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CAMT 41ST CONFERENCE – CALGARY 2015
Canadian Association for Music Therapy
CAMT - AMC
Conference
CALGARY 2015
Program
41st Annual Conference May 22 - 24
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CAMT 41ST CONFERENCE – CALGARY 2015
Welcome to the
2015 CAMT Conference
Have a wonderful conference and enjoy your stay in Calgary!
Please visit our booth at the conference to learn more about
MTAA and to become a member.
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COMITÉ ORGANISATEUR DU CONGRÈS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAM LANSBERGEN
Conference Chair
JENNIFER BUCHANAN
Conference Consultant
ANDREA CURRY
Music Coodinator & Speaker Liaison
JIMMY DOWNEY
Master of Ceremonies
SHANNON INGERSOLL
Puclic Relations Coordinator
DIANA JARAMILLO
Speaker Liaison
MELANIE MCDONALD
Volunteer Coordinator
MELODY OWEN
Delegate Bag Coordinator
CHRISSY PEARSON
Trust Fund Liaison
ADRIENNE PRINGLE
Program Coordinator
SHANNON ROBINSON
Reception Coordinator
GUYLAINE VAILLANCOURT
Conference Consultant
WELCOME
MEETINGS AT A GLANCE
PRECONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
SPECIAL EVENTS
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
FOCUS ON CANADA
MORE FEATURES
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
BIOGRAPHIES
CONFERENCE VOLUNTEERS
CONFERENCE SPONSORS
KRISTEN ANDERSON
HEATHER CAMERON
ANDREA CURRY
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DOMINIQUE GAUTHIER
JEFFREY HATCHER
CARRIE KERR
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URSULA REIMER
SHANNON ROBINSON
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May 2015
A MESSAGE FROM MAYOR NENSHI
On behalf of my City Council colleagues and the citizens of Calgary, it is my pleasure to welcome you to
the 2015 Canadian Association for Music Therapy Annual Conference.
This conference will provide the opportunity for music therapists from across the country and the world
to come together, share experiences and learn best practices to optimize patient and client care. I
commend those who are responsible for organizing this dynamic and informative schedule of workshops
and speakers. Their commitment to their profession and to the people they serve is admirable.
While I am sure the coming days will be both busy and productive, I hope those visiting Calgary will have
the opportunity to explore and experience all our city has to offer.
Sincerely,
Naheed K. Nenshi
MAYOR
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WORD FROM
THE CAMT
PRESIDENT
On behalf of the Canadian
Association for Music Therapy
Board of Directors and Staff,
I am delighted to welcome you
to Calgary, Alberta, for the
41st CAMT Conference!
On behalf of the Music
Therapy Association for
Alberta, I would like to
welcome you to the 41st
Annual CAMT Conference.
We are so pleased to have
you join us in Alberta at a
time when our community
of music therapists is growing and excitement is building
for the profession. I hope the conference provides you with
opportunities to gain new insights, connect with colleagues
and have fun!
WELCOME
FROM
MTAA
This
year
is
extra
special
for
me
as it is my last year as your President and I will be completing
my term in my own city - a city that although not my
birthplace (that would be New Westminister, British Columbia)
has become a place that I love, a place where I have grown up
with my family, and where I have practiced music therapy for I would like to extend my thanks to CAMT Conference
organizers for their work in making this year’s conference
almost 25 years.
possible. I would also like to acknowledge our incoming
As we come together, I hope this conference contributes to MTAA President, Christina Wensveen who reminds us to
your professional growth and development and helps you get enjoy our host city Calgary - check out the City Hall’s art
charged for another year. We aim to provide a platform to ex- gallery, catch a lunch hour play across the street or go for a
change ideas, discover novel opportunities, reacquaint with col- stroll by the Bow River!
leagues, meet new friends, and broaden our knowledge.
Thank you for being here as we feature the diverse work that I Andrew Ichikawa, BMus, BMT, MTA
know we all feel privileged to foster every day.
Jennifer Buchanan, BMT, MTA
President, CAMT (1998 - 2001, 2013 - 2015)
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MEETINGS AT A GLANCE
Date
Tuesday May 19th
Wednesday May 20th
Thursday May 21st
Friday May 22nd
Saturday May 23rd
Sunday May 24th
Time
12:00 - 18:00
9:00 - 17:00
9:00 - 15:00
10:00 - 17:00
Meeting
Board Meeting
Board Meeting
Board Meeting
Educators
Forum
7:30 - 8:30
MTA Certification
Support Meeting
7:30 - 8:30
Supervisors Support
Meeting
10:30 - 11:45 AGM and Awards
7:30 - 8:30
Government
Regulation Meeting
For Whom
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Educators
Room
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Interns, Students and
Associates
Internship
Supervisors
All Delegates
All Delegates
Glen 201 - 204
Glen 201 - 204
Glen 201 - 204
Glen 201 - 204
Stronger
together
The Music Therapy Trust
funds your innovative ideas.
Together we can do more.
musictherapytrust.ca
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PRECONFERENCE WORKSHOP 1
THURSDAY MAY 21, 9:00 - 17:00
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PRECONFERENCE WORKSHOP 2
THURSDAY MAY 21, 9:00 - 17:00
CHINOOK 2
FAITH HALVERSON-RAMOS, MA, LPC, MT-BC
LOUIS-DANIEL JOLY
BEING IN THE “HEAR” AND NOW: HOW MINDFULNESS
AND MUSIC-MAKING CAN ENHANCE YOUR LIFE AND
CLINICAL SKILLS
DRUM CIRCLES AND RHYTHM BASED ACTIVITIES
FACILITATION TRAINING
Mindfulness can be understood as a state of being in which
one experiences moment-to-moment awareness from an
internal place of non-judgement. Increasingly, research in
mindfulness is showing that such a state of mind can have a
highly beneficial affect on one’s sense of well-being. Benefits
of mindfulness include: reduced rumination, stress reduction,
improved working memory, greater focus, less emotional
reactivity, more cognitive flexibility, greater relationship satisfaction, self-insight, morality, intuition and fear modulation.
Traditionally, mindfulness practice has been associated with
meditation practices, but music can also be used as a form
of mindfulness practice. In this educational, experiential, process-oriented workshop, participants will deepen their understanding of mindfulness through traditional and music-based
mindfulness activities which they can utilize for themselves
and their clients.
This drum circle and facilitation training is specifically
designed for music therapists, music teachers,
percussionists and anyone who would like to interact with
participants or customers using percussion activities as a
tool.
Highly interactive and with a hands-on approach,
participants will learn techniques, games, activities and approaches that will enable them to facilitate their own drum
circles.
No percussion experience required, just a big smile :)
Participants will:
A. Understand the benefits of mindfulness and identify ways
in which music-based mindfulness practice can be used for
self-care
B. Experience how music-based mindfulness practice can
enhance self-awareness, which can lead to gain greater insight into one’s relationship of self with others
C. Recognize how mindfulness can be used to develop the
therapeutic relationship
D. Identify ways in which a mindfulness approach can address a client’s needs in the moment
Hats off from the centre!
Hats off from the centre!
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PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
FRIDAY MAY 22
7:30
7:30
8:30
9:00
10:00
10:30
11:45
13:30
15:00
15:30
16:15
16:45
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Opening Keynote
Foyer
Glen 201 - 204
Glen 201 - 204
Glen 201 - 204
Focus on Canada
Foyer & Glen 206
Glen 201 - 204
Registration
MTA Certification Support Meeting
Conference Opening
Alvin LAW
THE POWER OF MUSIC! THE POWER OF ATTITUDE!
PAUSE
Susan SUMMERS
LIVING OUR LEADERSHIP STORY
LUNCH
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Glen 201
Glen 202
Glen 203
Glen 204
Esther THANES
Laurel YOUNG,
Heidi AHONEN
Ruth WATKISS
Debbie CARROLL
Music Therapy Data
Management- Cloud
System & Curriculum
Builder
Music Therapy in Canada:
An Interactive Discussion
on Defining our Scope of
Practice
iPods... The Good, the
Bad and the Ugly
A Sequenced Approach to
Learning and Applying
Clinical Improvisation
Techniques in Music
Therapy
Foyer & Glen 206
Glen 203
Glen 204
TAKE A BREATH
Poster Presentations
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Glen 201
Glen 202
Mary Dean BRAATEN
Gloria LIPSKI
Guylaine
VAILLANCOURT,
Laurel YOUNG
Barbara
SCHNETZINGER
Music Therapy from
Charter to Present,
Charter to Life Member
Finding Where I Fit: An
Autoethnography on
Integrating
Ethnomusicology into
Music Therapy
Information on Graduate
and Doctoral studies at
Concordia University
Music Education and
Music Therapy. Contact
Surfaces and Boundaries
TAKE A BREATH
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Glen 201
Glen 202
Foyer & Glen 206
Glen 203
Glen 204
Amanda
SCHENSTEAD,
Rebecca CAINES,
Rick KOTOWICH
Sue BAINES
Andrew KNIGHT
Valerie BIRD, Shannon
INGERSOLL, LaRee
MOHR, Karin ROBERTS,
Susan SUMMERS
Improvising with iPads:
Technology-based
Music Therapy,
Improvisation and
Cultural Expression in
Health Settings
Music Therapy as an
Anti-Oppressive
Practice: Doctoral
Research Results
Beyond Wheels on the Bus:
Songs to Support Children’s
Development
Sing to Your Heart's
Content: Experiencing
Self-Care
CAMT 41ST CONFERENCE – CALGARY 2015
SATURDAY MAY 23
7:30
8:00
9:00
10:00
10:30
11:45
13:30
14:30
15:00
15:45
16:15
19:15
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Glen 201 - 204
Foyer
Glen 201 - 204
Supervisors Meeting
Registration
Focus on Canada Laurel YOUNG
IT'S ALL GOOD! EMBRACING DIVERSE & EMERGENT
APPROACHES IN MUSIC THERAPY
TAKE A BREATH
AGM and Awards Board of DIRECTORS
LUNCH
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Glen 201
Glen 202
Glen 203
Glen 204
Tanya LAVOIE
Chrissy PEARSON
Emily CARRUTHERS
Heidi AHONEN
Music Therapy and A
Two Year Journey With
A Child With Cochlear
Implants
iPods, Entertainers, and
Volunteer
Musicians….Oh My! A
Music Therapist’s
Perspective on Music
Care Beyond Music
Therapy
How Did I Get Here?
Transitioning From
Student To Music
Therapist
Vicarious Traumatization
- What Is It and How To
Prevent It?
Foyer & Glen 206
Glen 201 - 204
Foyer & Glen 206
TAKE A BREATH
Poster Presentations
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Glen 201
Glen 202
Glen 203
Glen 204
Andrew KNIGHT
Karie RIPPIN BILGER
Meghan MCMILLAN
Louise RAYMOND
Music Together Within
Therapy: Addressing
Language Impairments
in Toddlers
“When the Music Has
Ended…” Meaning
Management in Life
While Facing Death
Starting a New Song:
Creating a Framework
for Feminist Voicework
Within Music Therapy
The Healing Power of
Rhythm
TAKE A BREATH
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Glen 201
Glen 202
Foyer & Glen 206
Glen 203
Glen 204
Wanda GASCHOWHITE
Susan SUMMERS
Jennifer BUCHANAN
Adrienne PRINGLE
Take a Breath, You Can
Do This: Music Therapy
for the Autistic Child
Singing as a Healing
Influence for Change and
Transformation
Private Practice
Problems, Passions and
Possibilities
Sharing Circle for Music
Therapist's Working in
Palliative Care, Hospice,
End of Life Care and
Bereavement
BANQUET AND DANCE
Glen 201 - 206
CAMT 41ST CONFERENCE – CALGARY 2015
SUNDAY MAY 24
7:30
9:00
10:00
10:15
11:15
11:30
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Government Regulation Meeting
Glen 201 - 204
Ethics Presentation Debbie BATES
Glen 201 - 204
WHEN THERAPY, ETHICS AND MARKETING COLLIDE
A QUICK BREATH
Foyer
Networking Session
Glen 201 - 204
BUSINESS, CLINICAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES
A QUICK BREATH
Foyer
Closing Keynote Rick SOSHENSKY
Glen 201 - 204
MUSIC THERAPISTS WITHOUT BORDERS: APPLYING INTEGRAL THINKING AND METHODOLOGICAL
DIVERSITY TO CLINICAL PRACTICE
SPECIAL EVENTS
WELCOME RECEPTION
THURSDAY MAY 21 19:00 GLEN 206
The CAMT Board welcomes all delegates to meet, reunite, and
connect with colleagues. The evening will include the President’s Welcome, light and tasty hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar,
and the featured sounds of Andréa Petrity and Nynne Collins,
part of the Calgary quintet MAPL.
www.andreapetrity.com
BANQUET AND DANCE
SATURDAY MAY 23 19:15 GLEN 201-204
Join us for some delicious country cookin’ and then grab yer
boots and get ready to dance. Not only a Bowling Alley - it’s a
fun band too! Known for dynamic multi-part harmonies, tight
tunes, and crowd interaction, Paradise Lanes will encourage
even the least likely onto the dance floor, energetically playing hits from the 1950’s to now, and of course some country
classics.
www.paradiselanesband.com
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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
FRIDAY MAY 22, ALVIN LAW
THE POWER OF MUSIC!
THE POWER OF ATTITUDE!
In the early 1960’s, thousands of babies
were born deformed by the infamous
morning sickness medication,
Thalidomide and Alvin Law was born
without arms. He was also written off by medical experts who
predicted a life of misery and anguish, both for him, and his
family. Well not to discredit experts, but it seems these ones
were wrong.
CAMT 41ST CONFERENCE – CALGARY 2015
SUNDAY MAY 24, RICK SOSHENSKY
MUSIC THERAPISTS WITHOUT
BORDERS: APPLYING INTEGRAL
THINKING AND METHODOLOGICAL
DIVERSITY TO CLINICAL PRACTICE
Rick Soshensky, MA, LCAT, MT-BC,
NRMT, has been a music therapist working
with children, adolescents and adults with diverse diagnoses
since 1992. He is the author of numerous professional publications and professor of music therapy at State University of New
York at New Paltz and Molloy College. Rick’s eclectic, music-centered approach has included pioneering contributions in
Not only did he learn to use his feet for hands, but he was clinical guitar technique in Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy and
research in Community Music Therapy methods that draw on
pushed to not only survive, but thrive. And thrive he has.
Alvin has been speaking to groups since 1981, has presented music’s inherent tendency to spread outward, naturally attract
on five continents to over two million people. He is a Certified people and move them into increasing wider social contexts.
Speaking Professional (CSP), is a member of the Canadian Rick’s work has been featured locally and nationally on radio
Professional Speakers Hall of Fame (HoF) and is author of and television and in print media. He was selected by Therapy
the International Bestseller, “Alvin’s Laws of Life...Five Steps Times Magazine for their 2008-09 list of “Most Influential Therto Overcome Anything”. He shares his Calgary life with wife apists in the Field”and was awarded the New York State Health
and business partner, Darlene; Border Collie Crosses, Jazper Facilities Association Innovative Practice Award in 2007.
and Raymond and Trixie the Cat!
Music therapists tend to identify their theoretical orientation
When you first see Alvin Law, the first assessment isn’t normal- and approach to practice based on particular models (i.e. ly....Musician! In fact, the first assessment the whole world had biomedical, cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, neurologic,
when he was born was....Tragic! He was born without arms! community-based, humanistic, music-centered, transpersonal,
But as we will all witness as the opening Keynote for our con- etc.). Some music therapy researchers, notably Dr. Kenneth
ference, “Tragic” is not how things turned out. But it could have. Bruscia (2011) and Dr. Brian Abrams (2010), have explored the
inter-relationships among these different perspectives and have
Our speaker recognizes that as he opens our conference, he suggested that effective client-centered treatment may necessiwill literally be preaching to the converted. But even the con- tate employing aspects from multiple approaches. Many music
verted need to be reminded of the incredible healing power of therapists may be doing this already without even fully realizing
it. However, if we are unable or unwilling to consider the full
Music, and the equally remarkable healing power of Attitude!
range of musical and clinical possibilities; to move from “oneWe don’t want to ruin the surprise but we can guarantee, the way” thinking to “integral” thinking, as Dr. Brusica (2011) has
first impression you will have of this inspiring person will not be termed it, then we may be inadequately serving our clients. Rick
the last one. Don’t miss this incredible message of inspiration Soshensky will offer a theoretical framework for understanding
integral thinking and methodological diversity, brought to life
and hope!
through compelling video and audio examples drawn from his
twenty-plus years of music therapy practice.
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FRIDAY MAY 22, SUSAN SUMMERS
LIVING OUR
LEADERSHIP STORY
Susan Summers, PhD, AVPT, NMT, MTA,
teaches in Capilano University’s music
therapy program and is an invited
instructor in Germany. She has mentored
many interns and students and works clinically with adults
and older adults. Over her nearly thirty years in music therapy,
Susan has had leadership roles in the Canadian Music Therapy
Trust Fund, MTABC, CAMT, Music Heals, Arts Health Network
Canada/Arts Health BC, and FACTBC.
As a country kid from Alberta, Susan learned the importance
of community and of being a leader from watching her parents
take leadership roles in home and school associations, scouts,
4-H, church, and sports teams. Susan’s leadership began when
she was treasurer for her grade 3 class and secretary for her
4-H club, continued in various professional roles throughout
her life, and culminated in her studying leadership and change
through Antioch University’s PhD program.
Susan is thrilled to be invited to share her passion, experience,
and learning about leadership with music therapists at this conference.
Drawing from a lifetime of leadership experience and five years
of studying leadership models and theories in Antioch University’s PhD in Leadership and Change program, Susan’s experiential presentation invites each person to explore his/her own
unique leadership story, taking steps toward owning that we are
all leaders who have something meaningful to contribute to our
profession and our world.
We all are leaders and we each have unique leadership abilities.
Most people’s leadership emulates a leadership style that is in
alignment with a positive experience we have had in our life,
and mitigates for negative experiences with leader or authority
figures. This presentation explores how we see ourselves as
leaders, reflecting on our past experience and influences, which
can include parents, teachers, coaches, family, and friends, and
for music therapists, our music teachers, musical experiences
and music therapy experiences. Participants will be invited to
reflect on questions such as: who am I as a leader? What leadership qualities and abilities do I already possess? How am I a
leader in music therapy? Exploring these questions encourages
us to hear the emerging voice of our inner leader as we move
forward with confidence to live our own unique leadership story.
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SATURDAY MAY 23, LAUREL YOUNG
IT’S ALL GOOD! EMBRACING
DIVERSE & EMERGENT
APPROACHES IN MUSIC THERAPY
Dr. Laurel Young (MTA), is an Assistant
Professor and current Graduate Program
Coordinator of Music Therapy at
Concordia University in Montreal, and a certified
practitioner in the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and
Music (FAMI). Prior to joining Concordia in 2011, she was the
Professional Leader of Creative Arts Therapies at Sunnybrook
Health Sciences Centre (Toronto). She previously taught
music therapy courses at Wilfrid Laurier University (Waterloo)
and Temple University (Philadelphia) and received awards from
both institutions for her outstanding contributions to the field.
Last year, Dr. Young received the Research & Publications award at the CAMT’s 40th national conference and
was a Spotlight Speaker at the World Congress of Music
Therapy held in Krems, Austria. She has over 20 years of clinical
experience in various areas including geriatrics/
dementia, cancer, HIV, palliative care, community mental health,
chronic illness, and developmental disabilities. Dr. Young has
published in several peerreviewed journals and books. She is
thrilled and honored to be one of this year’s “Focus on Canada” speakers.
The profession of music therapy in Canada seems to
be experiencing an unprecedented period of change
and transition. Matters related to the provincial
regulation of psychotherapy, advances in neurological research,
increasing numbers of arts in healthcare initiatives,
external (systemic) demands for interventions based on
best evidence, and recent changes to our accreditation
process all seem to challenge our collective sense of identity.
If we thought it was difficult before, how can we now ever
possibly answer two of the most dreaded “cocktail party”
questions: “What is music therapy?” and “Does it really work?”
For some, providing “right” and consistent answers to these
questions may seem crucial. However, if we are all (as I
suspect) answering these questions differently, does that
mean that some of us are “wrong?” In order to best serve
all of our potential clients and to preserve the integrity and
essence of our profession, I believe that we must
embrace the idea that music therapy should never be
limited to one type of practice or epistemological position. This
presentation will further explore this idea, using examples
from my own clinical, research, and educational experiences.
SUNDAY MAY 24,
MORE FEATURES
DEBBIE BATES
WHEN THERAPY, ETHICS AND
MARKETING COLLIDE
CAMT 41ST CONFERENCE – CALGARY 2015
SUNDAY MAY 24, NETWORKING SESSION
BUSINESS, CLINICAL AND SOCIAL
ISSUES
Debbie Bates, MMT, MT-BC, is senior
music therapist at the Cleveland
Clinic where she has clinical,
research,
administrative,
and
supervisory responsibilities. She
earned her Bachelor’s degree in
Music Therapy from the University of
Dayton. She received her Master’s in Music Therapy from
Temple University and is currently working towards her PhD
in Music Therapy from Temple University where her dissertation will focus on music therapy ethics.
Conference delegates will have the opportunity to meet and
discuss issues that are current and relevant to their work
with colleagues from across the country. Come ready to engage in small group discussions based on topics ranging
from specific clinical domains, work environments, business
challenges and societal trends. You will have the opportunity to rotate between table topics - this is a national networking
opportunity you won’t want to miss.
Debbie is passionate about music therapy ethics and
truly believes that ethics is fun. She served on the AMTA’s
Ethics Board for almost ten years and was the co-chair
for five. Debbie has regularly presented on music therapy
ethics at regional and national music therapy conferences in
the United States since 2001.
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.
FRIDAY MAY 22 & SATURDAY MAY 23
POSTER DISPLAY
Technology has evolved at an astonishing rate and has THE FOLLOWING RESEARCH TOPICS WILL BE
changed the way music therapists communicate with each DISPLAYED:
other, their clients, and the public. How should a music
Arts & Health in Canada: A Broad Overview of Arts’
therapist respond to a Facebook friend request from a client?
Contributions to Health, Healing & Wellbeing
Is it ok to publish testimonials on a business website? Can
Susan Summers, PhD, AVPT, NMT, MTA
client pictures be used as part of a go-fund-me campaign?
This presentation will consider the ethical implications of
Music Therapy Interventions: Using the iPad with Older
marketing in a digital era, such as dual relationships,
Adults with Physical Challenges in Long-Term Care.
compromise of client confidentiality, and risk of exploitation.
Miya Adout, MTA, MT-BC
In order to have an interactive presentation, participants
who have digital devices are asked to download the student
A Music Therapist’s Use of Her Voice in End-of-Life Care:
version of the Socrative app.
A Heuristic Self-Inquiry
Samanta Borgal, MTA
An Opportunity for Positive Change and Growth: Music
Therapists’ Experiences of Burnout
Kiki Chang, MA, MTA
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13:30 - 15:00
15:30 - 16:15
ESTHER THANE BMT, MTA, AVPT
Glen 201
Music Therapy Data Management Cloud System and Curriculum Builder
This presentation will describe the benefits to placing
one’s music therapy practice online in terms of assessing,
documenting and analyzing data for ongoing revision of
individual treatment plans. It includes a demonstration of the
application & the presenter’s MT curriculum for children with
special needs.
MARY DEAN BRAATEN BMT, MTA
Glen 201
Music Therapy from Charter to Present,
Charter to Life Member
A review of Music Therapy and its diversity from
Charter (1974) to present from the perspective of a charter/life
member. The presenter will demonstrate that music
therapy has responded to the diverse needs of institutions and
individuals in an ever -changing social/cultural milieu.
RUTH WATKISS BMT, MT-BC, MTA
Glen 203
iPods... The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Music and Memory, the iPod Program, has swept through the
media in the last two years like wild fire, what does this mean
for us Music Therapists? How do we ride the wave and make
this into a positive experience?
GUYLAINE VAILLANCOURT PHD, MTA
Glen 203
LAUREL YOUNG PHD, MTA, FAMI
Information on Graduate and Doctoral studies at
Concordia University
Information on Graduate and 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 Certificate in
Music Therapy (for those with no previous music therapy
training), a 1-year Master’s in Music Therapy (for those with
previous music therapy training), and a PhD in music therapy
through Concordia’s INDI program.
GLORIA LIPSKI MA, MTA
Glen 202
HEIDI AHONEN PHD, MTA, FAMI
Glen 202 Finding Where I Fit: An Autoethnography on Integrating
LAUREL YOUNG PHD, MTA, FAMI
Ethnomusicology into Music Therapy
Music Therapy in Canada: An Interactive Discussion on Through autoethnography research, exploring and
Defining our Scope of Practice
describing my own narrative of transitioning from
If music therapy is considered as a distinct profession in ethnomusicology to music therapy, I illuminate some new
and of itself, it seems important at this critical point in time to understandings relevant to the discussion of theoretical
clarify our scope of practice. Canadian music therapist integration.
This
research
highlights
perceived
educators, clinicians, and leaders will share their views on differences in academic culture between the two disciplines.
this topic and engage audience members in an interactive Theoretical activities and approaches relevant to integration
discussion.
are also identified.
DEBBIE CARROLL PHD, LGSMT, MTA
Glen 204
A Sequenced Approach to Learning and Applying
Clinical Improvisation Techniques in Music Therapy
In this experiential workshop, participants will be introduced
to an approach to clinical improvisation based on a guide
co-authored by the presenter (Carroll & Lefebvre, 2013).
A series of role -play exercises will enable participants to
practise the clinical application of improvisation techniques
with a broad spectrum of clientele.
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BARBARA SCHNETZINGER
Glen 204
MDW WIEN, MEDUNI WIEN
Music Education and Music Therapy.
Contact Surfaces and Boundaries
This thesis discusses the similarities and differences of
music education and music therapy. For the first time the
Austrian Music Therapy Act was used for scientific research
and thereby clarity is given for all people employed in these
two professional fields.
FRIDAY MAY 22
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16:45 - 17:45
AMANDA SCHENSTEAD MMT, MTA
Glen 201
REBECCA CAINES PHD, BA
RICK KOTOWICH
Improvising with iPads: Technology-based
Music Therapy, Improvisation and
Cultural Expression in Health Settings
This on-going partnered inquiry involves a group of First
Nation and Métis clients in a long- term rehabilitation care
who are working with an artist/researcher, a Native Health
Educator and a Music Therapist to research the social and
creative possibilities of making music and intermedial art with
iPad tablets.
ANDREW KNIGHT PHD, MT-BC
Glen 203
Beyond Wheels on the Bus:
Songs to Support Children’s Development
Wheels on the Bus is designed to provide music
therapists with songs, chants, fingerplays, small and large
movement, prop, and instrument experiences that they can
immediately implement in their work with young children.
Areas to be addressed include cognitive, physical, language,
and social-emotional development.
VALERIE BIRD BMT, BED, AVPT, MTA
Glen 204
SHANNON INGERSOLL BMT, MTA
LAREE MOHR BMT, BED, MTA
SUE BAINES PHD, MTA
Glen 202 KARIN ROBERTS MAMT, RMT (UK), AVPT, MTA
Music Therapy as an Anti-Oppressive Practice: Doctoral SUSAN SUMMERS PHD, MMT, AVPT, NMT
Sing to Your Heart’s Content: Experiencing Self-Care
Research Results
Music therapy services at a long term care facility and a Conference delegates are offered an a cappella experience
short term assessment facility for adults and teens with dual of chanting, improvisation and/or toning, as a structure for
diagnosis developmental delay/mental illness were studied self-care. Authentic expression through our own healing
with the research question, “What are the experiences of voices strengthens our connection to ourselves and others,
residents and staff in music therapy as an anti-oppressive and may deepen our conference experience.
practice?”
G R A D UAT E S T U D I E S I N M U S I C T H E R A P Y
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY, MONTREAL, CANADA
Studying at Concordia University (an English-language
university) offers a unique opportunity: to live and learn
in one of North America’s most dynamic and culturally
rich cities. Montreal is Canada’s second largest city, with a
population of approximately 3.8 million people. Every year,
the city welcomes over 18,000 international students from
more than 150 countries.
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Graduate Certificate in Music Therapy
Leads to eligibility for professional accreditation (CAMT)
and certification (CBMT)
Masters in Creative Arts Therapies
(Music Therapy option)
Advanced professional training for teaching and research.
The individualized program (INDI) provides an
option to pursue a PhD in Music Therapy.
13:30 - 14:30
SATURDAY MAY 23
TANYA LAVOIE MMT, MTA
Glen 201
Music Therapy and a Two Year Journey With A Child With
Cochlear Implants
This presentation will look at the work with a pre-lingual hard
of hearing child who received music therapy before and
after cochlear implants, for a period of over two years. The
various interventions used and their overall progress will be reviewed, as well as the current research and literature with this
population.
CHRISSY PEARSON MTA, FAMI
Glen 202
iPods, Entertainers, and Volunteer Musicians….Oh My!
A Music Therapist’s Perspective on Music Care Beyond
Music Therapy
The presenter will share her experiences working in a
large long-term care and hospital facility where music is an
integral part of the culture and, more recently, the
“personalized music” movement has gained popularity. Ideas
about how a music therapist can take a professional role as educator, consultant, and advocate for the safe and effective use
of music beyond the practice of music therapy will be
proposed.
EMILY CARRUTHERS MMT, MTA
Glen 203
How did I get here? Transitioning From Student to
Music Therapist
The transition between student life and becoming a
professional music therapist can be difficult to navigate.
Emily shares a few learning points from her own journey,
including finding your path, overcoming obstacles and
creating balance.
HEIDI AHONEN PHD, MTA, FAMI
Glen 204
Vicarious Traumatization What Is It and How to Prevent It?
Do you work with traumatized people? Do you witness or
share heartbreaking experiences and stories day after day?
During this paper presentation the concept of vicarious
trauma will be introduced. There will also be experiential
elements that may help participants identify and explore their
vicarious traumatization, stress and resources.
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SATURDAY MAY 23
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15:00 - 15:45
16:15 - 17:15
ANDREW KNIGHT PHD, MT-BC
Glen 201
Music Together Within Therapy:
Addressing Language Impairments in Toddlers
Toddler Language Circle is a partnership program
between speech-language pathology and music therapy,
integrating communication concepts with music. This session
features the integration of the Music Together Within Therapy
approach to maximize language gains in early childhood.
WANDA GASCHO-WHITE MTA
Glen 201
Take A Breath, You Can Do This: Music Therapy for the
Autistic Child
This presentation will explore current theories about autism and how our growing knowledge-base about this unique
disorder can inform and direct best practice in music therapy for this population. Discussion, with video and case studies, will center around developing eclectic, play-based music
therapy interventions for young children with autism that
promote development in all domains; social, communication,
cognitive and motor.
KARIE RIPPIN BILGER BMT, MSW, MTA
Glen 202
“When the Music Has Ended…” Meaning Management
in Life While Facing Death
“Malcolm” struggled with pain and symptom management in
end-of-life care. His music therapy story will be told through
his music and poetry with reflection on Existentialism, and
a focus on Paul Wong’s Meaning Management Theory. The
presenter will illustrate the relevance of this valuable theory to
music therapy through Malcolm’s therapeutic journey.
SUSAN SUMMERS PHD, AVPT, NMT, MTA
Glen 202
Singing As A Healing Influence for Change and
Transformation
Susan’s qualitative doctoral research study focused on
how singing was a healing influence for change and
transformation in the lives of five music vocal
psychotherapists. The results offer new perspectives for
MEGHAN MCMILLAN BMUS, BA, MMT
Glen 203 music therapists about the importance of singing for their own
Starting a New Song: Creating A Framework for
healing.
Feminist Voicework Within Music Therapy
This workshop is based off of research completed during JENNIFER BUCHANAN BMT, MTA
Glen 203
Meghan’s masters of music therapy. This research Private Practice Problems, Passions and Possibilities
focused on bringing feminist and sociological perspectives Join Jennifer, an almost 25 year private practitioner, to hear
to the practice of voicework. The presentation will consist of some good stories, and join in a candid conversation of
experientials of musical and verbal interventions, which working in private practice in Canada. Let’s discuss the
will allow participants the opportunity to explore how power passions (our clients), the problems (too many to mention in 50
relations and “being with” clients can change in feminist words or less), and the possibilities (endless).
practice.
ADRIENNE PRINGLE MMT, MTA
Glen 204
LOUISE RAYMOND
Glen 204 Sharing Circle for Music Therapist’s Working in
The Healing Power of Rhythm
Palliative Care, Hospice, End of Life Care and
Experience the transformative power of rhythm! Louise Bereavement
Raymond, Artistic Director will demonstrate a unique Adrienne will facilitate a conversation amongst music theraapproach to cognitive training, helping children to tap into pists working in various domains of end of life care. The distheir own creativity. Participants will focus on a foundation of cussion will be guided by the needs that arise from the group
rhythm pattern, multicultural songs in four languages, stories, and will include but not be limited to clinical issues, resource
movement, traditional dance and rhythm activities.
sharing, self-care and support.
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BIOGRAPHIES
Miya Adout, MTA, MT-BC, is completing her research in the Master of Arts, Music
Therapy program at Concordia University. She is
enjoying her current work as a music therapist in
Toronto with older adults in long-term care.
HeidiAhonen, PhD, MTA, FAMI, Psycotherapist,
Group
Analyst,
Accredited
Music
Therapist, Compassion Fatigue Specialist,
graduate of the Harvard University Global
Trauma Recovery certificate programme, is a professor of Music Therapy at Wilfrid Laurier and director of the Manfred and Penny Conrad
Institute for Music Therapy Research.
Sue
Baines,
PhD,
MTA,
Debbie Carroll, PhD, MTA, accomplished
pianist, music therapy clinician with clinical
experience in special education and
pedopsychiatry,researcher and supervisor,
Dr. Debbie Carroll taught music therapy at the
Université du Québec à Montréal from 19852010. She presents her work nationally and
internationally
Emily Carruthers, MTA, MM, is a private practice music therapist in the Waterloo Region, working primarily with children and the elderly. She is
also the placement coordinator for the music therapy program at Wilfrid Laurier University.
research
explores the links between music therapy and
anti-oppressive practice. Sue is a working
music therapist in Vancouver, BC and a
member of the music therapy faculty at
Capilano University.
Kiki Chang, MA, MTA, is a recent gradu-
Samantha Borgal, MTA, obtained her BMT
Wanda Gascho-White, MTA, has 28 years of
Mary Dean Braaten, MTA, Registered Nurse
The Intuitive A Cappella Choir (IACC) is
from the University of Windsor, 2012, and MA
from Concordia-June 2015. Currently practicing in
palliative care- Jewish General Hospital and dementia/senior’s care at St. Margaret’s Day Centre,
Montreal, QC.
in Canada and USA Early Childhood Education
Teacher, Jamaica Music Therapist: Psychiatry,
Developmental Disorders, Communication and
Sensory Differences, Seniors, Nursing Homes
College Teacher - Human Services.
Jennifer Buchanan, BMT, MTA, A trail
blazer in our field, and author of Tune In, Jennifer
Buchanan has spent over two decades
building a music therapy business that serves
over 1800 clients a month and employs 16 music
therapists.
Dr. Rebecca Caines, IISCI co-applicant,
award-winning interdisciplinary artist and
scholar works as an associate professor with the
creative technologies department at the University
of Regina.
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ate of the MA program at Concordia University. She currently works at Baycrest Centre in Toronto and is completing advanced
training in the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery
and Music.
experience in developmental music therapy for
children with a wide variety of challenges including
many children with autism. She has served as the
CAMT president and is currently the chair of the
Canadian Music Therapy Trust Fund.
comprised of five music therapists, who are interested in promoting self-care through community
singing events, where the singing experiences
may be structured or rely more on intuition.
Andrew Knight, PhD, MT-BC, is assistant
professor of music therapy at Colorado State
University and a registered Music Together
Within Therapy provider.
Rick Kotowich is of Cree/Metis and Canadian
Polish descent and works as the Health Educator for Native Health Services with the Regina
Qu’Appelle Health Region.
Tanya Lavoie, MM, MTA, completed a Master’s
in Music Therapy from Wilfrid Laurier University.
She works primarily with paediatric populations in
hospital, as well as with autism, developmental
delay, and deaf and hard of hearing.
BIOGRAPHIES
Gloria Lipski, MA, MTA, is a Master’s
MMag. Barbara Schnetzinger,
MDW WIEN, MEDUNI WIEN,
Meghan MacMillan, MM, is a recent
Susan Summers, PhD, AVPT, NMT, MTA, is
graduate in both Music Therapy (Concordia) and
Ethnomusicology (University of Toronto), an
interdisciplinary explored in her recent thesis.
She is currently practicing through the Music
Therapy Centre in downtown Toronto.
graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University’s Masters of
Music Therapy program. She is focusing on work
in mental health and is currently working with
women in crisis and private practice.
Chrissy Pearson, MTA, FAMI, has worked
in various settings, most recently in long term,
palliative, and complex continuing care at
Baycrest, as well as the Music Therapy Centre
in Toronto. Chrissy also practices the Bonny
Method of Guided Imagery and Music and is a
certified internship supervisor.
Adrienne Pringle, MMT, MTA, is the music
therapist at Carpenter Hospice in Burlington
Ontario where she works in Residential care,
Wellness outreach support and Bereavement
programs including a bereavement support
group Singing Well. Adrienne is the Continuing
Education Chair for CAMT
Louise Raymond has presented more
than
300
professional
development
workshops. Her students describe her
as an inspirational presenter and a
motivating facilitator. She has studied in Senegal,
San Francisco State University and New York.
Karie Rippin Bilger, MTA, MSW, is a
music therapist and student/intern supervisor
at St. Joseph’s Health Centre, Guelph. She
is Ethics Co-Chair for CAMT, and previously,
Vice-President of MTAO. Karie’s specialties are
adults in dementia care, end-of-life care, and
acquired brain injury.
Amanda
Schenstead, MTA, music
therapist, arts-based researcher, actor, and
writer works as a music therapist in the
Veteran’s and Extended Care programs at
Wascana Rehabilitation Centre.
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studied
music
therapy
and
instrumental
education (flute) at the University of Music and
Performing Arts Vienna. Now she´s studying human
medicine at the Medical University of Vienna.
a music therapist, vocal psychotherapist, and is on
faculty at Capilano University and has completed
her doctorate with Antioch University’s Leadership
and Change program. Her qualitative research
study focused on singing as a healing influence for
change and transformation.
Esther Thane, BMT, MTA, AVPT, has been specializing for 20 years in the field of Autism. She is
owner of ET Music Therapy, on faculty at Capilano
University, and Director of Special Ed Development
at Mundo Pato Inc.
Guylaine
Vaillancourt,
PhD,
MTA,
is an Associate Professor and Practicum
Coordinator of Music Therapy in the
Creative
Arts
Therapies
Program
at
Concordia University. She has extensive
experience in oncology, palliative care,
mental health, and in private practice. She is Past
President of the Canadian Association for Music
Therapy. She is author of the book Music, music
therapy and child development.
Ruth Watkiss, MTA, MT-BC, has dedicated her
career to empowering individuals with dementia
through the power of music. She works full-time at
the Alzheimer Society Peel serving their five day
programs and respite house.
Laurel
Young, PhD, MTA, is an
Assistant Professor and current Graduate
Program Coordinator of Music Therapy at
Concordia University in Montreal, and a
certified practitioner in the Bonny Method of Guided
Imagery and Music.
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• Advanced education in improvisation
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