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Jun 05, 2012 03:18 PM
In this AMTA-Pro podcast, a benefit of membership in AMTA, Dr. Deforia Lane shares the compelling story of her career as a music therapist, a journey that actually began when she was in kindergarten. Deforia went on to develop new music therapy programs for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and music therapy in medical settings. Tune in and be inspired.
 
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May 31, 2012 04:55 PM
Online registration is now open for the 2012 AMTA Conference, Changing Winds: Innovation in Music Therapy. An educational and networking experience you will not want to miss!
 
May 22, 2012 04:23 PM
The AMTA Nominating Committee is now considering names of potential candidates to be placed on the slate for the offices of AMTA President Elect and Vice President Elect.
 
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May 22, 2012 04:00 PM
The PAL device, invented by AMTA-member, Dr. Jayne Standley, is now widely available. Florida State University has announced the availability of the Pacifier Activated Lullaby (PAL) device to hospitals around the world.
 
May 17, 2012 02:05 PM
The Fulton County music therapy program started in 1991 under the direction of Amber Weldon-Stephens, and continues to expand and to impact not only the lives of the students, but also teachers, classroom aids, therapists, families, and the community as a whole. Listen to this AMTA member-only podcast about the structure of the music therapy program in the Fulton County Schools, the website connection, and about other details of interest.
 
May 16, 2012 11:20 PM
The American Psychiatric Association posted their last major revisions for the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). The public is invited to submit comments until June 15, 2012. To comment, please go to http://www.dsm5.org/Pages/Registration.aspx and register as a participant. For more information on the proposed changes:
 
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May 02, 2012 01:08 AM
Tuesday, May 1, 2012, Governor Nathan Deal of Georgia signed into law SB 414. This legislation creates a music therapy license in Georgia.
 
May 01, 2012 06:29 PM
Read more in the Public Policy section:
 
May 01, 2012 06:00 PM
SILVER SPRING, MD – MAY 1, 2012 – The Wilson Trust Music Therapy Project, a project of the American Music Therapy Association, is pleased to announce the awarding of a $34,000 grant to Seattle Children’s Hospital to increase music therapy services for children and families affected by cancer. This funding will be used to add music therapy services provided by a board-certified music therapist on the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) Inpatient Care Unit at Seattle Children’s.
 
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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will be holding Children's Mental Health Awareness Day on May 9th, 2012. AMTA is a regular participant. This year, SAMHSA wants to hear about any music events held in your community that correspond to the theme for this year's Childrens Mental Health Awareness Day: "Heroes of Hope." Read more on how you can participate:
 
Apr 24, 2012 09:26 PM
"Every music therapist has a wealth of stories about a musical moment mixed with a clinical moment. It is when art and science create awareness, an accomplishment and a breakthrough. The power and effect of music therapy can build understanding as it relates to total mind and body healing." from the National Stroke Association.
 
Apr 24, 2012 07:30 PM
Music therapy now a licensed profession in 3 states.
 
Apr 24, 2012 06:42 PM
"Music therapy can improve focus, help keep a meltdown at bay, ease everyday tasks like bathing or give expression to a child who’d never spoken before."
 
Apr 24, 2012 04:45 PM
“Most people are just awed by the power of music to awaken a person with Alzheimer's disease,” says music therapist Al Bumanis, a spokesman for the American Music Therapy Association in Silver Spring, Maryland. “The reawakening of the connection between patient and caregiver when they’re singing together can be very moving,”
 
Apr 20, 2012 10:15 PM
The music therapy literature has documented the power of this amazing medium for over a half-century. Alicia Clair offers some insights into our profession's long history using music to enhance quality of life for elders and their families.
 
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