Here it is – half way through the summer, and I am just now finding the time to consolidate my thoughts on the very full but rewarding winter and spring just passed. Working in my garden has given me time to ponder all that has transpired and a moment or two to think about [...]
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To read about the exciting adventures of the Alexander Society over the past year, click on the link below photo: 2012 in review
Jam Dance is a program that is designed to bridge the gaps that separate people. It is an inclusive form of guided creative physical and musical play. It embraces the distinct gifts of each person and encourages sharing and empathy. The whole experience is alive with possibilities and opportunities to discover our selves, each [...]
Flying with the sparrow: How legends empower people with disabilities In this presentation Nicola will share her experiences in the UK, Japan and South Africa. She will: – Talk about storytelling in the lives of people with disabilities – Show examples of the work of Openstorytellers, the world’s first company of storytellers with intellectual [...]
For the last three Wednesdays, Music Therapist Heather Price and I (Kathleen) have brought Interactive Storytelling and Music Therapy to youth at a local Residential Home. All the participants are in wheelchairs, are non-verbal and some are blind. So music was the main ingredient. We based the program on the story of The King, The [...]
Free information session on “Underlying causes of Learning Difficulties”. What happens if certain developmental stages such as crawling, or achieving hand dominance are not met? This presentation will address the relationship between developmental milestones and the skills needed for learning reading, writing and math. You will learn about some of the “red flags” that could [...]
Interactive Storytelling and Music Therapy for children aged 6 – 12 began on January 24 in Wolfville in an after-school program. The program is facilitated by Kathleen Purdy and Music Therapist Heather Price, with the support of volunteers from Acadia and the local high school, as well as three music therapy students who are completing [...]
The first chapter of the Workbook: You Can Do It Too: Learning Through the Arts, is now online – it can be read and downloaded for free! The story of “The Pasha, the Mice and the Cheese” is presented in full details for children aged 5 – 12. Songs and movement games may be be [...]
New Arts Health Network Canada Website! November, 2011 Dear: AHNC/ AHNC-BC Friends, We are delighted to inform you that Arts Health Network Canada and its first provincial chapter, Arts Health Network Canada-BC, have launched a new and improved website www.artshealthnetwork.ca. Please visit our new site and send us your feedback; we would love to hear [...]