Group Offerings
At LA Therapy we deliver Community and Therapeutic Groups which are delivered at the following spaces:
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Connect & Bloom
Next Group Starting August 20th!
Connect & Bloom is a community music group for ex NICU/SCN families within 12 months post admission. Families will have the opportunity to:
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Connect with other families who have navigated a NICU/SCN admission
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Engage in fun music & play based interventions that foster connection, development and wellbeing
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Learn how music and your voice can support your infants development and overall wellbeing
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Learn how music can support your own wellbeing and mental health
Morning tea provided!​ This group is for: - Families within 12 months post NICU/SCN admission - Families that want a group that understand and supports their experience and transition into community groups Cost:​ $35 - casual rate $300 - 10 week commitment (14.29% discount) ​When: Starting August 20 (running for 10 Wednesdays) Where: - Midwives' House - High Street Thornbury 3071 Please register below for the group starting August 20th OR Please fill out the EOI below if time/location doesn't work for you, or you aren't yet ready to attend groups but are interested in attending. EOI's help inform the expansion of the program.
Essential Creative Toolkit for Parents-to-be
Online Event - August 16th
Discover creative art forms that can help you express your emotions, connect with your baby, and find moments of relaxation and joy. Join us for a fun, interactive session where we explore how creative arts, including music, gentle movement, and story can support you during this exciting time of new parenthood.
The toolkit we will build throughout the session will be invaluable for supporting your parenthood transition and form the foundation for creative connection with your new little person. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just looking to try something new, this event is perfect for all levels of experience. Don't miss out on this opportunity to nurture your creativity while preparing for parenthood! When: Saturday 16th August Time: 2 - 5pm AEST (with half-hour break) Location: Online - Join from wherever you are! Workshop size: Limit of 10 Run by Lauren - Registered Music Therapist and George - Registered Creative Arts Therapist and Singing Mamas facilitator. This online session will form part of practitioner research to be presented at the perinatal wellbeing AAIMH Marcé Conference 2025 and will involve a short survey at the start and end of the session. All surveys will be de-identified for privacy.
Mini & Me Melodies
Running Now!
Mini & Me Melodies is a 10-week music group for you and your baby. The group will cover a range of topics, including music for sleep, routines, play, development and of course music as a supportive wellbeing tool for YOU, all whilst connecting with others and enjoying some fun musical time with your little one!
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Each week the 1 hour session will include some gentle education about music as a supportive tool for you your baby (with question time!), interactive music time and an opportunity to connect with other families in the group.
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Topics include:
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Musical Beginnings: Innate Musicality in You and your Baby
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Music for Your Little One (including communication!)
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Music for Connection (Attachment and Co-regulation)
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Music for Play & Transition Moments
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Music for You: Self-Care & Mindfulness
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Music for Sleep and Settling
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Lullaby Writing – tools to build confidence in developing songs for your little one
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Music and Movement
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Music as a Multisensory Experience (touch, movement, visuals)
No musical experience is needed – this group is to help support you to feel confident in using your voice and music to support and bond with your baby.
When: Running now at MIWM EOI now open for The Midwives' House Where: - The Midwives' House - Thornbury - Maternal and Infant Wellbeing Melbourne - Parkville Cost: $35 - casual rate $300 - 10 week commitment (14.29% discount)
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For more information on Group offerings please fill out the form or get in touch via Email.
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