AMTA in the ATL: Conference 2011
Posted from Denton, Texas, United States.
The American Music Therapy Association will hold their annual conference
Wed, Nov 16 – Sun, Nov 20, 2011
at the
Hilton Atlanta
255 Courtland Street, NE
Atlanta, GA , 30308
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Learn the story behind Sing You Home with author Jodi Picoult and MT-BC Suanne B. Hanser.
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Grateful Dead percussionist and friend of music therapy Mickey Hart will facilitate a drum circle like no other and share his passion in a special conference session.
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Join Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer for a ukulele love fest!
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Concurrent Sessions on:
Music therapy in hospice and bereavement, thanatology, in rural communities, special education, community-based MT, neurologic MT, with expressive and dramatic arts, movement, biofeedback, imagery, Patterned Sensory Enhancement (PSE), cognitive-behavioral therapy, and aromatherapy.
Music therapy and dementia, developmental disabilities, autism, oncology, stress management, substance abuse, PTSD, Parkinson’s, chronic pain, hospitalized children, heart disease, & LGBTQ best practices.
Music therapy with across the lifespan – with infants, children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
Jazz, rock, Mexican corrido, Arabic, music videos, Orff, & multicultural music in music therapy.
Music therapy business skills, ethics, self-care, research, and education topics.
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About Us
Members of the Student Association for Music Therapy engage in educational and promotional activities in the field of music therapy. Members also provide service to the community and participate in regional and national conventions.
What is Music Therapy?
According to the American Music Therapy Association, “music therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program.”