Neurologic Music Therapy for movement disorders
Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT) is the evidence-based practice that makes use of standardized musical exercises that can be applied to areas of functioning including cognition, motor skills & communication.
NMT classes will be offered by student music therapists at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Music, over Zoom groups, for 60 minutes.
These sessions use music-based movement and singing interventions that are endorsed by the World Federation for Neurologic Rehabilitation, to help you reduce tension and improve your quality of life in a fun and supportive environment.
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Who: This group is designed for persons with dystonia who seek treatment strategies to reduce chronic pain and tension.
When: Thursday evenings, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Eastern Time
Where: https://utoronto.zoom.us/j/88290654437
Meeting-ID: 882 9065 4437
password: music22
What to wear: Comfortable clothing and a water bottle
This group is run by PhD and MA students in the Music and Health Science programs at the University of Toronto along with Dr. Corene Thaut, Neurologic Neurologic Music Therapist and an assistant professor in the Faculty of Music.
For more information please contact:
Kathrin Mertel, PhD Student kathrin.mertel@mail.utoronto.ca
Dr. Corene Thaut corene.thaut@utoronto.ca
SUPPORT GROUP GUIDELINES: ROLES AND EXPECTATIONS
DMRF Canada Support Advisory Group August 2024
Participants:
Respect: The behaviour and responses of all in the meeting is one of respect and empathy. This includes
recognition and respectful response to individual social, emotional, physical, spiritual and intellectual
boundaries.
Time: Attending on time and ensuring that they are capable and available physically and emotionally to
participate. All participants will have an opportunity to share their experiences in a timely manner.
Monopolizing the conversation for any reason will be redirected. (this includes promotion of products or
services)
If a participant does not want to participate and share they can pass on their turn without judgment.
However it is important for all in the group to be introduced to each other.
Confidentiality: Everything shared in the support group meeting is confidential. This means that it stays
within the group. The exception is in the case of abuse, crime or physical harm. This will be reported to
the appropriate authority.
The Group Leader Role:
As well as adherence to the guidelines mentioned above the group leader will:
Welcome the participants, share any news or updates, provide time for introductions as well as the
opportunity for each participant to share or pass. Leaders facilitate and keep the meeting moving along
and on time. They end the meeting on a positive note and follow up on anything that may have come
out of the meeting.
By entering the meeting, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted the terms above.
