Dear Colleagues,
What- 19th Annual Passages Student & New Professionals Conference
When – October 27th 9:00 am- 5:00 pm
Where- Lesley University, 89 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA
Theme- “Navigating the Crossroads of Perspectives“
Free admission, Free lunch, and open to all!
BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC
MUSIC THERAPY DEPARTMENT – FALL SYMPOSIUM
Music Therapy within
Substance Abuse Recovery
Jim Borling, MM, MT-BC Fellow, Association for Music & Imagery
October 12, 2018 David Friend Recital Hall 7 CMTEs – Free Admission Pre-requisites: None
Schedule
8:30am Registration/Continental Breakfast
Jim Borling, MM, MT-BC, FAMI
9:00am Welcome
Darla Hanley, Dean Professional Education Division
Joy Allen, Chair, Music Therapy Department
9:15am Advocating for Those Affected by Substance Abuse Disorder
Maureen Cavanaugh, Founder & President, Magnolia New Beginnings
10am Music Therapy and Substance Use Disorder
(SUD): Exploring the Universal Nature of Addiction
Jim Borling, MM, MT-BC, FAMI 12pm Lunch
1:30 Research: Music Therapy and Substance Use Disorders
Brian Jantz, MA, MT-BC
2:00 Levels of Recovery: Biophysical, psycho-emotional, psycho-spiritual
Jim Borling, MM, MT-BC, FAMI 3:00 Break
3:15 Conscious Drumming: Drumming from the Heart Jim Borling, MM, MT-BC, FAMI
5:00 Wrap-up/Course Evaluations Learning Objectives:
is Professor Emeritus of
Music and Former Director of the Music Therapy Program
at Radford University in Radford, Virginia. He holds the
designation of Fellow of the Association for Music and
Imagery; he is a Board Certified Music Therapist and is a
member of the American Music Therapy Association. Over
the years Jim has held contracts with Lewis Gale Hospital
Alcohol and Drug Program, Lewis Gale Clinics-Chronic
Pain Program, Life Center of Galax Treatment Center, The
Center for Behavioral and Rehabilitative Medicine, and
Avenues to Recovery Adult and Adolescent Programs. He
has provided Music Therapy trainings throughout the
United States as well as in Korea, Germany, Canada,
Spain, Japan and Mexico. He is widely published,
contributing both to professional journals and book
chapters on a variety of topics around the clinical
applications of music therapy. His primary clinical focus
currently includes special applications in the field of
addictions and men’s work.
1. Participants will identify 2-3 key components of the addictive process (I.B. 4.11; I.C.2, 1.D.2)
2. Participants will describe the differences between physical, emotional and spiritual recovery within substance abuse disorder treatment (B.3.c, e, h;
I.B.12, C.2.)
3. Participants will describe how music therapy experiences can be integrated into levels of recovery (I.D.4.; I.D.10; IV.A.2)
4. Participants will demonstrate how drumming as a structure for intentional group work within recovery models (II.A.2.g.; o; q; u; v; ah, an, ao, aw,).
Music Therapy within Substance Abuse Recovery is approved by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) for 8 Continuing Music Therapy Education credits. Berklee College of Music #P-161 maintains responsibility for program quality and adherence to CBMT policies and criteria. Cancellation Policy: In the event of cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances, Berklee will make every attempt to reschedule, within 14 days of the original date.
Dear Colleagues,
We want to remind you that the call for papers for next year’s annual NER-AMTA conference: 42,000: Embracing Our Impact, at the Sea Crest Beach Hotel in North Falmouth, March 28th – 30th, 2019. Last year we had an amazing turnout of 213 attendees. We compared this information with the results for AMTA’s 2017 workforce survey and surmised that the average NER music therapist sees an estimated 196 clients per year. From this we can estimate that information shared at last years conference has the potential to reach 41,748 clients over the course of the year! This year we are setting a goal to impact the lives of 42,000 clients with the brilliance of our community. Over the next few months, leading up to the 2019 conference, we will be sharing some facts and information about our small but mighty region.
We invite you to submit your papers, posters, and CMTEs, to share your practice and your specialties with your community; empowering each other in creation and education to change the lives of our clients.
In the 2018 conference evaluation, attendees most frequently reported interest in music centered presentations, technology, neurology, special education, autism, geriatrics, diversity, trauma, and ethics. However, we invite you to also think about the Impact that you make on your clients, and the Impact they make on us when submitting your sessions.
All proposals will be reviewed using a double-blind review model. Reviewers will base their considerations on content, clarity, and completeness of the abstract (50%), if the proposal fits within the scope of practice and professional competencies of AMTA and CBMT (25%), and how the proposal meets the needs of our region based upon the 2018 conference evaluations (25%).
You may find the links on our website at:
http://www.musictherapynewengland.org/2019-conference/
The last day for submissions is Sunday December 2nd, 2018.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at vicepresident@musictherapynewengland.org
or vicepresidentelect@musictherapynewengland.org
We look forward to seeing you March 28th – 30th, 2019 as we focused on expanding our and embracing our impact.
Sincerely,
Courtney R. Biddle, MMT, MT-BC
Conference Chair
Vice President NER-AMTA
Channing Shippen, MA, MT-BC
Conference Co-Chair
Vice President-Elect NER-AMTA
Dear Colleagues,
We are so excited to announce the call for papers for next year’s annual NER-AMTA conference: 42,000: Embracing Our Impact, at the Sea Crest Beach Hotel in North Falmouth, March 28th – 30th, 2019. Last year we had an amazing turnout of 213 attendees. We compared this information with the results for AMTA’s 2017 workforce survey and surmised that the average NER music therapist sees an estimated 196 clients per year. From this we can estimate that information shared at last years conference has the potential to reach 41,748 clients over the course of the year! This year we are setting a goal to impact the lives of 42,000 clients with the brilliance of our community. Over the next few months, leading up to the 2019 conference, we will be sharing some facts and information about our small but mighty region.
We invite you to submit your papers, posters, and CMTE’s, to share your practice and your specialties with your community; empowering each other in creation and education to change the lives of our clients.
All proposals will be reviewed using a double-blind review model. Reviewers will base their considerations on content, clarity, and completeness of the abstract (50%), if the proposal fits within the scope of practice and professional competencies of AMTA and CBMT (25%), and how the proposal meets the needs of our region based upon the 2017 conference evaluations (25%).
You may find the links on our website at:
http://www.musictherapynewengland.org/2019-conference/
The last day for submissions is Sunday December 2nd 2018.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at vicepresident@musictherapynewengland.org
or vicepresidentelect@musictherapynewengland.org
We look forward to seeing you March 28th – 30th, 2019 as we focused on expanding our and embracing our impact.
Sincerely,
Channing Shippen, MA, MT-BC
Conference Co-Chair
Vice President-Elect NER-AMTA
Courtney R. Biddle, MMT, MT-BC
Conference Chair
Vice President NER-AMTA
MedRhythms, Inc. is partnering with Spaulding Rehabilitation Network to bring The Academy of Neurologic Music Therapy to Boston for the International Training Institute in Neurologic Music Therapy. This is only the second time that it has ever been offered in Boston – it will fill up quickly, so register today!
Dates: November 29th – December 2nd
Address: 1st Avenue, Charlestown, MA 02129
Individuals are encourag ed to submit content information describing works in progress and/or completed works for Oral Presentation (Paper) or Poster Presentation. Diverse methodologies are encouraged.
Submission deadline is June 10, 2018 by 5 pm CST.
Online Submissions
(if link does not work when you click, cut and paste into your browser)
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AMTAResearchPosterSession2018
Format Options
Authors must submit information as “Paper only”, “Poster Only”, or “Paper or Poster” by indicating preference during the submission process. Researchers are encouraged to submit using the “Paper or Poster” option. Information submitted using this option will be considered and selected for either option by the Research Committee.
Oral Presentations (Paper Presentations)
Individual oral papers provide researchers the opportunity to present original work related to music therapy. Presenters will have 15-minutes to present and 5 minutes to answer questions from attendees. Oral Presentations will be scheduled during a Concurrent Session time block Saturday, November 17 from 11:15am to 12:30pm.
Research Poster Presentations
The Research Poster Session provides an interactive forum for researchers to discuss their work with conference attendees.
The Research Poster Session is Saturday, November 17 from 2:00 to 4:00pm. Presenters will be assigned a location to put up each poster, and posters will be organized by topic as related to MTR 2025 goals.
Student Awards
Music therapy students are eligible for best poster awards. Abstracts will be published in Music Therapy Perspectives.
One undergraduate and one graduate submission will be chosen.
In order to be considered for this award, indicate in the submission online process if the first author is a music therapy student and what level (undergraduate, masters/masters equivalency, doctoral) and if you wish to be considered for this award.
Submission Process
The following bullets will correspond to questions on the online submission process and we ask that you plan accordingly for submission and review by the AMTA Research Committee.
Description of the data analysis and results
Summary of findings supported by presented data
presented
Description of intended data analysis
Each submission must include complete information for judging research quality.
The deadline for submissions is JUNE 10, 2018. If, after 5 days of submission you have not received a confirmation of your submission being received contact Cindy Colwell by email at ccolwell@ku.edu or phone (785) 864-9635.
After a blind review by the committee, each corresponding author will be notified via email by July 31 of acceptance or rejection of the submission.
Online Submissions
(if link does not work when you click, cut and paste into your browser)
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AMTAResearchPosterSession2018
Hello NER-AMTA Music Therapist,
Are you interested in being part of the search for the new AMTA Executive Director?
Join the Stakeholder Committee and work together to contribute to a membership survey regarding the desired characteristics of a new Executive Director as well as other tasks outlined by the executive search firm Raffa, Inc.
To ensure membership representation, the Regional Presidents have all been asked to submit one nominee to represent their region, to be part of the Stakeholder Committee.
The key role of the Stakeholder Committee Representative is to ensure communication with the membership of the regions regarding the process of the search for the Executive Director.
If you would like to be considered for the Stakeholder Committee representative position, please include TWO items: 1) a 50 word biography, required from AMTA 2) a statement of interest. Please send to president@musictherapynewengland.org.
All submissions are due 4/4/18.
The NER Extended Board Appointment Process
1) Candidates submit their statement of interest to the NER-AMTA President.
2) The President will review the pool of candidates for each position and select the person that is best suited for the position.
3) The President will then present the name of the nominee to the NER-AMTA Executive Board, along with their statement of interest.
4) The NER-AMTA Executive Board will then vote to affirm the President’s choice for the appointment. If affirmed, the nominee selected is confirmed to the committee/position. If the candidate is not affirmed, the President will again review the pool of candidates and/or continue a search for the person best suited for the position and resubmit a name to the NER-AMTA Board for their approval.
Job Title: Staff Music Therapist
Hours: Part time growing into full time
Salary: Hourly, based on experience
Facility: Progressions Music Therapy Services (Eastern Connecticut) www.progressionsmusictherapy.com
Qualifications: MT-BC must be obtained before start date.
Population: Children and adolescents with autism and other developmental disabilities, dementia, mental health, substance abuse, adaptive music lessons, brain injury, others
Starting date: Immediate
Description of position: Growing private practice seeks a motivated, energetic, and independent music therapist to conduct group and individual sessions with a wide variety of populations. Allowances for continuing education, supervision, supplies, and instrument purchases are available. This position includes driving to sites throughout Eastern Connecticut as well as holding sessions at our clinic in Old Mystic. Candidates will need a dependable form of transportation and auto insurance.
Contact Information: Please email resume to Courtney Biddle, MMT, MT-BC courtney@progressionsmusictherapy.com (860) 389-1356 www.progressionsmusictherapy.com
The event will be held Saturday April 7th from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The location is 921 Boylston street, The LOFT (3rd floor), Boston, MA, 02215. It’s an open mic night and bake sale! All are welcome; students, new professionals, professionals and the general public. The funds raised will be used for student conference scholarships. The sign up sheet and other additional information can be found on the NER-AMTAS Facebook page.
Thank you!
Kayla McBrien
Madonna Hall Resident Assistant
NER-AMTAS President
Choir President
Anna Maria College
Class of 2019
