We are really pleased to be able to help out a local musician to qualify in delivering a still relatively new, but life-changing form of treatment.
Heather Daykin is studying for a Masters Degree in Music Therapy at the University of South Wales. Once qualified, Heather will be a registered healthcare professional delivering the benefits of music therapy to the island.
Heather said: ‘I am hugely grateful for the support of Auxesia which will allow me to complete my training in this vital clinical, psychological area which has the potential to make a considerable therapeutic impact within our island community. Music is a uniquely universal medium through which we can express aspects of ourselves creatively, allowing a myriad of challenges to be tackled as a result.’
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