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Results: 691 Article(s) Found.
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Mar 14, 2013 05:51 PM
Available to current AMTA members, music therapists Megumi Azekawa, Jeanne Quam, and Steve Quam experience Parkinson’s from three vastly different perspectives. Megumi is involved in the clinical and music therapy research aspect; Steve lives inside Parkinson’s after being diagnosed with the condition; and Jeanne experiences Parkinson’s from the perspective of spouse and care partner. All three music therapists share insights, experiences, and wisdom of great value to their colleagues.
 
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Mar 14, 2013 03:04 PM
James Markert’s new novel, A White Wind Blew, describes a dedicated physician battling the 1920s Tuberculosis epidemic without today’s antibiotics. Dr. Wolfgang Pike’s passion for music drives him to play his violin and create a patient orchestra to battle TB, the irrepressible enemy. Markert’s sister-in-law is a music therapist and an AMTA member.
 
Mar 12, 2013 03:20 PM
Back in June of 2012, Sally Abrahms, a writer and blogger who specializes in aging and boomers, contacted AMTA National Office about a story she was working on for AARP on family caregivers and music. The result was the following article in the current edition of the AARP Bulletin, one of the most widely read magazines in the world. Thanks to many AMTA members who refocused her project more on music therapy, continuing to create greater awareness of our wonderful profession.
 
Mar 01, 2013 07:00 AM
Announcing on March 1, 2013, the launch of imagine.unlimited, a global collaboration that connects early childhood music therapy research and practice.
 
Feb 28, 2013 06:30 PM
Membership in AMTA not only helps support our mission, but it helps you as a music therapist in more ways than you know. Being a member is the best way to participate in the future of our profession so be sure and renew your membership for the 2013 calendar year in order to take advantage of all the benefits membership in AMTA has to offer.
 
Feb 27, 2013 07:37 PM
The deadline for proposal submissions for the 2013 AMTA Conference is Friday, March 29, 2013.
 
Feb 25, 2013 05:10 PM
"Music has an innate quality that can assist us in the healing process from surgery. It can make us relax beforehand and soothe us afterwards. This art form is more than notes on a page or jingles on the radio. It is an art that can aid in the healing process and create a world in which the patient is stress free."
 
Feb 25, 2013 03:50 PM
The AMTA Board approved the recommendation of the Research Committee review panel, whose recommendation was to fund the research project:: “Effect of Music Assisted Relaxation Pre-Operative Training on Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) Patients’ Pain Perception after Spinal Fusion (SF) Surgery,” as the recipient of the 2012 AMTA Clinician Based Grant. The Primary Investigator is Kirsten Nelson, MT-BC, from the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
 
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Feb 20, 2013 03:00 PM
Available to current AMTA members, Dr. Laura Brown takes a brief break from teaching music therapy students at Western Illinois University for an AMTA-Pro Podcast interview about her research into the impact of music on emotional processing in the social interaction of children diagnosed with autism.​
 
Feb 15, 2013 10:08 PM
The 55th Annual Grammy Awards announced the GRAMMY Foundation and The Recording Academy's first-ever Music Educator Award to recognize music educators for contributions to our musical landscape and positive influence on students' musical experiences. There are many music therapists who are working as music educators - perhaps you know of one who should be recognized for the outstanding work that he or she brings to the profession.
 
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Feb 13, 2013 05:06 PM
In January 2013, music therapy bloggers and podcasters worked with the American Music Therapy Association and Certification Board for Music Therapists to spread the word about music therapy advocacy and the State Recognition Operational Plan through the social media airwaves. Thanks to all who participated! Read on for a full list.
 
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Feb 04, 2013 07:02 PM
Announcing the launch of Dr. Alicia Clair's AMTA E-course, "Music Therapy and Dementia: Protocols for Managing Problem Behaviors." Listen at your leisure and earn 5 CMTE credits from AMTA, a CBMT Approved Provider. This and other e-courses are available for purchase in the AMTA online store and at a discounted price for current AMTA members.
 
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.
 
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