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CTAL: Touching Sound; The Potential of Music Therapy

with Amy Di Nino

2023-06-08 10:00:00 2023-06-08 12:00:00 America/New_York CTAL: Touching Sound; The Potential of Music Therapy We all know that music and mood are connected, but can playing an instrument contribute to our sense of well-being? Cedar Hill United Church -

Thursday, June 08
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-08 10:00:00 2023-06-08 12:00:00 America/New_York CTAL: Touching Sound; The Potential of Music Therapy We all know that music and mood are connected, but can playing an instrument contribute to our sense of well-being? Cedar Hill United Church -

We all know that music and mood are connected, but can playing an instrument contribute to our sense of well-being?

Music therapy is an allied health profession in which music is used within a therapeutic relationship to address the physical, psychological, cognitive, and social needs of individuals. This interactive forum will provide attendees with a broader understanding of this growing discipline with the many populations that benefit from the varied evidence-based music interventions. Takeaways will be offered for you to be able to use music more effectively in your own life.  

About our Speaker

Amy Di Nino is a neurologic music psychotherapist, percussionist, and founder of Connecting in Rhythm (CIR). CIR is a sensorimotor music curriculum for neurodiverse children that utilizes motion capture technology to translate body movement into valid data for assessment and treatment.

About Cambridge Third Age Learning (CTAL)

Cambridge Third Age Learning (CTAL) is a movement that encourages learning and discovery experiences for those in the “third age”—the stage in one’s life beyond full-time employment. By cultivating opportunities for discussion and engaging the expertise of local university professors and community professionals, CTAL supports anyone with intellectual curiosity and an interest in life-long learning.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures + Talks |

TAGS: | CTAL | #music | #mentalhealth | #adult |

Venue details


Cedar Hill United Church
241 Cedar St, Cambridge, ON N1S 1W6