Therapeutic Listening (Vital Links®)

Technical description  Therapeutic Listening (Vital Links) is a music stimulation program functioning with an IPod, CD or digital music player. Therapeutic Listening contains five different types of music, with over 45 album selections. The programs capitalize on the organized rhythmical sound patterns inherent in music.

Science foundation claims The music is filtered to highlight the range of frequencies which trigger attention and activate body movement. The music program is also designed with special attention to rhythmic sound patterns to trigger the self-organizing capacities of the nervous system.

Protocol of Use A typical Therapeutic Listening program consists of two 1-month phases with 30 minutes, 2 times per day, 7 days a week sessions.

Equipement

Professional Equipment Therapeutic Listening (Vital links) provides the music on App, CD or files to be downloaded. The company recommends classical Seinnheiser headphones.

End-users Equipment Not modified CD music.

Certification training

Training for Professionals (Cost / duration and prerequisites for the first level of certification) 2 days Therapeutic Listening live training certification is USD 435. While the training is mainly dedicated to Occupational Therapists, there are no prerequisites. (Equipment is not included).

Online Training The 2 days online version is USD 365.

Number of Professional certification levels 1 (numerous of secondary training with specific topics)

About the company

Good to know: Therapeutic Listening program is usually provided with a series of body movement and balance exercises.

Company's founder and date: Therapeutic Listening has been created in 1998 by Sheila Frick

Number of Practitioners: 7500.

Main Area: USA – London – Australia

Location:
Vital Links
6613 Seybold Road I
Suite D I Madison, WI 53719