American Music Therapy Association

Community Conversations: Supporting Caregiver Health

AMTA Community Conversations: Supporting Caregiver Health

featuring:

• Maria Gonsalves Schimpf, MA, MT-BC

• Ami Kunimura, MA, MT-BC

• Alejandra Ferrer, PhD, MT-BC

• Vanessa Harris, music therapy student

• Julianna Singleton, MT-BC

 

A recording of this June 29, 2021 event is now available on the AMTA YouTube channel. Additional resources on caregiver health and well-being, burnout, and student mental health to follow. Please check back here for updates.

If you prefer a transcript, download here.

 

 

Community Conversation: Supporting Caregiver Health Resource List: June 2021

Affinity Groups

Please note: Only Affinity Groups that have given permission have been included in this list.

• Music Therapists of Color: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1943211065908679 or Sangeeta Swamy (she/her/they) - sangeeta.swamy@valpo.edu 
• Queer Music Therapists of Color: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2911913135541817 or Akash Bhatia (he/him/his) - akashsbhatia@gmail.com 
• LGBTQIA2 Music Therapists and Students Affinity group: lgbtqia2mt@gmail.com, https://www.facebook.com/groups/1266098273579817 
• Trans &Nonbinary Music Therapists and Students: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1951101421841040

AMTAS Resources

• General questions: president.amtas@gmail.com
• Scholarships, events, and resources: www.amtas.org
• Service opportunities: presidentelect.amtas@gmail.com

Compassion Fatigue and Burnout

Understanding the differences between the terms, having self-awareness of one’s own current state and risk factors and assessing one’s own preventive health practices to reduce risks can make the difference between compassion fatigue and compassion satisfaction.

• Chachula, K. M. (2021). Professional quality of life factors and relationships in nursing and psychiatric nursing students: An exploratory study. SAGE Open Nursing, 7, 2377960821994394. 

Seven Types of Rest

• Saundra Dalton-Smith, MD
• Summary
• TEDx talk

Cultural Considerations Information

• Black Music Therapy Network E-Repository
• NAMI Identity and Cultural Dimensions
• SAMHSA Resources on Cultural Competency

Experiential Self Care Breakout Room Facilitators

• Chant & Intentions with Robin Rio, MA, MT-BC & Lisa Jackert, MA, MT-BC, FAMI, Certified Vocal Psychotherapist (emails) / Daughters of Harriet on Facebook
• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) & Music with Katie Down, LCAT, MT-BC, MM (email)
• Voice & Wellbeing with Shanay (Shay) Johnson, MT-BC (email)
• Drumming & Rhythms with Samuel Rogers-Melnick, MT-BC (email) and Elizabeth Bullock, MT-BC (email)/ UH Connor Integrative Health Network
• Songwriting with Seneca Block, MA, MT-BC (email)

Music Therapy Associations Resources on Mental Health

• American Music Therapy Association (AMTA): E-Course “Self-Care for Music Therapists: Insights from Experienced MT-BCs” Continuing Music Therapy Education
• AMTA Pro Podcast: Self-Care Toolbox for Music Therapy Students with Dr. Jennifer Fiore (2020)
• British Music Therapy Association 

Organizational Resources

• American Psychological Association (APA) Statement on Compassion Fatigue
• American Hospital Association (AHA) “COVID-19 Stress and Coping Resources”
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) tip sheet for Healthcare Professionals “Coping with Stress and Compassion Fatigue”:
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) “Tips for Healthcare Workers to Maximize Sleep During COVID-19”
• Maryland Pt. Safety Center: (originated RISE training materials)

Presenters and Breakout Session leaders Information

• Psychological First Aid through Peer Support: RISE Maria Gonsalves Schimpf, MA, MT-BC (email).
• Ami Kunimura, MA, MT-BC (email), Self-Care Institute, and thesis.
• Mental Health in College Students (emails): Alejandra Ferrer, PhD, MT-BC, Julianna Grace Singleton, MT-BC, Vanessa Harris, Music Therapy Student

Technology Resources to Promote Wellness

• Virtual Room of Refuge from Truman Medical Center and Center for Trauma-Informed Innovation 
• Calm 
• Ten-percent happier 

 

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