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Module I Communicating & Connecting |
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Sensory experience and psychological and
physical response |
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Social aspect of community |
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Constructive engagement |
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Empowerment |
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Rituals and orientation |
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Module II
Basic Drumming Technique |
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Drum basics |
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Hands-on instruction |
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Rhythm exercises and
ideas |
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Module IV Biology and Beat |
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An understanding of medical issues |
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Movement as the
basis of perception |
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The biochemistry of
stress and relaxation |
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Ergonomics and participant body language |
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Hygiene |
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Module III Facilitation
Basics |
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Tools and
techniques |
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Facilitation elements |
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Orchestrational tools |
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Arthurian facilitation techniques |
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Facilitation exercises |
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Module V Special Populations |
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Life as experienced by special
populations |
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Challenges
facing facilitators & caregivers |
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Challenges
facing participants |
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Facility conduct
guidelines |
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Activity director as advisor & informant |
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Instructional video from a six-month program
at a long-term care facility documenting participant exchanges and
transformations |
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Module VI Special Facilitation Techniques |
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Activity director as advisor & informant |
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The art of special communication |
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Involvement, not entertainment or instruction |
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Enforcement vs. invitation |
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Sensory input overload |
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Communicating clearly and precisely |
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Respect and touch |
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Adaptive equipment and safety precautions |
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Equipment alternatives |
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Module VII Voice and Song |
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Why songs work |
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Find your voice and their song |
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Participation songs |
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Affirhythms™ (courtesy of Terry
Garthwaite!) |
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Sculpt it, sing it and play it |
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Notation tools and techniques |
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Module VIII Drum~Story~Songs |
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Challenge the intellect
& ignite memories |
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How to create and
facilitate Story~Songs |
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Initiation vs.
response |
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Develop your prompting skills |
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Story~song
exercises |
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Module IX On-site training & Experience |
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Personal mentoring at individual facilities |
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Feedback and support |
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MODULE X Telephone Mentoring |
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Telephone mentoring, advice and support |
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Community |
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Facilitate in a unique community event, fusing sound and spirit, with
a diverse gathering of special individuals. |
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Celebrate with friends and family in a joyful tribute to ability,
equality and creativity. |
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Appearances and performances by special celebrities. |
This project
is supported in part by a grant from Marin Arts Council.
For further details, please contact us.
email: rhythms@rcn.com
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