Professional Training

 
 

Music & Movement Professional Training - 8/9/23 Elks Lodge Horseheads, NY

Date: August 9, 2023

Time: 9am-4pm *lunch included*

Who: Professionals - therapists, Mental health professionals, educators, daycare providers, parents/caregivers, anyone working with kids!

Cost: $179

This training course for professionals, parents, and caregivers is hosted by Kelly Sidari, Sharlyn Keegan, SLP and Cortney Voorhees, OT will cover:

  • How to teach a music class using Music & Movement Approach (created by Kelly Sidari)

  • Therapeutic approach to music and body movements

  • Learn about utilizing sensory, language, and motor approaches with children

  • Hands-on strategies

  • Understand regulation, play skills, and social interactions

  • Approach can be utilized with children of all ages as a group music class, individual therapy session, or as part of your daily interactions with children!

 

Professional Training - Sensory Integration in Practice

This course is a 3-4 day course appropriate for professionals including OT, PT, SLPs, etc. This intensive, hands-on, evidence-based course will provide a background on sensory integrative theory and development across all ages. In-depth information will be provided on the background and neurology of sensory processing, emotional regulation, body awareness, and motor skills. Participants will be provided with assessment options and treatment strategies across five interdependent systems: motor, sensory, emotional-relational, communication and cognitive skills. The course will cover underlying developmental systems and their impact. This bottom-up approach will enhance a therapist’s skill level for interacting with children and families. The focus will be on tools to enhance participation by improving body awareness, postural stability/security, coordinative skill, and motor planning and building therapeutic relationships. Emphasis is placed on hands on work with demonstrations and lab practice.

Email cvoorhees@lbtherapies.com for additional information and to host a course.

 

Parent/Other Professional Training

Course offerings for those without a professional degree are available. This would cover sensory processing symptoms and their impact in a variety of settings including school, home, and community. Contact cvoorhees@lbtherapies.com for additional information.

Agency and Therapist Consultation

Contact cvoorhees@lbtherapies.com for options regarding in-person or virtual consultations regarding therapy process, staff training, and other professional options.