Music Therapy Connections NI

23/01/2026

Working with teens in music therapy has given me a completely new perspective on my work. Their honesty, creativity, and willingness to show up as they are has stretched me in the best ways and that growth has carried into all areas of my music therapy practice. Grateful for what these experiences continue to teach me.

20/01/2026

This space has become one of my favorite places for music therapy!! It allows children to engage through movement, sensory exploration, and music in ways that feel authentic and regulating for their bodies.

Combining music therapy with sensory input supports nervous system regulation while honoring each child’s unique way of being in the world. Neuro-affirming care means meeting children where they are and this space truly allows for that.

13/01/2026

Here is a beautiful reminder that communication doesn’t always use words. Today, goodbye came through connection, rhythm and a gentle tap of the feet. I accept and celebrate all communication, exactly as it shows up.

31/12/2025

10/11/2025

🎁 Give the Gift of Communication this Christmas! 🎁

Looking for a unique and meaningful Christmas present?

Why not gift someone (or yourself!) the chance to learn Makaton — a language programme that uses signs, symbols, and speech to help people communicate. 💬💙

✨ Upcoming Online Training via Zoom:
🟦 Level 1 – 12th & 13th January (5:30–9:30pm)
➡️ You must attend both dates
🟩 Level 2 – 28th February (9:30am–5pm)
💷 £85 per level

Perfect for parents, carers, educators, and anyone who wants to make communication more inclusive. 🌟

📩 Book your spot (or gift a place!) here 👉 https://bookwhen.com/makatonmondays

07/11/2025

Working with teens in Music Therapy.
Following on from our emotional wellbeing sessions the teen group created their own “Musical toolkits” playlists of songs for when they need to 'level up' or 'level down' their energy, in partnership with materials.

By explicitly teaching and naming emotions, we can help young people build self-awareness, emotional vocabulary, and confidence in managing how they feel. These skills don’t always come naturally, especially in a busy school environment therefore it is important to create time to explicitly teach and explore our emotions.

Music gives our emotions a voice when words are hard to find.

Whats your go to playlist??

28/10/2025

15/10/2025

It’s hard to find the right words for someone who made such a lasting impact. He had a laugh that stayed with you, and a mischievous spark that made every day brighter. I’m grateful for the time we shared and for all he taught me on the beginning of my music therapy journey. The reminder to leave some space and time to really listen to what I am communicating and the joy that can come from the simplest of things!! Mr A you will forever make me smile when I think of that laugh of yours x

10/10/2025

When a local secondary mainstream school invests in the mental health of their pupils through music therapy 2days per week!!

06/10/2025

When our child is dysregulated, logic and listening go offline — their brain is in survival mode, not learning mode. 💥
Our job in those moments isn’t to teach or correct, it’s to help them feel safe and calm first.
Only then can they truly hear us. 💛

✨ More practical tools like this in my book Guidance from the Therapist Parent — available on www.thetherapistparent.com and Amazon.

02/10/2025