Join Tania for an Afternoon of Active Music Making and Group Performance
Hosts of the 2024 Creative Mental Health Forum are delighted to be joined by Tania Balil
musician and music therapist, with over two decades experience in the performance arts.
GOOD OLD FASHIONED TAVERN CHOIR
Attention all mental health practitioners! Tania is organizing an afternoon of active music making that you won’t want to miss.
This event is perfect for practitioners of all backgrounds and fields who are looking to incorporate music into their therapeutic practices. Tania has carefully selected songs that have been proven to be therapeutic and will be teaching a choir arrangement for at least one of the songs.
You don’t need any prior musical experience to take part in this exciting event, just come with an open mind and a willingness to try new things.
The song/s that the group puts together will be performed to the rest of the group on Sunday evening, providing an opportunity to showcase your skills and connect with others in the field.
No matter what your background or experience level is, this event is accessible to everyone. So, come ready to unleash your singing voice, explore the joy of singing in parts, and take your therapeutic practice to the next level. We look forward to seeing you there!
In May 2024, Tania brings her decades of experience facilitating collaborative music making to share with attendees at the 2024 Creative Mental Health Forum and Collective Care Retreat.
Introducing Tania Balil
Tania Balil is an accomplished musician and music therapist based in Brisbane. With over two decades of experience in the performance arts, Tania has performed in various settings, from intimate venues to big festival stages.
Tania has been a regular performer at the Woodford Folk Festival, having performed there nine times since 2009. Tania has also performed extensively in Spain. Tania performs in different configurations, including solo, as a duo with a percussionist, within a trio (Caraventus), and as a quartet (El rincon concert sessions).
Tania’s musical experience is not limited to performing. She brings her expertise to her work as a music therapist and creative arts therapist, a profession she has been practicing since 2005. Tania has provided therapy in various settings such as primary and high schools, residential aged care facilities, and currently in private practice. She works with children, adolescents, and adults facing a wide range of life challenges. These challenges include ASD, ADHD, MS, learning disabilities, aged care (dementia and non-dementia specific), mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and history of trauma (sexual abuse, DV, suicidal intention, refugee/asylum seeking population), among others.
Overall, Tania’s musical and therapeutic skills have positively impacted many individuals, and she is known for her compassionate and effective approach to her craft.
We are thrilled to welcome Tania as a facilitator at the 2024 Creative Mental Health Forum and Collective Care Retreat.
The documentary of this year's event provides a glimpse into what it means to participate in the Creative Mental Health Forum:
WE WELCOME
CREATIVE THERAPISTS,
ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
AND EDUCATORS WHO:
want to learn more about creative mental health,
be inspired by holistic and diverse workshops and presenters,
connect with like minded practitioners,
and “refill your well” with time in a beautiful nurturing environment and space for self care.
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