in half horizontally and
then twice vertically. Unfold your paper again and get ready to draw.
Pick up your pencil and use each section to make a different kind of mark. Try
to relax and not think out it too much, also try and fill the whole of each box.
First box: fill the whole box with scribble.
Second box: fill the whole box with long lines.
Third box: fill the whole box with circles.
Fourth box: fill the whole box with dots.
Fifth box: press on as hard as you can and fill the whole box with scribble.
Sixth box: press as lightly as you can and fill the whole box with scribble.
Seventh box: start in the middle and start to draw a spiral outwards, keep
going until the box is filled.
Eighth box: fill the whole box with zig zag lines.
CREATIVE MARK MAKING
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58. AIM:
To maintain concentration and listening skills
with a friend or family member.
YOU WILL NEED:
Any art image that you find interesting.
LET’S GET STARTED:
Choose an art image that you find interesting, either from this pack,
or have a look online.
Look at the art image closely, in silence for two minutes.
Share with your companion what you see in the image.
Think about: colours, shapes, themes.
Which part of the picture do you find most interesting? Why?
Now turn the picture upside down or on its side.
Does this change the way that see this picture? Is your eye drawn to
anything that you had not seen before?
Think about: what materials the artist used to make this image.
Think about: how the image makes you feel?
Repeat this exercise with as many images as you would like.
OBSERVING, THINKING AND TALKING
EXERCISE 3
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60. AIM:
To strengthen upper body, stretch your vision
and follow a step-by-step process in order.
YOU WILL NEED:
Wipeable table or A3 texture-free
plastic placemat
Water-based block printing ink
Small lino roller
Sharp pencil
Plain paper (any colour)
Apron or an old shirtLET’S GET STARTED:
Pick an image you would like to draw from your imagination or one you can copy.
Hint – bold lines over detail work better.
Squeeze out some ink the size of a 10p coin onto your wipeable table or plastic placemat.
Roll the ink out across the surface, first vertically and then horizontally to get an even
coverage of ink.
Place your blank piece of paper onto the ink.
Draw your image onto the paper in under 5 minutes so the ink doesn’t dry.
Peel the paper up from the ink and see your creation.
To repeat the process, re-roll out the ink and place a new sheet of paper down.
MONO PRINTING
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You can buy materials from art shops and online at Fred Aldous –
www.fredaldous.co.uk/collections/print-making
62. AIM:
To support muscle development to reduce
falls. To encourage outdoor activity and
connecting to nature. this can be completed
with or without crutches and walking
frames.
YOU WILL NEED:
A small garden, local park or nature reserve.
Small collecting container e.g. a lunch box
or tote bag.
A coloured piece of paper or card.
LET’S GET STARTED:
Take a short walk outside to observe nature closely.
Look out for interesting shapes, colours and patterns.
Pick up a small amount of things you like, leaves, twigs, petals, stones.
When you return to your work area, lay out the things you have collected.
Take a coloured piece of card or paper as a background and lay out your
objects in a collage.
● Take a photograph with your phone or camera to remember your creation.
NATURE COLLAGE
EXERCISE 5
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64. AIM:
To strengthen hands and arms.
YOU WILL NEED:
Air modelling clay
Plastic sheet (or wipe clean surface)
Apron, rolling pin, textured items
Paint (optional)LET’S GET STARTED:
Here are two activities you can do with a small block of air-drying clay. If you just want to
make something and you are not intending to keep your models you can choose to use play
dough. This is a very soft, malleable material, that’s lots of fun and easy to use.
AIR DRY CLAY MODELLING
EXERCISE 6
CULTURAL FIRST AID KIT
Making a pinch pot:
Take an amount of clay and shape it into
a ball, either by rubbing it between your
hands, or rubbing it between one hand
and a table surface.
Hold the clay ball with one hand and
insert the thumb of your other hand
into the middle of the ball, about three
quarters of the way down.
Then start to squeeze between your
thumb and forefinger. Repeat this
process around the whole edge of
the pot.
Keep repeating this process until you
have the desired thickness and shape.
Textured Slab:
Place a piece of cloth or a plastic sheet
onto a table surface, then place a piece
of clay on top.
Use the rolling pin to roll it out into a
flat slab.
You can then use your textured items to
make marks in the slab. These could be
stamps, or items such as biscuit cutters,
or you can use ‘found’ items, such as items
from outside and other textured items
such as bubble wrap. You can make marks
by pressing into the clay by hand, or by
using the rolling pin.
Once you have finished your work, leave to
dry according to the packing instructions.
Most air drying clays take around 24 hours
to dry. You can then paint your creation if
you would like to finish it in that way.
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66. AIM:
To be observant, use word recall and move
the whole of the body.
YOU WILL NEED:
Something to take photos with such as:
Digital camera
Phone camera
Tablet
Disposable camera
LET’S GET STARTED:
Mindfulness photography is about looking more closely at the everyday
and finding unusual things to see. This can be done in a small or large area,
for example one room, a house, a garden, or on a walk to the local shop.
The aim of the activity is to take a photograph that represents the
following on the list below:
MINDFULNESS PHOTOGRAPHY
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1. Fluffy
2. Blue
3. A circle shape
4. A reflection
5. Shiny
6. Rough
7. Smooth
8. Something that
moves
9. Hard
10. Heavy
11. Light
12. Tall
13. Small
14. Yellow
15. Something that
makes you smile
68. AIM:
To follow a step-by-step
process in order and to
strengthen arms and
hands.
YOU WILL NEED:
Water based block printing ink
Two small lino rollers
Styrofoam sheets
Flat painting tray
Paper
Ballpoint pen
Tip: you can use the polystrene circle
that you get with shop bought pizzas
LET’S GET STARTED:
Draw your design on the styrofoam sheet with a ball point pen.
When you are happy with your design, place the paper you are going to print
onto next to your flat painting tray.
Squeeze a small blob of ink onto the tray and roll until there is a smooth
coverage of ink on the roller.
Roll the roller onto the styrofoam sheet to transfer the ink evenly and make
sure you cover all areas of the sheet including the edges and corners.
Next, place the sheet ink-side-down onto the sheet of paper. Then roll over
the back of the print with the other ink-free clean roller.
Once you have rolled over the whole design, you can peel it back off the
paper to reveal your print.
Repeat the process as many times as you like… try different size prints,
different shapes and designs.
RELIEF PRINTMAKING
EXERCISE 8
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70. AIM:
To practice fine motor skills and follow a
step-by-step process.
YOU WILL NEED:
Origami Paper.
LET’S GET STARTED:
Follow the instructions (right) to fold
your origami heart.
When finished you could write a
message on your heart and give or send
it to somebody. Otherwise you could
decorate it with stickers or small pieces
of collaged paper.
If you like making origami, a good place
to learn more shapes is YouTube. There
are lots of videos that you can follow
along to make more complicated pieces.
ORIGAMI HEART
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72. Place your design on top of the paper.
Leave to develop. You can check if it
is ready by gently lifting a corner of
the paper or object and it should have
changed colour. On a bright summer
day, you could have an exposure within
10 minutes. On a winter day, you should
leave it for at least 2 hours.
When it is ready, run your paper under
cold water following the instructions,
then place it somewhere flat to dry.
Tip: if you have sensitive skin, wear
rubber gloves for this part.
Follow this link to see the steps:
https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=c8xAFBeJJUA
AIM:
To get outside using full body movement
and fine motor skills.
YOU WILL NEED:
Sun photography paper, scissors, paper or
collected items. Sun paper can be purchased
from art shops, or online: http://www.
homecrafts.co.uk/nature-print-paper
LET’S GET STARTED:
Before you begin, read through the packet
instructions for any safety advice, this is not
a dangerous procedure but the paper does
contain a mild developing chemical.
It works by placing things on top of the paper
to create an image and then leaving it in
direct sunlight to develop. Where the objects
cover the paper, it will not change colour but
where it is exposed to the sun, it will.
Cut out a design using paper or collect
objects to place on top of the design.
Place your paper on a flat surface in
direct sunlight (outside or inside on
a window sill). Tip: the brighter the
sunlight, the less time it will take to
develop.
SUN PHOTOGRAPHY
EXERCISE 10
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