Planned Concurrent Sessions at the 2016 AMTA Conference
(current as of 9/21/16 - information subject to change)
Thursday, November 10, 2016
3:00 pm - 6:15 pm
National Passages: All Students Invited
Friday, November 11, 2016
7:30 am - 8:45 am
Exploring Cultural Competencies for Music Therapists Working with Orthodox Jews
Marissa G. Emple, MA, LCAT, MT-BC
Drum and Dance: The Regenerative Miracle of Music and Movement on Student Cognition, Mental and Physical Health
Carrie Ekins, MA
Curriculum-Based Music Therapy: A Guide to Writing Structured Interventions
Ryan Carroll, MS, MT-BC; Kate Stanley, MT-BC
Music Therapy and Adolescents: A Trauma-Informed Approach
Kyle Fleming, MT-BC
Guitar Bombardment
Peter Meyer, MA, MT-BC; Bob Groene, PhD, MT-BC; Destiny Henn; Roy Kennedy, PhD, MT-BC; Jim Hiller, PhD, MT-BC; Matt Logan, MA, MT-BC; Jamie Bartshi, MMT, MT-BC; Mark Ahola, MM, LCAT, MT-BC; Allison Kerr, MT-BC; Lucas Salguero
Developing a Music Therapy Protocol for Persons with Dementia in Hospice Care
Meghan Ross, MT-BC
Considering a Conceptual Framework: Modifications in Music Therapy for Hearing Loss
Lindsey Wilhelm, MA, MT-BC
What is This Thing Called Creativity?
Lauren DiMaio MMT, MT-BC; Katie Suddarth, MT-BC
Music in Drama: Exploring Disability Theory through Arts Based Research
Ethan Jones; Ming Yuan Low, MA, MT-BC
Medical Music Therapy Supervision: Addressing Unique Challenges in the Healthcare Setting.
Amy Kesslick, MA, MT-BC
A Community Music Therapy Approach for Adults with and without Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Katelyn Farris, MS, MT-BC
Exploring Cultural Considerations for Music Therapy Assessments
Xueli Tan, PhD, MT-BC; Jonathan Tang, MT-BC
Developing a Preference Assessment for Nonverbal Individuals
Jessica Hoyle, MMT, MT-BC
Fostering Secure Attachment for Alternative Family Units through Music Therapy
Megan Neil, MS, MT-BC
Assessment of Foundational Music Skills in Undergraduate Music Therapy Students
Peggy A. Farlow, MAE, MT-BC
Self-Organization: Historical Foundations and Contemporary Applications
Michael Rohrbacher, PhD, MT-BC
Intuitive Teaching
Cathy Fink; Marcy Marxer
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Conference Chair Presents: Courageous Conversations: Race and Music Therapy
Marisol S. Norris, MA, MT-BC; Susan Hadley, PhD, MT-BC; Demeko Freeman, MT-BC; Jessica S. Fletcher, MM, MT-BC; Charcarol Fisher, MA, MT-BC; Sandra Ramos-Watt, MA, LCAT, MT-BC; Michael Viega, PhD, LCAT, MT-BC
Deciphering Research: Determining the Quality and Usefulness of What You Read
Deborah Layman, MM, MT-BC; Cleveland State University music therapy students
Ethics in Research: Beyond Informed Consent
Heather J Wagner, PhD, MT-BC
Challenges in Undergraduate Music Therapy Education: Narratives from the Front Lines
Kimberly Lloyd, MA, MT-BC
Cross Modal Creative Arts For Trauma Survivors in the Inpatient Mental Health Setting
Gregory J. Lazzaro, MM, MT-BC
Documentation in Hospice: The Story of Decline
Pamela Buchkowski, MT-BC; Brenda Wise, MT-BC
Improving Internship Instruction: A Resource of Intern Training Modules for Internship Supervisors
April Mounts, LCAT, MT-BC; Jason S. Willey, MMT, MT-BC
Vocal Health and Conditioning for the Music Therapist
Michelle R. Cohen, MT-BC; Emily A. Hurst, MT-BC
Creating Songs with Therapeutic Intention for Early Childhood and School Aged Clients
Elizabeth K. Schwartz, MA, LCAT, MT-BC
ADHD and Music Therapy: Translating Theory into Clinical Practice
Carolyn Dachinger, MM, MT-BC
Choral Conversations: Positive Outcomes through Music Therapy and Speech-Language Pathology Collaboration.
Heather Coles, MA, CCC-SLP; Melissa Johnson, MA, CCC-SLP; Laurie Keough, MSEd, LCAT, MT-BC; Alexandra Bruno; Emily Daniel; Mary Lugo; Brittney Shelton
Music and Imagery in the Treatment of Child Perpetrators of Bullying Behavior
Jennie P. Band, PhD, MT-BC; Noelle Ostroff
Long-term Impact of Music Therapy on Individuals Diagnosed with Autism
Cathy Knoll, MA, MT-BC; Debra Dacus, MA, MT-BC; Kathleen Coleman, MMT, MT-BC
Analytical Music Therapy as a Trauma Informed Method with Psychological/Medical Trauma.
Benedikte Barth Scheiby, MA, MMEd, DPMT, LCAT, CMT.
Learning Opportunities: Examining Strategies for Learning to Work with a New Population
Alaine E. Reschke-Hernandez, MA, MT-BC; Meghan Ross, MT-BC
Rainbow Connection Choir: A Sustainable, Integrated, Community Program
Robin Rio, MT-BC; Grace O'Leary
Budget-Friendly Technology Tools
Technology Committee
For Students: Living Your Dreams with Music Therapy
Christine Stevens, MSW, MT-BC
TRENDING TOPICS #1 Medical
- A Musical Tether: Music and Imagery as a Telehealth Music Therapy Service; Presenter: Sherry Raley, PhD, MT-BC
- Patient Preferred Live Music in Adult Medical Settings: Supporting Literature and Derivatives; Presenter: Michael Silverman, PhD, MT-BC
- Post Trauma Recovery: Songwriting for Emotional Healing with Acquired Brain Injury; Presenter: Kayla C. Daly MA, LMHC, MT-BC;
- How to Prepare for Just One Session: Music therapy in a Medical Setting; Presenter: Laura Skelly Higgins, MT-BC
Guitar Bombardment
Peter Meyer, MA, MT-BC; Bob Groene, PhD, MT-BC; Destiny Henn; Roy Kennedy, PhD, MT-BC; Jim Hiller, PhD, MT-BC; Matt Logan, MA, MT-BC; Jamie Bartshi, MMT, MT-BC; Mark Ahola, MM, LCAT, MT-BC; Allison Kerr, MT-BC; Lucas Salguero
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Contemporary Trends in the Autistic Community: Implications for Music Therapy Research
Kenneth Aigen, DA, LCAT, MT-BC
Single-Session Educational Music Therapy in Acute Care Mental Health Settings
Michael J. Silverman, PhD, MT-BC
Musical Performance with Youth with Behavioral and Emotional Disorders: Process before Product
Joy Carlson, MT-BC; Amanda Allen, MT-BC
Fidelity of Musical Contour Regulation Facilitation for ER development: A retrospective analysis
Kimberly Sena Moore, PhD, MT-BC; Deanna Hanson-Abromeit, PhD, MT-BC
Data Integration in Mixed Methods Research
Joke Bradt, PhD, MT-BC
Holding the Medical Space: Integrating Technology into Pediatric Medical Music Therapy Practice
Todd O'Connor, MA, LCAT, MT-BC
Guitar Bombardment
Peter Meyer, MA, MT-BC; Bob Groene, PhD, MT-BC; Destiny Henn; Roy Kennedy, PhD, MT-BC; Jim Hiller, PhD, MT-BC; Matt Logan, MA, MT-BC; Jamie Bartshi, MMT, MT-BC; Mark Ahola, MM, LCAT, MT-BC; Allison Kerr, MT-BC; Lucas Salguero
The Role of Music Therapy in Pre-Bereavement with Familial Hospice Caregivers
Noah Potvin, MMT, LPC, MT-BC
Music Therapy Bento: A Staff Wellness Program
Ashley Spears, MT-BC
Exploring Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy
Alan Turry, DA, LCAT, MT-BC; Jacqueline Birnbaum, MSEd, MA, LCAT, MT-BC
Music-Centered Song Exploration: An Alternative to Lyric Analysis in Music Therapy
Kathleen M. Murphy, PhD, MT-BC; Brian Abrams, PhD, LCAT, LPC, MT-BC
Research Committee Presents: Student Engagement in Research: Developing Skills through Experiential Learning
Abbey Dvorak, PhD, MT-BC
Community Classroom in Music Therapy Education: Benefits for Students and Community Partners
Annie Heiderscheit, PhD, LMFT, MT-BC; Allison Hadley, MD; Destiny Henn
Philosophy Slam IV
Kayla C. Daly, MA, LMHC, MT-BC
Leadership Theory 101: Preparing Music Therapists for Future Change and Challenges
Dina Mansour-Cole, PhD; Linda Wright-Bower, MS, MT-BC
Unanticipated Findings from a Parent-Delivered Active Music Engagement Study
Sheri L. Robb, PhD, MT-BC; Amanda K. Henley, MM, MT-BC
Music Therapy Business Owner Survival Guide: How to Handle Just about Anything
Meredith Pizzi, MPA, MT-BC
Musical Connection: An Intergenerational Orff Ensemble for Children, College Students and Seniors
Yu-Ling Chen, PhD, MT-BC; Marti Bessinger, MM; Stephanie Bates; Didier Khoo; Tzu-Chi Lin; Quanah Steel
3:30 pm - 4:45 pm
Teaching and Learning: Inter-Professional Education and Music Therapy
Meganne K. Masko, PhD, MT-BC/L; Andrew J. Knight, PhD, MT-BC; Eric L. Johnson, MD
Research Committee Presents: Theory Development in Music Therapy Research and Practice: Perspectives from the Classroom
Deanna Hanson-Abromeit, PhD, MT-BC, Kara Caine, MT-BC, Melissa Gillespie, MT-BC, Eugenia Hernandez Ruiz, MME, MT-BC, Sekyung Jang, MM, MT-BC, Kendall Joplin, MME, MT-BC, Amanda Aaronian, Ruozao Han, Alyssa Ott, Shelbi Polasik, Katelyn Schroeder, Julia Sims, Amanda Sipe
Neurodiversity: Uniting Our Community through an Inclusive Music Therapy Approach
Edward Todd Schwartzberg, MEd, MT-BC
Music Therapy to Assist Transition of Adolescents with Disabilities to Young Adulthood
Mary Adamek, PhD, MT-BC; Kate Gfeller, PhD
LGBTQI and Music Therapist: Intersecting Identities
Amy Donnenwerth, MA, MT-BC; Michele Forinash, DA, LMHC, MT-BC; Leah G. Oswanski, MA, LPC, MT-BC; Beth Robinson, MT-BC; Annette Whitehead-Pleaux, MA, MT-BC
Sex, Drugs, and (Post-Hardcore) Rock and Roll
Daniel Goldschmidt, MT-BC; Kyle Fleming, MT-BC; (additional panelists TBD)
Rebuilding Relationships: A Creative Retreat for Military Couples after Deployment
Tracy Richardson, PhD, MT-BC; Julia Lopez-Kaley, MT-BC
DBT-Informed Music Therapy: Clinical Interventions and Research Applications
Abbey Dvorak, PhD, MT-BC; Lindsey R. Landeck, MT-BC; Marie Lesiak, MT-BC; Deborah Spiegel MT-BC
Nirvana in the NICU: Strategies, Songs, Statistics & Stories
Laura Beer, PhD, MT-BC; Susan Palmieri, MT-BC
Guitar Bombardment
Peter Meyer, MA, MT-BC; Bob Groene, PhD, MT-BC; Destiny Henn; Roy Kennedy, PhD, MT-BC; Jim Hiller, PhD, MT-BC; Matt Logan, MA, MT-BC; Jamie Bartshi, MMT, MT-BC; Mark Ahola, MM, LCAT, MT-BC; Allison Kerr, MT-BC; Lucas Salguero
Major 7ths, Empty Beats, & Plain Talk: Essential Decisions in Music Therapy
Betsey King, PhD, LCAT, MT-BC
3 Dynamic Interventions for Drumming with Older Adults
Kat Fulton, MM, MT-BC; Kaleigh Thomas, MT-BC
Experiential Education in the Universally Designed Music Therapy Training Program
Patricia Winter, PhD, MT-BC
Where “Research” Meets the Road: Using Research to Build and Fund Music Therapy Programs
Lori F. Gooding, PhD, MT-BC; Jamie George, MM, LPMT, MT-BC
Global Perspectives on Child Welfare
Michael L. Zanders, PhD, MT-BC; Rebecca Fairchild, MM, RMT
Music Therapy Licensure: Where It's At
Bryan J. Muller, PhD, LPC, MT-BC
From Conception to Adulthood: Fifty Years of The Music Settlement’s Center for Music Therapy
Ronna S. Kaplan, MA, MT-BC; Lori Lundeen-Smith, MS, CCC-SLP, MT-BC; A. Louise Steele, MMEd, MT-BC
Building Your University-Affiliated Internship Program
Kymla J. Eubanks, MM, MT-BC; Kate St. John, MM, MT-BC
5:00 pm - 6:15 pm
Interactive Interventions for Intergenerational Music Therapy Programs
Becky Watson, MBA, MT-BC; JoAnn Jordan, MT-BC
The Use of Narrative Songwriting with Returning Service Members
Sarah Accardi, MMT, MT-BC
Becoming a More Research-Informed Clinician: An Advocacy Journey:
Mary Jane Landaker, MME, MT-BC
A Decade with Joshua: Examining Parallel Development in Long Term Music Therapy
Kristen O'Grady, MA, LCAT, MT-BC
"The Coffee House:” Building Self-Identity through Musical Performance in Adolescent Mental Health
Elizabeth Mitchell, RP, MTA
Becoming Whole Again: The Neurobiology and Psychology of GIM
Sherry Raley, PhD, MT-BC
Existential Theory: Philosophical Foundations and Applications in Music Therapy
Erin Fox, MA, MT-BC
Co-Constructing Knowledge with Children Experiencing Homelessness and Family Violence through Songwriting
Rebecca Fairchild, MM, RMT
Music Therapy through the Lens of Self-Advocate with Intellectual Disability Diagnosis
Tsz Hei Fatima Chan, MME, MT-BC; Mariah, Self-Advocate
TRENDING TOPICS #2 Selfcare
- Are We Taking Care of Ourselves?; Presenters: Deborah Benkovitz, MSW, MT-BC; Annette Whitehead-Pleaux, MA, MT-BC;
- Steady and Centered: Grounding with Music and Meditation; Presenter: Ami Kunimura, MA, MT-BC
Conference Chair Presents: Let's Talk Music Therapy Careers
- It’s Wild Out There: How to Hunt Down Your Dream Job!; Presenter: Marial Biard, MM, MT-BC
- I Have My Degree, Now What? Skills for Getting and Retaining a Job; Presenter: Courtney R. Biddle, MMT, MT-BC
- Ch-ch-ch-changes: How to Survive a Dramatic Career Shift; Presenter: Becky Wellman, PhD, LPMT, MT-BC
- V+E+R=O: A Four-Step Formula to Help Manage Change Throughout your Career; Presenter: Tim Ringgold, MT-BC
- Finding Meaning; Avoiding Burnout; Enjoying Work ; Presenter: Carol L. Shultis, PhD, MT-BC
The CBMT Self-Assessment Examination: Identify Strengths and Weaknesses for the Certification Exam
Joy Schneck, MM, MT-BC; Karen Howat
The Role of Spirituality in Wellness and Music Therapy Practice
Andrea Dalton, MA, MT-BC
“But I'm Not a Professional…" Music Therapy Ethics 101 and E-Professionalism for Students
Debbie Bates, MMT, MT-BC
Guitar Bombardment
Peter Meyer, MA, MT-BC; Bob Groene, PhD, MT-BC; Destiny Henn; Roy Kennedy, PhD, MT-BC; Jim Hiller, PhD, MT-BC; Matt Logan, MA, MT-BC; Jamie Bartshi, MMT, MT-BC; Mark Ahola, MM, LCAT, MT-BC; Allison Kerr, MT-BC; Lucas Salguero
Music Therapy with Inpatient and Outpatient Rehabilitation Units in a Pediatric Setting
Ashley Taul, MMT, MT-BC
Rolling with Resistance: Increasing Empowerment and Motivation within Adult Mental Health
Lindsey Holmes Doty, MT-BC; Katy Capestrani, MT-BC
Women with Addictions’ Experience in Music Therapy
Amy L. Dunlap, MT-BC
Saturday, November 12, 2016
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Internship Fair
9:30 am - 10:45 am
"Help, I Need Somebody:" Evidenced-Based Practice for Supporting Caregiver Needs Through Music Therapy
Adrienne C. Steiner, MM, MT-BC
Therapeutic Music Experience Jam: Ideas for Young Adult Clients in Music Therapy
Mary Jane Landaker, MME, MT-BC
From 0 to 40: Developing a New Pediatric Music Therapy Program
Stephanie Epstein, MM, MT-BC
Caught Between Two Worlds: Music Therapists’ Experiences of Disability and Identity
Rachel Reed; Nicole Hahna, PhD, MT-BC
Conference Chair Presents: Let's Talk Research
Moderator: Barbara Else, MPA, LCAT, MT-BC
Analyzing Song Material Prior to Clinical Application: A Model for Discovering Therapeutic Potentials in Songs.
James Hiller, PhD, MT-BC
Music Psychotherapy Treatments for Acute, Chronic and Procedural Pain
Joanne Loewy DA, LCAT, MT-BC; Andrew Rossetti MMT, LCAT, MT-BC
The Choir behind the Wire: Music Therapy with the Prison Population
Anne Barry, PhD; Lorna E. Segall, PhD, MT-BC
Beyond Clinical Supervision: Being the Boss Means More than You Think
Kevin Hahn, MM, MT-BC; Kymla J. Eubanks, MM, MT-BC
Examining Power and Privilege in Music Therapy in the United States
Cathleen Flynn, MT-BC
Best Practices for Interprofessional Collaboration between Speech-Language Pathologists and Music Therapists
Mara E. Culp, MME, ABD; Angela M. Guerriero, MEd, MA, MM, MT-BC
Autonomic Nervous System Regulation for Individuals with Dementia & Co-morbid Mood Disorders
Brent Beeson, MS, MT-BC
Diversity and Multiculturalism in Music Therapy: Past, Present, and Future
Melita Belgrave, PhD, MT-BC; Seung-A Kim, PhD, LCAT, MT-BC; Peter Meyer , MA, MT-BC; Marisol S. Norris, MA, MT-BC; Natasha Thomas, MS, MT-BC/L; Antonio Milland Santiago; Kamica King, MT-BC; Beth Robinson, MT-BC
Paths to Recertification: Making Your Credits Work for You, CBMT
Andrea Crimmins, PhD, MT-BC
Refining the Role of "Music" for Differently Abled Children: Antecedent, Reward, Reinforcer, or Feedback?
Melanie Harms, PhD, MT-BC
Research 101: Single-Subject Research Methodology for Music Therapy Clinicians
Dana Bolton, MEd, MMT, MT-BC
From Misrepresentation to Outstanding Opportunity: Growth Mindset and the Advocacy Champion
Emily Bevelaqua, MMT, MT-BC; Leslie Henry, MM, MT-BC; Jennifer DeBedout, MM, MT-BC; Jessica DeVillers, MA, MT-BC; Carolyn A. Dobson, AP-BC, MT-BC; Lillieth Grand, MS, MT-BC,; Cheryl Stephenson, MM, MT-BC; Krystine Smith, AMTAS Representative; Jenny Swanson, MMT, MT-BC; Natasha Thomas, MS, MT-BC/L
Activity CPR: Creating, Planning, and Repurposing
Natalie Generally, LPMT, MMEd, MT-BC
The Good Stuff: Technology in Clinical Practice
AMTA Technology Committee
11:00 am - 12:15 pm
Who Cares for You? Personal Self-Care through Music
Susan E. Mandel, PhD, MT-BC; Suzanne B. Hanser, EdD, MT-BC
Leadership for Students and New Professionals: Finding Your Voice
Amber Weldon-Stephens, EdS, LPMT, MT-BC; Jean Nemeth, PhD, MT-BC
TRENDING TOPICS #3: Special Education
- Teach Me! Developing a Special Education Music Therapy Program and Curriculum; Presenters: Leanne Belasco, MS, MT-BC; Katie Myers, MM, MT-BC
- Musically Satisfying Choral Experiences: Facilitating a Successful Inclusive Environment; Presenter: Emily L Guthe, MM, MA, MT-BC
- It Takes a Village: Inclusive Music Therapy Community Programming; Presenters: Laura Brown, PhD, MT-BC
- Screens with Children: The Dos and Don'ts; Presenter: Kristin N. Veteto MM, MT-BC
University Vocal Training and Its Impact on Music Therapists' Vocal Skills
Nicki S. Cohen, PhD, MT-BC
Neurologic Music Therapy Techniques for Children with Neuro-Developmental Disorders
Hayoung A. Lim, PhD, MT-BC; Hyun-Jung Lee, PhD, MT-BC
I've Got the Joy: Resources for Music Therapists in Special Education
Patina Jackson, MT-BC
Freeing the Caged Bird: Synergizing Liberation Psychology and Music Therapy
Kayla Sadowy, MMT, MT-BC
Using Music with Blind and Visually Impaired Students: Tips, Tricks, and Techniques
Mary Claire Holliday, MS, LCAT, MT-BC
Collaborative Music and Art Therapy for Emotion Regulation with Juvenile Offenders
Valerie Joy Yocum, MM, MT-BC
Research Committee Presents: Oral Poster Session
Research Committee
- Acoustic Parameters of Infant-directed Singing in Mothers of Infants with Down Syndrome; Presenter: Shannon de l’Etoile, PhD, MT-BC
- Well-being and Meaning-Making: An Ethnographic Case Study of a Community Music Group for People with Parkinson’s Disease and their Care-Partners; Presenter: Olivia Yinger, PhD, MT-BC
- Active Music Engagement Strategies in Cancer Treatment Rooms; Presenter: Cindy Colwell PhD, MT-BC; Jennifer Fiore, PhD, MT-BC
- Music Therapy Reduces Agitation and Depressive Symptoms in Nursing Home Residents with Dementia; Presenter: Kendra Ray: MBA, CDP, LCAT, MT-BC
A Review of Multicultural Music Therapy Literature: Trends and Future Directions
Jonathan Tang, MT-BC
Implications of Music Therapy on the Healthcare System
Aliza K. Llovet, MT-BC
Celebrating the Growth of Music Therapy around the Globe!
Anita L. Gadberry, PhD, MT-BC; Annie Heiderscheit, PhD, LMFT, MT-BC; Daniel B. Tague, PhD, MT-BC
A Positive Trigger: Music Use in Drug and Alcohol Dependency and Recovery
Patty Console, MT-BC; Megan McCausland, MT-BC
The Empowerment Guide: Cross-Modal Trauma Treatment for Forensic Females
Deirdre Cogan, ATR-BC, ATCS, LPC, CCTP; Laryssa M. Creswell EdD, LCPC, MT-BC
How to Use Research to Guide Your Practice (at any age!)
Lynn L. Brandsma, PhD, LPC, MT-BC
Trial Competency through Hip-Hop: An Exploratory Pilot Program
Kate Stanley, MT-BC
Vibrant Sessions Under Canopy Shade: Using Caribbean Folk and Steel Pan Music
Jean Raabe, MEd, MBA, MT-BC
12:15 pm - 2:15 pm
Global Perspectives Session
1:30 pm - 2:45 pm
Research for Music Therapists in the Real World
Sandi Curtis, PhD, MTA, MT-BC; Laurel Young, PhD, MTA
Need Support? Let Us "Prop" You Up!
Elizabeth Buckmaster, MEd, MT-BC; Susan Hegedus, MEd, RMT
Multiplicity and Design Thinking: Implications for Music Therapy Theory
Bill Matney, PhD, MT-BC
Research Committee Presents: Teaching Clinical Reasoning Using Case Based Learning
Meganne K. Masko, PhD, MT-BC/L; Kelly Thormodson, MLIS; Kristen Borysewicz, MLS
The Online Conference of Music Therapy: Supporting International Collaboration and Online Education
Faith Halverson-Ramos, MA, LPC, MT-BC; Mary Jane Landaker, MME, MT-BC; Michelle Sieben, MT-BC; Aksana Kavaliova-Moussi, MMT, MTA; Demian Kogutek, MMT, MTA
Conference Chair Presents: Bridging Art and Science in Music Therapy Part II: A Closer Examination of Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy & Neurologic Music Therapy
Ming Yuan Low, MA, MT-BC; Kenneth Aigen, DA, LCAT MT-BC; Kathleen Howland, PhD,CCC-SLP, MT-BC
Including Everyone: Music Therapy for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students with Severe Disabilities
Amy Furman, MM, MT-BC
An Introduction to the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery & Music
Louise Dimiceli-Mitran, MA, LCPC, MT-BC; Elaine Abbott, PhD, MT-BC
Community Music Therapy with Former Child Soldiers, Abductees, and Orphans of Uganda
Ashley-Drake Estes, MS, MT-BC; Haden Minifie, MS, MT-BC
Why Evidence-Based Practice (Still) Matters: Understanding EBP Perspectives in MT
Kevin Hahn, MM, MT-BC
Federal Advocacy
Rebecca Preddie
United Front for Creative Therapies within the Overall Therapeutic Program at a State Residential Psychiatric Hospital.
Lorelei Voronin, MS, AT; Megan Dasbach, MT-BC
Music Therapy for Individuals with Parkinson's and Their Care Partners: An Integrative Approach
Theresa Merrill, PhD, MT-BC
Advancing Clinical Practice: Creating Opportunities for Adults with Autism and Developmental Disabilities
Emily Sawyer; Katie Fitch, MME, MT-BC; Melanie Brison, MT-BC
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Research Poster Session
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
From Orphan to Sage: Music Therapy, Adolescence, and the Hero’s Journey
Michael Viega, PhD, LCAT, MT-BC
In Performance, The Athens County Community Singers, A Choir for All Voices: Transition & Service
Stephanie H. Morris, MM, MT-BC
Culture Clash! International Students' Needs in Music Therapy Education and Training
Laura Beer, PhD, MT-BC; Feilin Hsiao, PhD, MT-BC
Music Therapy Post-Elective Orthopedic Surgery
Lisa M. Gallagher, MA, MT-BC
The Show Must Go On: Creating a Dramatic Arts Program for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Conio Loretto, MS, LCAT, MT-BC
There's No Place like Home: Perspectives on Home-Based Music Therapy
Amy Degro, MS, LCAT, MT-BC; Rosemary Obi, MS, LCAT, MT-BC
Building your Scope: Expanding your Clinical Expertise
Debbie Bates, MMT, MT-BC; Annie Heiderscheit, PhD, LMFT, MT-BC
Limited Evidence: EBP With a Multiply Diagnosed child-Piecing it All Together
Minda K. Gordon, MT-BC; Christina Boroughs
Bridging the Gap: Exploring Older Adults’ Experiences in an Intergenerational Rock Band
Natalie Wlodarczyk, PhD, MT-BC (Cancelled)
Navigating Competition: Ethical Thinking for Music Therapy Business Owners
Jennifer M. Sokira, MMT, LCAT, MT-BC
Trends in Memory Care Research We Need To Know
Leslie A. Henry, MM, MT-BC
The Therapeutic Use of the Harp, Basic Playing Techniques and Improvisational Scales
Nancy O'Brien
TRENDING TOPICS #4: Aging
- Music-Centered Music Therapy with Nursing Home Residents with Dementia; Presenter: Shey Dillon
- Foundations of Music Therapy for People with Dementia; Presenters: Dan Andersen, MT-BC: Claire M Klein, MT-BC
- The Process of Change, Music Therapy Impacts on Aggression by Alzheimer’s Dementia; Presenter: Yoshika Yamashita
Never Thought of Working in Hospice Care? Think Again - It Will Change Your Life!
Russell Hilliard, PhD, LCSW, LCAT, MT-BC
MLE Presents
Mary Ellen Wylie, PhD, MT-BC
Introduction to Vocal Psychotherapy
Diane Austin, DA, LCAT, ACMT (Cancelled)
imagine Presents: Advocacy for Early Childhood Music Therapy
Petra Kern, PhD, MTA, DMtG, MT-BC; Marcia Humpal, MEd, MT-BC; Roes Fienman, MSW, MT-BC; Gretchen Chardos Benner, LMSW, MT‐BC; Dana Bolton, MEd, MMT, MT-BC; Ashley Mille, MT-BC; and selected authors
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Lip Sync Battle for Professionals, Interns & Others
Hosted by the GLR-AMTAS
Sunday, November 13, 2016
7:30 am - 8:45 am
Documenting Professional Competence in Music Therapy Education
Deborah Layman, MM, MT-BC; Carol Olszewski, MA, MT-BC
Scaling Clinical Practice to Meet Patient Need
Hope Young, MT-BC
The Life Inside: Music Therapy with an Infant in Utero
Jennifer Townsend MMT, MT-BC
Building a Therapeutic Relationship with Clients with Borderline Personality Disorder
Anna M. Drexelius, MMT, MT-BC
Sensory Friendly Concerts: A Round Table
Emily Ross MA, MT-BC
Working with Parents and Adult Caregivers in Early Childhood Music Therapy
Andrew Knight, PhD, MT-BC; Carol Ann Blank, MMT, LCAT, LPC, MT-BC
Gladys and Naomi: Seeing Dementia Anew by Uniting Validation® and Music Therapy
Ashley Newbrough, MT-BC; Jamée Ard, DMA, LCAT (limited permit), MT-BC
Understanding Prader-Willi Syndrome and the use of Music Therapy within an Inpatient Rehabilitation Setting
Haley Welsh, MT- BC
We’re Free: Rap Writing with At-Risk Adolescents in a Rural Setting
Jessica S. Fletcher, MM, MT-BC
It Takes a Village: A Whole Person Approach through Trauma Informed Music Therapy
Bronwen Landless, MMT, MT-BC
Musical Journey -- A Songwriting Project in a Trauamtic Brain Injury Community
Megumi Azekawa, MM, MT-BC
Music Therapy with Occupational Therapy Supports Physical, Emotional and Social Wellbeing Post-Stroke (cancelled)
Anna Palumbo, MA, LCAT, MT-BC
Wagons Ho! The Oregon Trail to Licensure
Laura E. Beer, PhD, ACMT, MT-BC; Lillieth Grand, MS, MT-BC; Dawn Iwamasa, MA, CCLS, MT-BC; Angie Kopshy, MM, MT-BC; Chris Korb, MM, MT-BC; Melissa Potts, MA ED, MT-BC/L; Jodi Winnwalker, LCSW, MT-BC
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - Living With Eyes Wide Open
Emily C Bailey, MM, SCMT, MT-BC
How to Use ASL to Address Goals with a Variety of Populations
Heather Rhoda, MEd, MT-BC
Technology to Simplify Your Life
AMTA Technology Committee
9:00 am - 10:15 am
A Music-Centered Model for Assessing for Songs Written in Music Therapy
Michael Viega, PhD, LCAT, MT-BC
TRENDING TOPICS #5: Challenging Clients
- Intensified Expressive Therapies for Juvenile Offenders Not Responding to Other Treatment Modalities; Presenter: Valerie Joy Yocum, MT-BC, MM
- Because I Said So: Effective Strategies for Dealing with Challenging Behaviors; Presenter: Dana Bolton, MEd, MMT, MT-BC
- Responding to Difficult Clients; Presenter: Heather J Wagner, PhD, MT-BC
Life after Internship: Promoting Professional Success, Longevity, and Fulfillment
Alejandra J. Ferrer, PhD, MT-BC
Florence Tyson & the Creative Arts Rehabilitation Center (CARC): The Legacy of a Music Therapy Visionary
Kenneth Aigen, DA, LCAT, MT-BC; Christopher Bandini, LCSW; Jeffrey Friedberg, MA, LCAT, MT-BC; David Ramsey, DA, LCAT
Developing a Reflective Practice to Advance Clinical Practice Skills.
Annie Heiderscheit, PhD, LMFT, MT-BC; Lindsay Rossmiller, MT-BC; Erin Fox, MA, MT-BC; Stephanie Morris, MT-BC; Melanie Brison, MT-BC
Shame and Music: Exploring Implications for Music Therapy
Barbara Dunn, PhD, LICSW, MT-BC
Bringing Skills to Light: Black Light Theatre in a Special Education Setting
Leslie L. Hunter, LCAT, MT-BC
Teaching the Importance of Self-Care to Music Therapy Students: Luxury or Necessity?
Lindsey Wilhelm, MA, MT-BC
TRENDING TOPICS #6: End of Life
The Role of Music in Worden’s Four Tasks of Grieving; Presenter: Emily Sevcik, MSEd, LPC, MT-BC (cancelled)- Grief 101; Presenter: Deb Dempsey, MMT, LPC, MT-BC
- Facilitation Family interaction in Hospice Music Therapy Sessions; Presenter: Kevin Puhr, MT-BC
- Music Therapy and Spirituality in Hospice Care; Presenter: Sara Breyfogle, MS, MT-BC
Roundtable for Educators and Internship Directors/Supervisors: Continuing Collaboration and Dialogue
Kamile Geist, PhD, MT-BC; Lauren, DiMaio, MMT, MT-BC; Kristine Pollard Leist, PhD, MT-BC
Expanding Potentials for Cochlear Implant Recipients Ages 1 – 18
Laura Pawuk, MM, MT-BC
Finding Our Groove: Enhancing the Well-being of International Students and Music Therapists
Andrea Hunt, PhD, MT-BC; Seung-A Kim, PhD, LCAT, MT-BC; ChihChen Sophia Lee, PhD, MT-BC; Adenike Webb, MMT, MT-BC; Ming Yuan Low, MA, MT-BC
Gerotranscendence and Music: Supporting the Mature Gerotranscendence of the Baby Boom Generation
Faith Halverson-Ramos, MA, LPC, MT-BC
Community Music Therapy for College Students with and without ID
Melody Schwantes, PhD, MT-BC; Eliana Rivera
Trauma-Informed Music Therapy for Youth who Experienced Domestic Abuse
Katherine Myers-Coffman, MS, MT-BC; Debra Cotterall, MA, MT-BC
10:30 am - 11:45 am
Conference Chair Presents: Lifeline of Today’s World: Intercultural Competences in Music Therapy and Beyond
Petra Kern, PhD, MTA, DMtG MT-BC; Madison Whelan; Holly Hankin; Garrett Weeks; Kelsey Norris; Kyle McCommon
Music Therapy and Adaptive Music at Juvenile Detention Center: Twenty Six Years
Lee Anna Rasar, MT-BC, WMTR
Designing Treatments to Address the Unique Needs of Veterans
Natalie Cole, MT-BC; Krystine Smith
TRENDING TOPICS #7: Clinical Training
- Emotional Intelligence in Music Therapy Practice and Supervision; Presenter: Katie Fitch, MME, MT-BC
- Creative Supervision for Music Therapy Internship; Presenter: Amanda MacRae, MMT, MT-BC
- Professional Development: A focus on Soft Skills; Presenter: Piper Laird, MM, MT-BC
TRENDING TOPICS #8: Stories & Music Therapy
- Crafting the Story – Developing Your Storytelling Toolbox within the Music Therapy Setting; Presenter: Lana J. Hawkins, LPMT, MT-BC
- Rockin' Readers; Presenter: Jona Jeffcoat, MT-BC
- The Use of Individualized Musically Adapted Social Stories; Presenter: Brittany Stone, MM, MT-BC
From Fragments to Masterpiece: Using Improvised Songs to Help the Atypical Music Therapy Client
Jenny Fu, MA, MT-BC; Ming Yuan Low, MA, MT-BC
Documenting the Impact of Group Music Experiences on Mother-Child Attachment Behaviors
Vivian Nix-Early, PhD, MT-BC
Momentum: Community Music Therapy in Action
Joni Milgram-Luterman, PhD, LCAT, MT-BC
University-Private Practice Partnership: Benefiting Students, the University, Business and the Community.
Erin K. Spring, MM, MT-BC, Jessica S. Fletcher, MM, MT-BC, Brent Beeson, MS, MT-BC, Kamile Geist, PhD, MT-BC, Laura Brown, PhD, MT-BC, Amy Dunlap, MT-BC
Repertoire and Intervention Ideas to Use with Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Edward Todd Schwartzberg, MEd, MT-BC
Group Music Therapy in an Acute Mental Health Facility
Lauren Stoner, MA, MT-BC
Bollywood meets Bonny: Music Therapy with South Asians in the US
Sangeeta Swamy, PhD, MT-BC
Research Committee Presents: Designing Control-Group Conditions: Examples from the SMART Trials
Sheri Robb, PhD, MT-BC
Shaping Transformational Communities: A Critical Social Approach in Clinical Improvisation, Vocal Psychotherapy, and Aesthetics
Rebecca Zarate PhD, LCAT, MT-BC
Hip Hop Holding: Utilizing Rap and EDM Production in Music Psychotherapy
Josh Millrod
Planned Meetings at the 2016 AMTA Conference
(current as of 8/5/16 - information subject to change)
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
AMTA Board of Directors
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
8:00 am – 3:00 pm
AMTA Board of Directors
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Academic Program Approval Committee
Association Internship Approval Committee
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Professional Advocacy Committee
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Joint Academic Program & Association Internship Approval Committees
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
AMTAS Officers
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Council Coordinators and Committee Chairs
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Standards of Clinical Practice
Regional Presidents
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
AMTAS Board of Directors
Thursday, November 10, 2016
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Workforce Development and Retention Committee
AMTA Board of Directors
Government Relations Committee
Academic Program Approval Committee
Affiliate Relations Committee
Standards of Clinical Practice Committee
8:00 am – 12:30 pm
Professional Advocacy Committee
Student Affairs Advisory Board (SAAB)
8:00 am – 1:30 pm
Ethics Board
9:00 am – 11:00 am
International Relations Committee
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Clinical Practice Networking Committee
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Joint – Academic Program Approval, Association Internship Approval & International Relations Committees
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Research Committee
MLE Subcommittee
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
WFMT Council
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
AMTAS Board of Directors
1:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Assembly of Delegates
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Reimbursement Committee
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
MLE Subcommittee
Regional Board of Directors – Great Lakes Region
Regional Board of Directors – Southeastern Region
Regional Board of Directors – Western Region
Regional Board of Directors – Southwestern Region
Regional Board of Directors – Midwestern Region
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Regional Board of Directors – New England Region
6:00 pm – 7:20 pm
Regional Board of Directors – Mid-Atlantic Region
9:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Conference Choir Rehearsal
10:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Tweet-Up Networking
Friday, November 11, 2016
7:30 am – 8:30 am
State Advocacy Breakfast (invited guests only)
7:30 am – 9:00 am
Assembly of Delegates
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
AMTA Business Meeting
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Korean Music Therapists Lunch Meeting
Cantonese Music Therapists and Students Network meeting
The University of Iowa Lunch
12:00 pm – 1:45 pm
Chinese Music Therapists and Students Network meeting
Taiwanese Music Therapy Students and Professionals
Continuing Education
Clinical Practice Networking Committee-Networking Session
Diversity & Multiculturalism Committee
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Ethics Board
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm
Latin American Music Therapy Networking
Japanese Music Therapy Networking
Reimbursement Committee
12:30 pm – 1:45 pm
Black Music Therapy Network
Music Therapy Business Owners’ Meeting
Regional Conference Meeting Planners
Music & Memory Work Group
Pediatric Work Group
ASD Task Force
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Journal of Music Therapy Editorial Board
12:45 pm – 1:45 pm
Technology Committee
Judicial Review Board Committee
International Relations Committee
Professional Advocacy Committee
Standards of Clinical Practice Committee
Affiliate Relations Committee
Workforce Development and Retention Committee
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Music Therapy Perspectives Editorial Board
2:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Membership Committee
Education and Training Advisory Board
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Faculty Forum
6:15 pm – 7:45 pm
AMTAS Business Meeting
Regional Board of Directors – Mid-Atlantic Region
Florida State Music Therapists’ Meeting
6:15 pm
Shabbat
9:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Japanese Music Therapy Students and Professionals
Saturday, November 12, 2016
7:30 am – 9:15 am
Regional Meeting – Mid-Atlantic
Regional Meeting – Southwestern
8:00 am – 9:15 am
Regional Meeting – Western
Regional Meeting – Southeastern
Regional Meeting – New England
Regional Meeting – Midwestern
Regional Meeting – Great Lakes
8:00 am – 9:15 am
Music Therapy as a Career: Prospective Student Seminar (invited guests only)
8:30 am – 11:00 am
Education and Training Advisory Board
9:30 am – 11:00 am
AMTA Board of Directors
11:15 am – 1:15 pm
Assembly of Delegates
12:15 pm – 2:15 pm
International Relations Global Perspectives Session
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Membership Committee
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Education and Training Advisory Board
4:45 pm – 5:45 pm
AMTA Business Meeting
4:45 pm – 6:15 pm
AMTAS Business Meeting
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Past Presidents Reception
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
State Task Force Reception
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
KU Music Alumni Reunion
Sunday, November 13, 2016
9:45 am – 11:30 am
AMTA Board of Directors