International Harp Therapy Program

Why is the International Harp Therapy Program Unique?

1. The International Harp Therapy Program trains its practitioners in the following areas:

To learn an "enabling language" to help bring out the best in all people (through studies in Psychology and Counseling)
To understand the scientific and concrete aspects of sound vibrations
To develop intuition and be open to asking "What is willing to meet me" from a patient.
To develop a collection of musical tools in which to draw upon for appropriate occasions
To hold the spiritual realm of every being

2. The International Harp Therapy Program endorses a balance between music, medicine and spirituality.

3. Certified Practitioners offer both bedside music (repertoire from many genres) and interactive work with patients.

4. At the core of the program, the practitioner recognizes that each individual has their own Resonant tone, style of musical preference, and their own rhythm. Combining these elements, the practitioner offers the client or patient their own personal musical journey or "their own cradle of sound" to help them in emotional, mental, physical and spiritual healing.

What Is Harp Therapy ?

For centuries, the beneficial relationship between music and healing has been well established. We now have substantial documentation of the responsiveness to and appreciation of music by peoples of all ages and cultures. Music played on the harp has several unique healing properties. The resonance from the strings, including the range of pitch and tonal color, set up an important relationship between the sound and the recipient. Historically, the harp has been a symbol of relief and comfort

Practitioner graduates of the International Harp Therapy Program use the small harp as a bedside instrument with the intention of supporting the recipient's goal of healing. This goal may be emotional, physical, mental or spiritual in nature. The soothing sounds of the harp not only can enhance the quality of life, but create the possibility of interactive work in which the recipient might play the harp. Working with the therapeutic harp is as varied as our clients.

People of all ages and circumstances benefit from the Therapeutic Harp

Children in hospital settings, and with other special needs such as developmental disabilities, respond well to the harp. Evidence of a range of healthy outcomes have been recorded. They include appropriate excitement, joy, empowerment, as well as relaxation.

Children

In the Corporate structure, harps have been utilized as part of a stress management program. The results are a "time out" refreshment and centering for employees. Increased concentration and motivation have been reported.

Corporate

During childbirth, harp music helps to create an atmosphere of love and safety, with the possibility of supporting the rhythm of the mother's breathing.

Birth

Interactive work, touching and even learning to play the harp, increases the recipient's physical coordination and concentration. The benefit of a shared activity can also be important.

Elderly

For people in Intensive Care Units and in Operating Rooms, monitors show that the heart rate decreases and the Oxygenation levels increase when soothing harp music is played. Harp music provides sound or focus other than the humming and beeping of hospital machines.

ICU

In Hospices, transitional stages are often an area where harp music can be very supportive. The sounds of the harp comfort and soothe the patient who may be in pain or experiencing fear. The families of these loved ones also benefit from the support of therapeutic harp.

Hospice

People who suffer from Alzheimer's Disease often access memory through songs from their past.

Alzheimer

What Can You Expect From A Practitioner of Therapeutic Harp?

Qualifications

Education: Has met and adheres to the standards of the International HarpTherapy Program and participates in ongoing Professional Development at National Symposiums with the IHTP.
Clinical Internship: Successful completion of a closely supervised internship.

Skills

Musical: Accomplished in harp repertoire and improvisation
Clinical: Practical knowledge of a wide range of study including interpersonal skills and special needs to both acute and long term care.
Practitioners are committed to fostering trust, insuring confidentiality, respectfulness and sensitivity.

Where can you Find a Practitioner of Harp Therapy?

To find a Practitioner in your area or to receive a video and information, follow these links:

CLICK HERE TO VIEW A LIST OF PRACTITIONERS

CLICK HERE FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF READING RESOURCES

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OUR NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

IHTP Program Training Dates

International Training Centers

Cradle of Sound Book

Planetree Hospital Affiliation

Rainbow of Sound Ensemble Facilitators

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS NOW
more info on Schedule page for US and UK

MODULE 1 - March 9-15, 2008 at
San Diego Hospice, San Diego, CA

MODULE 1 - August 2-9, 2008
Bath, England
(see Schedule page for more info)

MODULE 2 - October 2 -9, 2008
Winston-Salem, NC, USA

You can begin your reading and music development now.
*For beginners, start with finding your harp and learning from our Learn To Play Harp Series (click here)
*For those who already play, begin with the required Creative Harping 10 video/DVD Series (click here)
*If you are a graduate of another program, please contact us for information on receiving "interactive" harp therapy training with credit for your previous work. You will only need to attend our Module 2 training (U.S., U.K, Japan) plus complete the added requirements.
(click here)

We invite you contact us via our
On-Line-Form.

WELCOME!
INTERNATIONAL
Harp Therapy Training Affiliates

We are pleased to announce that the International Harp Training Program has set up its program in Japan and the United Kingdom including Europe. Courses and workshops are now in the formulating stage. Please click on the country below to request further information.

Click here for RHTP-IHTP Japan
Click here for IHTP-UK/Europe

The new definitive book on Harp Therapy- Cradle of Sound, is now available for purchase. There are over 100 topics covered in this 600 page book. Topics include: Research on harp therapy, How-to's (where and how to address various illnesses, situations with appropriate approaches, understanding hospital machines, etc.), History, Special articles by leaders in the field of Sound Healing, and amazing personal stories.

The book is a text book and also contains a CD titled Heaven's Seven. The CD offers music in each of the seven tonal centers with music in the reflective and outreaching modes.
To Order
CLICK HERE

The Int'l Harp Therapy Program
Announces
A new affiliation with the
Planetree Hospitals Worldwide

We are excited to announce our new affiliation with an excellent hospital system that nurtures and provides patients with superb care integrating holistic modalities within their medical facilities.
see www.Planetree.org.

At the Planetree Hospital Annual Conferences in San Diego, CA (2006) and Williamsburg, VA (2007), IHTP Leaders met with over 700 hospital administrators and outlined our enhancement packages for their hospitals. As a result, we have new training centers at Planetree Hospitals; student training opportunities where hospitals provide rooming and local transportation while the student is doing their internship in the hospital; graduate employment opportunities; and lastly, teaching DVDs and harps for patients to use through the hospital resource centers.

Planetree is another word for the Sycamore Tree, and was the place under which Hippocrates taught medicine and healing to his students. The philosophies of the International Harp Therapy Program and the Planetree Hospital Model are like a marriage made in heaven.

(note: If you are already a practitioner currently employed in a Planetree hospital, please contact our office).

Our new Rainbow of Sound programs are offering children in hospitals, camps, and people in rehab and senior centers a whole new exciting opportunity to play music. Our facilitators utilize fun and storylines with visuals to enhance the time spent learning the harp. Learning simple tunes that work as rounds creates a sense of belonging to a group.

We invite you contact us via our
On-Line-Form.


		Why is the International Harp Therapy Program Unique? 1. The International Harp Therapy Program trains its practitioners in the following areas: To learn an "enabling language" to help bring out the best in all people (through studies in Psychology and Counseling) To understand the scientific and concrete aspects of sound vibrations To develop intuition and be open to asking "What is willing to meet me" from a patient. To develop a collection of musical tools in which to draw upon for appropriate occasions To hold the spiritual realm of every being 2. The International Harp Therapy Program endorses a balance between music, medicine and spirituality. 3. Certified Practitioners offer both bedside music (repertoire from many genres) and interactive work with patients. 4. At the core of the program, the practitioner recognizes that each individual has their own Resonant tone, style of musical preference, and their own rhythm. Combining these elements, the practitioner offers the client or patient their own personal musical journey or "their own cradle of sound" to help them in emotional, mental, physical and spiritual healing. What Is Harp Therapy ? For centuries, the beneficial relationship between music and healing has been well established. We now have substantial documentation of the responsiveness to and appreciation of music by peoples of all ages and cultures. Music played on the harp has several unique healing properties. The resonance from the strings, including the range of pitch and tonal color, set up an important relationship between the sound and the recipient. Historically, the harp has been a symbol of relief and comfort Practitioner graduates of the International Harp Therapy Program use the small harp as a bedside instrument with the intention of supporting the recipient's goal of healing. This goal may be emotional, physical, mental or spiritual in nature. The soothing sounds of the harp not only can enhance the quality of life, but create the possibility of interactive work in which the recipient might play the harp. Working with the therapeutic harp is as varied as our clients. People of all ages and circumstances benefit from the Therapeutic Harp Children in hospital settings, and with other special needs such as developmental disabilities, respond well to the harp. Evidence of a range of healthy outcomes have been recorded. They include appropriate excitement, joy, empowerment, as well as relaxation. In the Corporate structure, harps have been utilized as part of a stress management program. The results are a "time out" refreshment and centering for employees. Increased concentration and motivation have been reported. During childbirth, harp music helps to create an atmosphere of love and safety, with the possibility of supporting the rhythm of the mother's breathing. Interactive work, touching and even learning to play the harp, increases the recipient's physical coordination and concentration. The benefit of a shared activity can also be important. For people in Intensive Care Units and in Operating Rooms, monitors show that the heart rate decreases and the Oxygenation levels increase when soothing harp music is played. Harp music provides sound or focus other than the humming and beeping of hospital machines. In Hospices, transitional stages are often an area where harp music can be very supportive. The sounds of the harp comfort and soothe the patient who may be in pain or experiencing fear. The families of these loved ones also benefit from the support of therapeutic harp. People who suffer from Alzheimer's Disease often access memory through songs from their past. What Can You Expect From A Practitioner of Therapeutic Harp? Qualifications Education: Has met and adheres to the standards of the International HarpTherapy Program and participates in ongoing Professional Development at National Symposiums with the IHTP. Clinical Internship: Successful completion of a closely supervised internship. Skills Musical: Accomplished in harp repertoire and improvisation Clinical: Practical knowledge of a wide range of study including interpersonal skills and special needs to both acute and long term care. Practitioners are committed to fostering trust, insuring confidentiality, respectfulness and sensitivity. *Where can you Find a Practitioner of Harp Therapy?* To find a Practitioner in your area or to receive a video and information, follow these links: CLICK HERE TO VIEW A LIST OF PRACTITIONERS CLICK HERE FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF READING RESOURCES
OUR NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS IHTP Program Training Dates International Training Centers Cradle of Sound Book Planetree Hospital Affiliation Rainbow of Sound Ensemble Facilitators ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS NOW more info on Schedule page for US and UK MODULE 1 - March 9-15, 2008 at San Diego Hospice, San Diego, CA MODULE 1 - August 2-9, 2008 Bath, England (see Schedule page for more info) MODULE 2 - October 2 -9, 2008 Winston-Salem, NC, USA You can begin your reading and music development now. For beginners, start with finding your harp and learning from our Learn To Play Harp Series (click here) For those who already play, begin with the required Creative Harping 10 video/DVD Series (click here) If you are a graduate of another program, please contact us for information on receiving "interactive" harp therapy training with credit for your previous work. You will only need to attend our Module 2 training (U.S., U.K, Japan) plus complete the added requirements. (click here) We invite you contact us via our* On-Line-Form. WELCOME! INTERNATIONAL Harp Therapy Training Affiliates We are pleased to announce that the International Harp Training Program has set up its program in Japan and the United Kingdom including Europe. Courses and workshops are now in the formulating stage. Please click on the country below to request further information. Click here for RHTP-IHTP Japan Click here for IHTP-UK/Europe The new definitive book on Harp Therapy- Cradle of Sound, is now available for purchase. There are over 100 topics covered in this 600 page book. Topics include: Research on harp therapy, How-to's (where and how to address various illnesses, situations with appropriate approaches, understanding hospital machines, etc.), History, Special articles by leaders in the field of Sound Healing, and amazing personal stories. The book is a text book and also contains a CD titled Heaven's Seven. The CD offers music in each of the seven tonal centers with music in the reflective and outreaching modes. To Order CLICK HERE
	The Int'l Harp Therapy Program Announces A new affiliation with the Planetree Hospitals Worldwide We are excited to announce our new affiliation with an excellent hospital system that nurtures and provides patients with superb care integrating holistic modalities within their medical facilities. see www.Planetree.org. At the Planetree Hospital Annual Conferences in San Diego, CA (2006) and Williamsburg, VA (2007), IHTP Leaders met with over 700 hospital administrators and outlined our enhancement packages for their hospitals. As a result, we have new training centers at Planetree Hospitals; student training opportunities where hospitals provide rooming and local transportation while the student is doing their internship in the hospital; graduate employment opportunities; and lastly, teaching DVDs and harps for patients to use through the hospital resource centers. Planetree is another word for the Sycamore Tree, and was the place under which Hippocrates taught medicine and healing to his students. The philosophies of the International Harp Therapy Program and the Planetree Hospital Model are like a marriage made in heaven. (note: If you are already a practitioner currently employed in a Planetree hospital, please contact our office). Our new Rainbow of Sound programs are offering children in hospitals, camps, and people in rehab and senior centers a whole new exciting opportunity to play music. Our facilitators utilize fun and storylines with visuals to enhance the time spent learning the harp. Learning simple tunes that work as rounds creates a sense of belonging to a group. We invite you contact us via our On-Line-Form.