Please note: Session C is with two separate facilitators - one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Registering for session C means you are automatically going to both of these sessions.
In our society, we put much emphasis on the early acquisition of movement skills and helping children learn independence from a very early age. Research has shown us that allowing our children to freely move and respecting their innate potential for development provides innumerable benefits to growing brains and bodies. In this workshop, educators will have the opportunity to learn about the natural course of motor development which goes hand in hand with sensory and cognitive development. There will be an opportunity to get down on the floor and explore this during a series of hands-on demonstrations. Some of the topics we will discuss include:
Participants will be provided with tools that they can immediately use in a group setting
Lori Robbins is a mom, physiotherapist and certified infant massage instructor trainer (CIIT®). She has an extensive background in child development including sensory motor development, neurological development, and attunement and attachment. She is passionate about educating families on the importance of early interactions and attachment experiences on early brain development. She now focuses her training and teachings on a holistic approach to parent and child health and development. She is the only certified infant massage instructor trainer on the East Coast of Canada and she lives in Halifax with her husband and two small children.
This presentation will focus on effective and supportive ways to integrate music into everyday life. You will learn more about the benefits of music and music therapy, how to access music therapy services, creative ways to use music with children, and how to use music for self-care. This will be an interactive presentation where you will explore and experience music listening, singing, instrument playing, creative music activities and games, and learn about the importance of collaboration. This presentation will take a creative approach to learning and will encourage participants to use their own skills and experiences to unlock the power of music.
Katherine Lowings, BMT MTA, holds a Bachelor of Music Therapy from Acadia University. She is a Certified Music Therapist through the Canadian Association for Music Therapy works as a Music Therapist, Music Therapy Internship Supervisor, and Triple P Practitioner at Catholic Family Services Bureau (CFSB) in Charlottetown PE. CFSB is a non-profit non-denominational counselling agency that works to provide all Islanders with the help they need. She is also the President of the Atlantic Association for Music Therapy and is currently completing her Masters in Counselling from the University of Lethbridge.
Katherine works within the community to provide services on an individual and group basis with a wide variety of clients. Some populations include adults and children with developmental disabilities, youth at risk, mental health, neurological disorders, and palliative care. Katherine believes in continuing education and attends many conferences throughout the year to learn and continually develop in her practice. Through Music Therapy, Katherine uses the power of music to connect and communicate with the client’s she works with. She seeks to provide a positive environment where clients can use their strengths to overcome their challenges.
May 3, 2019
9:00 AM
College of Piping - Main Hall - 619 Water St E Summerside