Dr. Diane Austin, LCAT (Keynote)
Dr. Diane Austin, LCAT is the Director of the Music Psychotherapy Center in NYC, NY, where she has maintained a private practice in Vocal Psychotherapy,
Piloting a Program: Music Therapy in a Psychiatric Emergency Department
This presentation highlights the evolution of a psychiatric emergency department music therapy program over the course of ten months. Due to the high acuity of
Music Therapy and Dementia: The Importance of Dignity
Dementia is a symptom rather than a cause. Therefore, it may look different in every person. Experiencing dementia can be bothersome or even terrifying to
The Efficient and Effective Practice – Using a Music Therapy Cloud documentation, Curriculum, and Practice Management Software
Evidence-based documentation is essential for music therapists in 2023, for presenting and forwarding our profession. No matter where you are located, clinical reports need to
Exploring the Response of 5th-Year Medical Students to Music Therapy
“While medical students devote their lives to the science of helping others, all too often the stress of insurmountable study demands, sleep deprivation, the pressure
What Sound Does a Cat Make in Cantonese?
In this presentation, I wish to examine the notion of translation and question the need for an interpreter in music therapy settings. Through reflecting on
Music and Imagery Therapy as a Treatment Approach for Anxiety and Depression
Over the past years, the prevalence of anxiety and depression across various client groups has reached new levels and accessible treatment approaches are absolutely essential.
Music for Inclusion and Social-Emotional Learning in Higher Education
The success of Higher Education as an effective learning environment rests on establishing an inclusive context that promotes lifelong learning opportunities. Socio-Emotional Learning (SEL) skills
Dr. Gro Trondalen, PhD, Music Therapist, Fellow of AMI (Keynote)
Gro Trondalen, PhD, Music Therapist, Fellow of the Association of Music Imagery, is a professor in music therapy and Senior Researcher at the Centre for
Connecting Through the Voice: Reflections on Research and Clinical Practice in Dementia and Palliative Care
The voice is a core instrument in working with clients having dementia and those in palliative care. However, discussion on how the voice is used
Music, Music Therapy, and Peacebuilding in Sudan
Sudan is a country located in Northeast Africa, with a predominant influence from Arab culture. It faces ongoing internal arms conflicts while forms of therapy
“A Prison Without Walls”: Freedom, Consent and Agency in the Therapeutic Relationship
The sudden loss of freedom, personal space, and control is an incredibly stressful experience for those admitted to involuntary long-term care. While we Music Therapists
Shared Humanity: Exploring Reflexivity in Collaborative Intercultural Music Therapy
To what extent do our beliefs and attitudes, shaped from within our own cultural experience influence our positions and intentions as we approach music therapy
Memories to Melodies: Legacy Building Interventions in Pediatric Palliative Care
How can pediatric patients receiving palliative care and their families live a life filled with meaning, connection, and beauty, while simultaneously grieving the anticipatory loss
Music as Therapy: Using Music Sensory Orientation Training (MSOT)
This presentation introduces a case study about using Music Sensory Orientation Training (MSOT), one of the neurologic music therapy (NMT) techniques, with a teenager who
The ABCs of MIDI – Intro to MIDI Controllers, Beat Pads, and Synths
MIDI controllers have been utilized for decades to record and perform, but are not commonplace in therapeutic spaces. Through live demonstration, experiential learning, and case
