CONFERENCE PROGRAM 44th ANNUAL CONFERENCE May 24th – 26th, 2018 ST. JOHN’S, NEWFOUNDLAND
C A M T IN ST. JOHN’S
2018 CAMT Conference
CONFERENCE STEERING COMMITTEE CONFERENCE SPONSORS PAM LANSBERGEN PLATINUM LARA ROBINSON LONG & McQUADE MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS DEBORAH HAWKSLEY SUSAN LEMESSURIER QUINN GOLD JANE GOSINE CAPILANO UNIVERSITY CANADIAN MUSIC THERAPY TRUST FUND CONFERENCE COMMITTEE CITY OF ST. JOHN’S PAM LANSBERGEN...... Conference Lead MUSIC TOGETHER LARA ROBINSON...... Co-Lead Strategic ONTARIO MUSIC THERAPY ACADEMY EMILY CARRUTHERS ...... Co-Lead Tactical DEBORAH HAWKSLEY...... Swag Coordinator SUSAN LEMESSURIER QUINN...... Music & Reception Coordinator SILVER RENEE WHITE ...... Communications Coordinator ANCHOR MOVING COMPANY JESSA VOKEY ...... Information and ARPEGGIO MUSIC THERAPY Exhibit Room Coordinator CANADIAN MENNONITE UNIVERSITY URSULA REIMER...... Reception Coordinator CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY TANYA LAVOIE...... Master of Ceremonies MITCHELL AND ABBOTT INSURANCE BROKERS ADYA SEQUEIRA...... Conference Photographer MUSIC HEALS ROLAND CANADA TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME ...... 4-8 BRONZE MEETINGS AT A GLANCE...... 9 ACADIA UNIVERSITY PRECONFERENCE WORKSHOPS...... 10-12 MUSIC THERAPY ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE...... 14-15 SPECIAL EVENTS...... 16-17 EXHIBITORS KEYNOTE SPEAKERS ...... 18-19 ATLANTIC ASSOCIATION FOR MUSIC THERAPY FOCUS ON CANADA...... 20 CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSIC THERAPISTS MORE FEATURES ...... 20-27 CANADIAN MUSIC THERAPY TRUST FUND CONCURRENT SESSIONS...... 25 LONG AND MCQUADE MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS BIOGRAPHIES...... 28-31 MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE MUSIC TOGETHER ONTARIO MUSIC THERAPY ACADEMY
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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRIME MINISTER
May 24–26, 2018
Dear Friends:
I am pleased to extend my warmest greetings to everyone attending the Canadian Association of Music Therapists (CAMT) Conference 2018.
This annual conference brings together music therapists from across the country and abroad. I am certain that delegates will appreciate this opportunity to share their knowledgeDear Friends: and best practices, and to hear from leading experts in the field. With a variedI am pleased program to extend of activities, my warmest this greetings event is to sure everyone to inspire attending and the motivate Canadian everyone Association in of Music attendance.Therapists (CAMT) Conference 2018.
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PleaseI would acceptlike to commend my best the wishes CAMT for for itsan commitment enjoyable toand promoting productive excellence meeting in the infield St. ofJohn’s music .therapy. Your members play an important role in supporting the well-being of Canadians.
Sincerely,Please accept my best wishes for an enjoyable and productive meeting in St. John’s.
Sincerely,
The Rt. Hon. Justin P.J. Trudeau, P.C., M.P. Prime Minister of Canada
The Rt. Hon. Justin P.J. Trudeau, P.C., M.P. Prime Minister of Canada 4 - CAMT 44th Conference – St. John’s, NL – 2018 A MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTER OF TOURISM, CULTURE, INDUSTRY AND INNOVATION
On behalf of the Provincial Government, I am pleased to welcome you to Newfoundland and Labrador to attend the Canadian Association of Music Therapists annual conference.
Music is a universal language that connects us all, regardless of age, race or ability. All of us have benefited from music as a learning tool. In fact, many of history's brightest minds have made reference to the therapeutic powers of music.
Music therapy is a growing interdisciplinary field that recognizes the value of music — its structures, physicality, emotional associations and cognitive utility — as a way of helping client's improve physical, mental and emotional health. Music reaches people in different ways than other forms of therapy.
I wish you every success with your conference. Using the tools of music therapy is making a real and meaningful difference in people’s lives.
I commend you on your excellent work.
Sincerely, The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
A MESSAGE FROM THE PREMIER
On behalf of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, I am pleased to welcome you to our beautiful province and the 2018 National Conference for the Canadian Association of Music Therapists.
Over the next three days, more than 100 music therapists from across the country will come together to participate in a wide variety of workshops, hear from colleagues and gain new insights about the many different aspects of professional music therapy.
You are making a difference in helping to provide the positive benefits of the healing process through music while also promoting the importance of mental, emotional and physical health and well-being.
I hope you enjoy your stay in St. John’s and wish you much success at this year’s conference.
Sincerely,
Hon. Dwight Ball Premier
CAMT 44th Conference – St. John’s, NL – 2018 - 5 A MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTER OF TOURISM, CULTURE, INDUSTRY AND INNOVATION
On behalf of the Provincial Government, I am pleased to welcome you to Newfoundland and Labrador to attend the Canadian Association of Music Therapists annual conference.
Music is a universal language that connects us all, regardless of age, race or ability. All of us have benefited from music as a learning tool. In fact, many of history's brightest minds have made reference to the therapeutic powers of music.
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As Mayor of our Capital City, I am delighted on behalf of Council and its citizens to extend warm greetings and best wishes to all music therapists attending the Canadian Association of Music Therapists Conference from May 24 - 26, 2018.
We are pleased to host this year’s National Music Therapy Conference and I am sure you will enjoy our exciting blend of old world charm and modern amenities, not to mention the Newfoundland hospitality for which we are famous. We hope you will take the time to visit some of our City’s historical and natural landmarks and enjoy our City’s great entertainment and fabulous cuisine.
The City of St. John’s prides itself on the scope of cultural and music experiences available to residents and visitors. We wish you well and hope your week will provide a rewarding and unforgettable experience and you have an enjoyable stay in our city.
Sincerely,
Danny Breen, Mayor
6 - CAMT 44th Conference – St. John’s, NL – 2018 GRADUATE STUDIES IN MUSIC THERAPY GRADUATE STUDIES IN MUSIC THERAPY GRADUATECONCORDIA UNIVERSITY, STUDIES MONTREAL, IN MUSIC CANADA THERAPY CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY, MONTREAL, CANADA CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY, MONTREAL, CANADA Studying at Concordia UniversityGRADUATE (an English-language STUDIESGraduate Diploma inIN Music MUSIC Therapy THERAPY Studyinguniversity) at offersConcordia a unique University opportunity: (an English-language to live and learn in GraduateLeads to eligibility Diploma for inprofessional Music Therapy accreditation (CAMT) Studying at Concordia University (an English-language Graduateand certification Diploma (CBMT) in Music Therapy university)one of North offers America’s a unique most opportunity:CONCORDIA dynamic and to liveculturally and learn richUNIVERSITY, in Leads to eligibility MONTREAL, for professional CANADA accreditation (CAMT) university) offers a unique opportunity: to live and learn in andLeads certification to eligibility (CBMT) for professional accreditation (CAMT) onecities. of Montreal North America’s is Canada’s most second dynamic largest and city, culturally with rich andMasters certification in Creative (CBMT) Arts Therapies one of North America’s most dynamic and culturally rich (Music Therapy: Research Thesis & Advanced Practice Options) cities.a population Montreal of isapproximately Canada’s second 3.8 million largest people. city, with Masters in Creative Arts Therapies cities. Montreal is Canada’s secondStudying largest at city,Concordia with University(MusicMastersAdvanced (an Therapy:English-language in professional Creative Research Artstraining Thesis Therapies for & clinicalAdvancedGraduate specialization, Practice Diploma Options) teaching, in Music Therapy aEvery population year, the of cityapproximately welcomes over 3.8 million 18,000 people. international (Musicand research. Therapy: Research Thesis & Advanced Practice Options) a population of approximatelyuniversity) 3.8 million people.offers a unique opportunity:Advanced professionalto live and learntraining in for clinicalLeads specialization, to eligibility teaching, for professional accreditation (CAMT) Everystudents year, from the more city welcomes than 150 countries.over 18,000 international andAdvanced research. professional training for clinicaland specialization, certification teaching, (CBMT) Every year, the city welcomes over 18,000 international The individualized (INDI) and humanities (HUMA) programs students from more than 150 onecountries. of North America’s most dynamicand research. and culturally rich provide opportunities to pursue a PhD in Music Therapy. students from more than 150 countries. The individualized (INDI) and humanitiesMasters (HUMA) in Creative programs Arts Therapies cities. Montreal is Canada’s secondThe largestindividualized city, with (INDI) and humanities (HUMA) programs Ourprovide new opportunities Arts in Health to pursue Research a PhD Collective(Music in Music Therapy: (AHRC)Therapy. Research Thesis & Advanced Practice Options) a population of approximately provide3.8 million opportunities people. to pursue a PhD in Music Therapy. connectsOur new youArts to inan Healthextensive Research network ofCollectiveAdvanced arts therapies (AHRC)professional researchers. training for clinical specialization, teaching, Every year, the city welcomes overconnectsOur new18,000 youArts tointernational inan Healthextensive Research network ofCollectiveand arts research. therapies (AHRC) researchers. connects you to an extensive network of arts therapies researchers. students from more than 150 countries. The individualized (INDI) and humanities (HUMA) programs ® Integrate Musicprovide Together opportunities to pursue a PhDT17-39384 in Music Therapy.
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CAMT 44th Conference – St. John’s, NL – 2018 - 7 A WORD FROM THE CAMT PRESIDENT Elizabeth Eldridge, MTA CAMT President
On behalf of the Board of Directors, Staff and Conference Committee, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the 44th annual conference of the Canadian Association of Music Therapists.
We are grateful to Conference Lead and Co-Leads, Pam Lansbergen, MTA, Lara Robinson, MTA and Emily Carruthers, MTA for their leadership and dedication to ensuring conference is an energizing, inspiring experience for all in attendance. Through the combined efforts of our Leads and highly motivated Steering and Planning Committees, the vision for this year’s conference was brought to life. This fantastic team has been working tirelessly for many months to ensure CAMT’s first conference in Newfoundland embodies the vitality and uniqueness of the east coast itself. For the time, thought and energy invested in the planning and execution of conference by our dedicated volunteers, we sincerely thank you! To our sponsors and exhibitors who helped to make the conference possible, we truly appreciate your support.
CAMT is also grateful for YOU, our delegates. Life is busy, and we are so pleased that you’ve chosen to attend conference here in St. John’s. We encourage you to take full advantage of the wealth of opportunities available to recharge both personally and professionally during this time. You will undoubtedly take away countless new concepts from our wonderful keynotes, Focus on Canada speakers and concurrent session presenters, and from rich discussions with professional connections both old and new. You’ll leave with ideas to enrich and invigorate your practice, and with renewed passion for the important work we do as music therapists. Don’t forget to take time for yourself, to reflect and take in the majesty of beautiful St. John’s.
Elizabeth Eldridge, MTA CAMT President
A WORD FROM AAMT PRESIDENT Susan LeMessurier Quinn, MMT, MTA AAMT President
On behalf of the Atlantic Association for Music Therapy we would like to welcome you to historic St. John’s, NL for the 44th annual CAMT conference. We are very excited to host the CAMT membership in the Atlantic region again, bringing you from the west coast in 2017 all the way to the most easterly point in North America!
This year we focus on the idea of how music and culture keeps us anchored in our work and daily lives. In re- flecting on the anchoring properties of music we need to only look at how beat, rhythm, grounding harmonies and meaningful melodies prove effective in the clinical work we do each day. How lucky we are to make such a difference in people’s lives using a medium that is so engrained in each culture.
Wishing you a wonderful conference inspired by our amazing keynote and focus on Canada speakers, as well as our session presenters, volunteers, musicians, CAMT conference committee, and the beautiful landscape. Enjoy the “rock” and the fresh ocean air!
Sincerely, Susan LeMessurier Quinn, MMT, MTA AAMT President
8 - CAMT 44th Conference – St. John’s, NL – 2018 AT A GLANCE
MeetingsMEETINGS AT A GLANCE Date TIME MEETING FOR WHO ROOM Tuesday May 22 09:00 - 17:00 Board Meeting Board of Directors Confederation Boardroom Wednesday May 23 09:00 - 17:00 Board Meeting Board of Directors Confederation Boardroom Thursday May 24 09:00 - 17:00 Educator's Forum Educators Columbus Suite Friday May 25 07:30 - 08:30 Certification Support Meeting Interns, Students, Advocates Garrison Room and Qualifying Members
17:30 - 18:30 Government Regulation Meeting Government Regulation Garrison Room Committee Saturday May 26 07:30 - 08:30 Supervisors' Meeting Internship Supervisors Garrison Room 10:30 - 11:30 AGM and Awards All Delegates Salon B
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Gold Star Program Anyone attending their first CAMT conference will have a gold star on their conference name tag. We are always SO EXCITED to have new delegates joining us for their first CAMT Conference. This year we really want to show it! We invite all delegates, new and experienced, to help us make them feel welcome. When you see a Gold Star Delegate, be sure to introduce yourself and let them know your favourite part of the CAMT Conference. CAMT 44th Conference – St. John’s, NL – 2018 - 9 PRECONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
PRECONFERENCE WORKSHOP 1 THURSDAY, MAY 24th, 08:15 – 12:15
SUE BAINES, PHD, MTA, FAMI and KARIE RIPPIN BILGER, BMT, MSW, RP, MTA How To Increase Cultural Competence In Mental Health Music Therapy Practice
Cultural competency is fast ON, Master of Arts in Music Therapy (1992), New York becoming an expected skill for University, NY, and PhD in Music Therapy (2013) from the Canadian healthcare professionals. University of Limerick, IR. She is a Fellow of the Association Increasing evidence shows how for Music and Imagery (1999) trained at the Southeast awareness and understanding of Institute for Music Centered Psychotherapy, Atlanta, GA overlapping contexts that deeply impact and is certified by the Canadian Association of Music the health and well-being of our clients is Therapists. integral to quality care. Recent world events illustrate the need for diverse clients to have allies in their healthcare Sue has over twenty-five years of music therapy practice professionals. To offer ethical practice, music therapists working with persons with a broad spectrum of physical, must enhance their understanding and awareness around emotional, social, and spiritual concerns in a variety of issues of diversity, marginalization, and oppression. clinical, educational, corrections, and community health settings in New York, Toronto, and in Vancouver where she Competent mental health music therapy practice requires has lived since 1994. In particular, Sue has worked in in- the ability to critically analyze culture for unremarked op- patient psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, and community pression in order to ensure the bias of the dominant culture mental health with people with chronic and persistent does not impact ethical practice. Participants mental illness, including persons with I.Q lower than 70. will increase their cultural competence through sensitivity training to enhance For over two decades, Sue’s research and publications have personal awareness. Particular at- focused on music therapy and social justice with the goal of tention will be focused on specific increasing ethical practice. She has taught workshops and aspects of the dominant culture seminars across Canada as well as in the United States, oppressive to persons with major South Africa, and Ireland. Along with her current music mental health and addictions, es- therapy practice working in in-patient psychiatry with pecially Indigenous persons, other persons with developmental delays and in long-term care, persons who are non-white, and per- Sue teaches in the Bachelor of Music Therapy program at sons who are non-Cisgender. Partici- Capilano College in North Vancouver and is the Editor-in- pants will be informed as to how these Chief for the Canadian Journal for Music Therapy. biases can be reflected in practice through examination of their families and communities Karie Rippin Bilger is a Registered Psychotherapist, of origin, their training, and their subsequent music ther- Certified Music Therapist, and Clinical Lead of the multi- apy practice for instances of bias and possible remedy. disciplinary Recreation Therapy Department at St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph. She holds an Honours Bachelor of This workshop will be helpful to those entering practice, Music Therapy and a Master of Social Work from Wilfrid as well as more seasoned professionals and draws together Laurier University. the theme of the conference with music therapy work in mental health. Karie’s 16 years of music therapy clinical practice has focused on adults of all ages with a wide range of cognitive Dr. Sue Baines earned her Bachelor of Music (1984) and physical abilities in long term care, complex continuing from the University of Calgary, AB, Honours Bachelor of care, palliative care and adult day program settings. She Music Therapy (1989) from Wilfrid Laurier University, strives to understand and work with people related to their
10 - CAMT 44th Conference – St. John’s, NL – 2018 various contexts in ways that highlight diverse strengths, but acknowledge injustice. A passion for social justice has compelled Karie to commit to the lifelong learning and critical self-reflection necessary for anti-oppressive practice. Dedication to music therapy professional issues led Karie to serve as Vice President of MTAO, and more recently, Ethics Co-Chair of CAMT. She has written and presented on music therapy ethics, professional issues, end- of-life care, cognitive impairment, acquired brain injury, and anti-oppressive practice. Karie is a qualified Cultural Competence in Healthcare trainer.
A proud Nova Scotian at heart, Karie now lives in Guelph, Ontario, where she attempts to master the ideal balance of work and family life. Karie enjoys engaging with others travelling on the often bumpy, but always worthwhile journey towards cultural competence and a more just world.
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PRECONFERENCE WORKSHOP 2 THURSDAY, MAY 24th, 13:30 – 17:30
CORENE P. HURT-THAUT, PHD and JULIA BETH KOWALESKI, BMT, NMT, MTA Neurologic Music Therapy
This workshop will give a brief the exam committee and on the Board of Directors for the introduction and overview of the National Certification Board for Music Therapy (CBMT), evidence-based practice of Neurologic and more recently on the Practice Analysis Committee Music Therapy (NMT), and the (2015) and as a co-author of the Self-Assessment Exam science foundations behind how music (2016). can influence non-musical brain and behaviors functions. A range of standardized Julia Beth Kowaleski received her Bachelors of Music clinical techniques will be introduced through Therapy from Wilfrid Laurier University and her Masters both live and video demonstrations. Several clinical of Music and Health Science with a Certificate in the stories will be shared allowing participants to experience Collaborative Program of Neuroscience from the University how NMT interventions can be used to influence of Toronto. She did her initial Neurologic Music Therapy cognition, sensorimotor function, speech and language, training in 2013 and was received into the fellowship in 2017. and the emotional health of music therapy clients in a Julia founded the first music therapy practice on the island variety of populations including autism, stoke, dementia, of Antigua, using a variety of techniques including NMT to Parkinson and healthy elderly. work with children, youth, and young adults to address a variety of needs. Her work in Antigua included providing This workshop is appropriate for music therapists of all training for youth and young adults about integrating levels and experiences who are interested in knowing children with special needs into camp environment, more about NMT and for NMTs who want to coordinating with Peace Corps volunteers to run workshops stay engaged, share their personal stories, for public school teachers about accommodating children and hear about the latest research and with special needs in the classroom, running a masterclass clinical practice in NMT. program for aspiring young musicians, playing trombone in a calypso band for carnival, and performing as a member Corene P. Hurt-Thaut received her of the Antigua and Barbuda Defense Force Band. master’s in music therapy and her PhD with an interdisciplinary focus Julia also learned to play steel pan, participating in a of music, neuroscience and statistical Panorama competition for carnival in the winning band. design, from Colorado State University. In 2017, Julia opened a music therapy center in Brampton, She has been the Program Director for Ontario that specializes in neuro-rehabilitation and child The Academy of Neurologic Music Therapy and youth development. She also runs community music since 1997, and is currently assistant professor therapy groups for children through several foundations and research associate at the University of Toronto, as well and music and movement groups for older adults. Other as an associate professor at the ArtEZ Conservatory in the music therapy activities include previously being the online Netherlands. supervision course administrator for the CAMT and currently serving as the President of the Music Therapy Corene is nationally and internationally recognized for Association of Ontario. her clinical expertise in the evidence-based practice of Neurologic Music Therapy, and has numerous research publications in the area of music and motor control as well as ten book chapters highlighting specific applications of neurologic music therapy to her credit. She has served on
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CAMT 44th Conference – St. John’s, NL – 2018 - 13 AT A GLANCE
FRIDAY MAY 25 07:30 Guided Mindfulness Walk Hotel Entrance 07:30 Registration Exhibit Room 07:30 Certification Support Meeting Garrison Room 08:30 Conference Opening with Lauda-Shallaway Youth Choir Salon B 09:00 Opening Keynote Salon B Gary ANSDELL NAVIGATING THE NEW MUSIC THERAPY WORLD- WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM ANCHORS, MAPS & RUDDERS 10:00 TAKE A BREATH 10:30 Focus on Canada Salon B Brenda JOHNSON THE BACK STREETS TO BEGINNING: PROMOTING RESILIENCE WITH MUSIC THERAPY 11:30 LUNCH 11:35 Looking For Funding? Music Heals Can Help! Danielle RANA Garrison Room
12:20 Meet the Board Board of DIRECTORS Signal Room 13:00 CONCURRENT SESSIONS Salon C Salon D Signal Room Garrison Room Guylaine Shannon PERKINS CARR Demian KOGUTEK (13:00) Karie RIPPIN BILGER VAILLANCOURT Jane GOSINE (13:45) Jennifer ALLEN Laurel YOUNG Kalen THOMSON
The Bonny Method of Anchoring In Our Bodies: (13:00) Efficacy of The Paradox of Scope: GIM: An Invaluable Connecting Through Music Rhythmic Acquisition on Broadening Our Practice to Resource for Music and Movement Gait Among Individuals Enable Quality Clinical Therapists with Parkinson’s Disease Services Within Today’s Healthcare Climate (13:45) Learning From Music Therapy: The Respiratory Community Choir 14:30 TAKE A BREATH Poster Presentations 15:00 CONCURRENT SESSIONS Salon C Salon D **FR** Signal Room Garrison Room Lee-Anne ADAMS Méliane Priya SHAH Carolyn ARNASON Julie WALSH LAURIER-CROMP Elizabeth MITCHELL
Attachment Relationships Music Therapy at the The Impact of Group Music Research Into and Music Therapy: Carrefour Musical de Therapy for Individuals with Implementing and Arts- Enhancing Attunement Laval: Eating Disorders Based Methodology for A Community Approach Analyzing Individual GIM Sessions Please note this topic will be presented in French. 16:00 TAKE A BREATH 16:30 CONCURRENT SESSIONS Salon C Salon D Signal Room Avalon Room Deborah HAWKSLEY Andrew KNIGHT Adrienne PRINGLE Nicola ODDY Leanne KEARSEY Deborah SALMON Kellie WALSH Jane GOSINE
An Interdisciplinary Our Littlest Sounders and MAiD and Music Therapy: Singwalk: An Experience of Approach: Working with a Movers : Supporting the A Support Circle. Environmental Vocal Neuro-diverse Children’s Infant-Parent Relationship Expression Choir 17:30 Government Regulations Meeting Garrison Room 19:30 Banquet (Doors Open at 19 :00) Salon A Music by the BLACK SHEEP
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SATURDAY MAY 26 7:30 Registration 7:30 Supervisors Meeting Garrison Room 8:30 Choir Performance Salon B STELLA’S CIRCLE INCLUSION CHOIR 9:00 Focus on Canada Salon B Ruth ROBERTS MUSIC THERAPY: ANCHORED IN BEAUTY 10:00 TAKE A BREATH 10:30 Annual General Meeting and Awards Salon B Board of DIRECTORS 11:30 LUNCH 11:35 INFORMATION ON GRADUATE AND DOCTORAL STUDIES AT CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY Garrison Room Sandi CURTIS, Guylaine VAILLANCOURT & Laurel YOUNG 13:00 GROWING CAMT’S ADVOCACY CAMPAIGN: Salon B THE DEMENTIA ADVOCACY TASK FORCE AND MENTAL HEALTH TASK FORCE Steffi CHING, John LAWRENCE & Susan SUMMERS 14:00 TAKE A BREATH Poster Presentations 14:30 CONCURRENT SESSIONS Salon C Salon D Signal Room Avalon Room Laurel YOUNG Daniel BEVAN-BAKER Sandi CURTIS Susan SUMMERS
An Overview of Music Therapists’ Music Therapists and Exploring the Use of Vocal Qualitative Research in Experiences of Working in Social Activism Tones in Therapeutic the Bonny Method of Rural Communities of Voicework Guided Imagery and Atlantic Canada Music (BMGIM) 15:30 TAKE A BREATH Mini Kitchen Party Garden Courtyard 16:00 CONCURRENT SESSIONS Salon C Salon D Signal Room Garrison Room Heidi AHONEN Erin BATKIEWICZ Monique MCGRATH Alison ETTER Kelsey LOWNDS Jaimie PETERSON
“Self as Instrument”- Safe Wish You Were Here: Music Therapy in Uganda: Creating Community and and Effective Use of Self Addressing Grief Through Practical, Cultural and Shattering Stigma: in Music Psychotherapy: Evidence-Based Ethical Considerations Collaborative Arts Canadian Music Songwriting Interventions Interventions For the Therapists’ Perceptions Forensic Population 17:00 TAKE A BREATH 17:30 Closing Keynote Salon B Deborah SALMON REFLECTING TOGETHER ON LIFE AS A MUSIC THERAPIST: MAPPING MEANING AND DIRECTION
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WELCOME RECEPTION THURSDAY, MAY 24th, 19:00 Join us Thursday evening to reconnect with colleagues and friends while enjoying a snack, cash bar and the musical stylings of Clare Follett. Clare is a 16-year-old singer, songwriter, multi- instrumentalist, and producer from St. John’s, Newfoundland. You may have heard of her when she spent all of 2016 covering the complete 52 song discography of Marianas Trench - recording, producing, mixing, and performing all the parts, then uploading video versions to a YouTube channel. But Clare is not your typical cover act. She has accepted two consecutive Arts and Letters Awards for her songwriting and she also won the chance to travel to Trinidad as the winner of Club One New Releases’ high school musician contest.
In August of 2017, Clare released her debut album “Neck Deep”. The album consists of music that she wrote, recorded, produced, mixed, and performed all by herself. The album led Clare to be nominated for MusicNL’s Pop/Rock Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year, along with the Rising Star of the Year award, which she won. At just 16 years old, she is a highly accomplished and skilled musician who hopes to pursue music as a career. CLARE FOLLETT All conference attendees are invited to the Welcome Reception. GOLD STAR RECEPTION THURSDAY, MAY 24th, 21:15 – 21:45 The Gold Star Reception will take place after the Welcome Reception. All Gold Star Delegates are invited to join Conference Committee Members and CAMT’s Board of Directors for an informal chat to discuss the ins and outs of getting the most from their first CAMT Conference experience. We can’t wait to see you there! LAUDA SHALLAWAY YOUTH CHOIR FRIDAY, MAY 25th, 08:30 - 08:50 Lauda, a word which means to praise, reflects how this ensemble commends diversity amongst its youth. Lauda offers an enriching musical experience in a safe, neuro-diverse environment. With a high ratio of musical and social support, including musical therapists and choral musical specialists, this ensemble fosters acceptance and respect through reciprocal learning. Lauda is conducted by a dedicated team which includes Kellie Walsh, Cheri Carroll, Deborah Hawksley, Leanne Kearsey, Jen Adams, Dr. Jane Gosine, amd Dr. Sandra Luscombe. As colourful and unique as the flowers that grow across our province, Lauda creates an environment where the talents of choristers flourish, ensuring our culture sings! BANQUET AND DANCE FRIDAY, MAY 25th, 19:30 - 23:30 Join us for an evening of food, fun and friends including a buffet dinner followed by live music with The Black Sheep.
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The Black Sheep are based out of St. John’s and have been gigging the club scene, corporate events and weddings for over four years. The band is known for having a great set list that includes popular Top 40, Irish, Country, Rock and Classic Rock. The three members of The Black Sheep have well over three decades of musical experience. From Bruno Mars to The Fables, The Black Sheep will keep you on the dance floor the whole night. Bring your dancing shoes and your favorite wool sweater, the party is about to begin.
Please note that the banquet is included with all full conference registrations and Friday only registrations. Banquet tickets can be bought separately if you would like to bring along a guest or would like to join us for this event only. STELLA’S CIRCLE INCLUSION CHOIR SATURDAY, MAY 26th, 08:30 - 08:50 The Stella’s Circle Inclusion Choir was founded in 2007 as a volunteer project of Stella’s Circle. The Choir of Stella’s Circle participants, staff and volunteers come together weekly for rehearsal and to make a joyful noise. There are no ‘tryouts’ or required number of rehearsals or performances to attend. Instead the emphasis is on the joy and fun of singing.
The Inclusion philosophy is that the choir is a place of acceptance and an opportunity to be a part of something bigger; it increases social connections for people and can be a great first step to engaging in other community activities. The group is empowered by sharing messages of social justice with audiences. The Choir performs at a variety of conferences and events and has performed at least 70 times, including for Johnny Reid! CMU Music Therapy CAMT Recognized Recognized by the Canadian Association of Music Therapists, the CMU School of Music music therapy program is the only program of its kind offered across Canada’s prairie provinces.
Music Therapy Degree Programs: » 4-year integrated program » 2-year after degree program cmu.ca/music
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GARY ANSDELL PHD OPENING KEYNOTE FRIDAY, MAY 25th, 09:00 NAVIGATING THE NEW MUSIC THERAPY WORLD - WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM ANCHORS, MAPS & RUDDERS
Professor Gary Ansdell, PhD, has traditionally used are mutating, following an era of relative been a music therapist for thirty stability and consolidation. Economic models that fund or years, working mostly in the area of sustain music therapy service provision are being revised. adult mental health in the last decade, Political forces in health and social care are demanding and currently in late-life care settings. a new form of evidential method that often sits uneasily He has been involved in a wide range with everyday practice. Technology is shifting the way of areas of music therapy practice, and in we engage with music and use it in therapy; and even developing the Community Music Therapy the underlying philosophical paradigm that supports movement. Gary has also been active in an enterprise like music therapy - liberal humanism - is training and research, developing new Masters and PhD undergoing critique from so-called ‘post humanist’ trends. programmes for Nordoff Robbins, where he was Director of Education (2008-15). He has published widely in the How do we find orientation, direction and security within areas of music therapy and music and health and is author/ these choppy waters? Yes, sometimes we need good co-author of seven books on music therapy, the latest anchors, but do we just find the nearest safe harbour and of which include How Music Helps: In Music Therapy put the traditional anchors down, hope that the storm(s) & Everyday Life (2014) and with Tia DeNora Musical will pass and we can sail on as normal? The danger of this Pathways in Recovery: Community Music Therapy & is that while we’re nicely anchored others are travelling on! Mental Wellbeing (2016). His longterm collaboration with Surviving storms also needs other resources such as good the music sociologist Tia DeNora has led to their joint maps, rudders, and a certain kind of creative seafaring. editorship of the new book series Music and Change for Ashgate Publishers. This presentation will reflect in various ways on not just weathering but creatively riding the current professional Gary currently works as an independent music therapy music therapy waters. I will draw on my experience of 30 practitioner, consultant and scholar, and is an Associate of years in the profession: both watching from afar the bigger Nordoff Robbins, UK, where he is Convenor of the MPhil/ picture, and from being ‘in the ship’ myself as practitioner, PhD programme. He is also an honorary Professor in the trainer, researcher, and ‘politician’. I’ll pursue a thought department of sociology, philosophy and anthropology at experiment: if we were to ‘clear the decks’ of traditional Exeter University. music therapy as part of our storm preparation what would we want to put back on the decks as the storm begins to The international music therapy sea is looking increasingly pass? What do we really need for the next voyage of music choppy as many of the anchors our profession has therapy?
DEBORAH SALMON MA, MTA CLOSING KEYNOTE SATURDAY, MAY 26th, 17:30 REFLECTING TOGETHER ON BEING A MUSIC THERAPIST: MAPPING MEANING AND DIRECTION
Deborah Salmon, MA, MTA, is a music therapist from the University of Manitoba (1979), an MA degree with McGill University Health Centre’s Supportive and in music therapy from New York University (1982), and Palliative Care Service, where she has worked since 1984. post-graduate diplomas in individual psychoanalytically- She also works as a psychotherapist in private practice, oriented psychotherapy (2008) and couple and family and is currently training to supervise psychotherapists. therapy (2013) from the Argyle Institute in Montreal. Deborah has taught music therapy courses at Concordia Deborah holds a BMus degree in flute performance University, Université du Québec à Montréal, and McGill
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BRENDA JOHNSON MEd, RCT, CCC, BMT, MTA FRIDAY, MAY 25th, 10:30 THE BACK STREETS TO BEGINNING: PROMOTING RESILIENCE WITH MUSIC THERAPY
Brenda Johnson, MEd, RCT, CCC, BMT, MTA, runs a connect with and harvest client resilience in order to private practice in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley. Her build successful therapeutic relationships. client-centred approach supports and promotes thera- peutic engagement by keeping clients actively participat- Brenda believes strongly in the value of multimodal ing, cultivating individual strengths, and build- and collaborative settings. She has just opened a unique ing hope. This approach supports clients wellness space so she can begin to work collaboratively as they work to confront challenges, de- with other helping professionals in the provision of group crease helplessness, and generate cour- retreats and therapeutic activities. age to move forward in life. Her prac- tice, Sound Connections Therapy, Reaching children and youth in treatment settings can provides services for several facilities, be challenging, especially when they are doubtful and schools, and community and private suspicious of adults. Yet, music can serve as a powerful clients. She also provides practicum motivational force in building bridges between client supervision for Acadia University mu- and therapist. Adolescent environments frequently seem sic therapy students. chaotic, confusing or hopeless; and internal struggles often defy words. Music Therapy approaches help to Brenda specializes in clinical work with transform this chaos and uncertainty into powerful children and adolescents who engage in criminal experiences that promote healing and therapeutic and at-risk behaviours and with those experiencing outcomes grounded in the trust that can be fostered trauma related to abuse and violence. Collaborative within shared experience. Removing shame, validating clinical team settings have promoted the many music anger and pain, and creating a path to acceptance and therapy interventions Brenda utilizes allowing her to renewal becomes real.
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RUTH ROBERTS RP, MMT, MTA, FAMI, SATURDAY, MAY 26th, 09:00 MUSIC THERAPY: ANCHORED IN BEAUTY
Ruth J. Roberts, RP, MMT, MTA, FAMI, is a Music presentations in Canada and internationally. She enjoys the Therapist and Registered Psychotherapist with a background peace and delight of living in the country near the village of as a registered nurse in variety of places and with Millbrook, ON. persons of diverse cultural heritage. She was born and raised in Lynn Lake, Manitoba, Many clinical and research initiatives seek to validate a small mining town 600 miles north music therapy within traditional biomedical models of of Winnipeg, where she was embraced evidence-based practice. What is the value and role of by the splendour of endless lakes and beauty in our clinical work within the current healthcare vast untamed wilderness. Many First context? In the midst of the myriad of opportunities, Nations persons graced her childhood challenges and pressures that we are presented with, how home and life. do we awaken to its presence? Is it integral to our own regeneration and renewal as therapists? She holds a Masters in Music Therapy degree and initiated music therapy at Through a weaving of story, art, poetry and music, Ruth will Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto, ON. in 1999. explore the premise that beauty defines the essence of our She currently provides part-time clinical service work and sustains the human spirit. As we encounter and for children and families in Critical Care and Cardiology. befriend suffering, we may elicit beauty in the unexpected Her private practice includes nursing home residents places and encourage its transforming presence. and ‘Guided Imagery in Music’ (Bonny Method) clients. She had the privilege of designing and facilitating grief To this end she will consider and reflect on personal and support groups for children and teens through Hospice professional experiences that have occurred over twenty- Peterborough Ontario for several years. She occasionally one years of working with hospitalized infants/ children performs on the flute, piano or guitar. and families, adults and children in end-of-life care, elderly persons living with dementia, children and teens in grief Ruth served as Ethics Chair for the Canadian Association support, and Guided Imagery and Music clients. of Music Therapists for four years and has given conference MORE FEATURES
FRIDAY, MAY 25th, 07:30 – 08:30
GUIDED MINDFULNESS WALK HOTEL ENTRANCE Join us for a mindful walk around St. John’s to centre yourself for a day of learning and networking. Participants are to meet in the hotel lobby, and will then follow a guide on a quiet walk through the early morning. On this 30 minute walk, participants will get to see some of the beautiful secrets hidden downtown St. John’s. The group will return to the hotel in time for the opening presentations.” CERTIFICATION SUPPORT MEETING GARRISON ROOM This is an information session hosted by the CAMT Certification Chair for individuals who wish to learn about the MTA Certification process. Students, interns, advocates and other interested parties are welcome.
22 - CAMT 44th Conference – St. John’s, NL – 2018 MORE FEATURES FRIDAY, MAY 25th, 11:35 – 12:20
LOOKING FOR FUNDING? GARRISON ROOM MUSIC HEALS CAN HELP! Did you know that there is a Canadian foundation solely dedicated to raising funds for music therapy programs? It’s true! Since 2013, Music Heals Charitable Foundation has distributed over $1 million for music therapy initiatives in Canada. Join Fund Development Coordinator Danielle Rana for a lively presentation on all things fundraising, and learn how Music Heals works with music therapists across the country to help expand their programming. We’ll also share fundraising tips and strategies to help you advocate for your services to facilities and the community at large. FRIDAY, MAY 25th, 12:20 – 12:50
MEET THE BOARD SIGNAL ROOM Have you ever wondered what volunteering for CAMT looks like? Or what they Board of Directors actually does? Perhaps you are interested in serving on the Board, but don’t really know how to reach out? This 30 minutes session gives delegates a chance to visit with current members of the Board of Directors and learn more about the organizational size of their professional association. Looking forward to seeing you there! FRIDAY, MAY 25th, 17:30 – 18:30
GOVERNMENT REGULATION MEETING GARRISON ROOM Whether you have followed government regulations for music therapists across Canada for the last two decades or are newly interested, you are welcome to join Susan Summers, CAMT Advocacy Chair, for this meeting. She will present a brief PowerPoint overview of the status of government regulation in each Canadian province and territory, inviting provincial representatives to discuss relevant issues. There will be time for questions. MASTER OF CEREMONIES Tanya Lavoie
Tanya Lavoie has an undergraduate degree in music therapy from the Université du Québec à Montréal, and a master’s degree in music therapy from Wilfrid Laurier University. She works with a variety of clientele, from Autism Spectrum Disorder to palliative care, as well as with children with hearing impairments. She also works at the Montreal Children’s Hospital in Neonatology, Oncology and Acute Care Unit. She firmly believes that music can be used positively and adaptively to facilitate support in all kinds of situations. She has presented at the Canadian Association of Music Therapists conference and is currently the president of the Association Québécoise de Musicothérapie.
CAMT 44th Conference – St. John’s, NL – 2018 - 23 MORE FEATURES FRIDAY, MAY 25th and SATURDAY, MAY 26th POSTER DISPLAY This year’s conference will feature a Research Poster Display where music therapists, students, educators and/or other professionals will be exhibiting original research that is directly or indirectly related to the field of music therapy. Researchers/ representatives will be available during the first afternoon break each day to answer questions about their work. THE FOLLOWING RESEARCH TOPICS WILL BE DISPLAYED:
Assessment for Music Therapy on a Tertiary Palliative Possibilities for Interprofessional Education Between Care Inpatient Unit Medical Students and Music Therapists Sheila Killoran, MA, MTA, FAMI Jessa Vokey, MTA
Developing a Music Therapy Educational Resource Sounding the Body: Group Music Therapy and for British Columbia Family Physicians Enhancing Sense of Self in Women with Chronic Pain Erin Sachs, B. Sc. (Hons), UBC MD Candidate 2019 Ingrid Wissink Clara Troje Exposure and Acceptance: A Framework for Understanding Shame in Music Therapy - The Application of Anthroposophical Music Therapy A Master of Music Therapy Research Project (AnMt) in South Korean Society: An Applied Rachel Nolan, BMT, MTA Ethnographic Case Study Hyunah Cho, MA, KCMT, PhD Student Music-Centered Music Therapy Interventions with the Viola The Music Therapy Practice in Nepal Kimiko Emma Suzuki, MTA Kedar Gandhari
“No Wrong Notes”: A Student –Led Community Understanding Issues of Oppression Music Initiative Related to Western Symphonic Instruments Rachel Norris used in Music Therapy Shalini Persaud, MTA
SATURDAY, MAY 26th, 07:30 – 08:30
MTA SUPERVISORS’ MEETING GARRISON ROOM Join fellow Internship Supervisors to discuss current issues in Music Therapy Student and Internship Supervision. This is a chance to gain and provide support and to identify items CAMT might address in the future. SATURDAY, MAY 26th, 11:35 – 12:20
INFORMATION ON GRADUATE AND GARRISON ROOM DOCTORAL STUDIES AT CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
Meet for an information session outlining graduate music therapy studies at Concordia University, Montréal. Concordia offers a 1-year Graduate Diploma in Music Therapy, a 1-year Master’s in Music Therapy, and a PhD in Music Therapy through Concordia’s INDI or Humanities programs.
24 - CAMT 44th Conference – St. John’s, NL – 2018 MORE FEATURES SATURDAY, MAY 26th, 13:00 – 14:00 GROWING CAMT’S ADVOCACY CAMPAIGN: THE DEMENTIA ADVOCACY TASK FORCE AND MENTAL HEALTH TASK FORCE
In the past two years, CAMT has developed a vision for the creation of an advocacy campaign that would address the need for member advocacy resources and begin to develop partnerships that would promote music therapy across Canada. In 2017, the first two task forces were formed to provide resources tailored to the dementia population and the mental health population. Members of the task force will be discussing their experience to date and will outline future steps. There will be time for questions and discussion. SATURDAY, MAY 26th, 15:30 - 16:00
MINI KITCHEN PARTY GARDEN COURTYARD Join local Newfoundland musicians for a mini-kitchen party experience to let loose and connect with your colleagues during this break. Some instruments will be provided; feel free to bring your own along as well! CONCURRENT SESSIONS CONCURRENT SESSION SELECTION PROCESS CAMT EMPLOYS THE FOLLOWING PROCESS TO SELECT CONCURRENT SESSION PRESENTATIONS FOR OUR CONFERENCE: The Conference Committee utilizes a Scientific Committee made up of 3-4 teams of 2 MTAs. Each team is assigned an equal portion of the proposals that have been submitted. Both MTAs on a team complete a blind review of each proposal separately. The proposal is rated by MTAs on originality, relevance and quality of the content. Based on these ratings, a score is assigned to each proposal. The Conference Lead, in collaboration with the Conference Co-Lead Strategic and the CAMT President, then sched- ules the top scoring papers with the aim of offering sessions on a wide variety of topics in a balanced program. FRIDAY, MAY 25th, 13:00 – 14:30
GUYLAINE VAILLANCOURT PHD, MTA, FAMI SALON C LAUREL YOUNG PHD, MTA, FAMI
THE BONNY METHOD OF GIM: AN INVALUABLE RESOURCE FOR MUSIC THERAPISTS Come experience The Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM)- to connect with inner resources, for self- care or to learn about the method. This presentation includes an experiential component using an adapted form of group GIM. We will also discuss how GIM training/research can be incorporated into doctoral studies.
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SHANNON PERKINS CARR MA SALON D
ANCHORING IN OUR BODIES: CONNECTING THROUGH MUSIC AND MOVEMENT Drawing on aspects of swing dance, yoga, dance movement therapy and body psychotherapy, this workshop will aim to build connections between our physical and mental/emotional selves, cultivating our ability to “listen with [our] whole bodies” (Parsons, 2000 cited by Bloom, 2006).
DEMIAN KOGUTEK MTA, PHD (Candidate) 13:00 SIGNAL ROOM
EFFICACY OF RHYTHMIC ACQUISITION ON GAIT PARAMETERS AMONG INDIVIDUALS WITH PARKINSON’S DISEASE The presentation will outline the research conducted by Demian Kogutek in fulfillment for the degree of PhD. A limited number of studies have been conducted concerning clinical improvisation in neurological rehabilitation. The aim of the research was to identify the impact of acquisition of rhythmic complexity levels on individuals with Parkinson’s Disease.
JANE GOSINE MA, MPHIL, ARCM 13:45 SIGNAL ROOM KALEN THOMSON
LEARNING FROM MUSIC THERAPY: THE RESPIRATORY COMMUNITY CHOIR This paper presents the findings of a research project that examines the psychosocial benefits of participation in a choir that draws on practices from music therapy, physiotherapy, speech pathology, respiratory therapy and choral singing to improve the perceived wellbeing of individuals living with respiratory difficulties through breathing exercises and singing.
KARIE RIPPIN BILGER BMT, MSW, RP, MTA GARRISON ROOM JENNIFER ALLEN RSW, MSW, MTA
THE PARADOX OF SCOPE: BROADENING OUR PRACTICE TO ENABLE QUALITY CLINICAL SERVICES WITHIN TODAY’S HEALTHCARE CLIMATE Where do music therapists fit within a healthcare system that is beyond stretched? When there are no “extras,” how can music therapists become core service providers? Presenters will share how they have used humility, teamwork, versatility, advocacy, and an understanding of the healthcare system to stay true to their identities as music therapists in long term care. FRIDAY, MAY 25th, 15:00 – 16:00
CAROLYN ARNASON DA, RP, MTA, FAMI GARRISON ROOM
RESEARCH INTO IMPLEMENTING AN ARTS-BASED METHODOLOGY FOR ANALYZING INDIVIDUAL GIM SESSIONS As researcher, I will present initial findings from an arts-based research study that implemented an experiential methodology for analyzing individual GIM sessions. By using this methodology, participants discovered themes in their imagery and used these as springboards for creating music improvisations, songs, imagery poems, art (mandalas) and written narratives.
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LEE-ANNE ADAMS MEd, MTA SALON C JULIE WALSH MSW
ATTACHMENT RELATIONSHIPS AND MUSIC THERAPY: ENHANCING ATTUNEMENT This session will provide an overview of attachment theory, including outlining different attachment patterns, and the specific needs a child (or adult) may have based on their attachment strategy. Implications for music therapy will be discussed, as well as music therapy interventions used to support the development or repair of attachment-relationships.
MÉLIANE LAURIER-CROMP MA, MTA SALON D
MUSIC THERAPY AT THE CARREFOUR MUSICAL DE LAVAL: A COMMUNITY APPROACH The Carrefour Musical provides Music Therapy to at-risk children between the ages of 9 and 12. First, we report on the challenges at issue, as well as our clinical approach. Next, we set out the desired objectives. Finally, we address the work with a social worker, and also discuss targeted interventions and fundraising. (French presentation- questions welcome in both French and English at the conclusion).
PRIYA SHAH BMus SIGNAL ROOM ELIZABETH MITCHELL MMT, RP, MTA
THE IMPACT OF GROUP MUSIC THERAPY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH EATING DISORDERS This research examined the impact of group music therapy for individuals with eating disorders within an inpatient treatment setting. Patients’ lived-experiences of participating in music therapy, as well as the group’s effect on mood and emotion regulation, were investigated. Musical examples, clients’ verbal reflections, and quantitative data will be shared. FRIDAY, MAY 25th, 16:30 – 17:15
AVALON ROOM NICOLA ODDY MA, RP, CCC, MTA, PHD (Student)
SINGWALK: AN EXPERIENCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL VOCAL EXPLORATION ‘Singwalk’ is a workshop in which participants explore connectivity through the voice in relation to others and to ourselves in various natural and urban environments. We will examine how these concepts can be used therapeutically. There will be time for discussion after the workshop experience takes place.
ANDREW KNIGHT PHD, MT-BC SALON D
OUR LITTLEST SOUNDERS AND MOVERS: SUPPORTING THE INFANT-PARENT RELATIONSHIP Learn the impact of developmentally appropriate music and movement on infant’s behavior and the parent-infant relationship. Participants will learn several songs and ways to approach music with their youngest clients and their parents that they will be able to implement on Monday.
ADRIENNE PRINGLE MMT, RP, MTA SIGNAL ROOM DEBORAH SALMON MA, MTA
MAiD AND MUSIC THERAPY: A SUPPORT CIRCLE Music therapists working with individuals that have life threatening illness may work in contexts where MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying) is being administered to some patients. This support circle will provide a safe space where music therapists can share their experiences, responses, thoughts and feelings about MAiD with peers.
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DEBORAH HAWKSLEY BMus, MMT, MTA SALON C LEANN KEARSEY BMus, MMT KELLIE WALSH BMus, MMus JANE GOSINE MA, MPHIL, ARCM
AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH: WORKING WITH A NEURO-DIVERSE CHILDREN’S CHOIR This presentation will discuss the experiences of an interdisciplinary team of musicians, music therapists, and a developmental pediatrician who work with a neuro-diverse children’s choir. With appropriate support, children who are neuro-atypical and who face challenges that often prevent them from participating in groups, can make a full contribution within the choir. SATURDAY, MAY 26th, 14:30 – 15:30
LAUREL YOUNG PHD, MTA SIGNAL ROOM
AN OVERVIEW OF QUALITATIVE RESEARCH IN THE BONNY METHOD OF GUIDED IMAGERY AND MUSIC (BMGIM) The presenter believes that an integral view of research (i.e., all methodologies/ types of evidence are considered as equally valued options) is the only way that BMGIM can truly be anchored in a best practices model. For anyone interested in understanding the relevance of qualitative research to experience oriented therapies.
DANIEL BEVAN-BAKER BMus, GDip, MTA SALON D
MUSIC THERAPISTS’ EXPERIENCES OF WORKING IN RURAL COMMUNITIES OF ATLANTIC CANADA An examination of music therapists’ lived experiences working in rural communities of Atlantic Canada revealed influences on their decision to work in a rural community, unique challenges and benefits, and comparisons to urban work. Implications are considered for Canadian music therapy training programs and the music therapy profession in Canada.
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SANDI CURTIS PHD, MT-BC, MTA SALON C
MUSIC THERAPISTS AND SOCIAL ACTIVISM What are music therapists’ responsibilities around social activism and social justice? Increasingly headline news seems to be having a direct impact in our daily lives and those of our clients. Explore what music therapists can, and maybe should do, in working to support our clients within and outside the therapy room.
SUSAN SUMMERS PHD, AVPT, MTA AVALON ROOM
EXPLORING THE USE OF VOCAL TONES IN THERAPEUTIC VOICEWORK Each music therapist is unique in how they use their voice in their clinical work. This presentation explores the use of vocal tone in singing, improvisation, and relaxation, drawing from my doctoral dissertation, clinical practice and years of teaching voice. There will be experiential and individual exploration opportunities. SATURDAY, MAY 26th, 16:00 – 17:00
HEIDI AHONEN PHD, RP, MTA, FAMI SIGNAL ROOM
“SELF AS INSTRUMENT”- SAFE AND EFFECTIVE USE OF SELF IN MUSIC PSYCHOTHERAPY: CANADI- AN MUSIC THERAPISTS’ PERCEPTIONS This article will introduce the results of a pilot survey conducted with accredited Canadian music therapists investigating their perceptions on personal psychotherapy and the concept of safe and effective use of self (SEUS) in the music therapy relationship.
ERIN AUBREY BATKIEWICZ MM, MT-BC SALON C KELSEY LOWNDS MM, MT-BC, NICU-MT
WISH YOU WERE HERE: ADDRESSING GRIEF THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED SONGWRITING Interventions Songwriting is a pathway out of the experience of isolation that often accompanies grieving. It’s an outlet for clients and families to express emotions, particularly those that have been repressed or avoided. In moments when individuals feel broken or destroyed, the creative process of building something meaningful can be transformative.
MONIQUE MCGRATH MA, MMT, MTA GARRISON ROOM
MUSIC THERAPY IN UGANDA: PRACTICAL, CULTURAL AND ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS This paper addresses music therapy in Uganda from an ethnographic perspective. Through fieldwork examples at NGOs for children with special needs in Kampala, I present cases where ethnographic methods allowed me to navigate through cultural differences and better understand the children in my music therapy sessions.
ALISON ETTER MT-BC SALON D JAIMIE PETERSON MAAT, ATR
CREATING COMMUNITY AND SHATTERING STIGMA: COLLABORATIVE ARTS INTERVENTIONS FOR THE FORENSIC POPULATION This presentation will look at the societal roles of marginalized people in a forensic setting and how art and music can assist in reducing stigma, creating community and providing valuable social roles. Specific examples of art, music interventions will be given as well as ethical considerations for showcasing patient works.
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Lee-Anne Adams, Erin Aubrey Steffi Ching, BMT, MEd, MTA, Batkiewicz, MM, MTA, is a certified specializes in MT-BC, is a master’s music therapist attachment-focused level music therapist working in Toronto. work with children, at JourneyPure Rehab She is currently adolescents, and families and Rolling Hills serving as the Toronto connected to the child welfare Psychiatric Hospital. She specializes Regional Representative for MTAO, system in Winnipeg. She is one of the in mental health and substance abuse Spokesperson and Event Coordinator coordinators of the Music Therapy with a research focus on addressing for the Toronto-Area Music program at Canadian Mennonite grief through evidence-based Therapists and Team Lead for the University. songwriting interventions. Dementia Advocacy Task Force.
Heidi Ahonen, PHD, Dan Bevan-Baker, Hyunah Cho, MA, RP, MTA, FAMI, is BMus, GDip, MTA, KCMT, is a PhD a Professor of Music currently resides student at the Therapy at Wilfrid and works in Prince University of Otago Laurier University and Edward Island as (New Zealand). She Director of the Manfred a Music Therapist is undertaking research and Penny Conrad Institute for Music Accredited, private music teacher, and on anthroposophical music therapy Therapy Research. performer. He feels grateful sharing in South Korean society. She holds an the healing powers of music therapy MA in Music Therapy Education. Jennifer Allen, to members of PEI communities. RSW, MSW, MTA, Sandi Curtis, PHD, is a Registered Karie Rippin Bilger, MTA, MT-BC, Social Worker and BMT, MSW, RP, is Professor and Accredited Music MTA, is a Registered Graduate MT Therapist. Jennifer has Psychotherapist- Program Coordinator over 13 years of experience working Music Therapist at Concordia University. in long term care, and is passionate Accredited and Clinical She has been active for more than 25 about resident-centred care and best Lead of Recreation Therapy at St. years as a practitioner, researcher, and practices in palliative and dementia Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph. She social activist, receiving a 2006 Social care. has served on the boards of both Justice Award. She has published CAMT and MTAO, with a passion for extensively, with current research Carolyn Arnason, DA, professional issues in music therapy interests in Feminist Music Therapy RP, MTA, FAMI, practice. and Community Music Therapy. coordinates the Master of Music Shannon Perkins Alison Etter, MT-BC, Therapy program Carr, MA, is received a BM from at Wilfrid Laurier originally from Southern Methodist University. Her current Vancouver, Canada University and is research with participants explores and completed an currently working the use of an arts-based methodology MA in Music Therapy towards a MM in (e.g., music improvisations) for (Distinction) in the UK Music Therapy at processing GIM sessions. in 2013. She currently works for Colorado State University. She has Richmond Music Trust and Music worked at Kerrville State Hospital for as Therapy International in London, over 5 years. England.
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Kedar Gandhari is the Sheila Killoran, MA, Kelsey Lownds, MM, first qualified music MTA, FAMI, is a MT-BC, NICU-MT, therapist in Nepal Masters trained mu- is a board-certified and is promoting sic therapist working music therapist at music therapy in Palliative Care for Vanderbilt Children’s throughout Nepal the past 13 years (Grey Hospital with a and abroad. He has over 9 years of Nuns Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta). master’s degree in music therapy. extensive experience as a clinical She has a special interest in guided She specializes in palliative pediatric therapist including experience of imagery and music at end-of-life. care, with an emphasis on utilizing working with children with Autism songwriting interventions. and learning disabilities Andrew Knight, PHD, MT-BC, is an Monique McGrath, C. Jane Gosine, MA, assistant professor MA, MMT, MPhil, ARCM, is a of music therapy MTA, is a music professor at Memorial at Colorado State therapist and University. She has University, a board- ethnomusicologist collaborated on music certified music therapist since 2005, interested in music, therapy projects at Easter a Music Together teacher, and a culture and wellbeing. She is Seals and a children’s hospice, co- Music Together Within Therapy® a second-year PhD student in directs the Better Breathing Choir license holder. ethnomusicology at Memorial and works with a neuro-diverse University of Newfoundland children’s choir. Demian Kogutek, researching music therapy with MTA, is an accredited autistic children in Uganda. Deborah Hawksley, music therapist with BMus, MMT, MTA, the CAMT and a Elizabeth Mitchell, is a Certified Music PhD candidate in the MMT, RP, MTA, Therapist working at a Rehabilitation Science is Wilfrid Laurier long-term care facili- program at Western University, in University’s “Music ty in St. John’s. She has London, Ontario, Canada. Therapist-in- completed music therapy research Residence”, a position with Easter Seals and is excited to be Méliane Laurier- that encompasses teaching at WLU working with the Lauda ensemble. Cromp, MTA, MA, and clinical practice at Homewood is a music therapist Health Centre, a mental health and Leanne Kearsey, at the Centre de addictions facility. She is a PhD BMus, MMT, is a Pédiatrie Sociale de Candidate at Western University. graduate of Memorial Laval. Méliane offers University of services to vulnerable children Rachel Nolan, BMT, Newfoundland (BMus, between 3 and 12 years old. MTA, holds a 2001) and Wilfrid Bachelor of Music Laurier University (Masters John Lawrence, MMT, Therapy from of Music Therapy, 2005). Leanne MTA, is a clinician Capilano University. currently works with Eastern Health with the elderly She is currently and Shallaway Youth Choir. and older adults, in completing her final Master of Music Edmonton, AB. Aside Therapy placement in mental health from extensive clinical at Homewood Health Centre in experience, he has contributed both Guelph. nationally and internationally to the music therapy community. John has 3 children and he enjoys outdoor activities and photography.
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Rachel Norris will graduate from Danielle Rana is Susan Summers, McGill with a Bachelors in Clarinet Music Heals’ Fund PHD, AVPT, MTA, Performance with a Psychology Development Co- is a music therapist, Minor in May 2018, and will begin ordinator. With 12 vocal psychothera- her studies at Concordia University’s years of professional pist, and is on faculty Graduate Diploma in Music Therapy fundraising experience, at Capilano University. in September 2018. she has shared her time and talents Susan’s passion is exploring and shar- with diverse charities including Spe- ing the use of voice and singing for Nicola Oddy, MA, cial Olympics BC, Evergreen, Kid- change, transformation, and healing. RP, CCC, MTA, is Safe, and now Music Heals! a PhD student in Kimiko Emma Cultural Mediations Erin Sachs, BSC (Hons.), MD (Can- Suzuki, MTA, is at Carleton University. didate), is a third year UBC medical a Music Therapist She leads vocal student and passionate cellist. She Accredited (MTA) workshops, is a part-time professor completed a music therapy practi- working in the Ham- at Concordia University in Creative cum in Germany and works with Dr. ilton, Niagara, Halton, Arts Therapies and a Contract Susan Summers (Capilano Univer- and Greater Toronto Area Instructor at Carleton University in sity) to connect music therapy and (GTA) regions. She is currently Music. medicine. completing her MA in Creative Arts Therapies (Music Therapy Option) at Shalini Persaud, Deborah Salmon, Concordia University. MTA, is a graduate of MA, MTA, Psy- Concordia University, chotherapist, has Clara Troje is a 3rd year undergrad- where she completed practiced music ther- uate at McGill University, Major in her MA and Graduate apy in palliative care Music, with minors in Music Educa- Diploma in Music since 1984. She holds tion and Psychology and is involved Therapy. She also attended the a BMus degree in flute performance in wellness-based and music initia- University of Western Ontario, where (University of Manitoba), an MA in tives with organizations including she completed her BA in Music music therapy (New York Univer- the Yellow Door Hive. Education. sity), and has trained extensively in psychotherapy. She continues to Guylaine Jaimie Peterson, MAAT, ATR, practice music therapy and supervise Vaillancourt, received her BFA from the Kansas music therapy students at McGill PHD, MTA, FAMI, City Art Institute and her MAAT University Health Centre’s Palliative is the French at the School of the Art Institute of Care Service and maintains a private co-editor of the Chicago. She received the Friends of practice in psychotherapy. Canadian Journal of Music Therapy Award in 2015. Music Therapy and the author of Priya Shah, BMus, the book Music, Music Therapy, Adrienne Pringle, is a Master of Mu- and Child Development. She is an MMT, RP, MTA, sic Therapy student Associate Professor and Practicum is the Past President at Wilfrid Laurier Coordinator of Music Therapy in the of CAMT, music University. She com- Creative Arts Therapies Program therapist at Carpenter pleted her first summer at Concordia University and has Hospice and the creator internship at Homewood Health extensive experience in oncology, of the Singing Well Bereavement Centre in 2017. Her research exam- palliative care, mental health, and program. Adrienne is Director and ines group music therapy for patients private practice. She was President of co-founder of Beyond the Studio & with eating disorders. the Canadian Association of Music Sing it Girls ™. Therapists.
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Jessa Vokey, MMT, Kellie Walsh, BMus, Laurel Young, PHD, MTA, BMus MMus, is the Artis- MTA, FAMI, is an (Hons) completed tic Director of Shall- Associate Professor her BMus at Me- away Youth Choir as of Music Therapy morial University of well as the Founder and researcher at Newfoundland, and her and Artistic Director of Concordia University. Master of Music Therapy at Wilfrid Lady Cove Women’s Choir. She has over 20 years of clinical Laurier University. Jessa is currently experience. She has published studying medicine at MUN and will Ingrid Wissink is in peer-reviewed forums and graduate with her MD in 2021. studying toward her has presented nationally and Master’s in Music internationally. She has served on Julie Walsh, MSW, Therapy from Con- the Canadian Association of Music has been a child and cordia University. She Therapists and Canadian Music family therapist is currently working Therapy Trust Funds Boards. for over a decade, with neuro-rehabilitative populations In 2014, she received the CAMT focusing her practice and researching the impact of group Research & Publications award. on attachment based music therapy on chronic pain. interventions and assessments. Her training in attachment has led her to develop programs for a variety of agencies in Manitoba and present throughout Canada. Continuing Education Credits for 5-year Cycles starting in 2017 or later CONFERENCE: Members may obtain CECs for attending music therapy conferences or other conferences on topics relevant to their music therapy practice. Calculating CECs: • Each conference day will count for 4 CECs. • A minimum of 2 sessions or presentations during a conference day is required. Verifying documentation required: • Receipt for conference fees or official registration form • Program/conference agenda signed by the presenters (i.e. 2 signatures minimum each conference day) Pre or post conference workshops of more than two hours in length may be calculated separately as Educational Activities. CAMT does not provide certificates of participation for conference attendees. Friday May 25, 2018
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