Expressive Arts Psychotherapy Darwin
Music therapy is a profession where music is used to support people to reach their health and wellbeing goals.
Registered music therapists (RMTs) are allied health professionals and highly skilled musicians with tertiary qualifications in the provision of music therapy services. Music therapists work in partnership with individuals, families and communities to listen to their interests and concerns and identify ways in which music can be a resource for initiating and fostering change. Therapeutic interventions are supported by evidence and are based in peer-reviewed research and established theoretical frameworks.
Music therapy can involve a range of musical experiences including, listening to music, writing songs, playing instruments, creating playlists and performing and organising community music events.
Music therapy can involve a range of musical experiences including, listening to music, writing songs, playing instruments, creating playlists and performing and organising community music events.
Music therapy has been found to support
- Social connectedness
- Social communication skills
- Self-regulation
- Self-expression
- Language & motor skills development
- Recovery from trauma & adverse experiences
- Engagement in meaningful interactions with others
- Community participation
Music Therapy for Children
Music often brings great pleasure to young children and it can be a motivating way to enjoy interactions with others and learn new skills. Music therapy offers a fun and encouraging environment for children to increase their social communication, optimise development and enhance self-regulation in a way that the entire family can enjoy.
Music Therapy for Adults
Music allows people and communities to engage, interact and build positive relationships. Through participation in music therapy, people with a disability can build on their interest in music therapy to address personal goals, such as mood regulation, social interaction, communication skills and community engagement. Our music therapist focuses on creativity and offering participants an environment centred on their needs and interests.
FAQs
What is expressive arts psychotherapy?
Expressive arts psychotherapy is therapy involving creative activities like art, music, or drama.
What can expressive arts psychotherapy help with?
It can help with social and communication skills, self-expression, and language and motor skill development.
Do I need to be artistic to do this therapy?
No, you don’t need any artistic skills or experience.
Is expressive arts psychotherapy only for children?
Both adults and children can benefit from expressive arts psychotherapy.
Our full range of services in Darwin & across the NT include:
Speech & Language Therapy
We provide a range of services to help recognise and treat speech delays and other issues for children and adolescents alike.
Occupational Therapy
- DIR Floortime
- Astronaut Program
- Alert Program
- Therapeutic Listening Program
- Brain Gym
- Sensory Integration Principles
- Aquatic Therapy
Expressive Arts Psychotherapy
We’ll help your child through play therapy, which implements the use of play and toys to help children process and understand their world.
Psychology & Counselling
We have a team of trained psychologists who will help with everything from couples and relationship counselling, anxiety and depression to trauma and post traumatic stress.
Speech & Language Therapy
We provide a range of services to help recognise and treat speech delays and other issues for children and adolescents alike.
Occupational Therapy Models
- DIR Floortime
- Astronaut Program
- Alert Program
- Therapeutic Listening Program
- Brain Gym
- Sensory Integration Principles
- Aquatic Therapy
Psychological Services
We have a team of trained psychologists who will help with everything from anxiety and depression to trauma and post traumatic stress.
Expressive Arts Psychotherapy
We’ll help your child through play therapy, which implements the use of play and toys to help children process and understand their world.
Workshops & Support Groups
- Hanen
- Key Word Signing
- 123 Magic and Emotion Coaching
- Circle of Security Parenting Program
- Meltdowns vs Behaviour
- Amazing Articulation
- Getting to know you
- Self-Care Skills and Building independence
- How to be a Playmate
- Mealtimes Matter
- Beyond Words
- Developing Language through Play
- Sensory Processing? What is it?
