Resonant Silence Technique (RST) is a new therapeutic and rehabilitative treatment approach for individuals with dementia.
High levels of sensory stimuli have been shown to negatively affect people with dementia.
In RST, we gently follow sound into silence.
Periods of silence after gentle sound reduces sensory stimuli bringing calm and peace.
A quiet and peaceful atmosphere allows individuals with dementia to return to fuller consciousness and higher functionality.
READ THE NEW ARTICLE ABOUT RESONANT SILENCE TECHNIQUE in Dementia: the international journal of social research and practice (July 2018):
A new dementia treatment with quieting focus, subtle sound vibration, and intentional shared silence: Introducing Resonant Silence Technique: Innovative practice by Miriam Fein, BSM
A new dementia treatment with quieting focus, subtle sound vibration, and intentional shared silence: Introducing Resonant Silence Technique: Innovative practice by Miriam Fein, BSM
The use of a quieting environment, subtle sound and intentional silence is reported to help people with dementia feel less anxious, more relaxed and cooperative, emotionally appreciative, empathetic and to improve eye contact, concentration and communication.
Silence has been scientifically shown to be relaxing and therapeutic, restoring body equilibrium and reducing brain wave frequency while lowering blood pressure, heart and respiratory rates.
Aspects of sound called vibrato and harmonics have also been scientifically shown to reduce brain wave frequency.
Cedar and bamboo flute, guitar and voice, singing bowl and Tibetan ting-shas (small, rounded chimes) all produce easily heard vibrato and harmonics and this is why they are chosen for RST.
Silence has been scientifically shown to be relaxing and therapeutic, restoring body equilibrium and reducing brain wave frequency while lowering blood pressure, heart and respiratory rates.
Aspects of sound called vibrato and harmonics have also been scientifically shown to reduce brain wave frequency.
Cedar and bamboo flute, guitar and voice, singing bowl and Tibetan ting-shas (small, rounded chimes) all produce easily heard vibrato and harmonics and this is why they are chosen for RST.
Miriam Fein is the creator of RST. She holds a Bachelor of Sacred Music (BSM) from The Jewish Theological Seminary and is a certified Cantor/Minister/Educator. She is also a Certified Music Practitioner.
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