Ten Top Tips for Empowering Young People Through the Power of Music
Use inspirational music to create a sense of calmness that makes children feel safe and secure- Young people are more likely to interact and participate in sessions if they don’t feel judged Find...
Mental health after lockdown: How can we all work together?
Here at Freedom Foundation HO we’ve been so busy over the last few months responding to communities and ensuring we can still reach children and young people during this challenging time as we...
IMPROVING MENTAL WELLBEING THROUGH THE POWER OF MUSIC AND DANCE
FOLLOWING MY PASSION Music has always been a big part of my life and as a child I was introduced to all sorts of genres by my parents. Then after watching my idols Gene Kelly and Cyd Charisse on...
DON’T LOOK BEHIND YOU, YOU’RE NOT GOING THAT WAY!
Can you tell us a bit about you and your career I worked in recruitment after graduating for 15 years, after my second child I decided to embark on a change in career and started working in the...
Exercise and Music for Kids: Our contribution to helping families and toddlers feel stimulated and connected
As I settle myself down in my office to begin my daily routine, I make sure that my 13 and 10 year old daughters have some sense of and are prepared for what lies ahead for them. It can be a range...
Mental Health in Schools: Our contribution to changing the way we learn online
As the phased re-opening of primary schools begins this month , there is still the debate between concerned parents, government authorities and teaching professionals about how safe it is. So that...
The hidden virus affecting us: How can music and the creative arts help in mental health pandemic?
Well I don’t know about you but I’ve been busy encouraging everyone to clean, santise and do whatever we can to get rid of this virus, I’ve bought products I never knew existed and got the children...