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00:15 UTC to 01:45 UTC
Music Therapy and End-of-Life Care for Adults: Evidence and Best Practices (Keynote)
In this presentation, Amy Clements-Cortés will accentuate the current state of music therapy practice and research with adults receiving end-of-life care.
2:00 UTC to 03:00 UTC
From Cell to Self: Music Therapy and Music Cognition Research in Early Development
Recent brain research on early music development reveals findings that can be used to shape and inform music therapy practice. This presentation will explore specific
03:15 UTC to 04:15 UTC
Assessing Bereaved Parents’ Perspectives of Legacy Interventions
Numerous people are affected when a child dies- particularly caregivers. This can be a vulnerable time and families may benefit from increased psychosocial services to
04:30 UTC to 05:30 UTC
Adaptive Lessons in Music Therapy for Older Adults: More Than Learning a New Skill
It is well documented in music therapy literature that older adults with primary and secondary aging benefit from music therapy. While literature exists in the
05:45 UTC to 06:45 UTC
Collaborative Songwriting Online
With many music therapists now utilising telehealth to deliver music therapy, a sound understanding of music technology is more important than ever. Telehealth challenges us
07:00 UTC to 08:00 UTC
The Emergence of Music Therapy Online Communities and Their Potentials for Professional Development and Lifelong Learning
The COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges and difficulties for the music therapy field in various ways, but has also created the possibility of increasing interaction
08:15 UTC to 09:15 UTC
Group Music Therapy with Unaccompanied Refugee Minors in the Camp’s ‘Safe Zone’
This presentation will follow a group music therapy intervention for unaccompanied minors residing in the ‘safe zone’ area of a transit refugee camp. The study
09:30 UTC to 11:00 UTC
Dr. Vicky Abad: The Economics of Therapy During Challenging Times (Keynote)
Dr. Vicky Abad is the Founding and Managing Director of Music Beat Australia, a multi-faceted business that provides community music, music early learning, music education
11:15 UTC to 12:15 UTC
From Whiteboard to Keyboard: The Role of Visual Aids in Online Music Therapy
Music therapists have used visual aids to support communication, to support structure and to encourage exploration of clients’ emotions in clinic-based sessions. Are these benefits
12:30 UTC to 13:30 UTC
Binaural Beats in Music Therapy Interventions for Substance Addiction Treatment
The connection between brainwaves (periodic electrical signals from the brain) and the state of a subject’s consciousness has been widely investigated and established. As music
13:45 UTC to 14:45 UTC
Cross-Cultural Music Therapy: Reflections of Music Therapy Students Undertaking Placements Internationally
In an ever-globalising world, it is becoming increasingly more normal to live, study, and work abroad. Music therapists are no exception. Due to the inherent
15:00 UTC to 16:00 UTC
The Impact of Music Therapy and Social Skills in Special Education
Music therapy’s role to promote social skills and engagement during learning experiences in special education has changed due to Covid-19. This presentation will discuss various
16:15 UTC to 17:15 UTC
The Singing Unit: A Music Therapy Pilot Study in a UK NICU
This mixed-methods pilot study involved the parents of premature infants in a neonatal unit. It explored the impact of parental participation in a singing workshop
17:30 UTC to 18:30 UTC
Pathways Forward to Decolonizing Music Therapy
Participants will learn about the role of colonization in music therapy through a Canadian lens. A historical perspective will be provided. Participants will work through
18:45 UTC to 19:45 UTC
Creating a Music Therapy Program for Refugee Children in Germany
The need was assessed to develop a music therapy program concept for refugee children in a community in Germany. The program concept addressed the unique
20:00 UTC to 21:00 UTC
Applications of Songwriting with Mid to Late-Stage Dementia
This presentation will explore the applications of therapeutic songwriting with individuals with mid to late-stage dementia. Therapeutic songwriting with individuals with dementia has been shown
21:15 UTC to 22:15 UTC
Listen to My Story: Songwriting in Cancer Care from Patient Perspectives
This presentation will examine clinical songwriting with an adult patient receiving chemotherapy, including a detailed songwriting protocol and education on the use of technology within
22:30 UTC to 23:30 UTC
Revamping Referrals: Reworking the Music Therapy Referral Process at Southern Wisconsin Center
Referral is the first step in the music therapy process. Learn how the music therapy referral process and form was revamped to better assist members
23:45 UTC to 00:45 UTC
Music and Wellness with Caregivers: A Resource-Oriented Music Therapy Approach
The coronavirus pandemic resulted in unprecedented challenges for caregivers worldwide; Providing innovative support resources has never been more important. In this presentation, the unique strengths
