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Refreshments and introductions.
8:50-10:30am: Session I The history of therapeutic rhythm-making as it applies to Rhythmic Entrainment Intervention
Introduction to and an overview of Rhythmic Entrainment Intervention
Understanding the origins of Rhythmic Entrainment Intervention.
An overview of ethnomusicalogical research on rhythm-making around the world.
Introducing the core techniques used around the world: community, shamanic, rhythm-healing
* Community rhythm-making: Audio samples and discussion of this participatory approach.
* Shamanic traditions: Prevalence of this approach and core technique involved. Audio samples included.
* Rhythm-healing: Exploration of rhythmic techniques used and locations and populations used for. Audio samples included.
Exploring the Scientific basis behind these ancient techniques:
* Community rhythm-making: Participation as a means to synchronize the brain. Supporting data includes basic entrainment research and audio samples illustrating this synchronization.
* Shamanic Traditions: Rhythmic techniques used to drive the listener’s brain wave states. Supporting data explores auditory and photic driving.
* Rhythm-healing: Specialized rhythmic approaches to stimulate the nervous system. Supporting data includes auditory processing at it applies to executive function and the Reticular Activating System (RAS).
Break
10:50am–12:15pm: Session II Music research as it applies to sensory processing and brain function
An overview of music therapy and music-medicine research to date.
Discovering the correlation between classical music and brain function – listening and performance.
Dispelling the myth of the Mozart Effect and introducing the Rhythm Effect.
Understanding the realities of 60 bpm music and the relaxation response.
Exploring the role of vibrational research on sensory processing and nervous system function.
Examining auditory driving and sensory processing: Using rhythm for vestibular stimulation.
Recognizing the role of rhythm as stimulation and synchronization for the nervous system.
Exploring techniques such as Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation (RAS) and Bilateral Rhythmic Stimulation (BRS).
Exploring the connection between Rhythmic Entrainment Intervention and this other music research.
Lunch
1:00-2:45pm: Session IIIRhythmic Entrainment Intervention: Scientific and clinical research
Examining how Rhythmic Entrainment Intervention and the REI Therapy Program are used clinically.
Stephanie: A case study with a child with autism.
Evaluating the REI Autism Pilot Study.
Discovering scientific studies using Rhythmic Entrainment Intervention
Autism studies
AD/HD studies.
Brain studies.
Pain relief studies.
Sleep disorder studies.
Tourette’s Syndrome study.
Understanding the reason for the results: Theories and conclusions.
Break
3:00-4:30pm: Session IV Integrating Rhythmic Entrainment Intervention into your practice
Discovering the types of Rhythmic Entrainment Intervention in clinical practice: Generalized CDs and the Custom Program.
Understanding how Rhythmic Entrainment Intervention is implemented: During therapy sessions and at home.
Looking at the face of Rhythmic Entrainment Intervention: Understanding what to expect from the different CDs.
Performing the intake process.
Following the client’s progress and trouble-shooting any areas of concern.
Using the CDs during therapy sessions.
Performing exit assessments to determine the long-term results.
Questions and Answers.
