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In this presentation Chris O’Connor unpacks how the humanistic, strength-based approach of his music therapy training and ongoing learning has transformed his music teaching, moving increasingly away from the deficit approach to music education that he experienced in his music learning journey. Chris O’Connor is a registered music therapist and freelance performer, educator, composer and…

Click here for the guide by Function Central, based in the UK. The guide covers everything musicians, and those who work with musicians, need to know: The most common mental health problems, and causes, in musicians Healthy practices for mental wellbeing, like reframing unhelpful thoughts and practising mindfulness Where to get additional support, through the…