When we started school this year, who would have envisioned the change in circumstances that we are living today? 

Many people are feeling extremely anxious about what is going on in the world today. A Tasmanian neurologic music therapist, Allison Davies, has written a song which has gone wild globally called, “Every Little Cell”. It is a simple, catchy song that has been translated into many different languages and is being sung by children and adults alike around the world. When she was interviewed, Allison said, "I made a post, just encouraging parents to sing the song around the house. They don't have to explain to the kids what it's about, or even [get them] to join in," Ms Davies said. "And when we have a catchy tune like that stuck in our head or we sing it over and over, it helps our nervous system to regulate. So my post was just to show how a little song can support anxiety management, but it's gone nuts! Millions of people have seen it."

The theory behind the song is that music is used to set a scene, and in this case a sense of calm and happiness. It also is a repetitive chant-like song, which creates a sense of predictability. The song too, requires in-breath and out-breath, which calms our breathing down. It would be very hard to remain uptight and anxious once our breathing is calm and regulated.

It’s a fascinating read, and if you would like to read the whole article, please follow this link;

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-28/coronavirus-anxieties-eased-with-therapists-song-online/12085842

The music that is sung at school is worship music, and it has the same therapeutic properties, as when we sing and praise God, our fears and worries are put aside as we concentrate on what is good and perfect and it soothes our weary souls. If you are isolating at home, it is really easy to search online for the music sung in our Chapels and Monday Morning Praise assemblies. The flexible online learning site will have worship songs uploaded for you and your child to access.

The Wellness Team at Bethany Christian School are here to help you in this challenging time in our lives. If you need to reach out to someone, our counsellor Leeony Pfeiffer and our Social Worker Elise Ottens can be contacted by calling or emailing the school Office. 

Praying a blessing of God’s peace, health and safety upon each family, especially over the school break.

Deb Clifford

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