Looking for advice on MELODIC INTONATION THERAPY...

Ok, so this one's just for the music therapists out there, and more specifically for those of you who have experience in using Melodic Intonation Therapy or Modified Melodic Intonation therapy.

I'd like some ideas on how to 'mix-up' the sessions a bit in order to keep the momentum going.

I'm currently running a MMIT program. We work on our musical phrases every session and my client works on them in his spare time but I'd like to also incorporate some complimentary interventions to make the process more enjoyable (whilst continuing to help the neurological regeneration). Our rehab journey is proving to be long and I don't want him to give up.

Obviously not all interventions you have used will suit his needs but please throw me some ideas and hopefully I'll be able to adapt some of them to make our sessions more motivational - thanks in advance!

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Music Therapy at Camp Quality

My Saturday this weekend was an absolute cracker - running music therapy groups at Camp Quality!

It was SO much fun. We rapped, we stomped, we clapped, we drummed, we danced, we strummed - we even prepared to deliver my baby on site!

Camp Quality is a family cancer charity that brings optimism, resilience and happiness to the lives of families and children affected by cancer.

They provide programs that focus on education, performance, recreation, respite and play throughout primary schools, paediatric oncology wards, recreation venues and homes across Australia.



THE BEST BIT OF ALL??  (Apart from the fact that everything is completely free!)

Camp Quality believes LAUGHTER is the best medicine! (And for anyone reading this you will know who closely this resembles my own ethos on life!) I had an absolute ball!

It's a humbling and special experience to surround yourself with children who suffer such heartbreaking difficulties - and to watch them play, laugh and appear not to have a care in the world was an absolute joy!

So thank YOU Camp Quality for having me - lets do it again sometime!!

Visit http://www.campquality.org.au to find out more about Camp Quality or to throw a donation their way - it's well and truly worth it!!