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03/27/20

Every Little Cell

It’s the ultimate in braincare!

I had so many requests to put ‘Every Little Cell’ on a video so you can access it easily. 

So here it is. Yes this is for you! Parents, teachers and carers!

The video is aimed at your children (of any age) to watch. Of course, I know us adults are loving it too.

Read on so you know the therapeutic benefit of showing them this video!

* Melody activates the limbic system which allows us to feel, experience and move our emotions through us. An essential process for anyone experience uncertainly, anxiety, grief or fear.

* Melodic mantras have a greater impact on neuro plasticity than spoken or written affirmations as the music leads to dopamine release – which is essential in the motivation to repeat the mantra. This means singing this mantra will be the most effective way of us believing the words.

* The repetition of this song creates a sense of predictability within the environment which the brain perceives as safety. A brain that can predict what’s coming next feels more in control and a brain in control is not a Brain in survival mode.

* Singing out loud is a fab controlled breathing exercise – every phrase we sing is a nice long out-breath!

* Singing activates the parasympathetic nervous system which reduces the heart rate, reduces our respiratory rate and brings out of anxiety experiences.

* Children still believe in their musicality (unlike us adults who think only ‘musicians’ are musical) so expressing in this way brings them joy, and creative fulfilment

* Music stimulates the pre frontal cortex which will help them to think more clearly, focus, make sense of and cognitively process their current state of events. Basically, children need music but they don’t need to be at school to be making it.

Music For One (music we make by ourselves, for ourselves) is just what the doctor ordered!

It’s not my original song but gee this anonymous artist wrote a real gem. We love that it’s been so helpful and brought so much joy and inspiration to you all.

Enjoy! Xxxx Allison Davies Registered Music Therapist

Allison Davies is a multi-award-winning Registered Music Therapist using music to support brain function and reduce anxiety (for you AND your children) and teaching you how it’s done!

She is creator of Brains = Behaviours and The Brain Care Café. A Tassie girl and storyteller, she shares her lived experience of autism and sensory processing disorder.

Allison teaches how you can be your child’s own therapist by ditching behaviour management and switching to braincare.

Ps. If you’re looking for ways to learn more, you can download my 12 Pillars of Braincare for FREE right here. https://www.allisondavies.com.au/brain-care-ebook/

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  1. Alison Cassanet says

    March 28, 2020 at 4:57 am

    Hi Allison

    Love your little song and I think you unconsciously channelled “Mumma’s Little Bubba likes Shortnin, Shortnin, Mumma’s little Bubba likes Shortnin Bread. Try it on Google, methinks the tune is the same. I remember my American aunt singing it to us as children. (I am 70). I’m sure your work is helping many deal with their anxieties.

    Live long and prosper!

    Cheers
    Alison

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    • Claire Girdlestone says

      April 3, 2020 at 6:32 am

      You’re so right it does follow along to the same tune.

      I was inspired by Karl Anthony’s version of this song. It’s not his original either.

      Thanks for following along and tuning in. We love that it’s reminded you of wonderful family songs and past times.

      Thanks Alli xx

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    • Claire Girdlestone says

      May 29, 2020 at 2:01 am

      Thanks, and yes it is the same tune. Lovely to have you here Alison. Alli xx

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  2. Vicky says

    March 28, 2020 at 10:36 pm

    Thank you for caring. Simple and generous.
    Happily it’s now in my brain, and, in every little cell! Let’s sing 🎶 for our souls, for this our earth, for Mother Nature.

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    • Claire Girdlestone says

      May 29, 2020 at 2:00 am

      Love this, Alli xx

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  3. Jayma says

    April 3, 2020 at 4:47 am

    Hi Alli,

    We LOVE your videos and have been singing your songs. Thank you for shining your light!

    Do you happen to have Every Little Cell song on a track we can loop?

    Much love to you and your family,

    Jayma, Heather & Ava

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    • Claire Girdlestone says

      April 3, 2020 at 6:29 am

      Thanks so much for the feedback. We love that you’ve enjoyed it so much.

      I will keep that in mind for future recordings.

      Thanks so much Alli xx

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    • Claire Girdlestone says

      May 29, 2020 at 1:59 am

      We don’t have it in a loop but would love you to make it your own by singing on repeat in a way that feels right for you. Thanks for being here, Alli xx

      Reply

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