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Jan 31, 2013 09:06 PM
After his stroke, doctors told Bill Forester’s family he may never speak or walk again. He turned to music therapy to retrain his brain and re-learn the skills he lost.
 
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Jan 28, 2013 06:33 PM
Amy Smith describes situations she encounters in her daily work and ways in which music therapy interventions impact infants and their families during critical days in the NICU. She discusses ways in which music can help parents connect with their little ones, normalize interactions, develop family rituals and familiar routines in the hectic hospital atmosphere, help their baby reach developmental milestones even when chronically ill, and celebrating in the midst of stress.
 
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Jan 22, 2013 06:05 PM
In January 2013, almost four dozen music therapy bloggers and podcasters are working with the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) and Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) as they spread the word about music therapy advocacy and the State Recognition Operational Plan through the social media airwaves.
 
Jan 18, 2013 08:19 PM
HHS has issued a letter to health care providers to ensure that they are aware of their ability under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule to take action, consistent with their ethical standards or other legal obligations, to disclose necessary information about a patient to law enforcement, family members of the patient, or other persons, when they believe the patient presents a serious danger to himself or other people.
 
Jan 17, 2013 07:30 PM
Parents can be powerful spokespersons regarding the impact of music therapy on their child. In the following award-winning story, one such father describes poignantly his daughter’s life challenges and her vital experiences in music therapy at the Nordoff-Robbins Center for Music Therapy at NYU Steinhardt School.
 
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Jan 16, 2013 06:15 PM
In honor of National Day of Service, January 19, 2013, Ben is performing on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. in front of a crowd of thousands of community service volunteers who are gathering from around the country. The community service he has chosen to represent is Music Therapy.
 
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Jan 09, 2013 07:38 PM
AMTA leaders, Dr. Alice-Ann Darrow and Dr. Mary Adamek worked with officials at the Kennedy Center to plan a conference exploring relationships between arts education and special education. AMTA members and others interested are encouraged to participate.
 
Jan 03, 2013 05:03 PM
A donation to the American Music Therapy Association's disaster response program fund from the Brenda H. Kaplan Music Fund will fund music therapy services among children affected by the Newtown, CT shooting. Music therapy services will be offered in cooperation with Board Certified Music Therapists who serve Newtown area schools.
 
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Jan 02, 2013 07:40 PM
AMTA Past President Ronna Kaplan shares information about new music therapy programs designed to support Veterans and their families as well as a review of music therapy's long history in serving the military.​
 
Dec 17, 2012 09:58 PM
The American Music Therapy Association is deeply saddened by events that happened in Newtown, Connecticut this past week. Our heartfelt thoughts are with Newtown and the entire New England region. We wish all those affected by this tragedy peace and comfort.
 
Dec 14, 2012 09:39 PM
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is now seeking input from the public on the concept paper, SAMHSA's Working Definition of Trauma and Principles and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach.
 
Dec 13, 2012 06:33 PM
Music Therapy Matters, Volume 15, No 3 & 4 combined issue is now available for current AMTA members
 
Dec 10, 2012 06:02 PM
The AMTA Board of Directors and the AMTA national office staff have all donated to AMTA this year—please join us!
 
Dec 10, 2012 05:57 PM
Remember when you’re shopping this season, 5% of any purchase you make at Amazon.com can go to benefit AMTA and its programs.
 
Dec 03, 2012 03:34 PM
Announcing the launch of the first in a series of AMTA E-courses, "Music Therapy Reimbursement: Sources and Steps to Success" by AMTA's Director of Government Relations, Judy Simpson, MT-BC, Managed Healthcare Professional.
 
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