Music Therapy

Ace Music Therapy Offering Free Wiggles and Jiggles Groups

Ace Music Therapy have announced the next 2 blocks of free Wiggles and Jiggles groups for babies and their mums in Chelmsford this autumn.

This fun and friendly group combines music, movement, and baby massage to support babies’ early development while giving parents a chance to connect, chat, and enjoy time with their little ones.

Designed and delivered by a qualified Music Therapist and Paediatric Physiotherapist, the sessions combine live music, baby massage & movement to support childhood development, enhance parent-child bonds, and improve maternal mental health.

This evidence-based program uses music as a clinical tool to promote communication, emotional regulation, creativity, and self-confidence. These benefits are especially impactful for mothers experiencing postnatal depression (PND) or isolation, as research demonstrates that structured baby classes improve maternal mood, enhance early interactions, and foster secure attachments. Babies gain from the developmental benefits of live music and tactile activities.

The sessions will be led by Amelia – our CEO & HCPC Registered Music Therapist and Natalie – Paediatric Physiotherapist from Happy Little Feet. The sessions are gentle, engaging, and accessible for babies of all abilities, including those with special needs, from 12 weeks to pre-crawling.

The group will run for 6 weeks, with resources given to parents for practising some of the skills learnt in the group at home. The group can accommodate up to 8 babies and their mums (one parent should attend the entire block where possible.)

Please note – our aim with this group is to reach the people who need it most – Please do not share the group details on social media at this time, we are trying to reach social prescribers, family support teams and those who work with vulnerable parents, who can signpost the mothers they support to our group.

September – October Group (For Babies that will be between 12 weeks + pre-crawling between these dates)
 
  • Wednesdays
  • 6 Sessions
  • From 16th Sept – 21st of Oct
  • 10:00am – 10:45am
November – December Group (For Babies that will be between 12 weeks + pre-crawling between these dates)
 
Group Timings:
  • Wednesdays
  • 6 Sessions
  • From 11th Nov – 16th Dec
  • 10:00am – 10:45am
Group Location:
Chelmsford Community Church – Community Cabin, Trent Rd, Chelmsford CM1 2LQ
8 spaces are available in each group

Author: Niamh Gibson
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Beat Retreat starting soon in Maldon

Ace Music Therapy CIC’s FREE group for Adult Carers, Beat Retreat, a drumming music therapy group exclusively for carers, will be starting soon in Maldon thanks to funding from Essex County Council’s Carers Community Fund.

The group will meet on Wednesday’s for 9 weeks, between the 5th of March 2025 & 21st of May 2025 (Every Wednesday except from – 9th April, 16th April & 30th April)

📆 Dates & Time: Wednesday’s, 5th March – 21st May, 12–1 PM

📍 Location: West Maldon Community Centre, Sunbury Way, Maldon CM9 6YH (Directions here)

This is a fantastic opportunity for carers to take time for themselves, connect with others, and experience the therapeutic power of drumming.

Sign up for this FREE group here: https://forms.gle/Z8P2LYJft3iCY2hi8

 

Author: Emily Smith
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