BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The Somerset County Park Commission Therapeutic Recreation (TR) Department has scheduled two sessions of “Making Music with Jammin’ Jenn,” an interactive music therapy demonstration, on Saturday, November 16, 2013 from 1:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. and from 2:00 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. The program will takes place at the TR Activity Center, 355 Milltown Road, Bridgewater, New Jersey.
Children age 6 to 13 with a developmental disability and a parent will have toes tapping to the beat of bongo drums and the shake of maracas in this fun and interactive music therapy demonstration.
Music therapy is used to improve communication, cognition, self-esteem, and confidence while teaching children with developmental disabilities appropriate play skills including sharing, listening, and taking turns with peers. The Jammin Jenn: Music Therapy Program for Children, LLC is a private music therapy practice owned and operated by Jennifer Pacht-Goodman, AKA “Jammin Jenn,” a certified music therapist from Watchung, New Jersey.
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The program is free but pre- registration is required due to space limitations. A parent will need to assist their child just for these two demo sessions.
For registration information log onto www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908 526-5650. The flyer may be found on the Therapeutic Recreation webpage. Individuals with a hearing/speech impairment may call the Relay Service @ 711.
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The Therapeutic Recreation Department provides recreation opportunities for any child or adult with a developmental disability who needs specially designed programs. Residents must reside in one of Somerset County's 15 participating communities. TR promotes an active leisure lifestyle that improves social, physical, cognitive and emotional functioning and health while enhancing abilities, using recreation to help people with disabilities to develop and use their leisure in ways that support health, functional abilities, educational needs, independence and quality of life.
Information on all Somerset County Park Commission activities may be found on the Internet at www.somersetcountyparks.org. Like us on Facebook and Twitter.
