What is Therapeutic Listening? A two day Workshop on 8 th 9 th November 2012 Therapeutic Listening is an evidence-backed protocol that combines a sound-based intervention with sensory integrative activities to create a comprehensive program that is effective for diverse populations with sensory challenges. Therapeutic Listening can impact sensory modulation, attention, behaviour, postural organization, and speech and language difficulties. Trained therapists learn to use modulated music to set up programs for clients in homes, schools and clinics. Listening is a function of the entire brain; when we listen, we listen with the whole body. Further information can be found at www.vitallinks.net/ Who can benefit from Therapeutic Listening? Therapeutic Listening, coupled with Sensory Integration treatment tends to speed the emergence of: - Attention - Organized behaviour - Self regulation - Postural control - Bilateral coordination - Praxis - Fine motor control - Oral motor/articulation - Social skills/communication - Visual motor integration Course Summary Listening plays a vital role in the sensory integration process. In fact, some believe that the auditory system is the missing link in sensory integration modalities. Both research and clinical experience have shown that using sound-based interventions for clients with sensory processing difficulties can increase treatment effectiveness.
In this two-day workshop, you will learn to use Therapeutic Listening Modulated music to create individualised, home-based programs for clients. You will also learn how to implement Therapeutic Listening strategies in conjunction with postural, respiratory, and sensory activities. The course will take you through all of the steps--from assessment to outcomes--for creating complete Therapeutic Listening programs. Video case presentations will be used to illustrate points and show changes in individuals with listening and other sensory processing difficulties. This workshop will be especially meaningful for practitioners who have a background in sensory integration, including therapists in schools, hospitals, and private clinics. This course provides participants with the necessary background information to begin using Therapeutic Listening right away. Specialised headphones and music are necessary and are available for purchase upon completion of the course. Course Objectives Upon completion, participant will be able to: Describe the history of listening therapies. Identify individuals with sensory processing and listening problems who might respond well to Therapeutic Listening strategies. Administer a Therapeutic Listening protocol and/or adapt it to meet the specific needs of a client. Demonstrate Therapeutic Listening strategies with postural, respiratory, sensory diet and other sensory processing treatments. Presenter Sheila Frick has over 25 years of clinical experience. Her expertise includes sensory processing dysfunction, sensory integration and auditory interventions. Sheila created and continues to expand Therapeutic Listening, which she has taught to over 10,000 therapists worldwide. She is the author of : Clinical Concepts and Treatment Guidelines for Therapeutic Listening and co-author of Core Concepts in Action, Astronaut training, Out of the Mouths of Babes and M.O.R.E: Integrating the Mouth with Sensory and Postural Functions. Clinical support: Therapeutic Listening is always implemented under the direction of a trained therapist. Trained therapists have the option of being added to the Vital Links online provider locator which is used by parents and caregivers to search for trained Therapeutic Listening providers in their local area. Who Should Attend? This course is open to therapy professionals and some educational staff if supported by a trained therapist.
Date: 8th -9th November 2012 Cost: Allocation of places: Venue: 395 per person (Price includes course materials, Listening with the Whole Body book and refreshments) Priority will be given on a first come first served basis to those who have booked and paid. Antoinette Hotel Wimbledon 249 263 The Broadway Wimbledon London SW19 1SD www.antoinettehotel.com/wimbledon Travel information: Accommodation: Refreshments: Lunch: Further information: See details below Rooms can be booked at the Antoinette Hotel or alternative local accommodation can be found through internet search engines. There is a Premier Inn in Colliers Wood, one tube stop from South Wimbledon. Unlimited refreshments will be available throughout the days of the course. Lunch is not provided on the course. Lunch can be purchased in the hotel or on Wimbledon high street where there are many cafes, restaurants and bars. Anna Roberts (Lead Paediatric Occupational Therapist, CSH) anna.roberts4@nhs.net 01372 735735x6134 or 07879644069 Elaine O Riordan (Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist, Leap Children s Therapy) elaineoriordan@leapchildrenstherapy.com 07872145146
Venue Information Antoinette Hotel Wimbledon 249 263 The Broadway Wimbledon, London, SW19 1SD www.antoinettehotel.com/wimbledon Antoinette Wimbledon is situated on Wimbledon Broadway and is just 6 miles (10 km) outside central London, Wimbledon main line railway station and underground is minutes away and can take you into Central London in just 10 minutes. By Road Exit M25 at junction 10 and take the A3 into London. Exit the A3 at Merton/Wimbledon exit and follow the A219 from Tibbets Corner roundabout along Parkside (Wimbledon Common should be on your right hand side). This will lead you into Wimbledon Village, proceed over both mini roundabouts and down Wimbledon Hill into Wimbledon town centre. You will see Wimbledon train station on your left hand side, continue down the Broadway, taking care not to get swept left or right into various one way systems. The hotel is at the bottom of this road, on the right hand side. Parking is available at the hotel. By Train Alight at Wimbledon, take a left turn out of Wimbledon station on to the Broadway. The hotel is a 10 minute walk at the bottom of the Broadway. By Underground The District Line is located in the same terminal as the main line train service. The Northern Line is situated in South Wimbledon. You will exit this station and see a crossroads directly in front of you. Walk down Merton Road (not Merton High Street) and the hotel is on the left hand side just after the road has veered sharply to the left. This is approximately a 6 minute walk. By Air Heathrow airport is approximately 45 minutes from the Hotel, easily reachable via the M25. Gatwick Airport is also about 45 minutes away via the M25, M23 and A3.
Registration Form Therapeutic Listening 2 day Workshop on 8 th 9 th November 2012 Name of candidate Organisation Address Work Telephone Mobile Telephone Email address Any special needs Profession Please tick By BACS payment Method of payment for 395 Lloyds TSB ; Account Number 00149318 ; Sort Code 30-93-74. (Please include BACS remittance advice). Central Surrey Health Finance, Ewell Court Clinic, Ewell Court Avenue, Ewell, Epsom, KT19 0DZ. By Cheque Please make cheques payable to: Central Surrey Health Invoice (contact details - name and address) Please return completed registration form by post or email along with payment to: Anna Roberts Lead Paediatric Occupational Therapist Epsom General Hospital Dorking Road Epsom, KT187EG anna.roberts4@nhs.net