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BAPAM Healthy Practice Series:

Fit to Play, Staying Mentally Well & Returning to Work
(COVID-19 Risk Assessment)

We are delighted to present an introductory Healthy Practice Session in partnership with The British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM). The event will take place virtually between 10.30-13.30 on Wednesday 30 September 2020.

We all share a sense of relief that musical life is beginning to restart (albeit very gradually). However, many musicians are feeling daunted by both the physical and psychological challenges of getting back to performing after a 6-month break.

This session will outline risk factors and key strategies to sustain good physical health, mental health and wellbeing throughout a long and healthy career and especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. It will introduce the BAPAM COVID-19 Risk Assessment tools and guidance and how musicians can use these to confidently negotiate their return to work and play.

The session focuses on evidence-based practical skills and draws from research findings, performance psychology, and proven clinical pathways.

Part 1: Fit to Play

Will explore how to avoid injury, identify the signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal problems, what to do to promote good health and where to go for help.

Part 2: Keeping Mentally Well

Will explore mental health challenges for musicians including performance anxiety. Attendees will learn skills for optimal practice and performance, how to keep mentally well, how to set goals and build resilience and where to find help.

Part 3: Returning to Work (COVID-19 Risk Assessment)

Will explore how COVID-19 has impacted performing artists, how to calculate and manage your personal COVID risk and how to navigate your return to work based on the current guidance.

The event is free to attend and open to everyone in the profession. Anyone interested in attending should register in advance of the event.

This event is currently sold out; however, we are hoping to re-run it as soon as possible. If you would like to be contacted when a new date has been released, please contact The Royal Society of Musicians on [email protected]

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