Applications of Sound and Movement for an Integrative OT Practice

Presented by Kelly Beins

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Video Runtime: 53 Minutes, Learning Assessments: 38 Minutes

Occupational therapy (OT) is a holistic profession. Yet the scope of OT practice and the pace at which neuroscience is advancing, in combination with the constraints of most healthcare settings, can make it challenging for even advanced therapists to effectively incorporate both top-down and bottom-up treatment approaches while remaining rooted in well-grounded clinical reasoning. Music-based interventions are emerging as promising rehabilitation strategies. Moreover, music paired with movement is increasingly being used as an integrative, evidence-informed way to bridge physical, emotional, and cognitive health for clients of any age.

Course 1 of this 2-part series summarizes evidence and knowledge from various fields of study, including neurobiology, polyvagal theory, and rehabilitation, to differentiate an integrative practice as essential and distinct from other models of practice. In course 2, learners will translate this content into all aspects of the therapeutic process with takeaways that are immediately actionable. Both courses offer case stories, master clinician interviews, and demonstration of real-world strategies to explore applications of sound and movement as one means of building an effective integrative practice.

Meet your instructor

Kelly Beins

Kelly Beins is a seasoned occupational therapist with more than 28 years of clinical experience, including 18 years with certification in sensory integration. Passionate about combining sensory integration and mental health, Kelly believes in evidence-informed interventions and truly understanding the relationship between…

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Chapters & learning objectives

Impacting the Therapeutic Process Through Sound and Movement

1. Impacting the Therapeutic Process Through Sound and Movement

Explore how to facilitate and improve aspects of assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic sessions using evidence-informed sound and movement strategies.

Partnering With Caregivers for Better Carryover

2. Partnering With Caregivers for Better Carryover

Discover how incorporating sound and movement interventions into a client’s therapy program can foster caregiver collaboration and facilitate carryover, leading to better and lasting client outcomes.

Putting It All Together: Auditory and Movement Interventions Across the Life Span

3. Putting It All Together: Auditory and Movement Interventions Across the Life Span

Compare and contrast auditory intervention programs. Through pediatric and adult case examples as well as product demonstration, gain insight about use of the Unyte-iLs Focus System for improving client outcomes.