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1 C A M T IN VANCOUVER F C O N E R E N C E P R O G R A M CAMT Conference 2017 Vancouver, BC Reaching New Heights Congrès de l ACM 2017 Vancouver, C.-B. Atteindre de nouveaux sommets 43rd ANNUAL CONFERENCE MAY 25-28, 2017 VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA CAMT 43rd Conference Vancouver, BC

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3 2017 CAMT/ACM Conference CONFERENCE STEERING COMMITTEE PAM LANSBERGEN LARA ROBINSON STEPHEN WILLIAMS GEMMA ISAAC CONFERENCE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE PAM LANSBERGEN... Conference Chair LARA ROBINSON... Conference Co-chair Strategic EMILY CARRUTHERS... Conference Co-Chair Tactical EVRET TUCKER... Swag Coordinator LAURA HASTINGS... Music & Reception Coordinator ALEXINA DAVIS... Communications Coordinator REBECCA BARR... Information Coordinator GEMMA ISAAC... Master of Ceremonies English ELIZABETH FRANCOEUR... Master of Ceremonies - French TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 BROOKE ANGUS SUE BAINES TYRONE BARNES JENNALENE BRINK TATYANA DOBROWOLSKI NEJAMA FERSTMAN ANN HASTINGS AISLING HENNESSY NATALIE KIMPTON ELSA LING JOHANN MCBEE KATHLEEN MCLEOD CAROLYN NEAPOLE TASHA NEUFELDT MELODY OWEN AKYLINA PARDALIS LAURA ROSTRON BLAKE UNRUH CONFERENCE SPONSORS PLATINUM LONG AND MCQUADE GOLD MUSIC TOGETHER CANADIAN MUSIC THERAPY TRUST FUND WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY CAPILANO UNIVERSITY MUSIC THERAPY ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA SILVER CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY DYNAMIC LABS HEALTH CARE AND WELLNESS FOR MUSIC THERAPISTS MITCHELL AND ABBOTT INSURANCE BROKERS LTD. MUSIC HEALS MUSIC THERAPY ED MUSIC THERAPY SUITE ROLAND CANADA BRONZE ACADIA UNIVERSITY CONFERENCE BUSINESSES ACULINGUA... Translation DYNAMIC LABS... Mobile App MINUTEMAN PRESS... Programs SIX CENT PRESS... Buttons LONG & McQUADE... Instruments CAPILANO UNIVERSITY... Book Store VISUAL IMPACT... T-shirts CLARKS AV... Audio Visual Equipment CONFERENCE LOCATION COAST PLAZA HOTEL AND SUITES 1763 COMOX STREET VANCOUVER, BC, V6G 1P6 For Reservations, visit: Tourism Vancouver: CAMT 43rd Conference Vancouver, BC

4 PERSONAL MESSAGE AND GREETINGS FROM HONOURABLE TERRY LAKE MINISTER OF HEALTH CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSIC THERAPISTS MAY 25-28, 2017 On behalf of the Government of British Columbia, I extend a warm welcome to all the attendees of the 43rd conference of the Canadian Association of Music Therapists. Over the next few days, you and your colleagues from across the country will have the opportunity to learn and discuss many new ideas that will help you to reach new heights in your profession. The outcomes of these discussions will be reflected in your continuous work of improving the health of people here in B.C. and across the country. Music therapy is a diverse field, with many benefits to our well-being. From mental to physical health, music therapy helps people of all ages and abilities. As part of our daily lives, music provides creative ways to look after our health and wellness. Thank you for your commitment to promoting excellence and professionalism in music therapy. Enjoy the conference! Sincerely, Terry Lake Minister of Health 4 - CAMT 43rd Conference Vancouver, BC 2017

5 A MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR On behalf of the citizens of Vancouver, and my colleagues on City Council, I want to extend my warmest greetings to all those attending the annual conference for The Canadian Association of Music Therapists. As Mayor, I am very pleased Vancouver was chosen to host this conference. Music is recognized as the universal language and has the power to bridge cultures, and elevate the human spirit on all occasions. Vancouver is the ideal location for The Canadian Association of Music Therapists conference. We take pride in our healthy lifestyle attitude and Mother Nature is never more than a hop, skip and a jump away. I hope that in addition to attending the conference you are able to experience the many cultural and recreational activities the City has to offer. I know everyone involved in organizing the conference will ensure your time with us is special. Once again, welcome to Vancouver, and I hope you have a great time. Sincerely, Gregor Robertson MAYOR CAMT 43rd Conference Vancouver, BC

6 A WORD FROM THE CAMT PRESIDENT Adrienne Pringle, MMT, MTA CAMT President On behalf of the CAMT Board of Directors, Staff and Conference Steering Committee Welcome to Vancouver, BC for the 43rd CAMT Conference. We are grateful to our Conference Chair Pam Lansbergen, MTA and Co-chairs Lara Robinson, MTA and Emily Carruthers, MTA who along with their committee have planned a conference to uplift and connect music therapists from across Canada. We extend our gratitude to Stephen Williams, MTA from Capilano Univeristy and Gemma Isaac, MTA, Co-President of MTABC for their guidance as our steering committee and feet on the ground in Vancouver. Thank you to the Music Therapy Association of British Columbia (MTABC) for all of their support. A special shout out to Chris Brandt from Music Heals for planning a Friday night concert to entertain and give back to you the music therapists. We are grateful to the conference committee for their many hours of planning and work, and to all of the volunteers who help to make this possible. Conference is our opportunity to reflect on our practice, and recharge our collective spirits as music therapists - take advantage of this time for you. Connect with colleagues and forge new relationships, be inspired and energized and take time to enjoy the breathtaking scenery of sea and sky in Vancouver. Adrienne Pringle, MMT, RP, MTA CAMT President A WORD FROM THE MTABC PRESIDENT Katherine Deane, MTA President, MTABC On behalf of the Music Therapy Association of BC I would like to welcome you to the 43rd annual CAMT conference! We gather together from all across Canada to learn, be inspired, and to expand the ever-growing discipline of music therapy while, at the same time, reconnecting with colleagues, creating new relationships and sharing our passions with those who get us. We are grateful to the CAMT for providing such a rich and diverse array of workshops and presentations for our continued growth as music therapists. Please come by the MTABC table at the break to say, ask questions or join our membership. We are stronger together through our provincial and national associations! We look forward to Reaching New Heights with you this weekend surrounded by the soaring mountains of beautiful British Columbia. Enjoy the presentations and the workshops and be sure to save some energy for the banquet! Sincerely, Katherine Deane, MTA President, MTABC 6 - CAMT 43rd Conference Vancouver, BC 2017

7 Meetings at a glance MEETINGS AT A GLANCE Date TIME MEETING FOR WHO ROOM Tuesday May 23 9:00-17:00 Board Meeting Board of Directors Executive Suite Wednesday May 24 10:00-17:00 Board Meeting Board of Directors Executive Suite Thursday May 25 9:00-17:00 Educator's Forum Educators Evergreen/Horizon Friday May 26 7:30-8:30 Supervisor Support Meeting Internship Supervisors Barclay/Gilford Saturday May 27 7:30-8:30 Certification Support Meeting Interns, Students and Barclay/Gilford 10:30-11:30 AGM and Awards All Delegates Denman Ballroom 18:00-19:00 Government Regulation Meeting Government Regulation Committee Barclay/Gilford

8 PRECONFERENCE WORKSHOPS PRECONFERENCE WORKSHOP 1 WEDNESDAY, May 24, 9:00am 16:00 Horizon/Evergreen Room LAUREL YOUNG, PHD, MTA Self-Supervision for Music Therapy Internship Supervisors This workshop will provide music therapy internship supervisors with a safe forum within which to openly discuss and reflect upon what constitutes competent and effective supervision. Relevant information from the literature and anecdotal examples will be presented. Time will be set aside for open discussion on barriers that may interfere with one s ability to provide effective internship supervision, and the impact that this may have on supervisors. Reflective, experiential, and practical exercises will be utilized to provide participants with techniques that they can use or adapt to purposefully guide and monitor their own growth and development as supervisors. Experiential exercises may include improvisation, songwriting, music & imagery and use of mandalas. Persons who have previously supervised music therapy interns/students will likely benefit most from this workshop although new supervisors and those who do professional supervision are also welcome to register (as long as they have completed CAMT Level 1 Supervisor training). LEARNER OBJECTIVES: 1. To explore what constitutes competent & effective internship supervision. 2. To explore and discuss barriers that may interfere with one s ability to provide effective internship supervision and the impact that this may have on supervisors. 3. To provide techniques for purposefully guiding and monitoring one s own growth & development as a music therapy supervisor. Dr. Laurel Young is a certified music therapist (MTA), Psychotherapist (Québec N0 de permis ), and Fellow of the Association for Music & Imagery (FAMI). She currently works as a Graduate Programs Coordinator and Associate Professor of Music Therapy at Concordia University. She has over 22 years of diverse clinical and supervision experience. Dr. Young is a research member of several organizations including le Centre de recherche et d expertise en gérontologie sociale (CREGÉS), the PERFORM Centre, and the newly established Arts in Health Research Collective (AHRC) an initiative lead by Concordia s Creative Arts Therapies Department. PRECONFERENCE WORKSHOP 2 WEDNESDAY, May 24, 9:00am 13:00 Barclay/Gilford Room NANCY MCMASTER, MTA, and MICHAEL SOCHOR, MTA A Fresh Relationship to Sound & Alternative Approaches to Guitar Application This experiential workshop will focus on fresh ways to approach musical improvisation. We will begin with an invitation to open deeply to experiences of sound and sounding, before introducing guitar skills that can be used with a wide variety of clients. Guitar techniques will be demonstrated, explored and applied to musical improvisation, including open tuning and percussive playing. We will close with group improvisation, allowing each participant to find their own ways to integrate the previous material. From the workshop, we hope that you will discover new ways of applying the guitar to your music therapy practice, and refresh your relationship to the gifts of sound and sounding that are at the very core of our work. The workshop will aim to be flexible and adaptable to enhance your learning experience. 8 - CAMT 43rd Conference Vancouver, BC 2017

9 Participants should have moderate guitar skills in order to maximize the experience of the workshop. Electric and acoustic guitars will be available for use, but if you choose to bring your own, that will be very welcome. Nancy McMaster co-founded the Capilano Music Therapy program in 1976, and continues to teach in the program. Nancy began her career as part of the Children s Spontaneous Music Workshop before studying with Nordoff and Robbins. She went on to work with children and adults with a variety of challenges. Further training, in GIM and in the NYU Masters program, broadened Nancy s work into a deeper psychotherapeutic approach. Articles about her clinical work can be found in international books and journals. For Nancy, music is a language of her soul, and in her musical life beyond Music Therapy, her deep relationship to music, has been shared through a series of classical recordings as well as improvisational performances. Michael Sochor is an accredited music therapist living and working in Greater Vancouver, British Columbia. He graduated from a Performing Arts Program at Douglas College majoring in classical guitar, and has completed his Bachelor s Degree in Music Therapy from Capilano University. He is currently working as a guitar instructor for the music therapy program in Capilano University, and works in complex care as a music therapist for Hawthorne Care Centre. Michael also has experience working with at-risk youth and children with various needs. Aside from Michael s work as a music therapist, he is a musician, songwriter, and father of two little girls. CAMT 43rd Conference Vancouver, BC

10 PRECONFERENCE WORKSHOPS PRECONFERENCE WORKSHOP 3 THURSDAY, May 25, 8:15 12:15 Barclay/ Gilford Room MICHELLE OUCHAREK-DEO, BFA, BCATR, RCAT, Registered Art Therapist Finding Your Professional Path: The Business of Music Therapy There is nothing easy about being a music therapist in Canada, but it is one of the most amazing and valuable professions you could have chosen. In reality though, most music therapists in Canada will not find full time work in the field and at some point, will have to hire themselves out privately. When this reality takes hold, important questions often start to emerge. How am I going to do this? Where do I start? It can get very overwhelming if you don t have a plan; Contracts? GST? Work Safe BC? Liability Insurance? Do I need a Business Licence? How much social media presence do I need? How do I register with the government? Taxes? Now that your heart rate has gone up, I want you to take a breath. During this workshop, we will systematically create a basic plan for each of you. We will answer both the simple and the complex questions of how to start and run a successful private practise and create an opportunity for you to fulfill your dream working as a music therapist and build the life you want at the same time. I am a true believer that these two principles must be woven together throughout your career in order to help you find the balance needed for success. During the workshop we will review: Creating your business vision, General business logistics, Private Practise principles, as well as setting time aside for your specific questions. If you have specific business based questions that you would like addressed during the workshop please the presenter Michelle Oucharek-Deo at mlod@telus.net the week before the presentation. Maximum 2 questions per person. Michelle Oucharek-Deo is a registered art therapist and has been in private practise in the field of creative arts and mental health for 23 years alongside her husband and business partner Brian Deo, MTA. Throughout her colourful career, Michelle has been a pillar in her community offering support, consultation and educational opportunities to both new and seasoned creative arts therapists looking to start a private practise and build the kind of life that they want for themselves and their loved ones. Michelle is a Past President of the BC Art Therapy Association, current Vice-Chair of FACT BC and sits as an adjunct faculty member at Adler University teaching courses on current business practises as well as several other topics. Michelle is a wife, mother, daughter, sister, therapist, writer and Lily owner (my therapeutic pet companion) and has somehow managed to balance it all while owning and running two successful businesses. PRECONFERENCE WORKSHOP 4 THURSDAY, May 25, 13:00 17:00 Barclay/ Gilford Room CHRIS BRANDT and PATRICK ZULINOV Media Training & Social Media For Music Therrapists Join Music Heals board member Patrick Zulinov and Music Heals executive director Chris Brandt to learn strategies for raising awareness of music therapy and your own music therapy practice. Music therapy is a compelling story that the public wants to hear, and that level of awareness often directly impacts the financial support of your programs. This workshop will be split into two parts, covering traditional and social media. Drawing from Patrick s long career in the music industry, the first half of the workshop will be valuable media training for those opportunities where you find yourself in 10 - CAMT 43rd Conference Vancouver, BC 2017

11 front of a microphone and are asked to speak about your profession. Patrick will show you how to make the most of these encounters, and demonstrate how to get your message across even when the interviewer isn t well versed in music therapy. In the second half of the workshop, Chris will review social media techniques that he teaches weekly to Music Business students at BCIT, and which he has used to build up Music Heals considerable online presence. We will also discuss the balance of effective storytelling, without infringing on concerns of client confidentiality. This session will be a preview of the talk he has been invited to give at the WFMT conference in Japan about raising funds and awareness for music therapy worldwide. Chris Brandt is the Executive Director of Music Heals, a foundation raising money and awareness for music therapy. Music Heals has donated over $800,000 to music therapy programs across Canada in just four years. He spent three years as the President of the Board of Directors for Music BC, a non-profit society administering endeavours such as the Peak Performance Project and the 2009 Juno Awards. With 10 years experience at Universal Music Canada, Chris managed the sales, promotion and marketing of over 6,000 releases a year. In 2004 he launched his own independent record label, and his passion for the local scene led him to gain additional experience in band management; as the Music Editor for a local publication; a contributing editor for another magazine; and as the host of an independent radio show for well over a decade. Chris is the creator & instructor of the Music Business program at BCIT, which is the second institution at which he has authored the curriculum and led a post-secondary music business program for. He has travelled to 25 countries and was deported from Brazil. In his other life, Chris teaches regular yoga and meditation classes and workshops. His prayer beads give him magical powers and he knows what you are thinking right now. Patrick Zulinov has spent much of his 25 years in the Vancouver Music Community overseeing Promotions and Publicity with Sony Music Canada. He also played a major role in the launching of Shore 104 FM as Music and Program Director for the station s first 3 years. At Shore, Zulinov helped create initiatives such as the Music Saves campaign & the Adopt an Instrument program. Patrick is on the Board of Directors of the Music Heals Foundation and is also co-founder and organizer of the annual Music Therapy Ride which has raised over $1,000,000 for Music Therapy programs. He s the Director of Sync and Artist Relations with Hyvetown Music Publishing and Manages Western Canada for RPM Radio Promotion. Integrate Music Together into Your Music Therapy Practice Bring the internationally recognized, research-based Music Together curriculum into your work with individual clients through the Music Together Within Therapy program. Participating clinicians have access to Music Together family and educator materials as well as tools specifically designed to facilitate the therapeutic process. Visit our website or call us to learn more about how Music Together can enhance your music therapy work. (800) x332 musictogether.com/mtwt CAMT 43rd Conference Vancouver, BC

12 AT A GLANCE FRIDAY MAY 26 6:30 ZUMBA Barclay/Gilford 7:30 Registration Conference Foyer 7:30 MTA Supervisor Support Meeting Barclay/Gilford 8:30 Conference Opening with Camp Kerry Community Choir Denman Ballroom 9:00 Opening Keynote Denman Ballroom Theresa MERRILL REACHING NEW HEIGHTS IN MUSIC THERAPY: INSPIRATION FOR THE JOURNEY 10:00 TAKE A BREATH Conference Foyer Poster Presentations Denman Ballroom 10:30 Focus on Canada Denman Ballroom Cynthia VANDER KOOIJ SPIRITUALITY, SALUTOGENESIS, AND SUFFERING: HOW MUSIC THERAPISTS CAN SUPPORT HEALTH WITHIN ILLNESS 11:30 LUNCH 11:35 Graduate Music Therapy Studies at Concordia University (MA, PhD) 13:00 CONCURRENT SESSIONS Barclay/Gilford Joseph LEE Nelson SarahRose BLACK (13:00) Deborah SALMON (13:45) Samantha BORGAL Denman Aimee BERENDS Carolyn NEAPOLE Comox Sue BAINES Barclay/Gilford Music From Around the World: A Multicultural Children s Repertoire Workshop (13:00) Music Therapy and Medical Assistance in Dying: Possibilities and Implications Music Therapy in Addictions Care: Themes from Vancouver s DTES Music Therapy, Social Justice and Anti-Oppressive Practice: Making the Links (13:45) Medical Aid in Dying in Palliative Care: A Quebec Music Therapy Perspective 14:30 TAKE A BREATH Conference Foyer 15:00 CONCURRENT SESSIONS Barclay/Gilford Nelson Denman Comox Katherine WRIGHT Pierrette-Anne Mary REHER Ami KUNIMURA Sophia ZHAO LA ROCHE Research for the Inexperienced: A Music Therapist and Physiotherapist s Journey with RCT Singing for Stamina: Music Therapy with COPD Patients in Pulmonary Rehabilitation Unearthing Emotion: Full Circle, from Children to Adults The Resilient Music Therapist: 10 Essential Self-Care Practices for Burnout Prevention 16:00 TAKE A BREATH Conference Foyer 16:30 CONCURRENT SESSIONS Barclay/Gilford Jennifer NICOL Nelson Michael D. CASSITY Denman Charles MACLEOD Comox Carolyn ARNASON New Work for Music Therapists: Using Music in Knowledge Translation and Mobilization Moving the Profession Forward: Delphi Technique for Music Therapy MalletKat Music Technology and Treatment of Anxiety in University Students An Artful Process: Crafting an Arts-Based Methodology for Researching GIM Practice 18:00 CAPILANO DOCUMENTARY SCREENING Barclay/Gilford Serving, Evolving, Thriving: A Documentary of Canada s First Music Therapy Program 20:00 Concert (Doors open at 19:30) Studio Records Shred Kelly Concert Organized by Music Heals 919 Granville Street 12 - CAMT 43rd Conference Vancouver, BC 2017

13 AT A GLANCE SATURDAY MAY 27 6:30 Yoga Barclay/Gilford 7:30 Registration Conference Foyer 7:30 MTA Certification Support Meeting Barclay/Gilford 9:00 Focus on Canada Denman Ballroom Pascal COMEAU INTERESTS, PERSONALITY TRAITS, AND STRENGTHS THAT ENRICH OUR MUSIC THERAPY PRACTICE 10:00 TAKE A BREATH Conference Foyer Poster Presentations Denman Ballroom 10:30 Annual General Meeting and Awards Denman Ballroom Board of DIRECTORS 11:30 11:35 LUNCH JAM ROOM Barclay/Gilford 13:00 CONCURRENT SESSIONS Barclay/Gilford Laurel YOUNG Nelson Michele SATANOVE (13:00) Denman Shelley SNOW Comox Elizabeth K. SCHWARTZ The Integral Role of Music in Dementia Care: Knowledge, Assumptions and the Need for Professional Leadership Guylaine VAILLANCOURT (13:45) Sue BAINES Danna DA COSTA (13:00) Pride in Your Work: Showcasing Music Therapy by Writing Well (13:45) Expanding and Publishing Music Therapy Research in Canada Integrating Sound Healing into a Music Psychotherapy Practice: Toward a New Paradigm of Synthesis Music Therapy Assessment: Early Intervention to Early Elementary 14:30 TAKE A BREATH Conference Foyer 15:00 CONCURRENT SESSIONS Barclay/Gilford Andrew KNIGHT Nelson Carolyn NEAPOLE Denman Erin LINDAN Comox Karie BILGER Adrienne PRINGLE Pam LANSBERGEN Songs! Expand Your Repertoire and Clinical Creativity in Early Childhood Music Therapy Changing Clinical Populations: A Personal Journey Through Burnout and Back Again Beyond a Socially Just Profession: Perspectives of Music Therapists in Canada Cultivating Your Leadership Style: Start Where You Are 16:00 TAKE A BREATH Conference Foyer Posters Denman Ballroom 16:30 CONCURRENT SESSIONS Barclay/Gilford Antonia PIGOT Nelson Samantha BORGAL Denman Adrienne PRINGLE Cathy THOMPSON Comox Aimée GAUDETTE-LEBLANC Vocal Disorders and the Music Therapist: How to Maintain a Healthy Singing Voice at Work A Music Therapist s Use of Her Voice in End of Life Care Sing it Girls! A Community Singing Group to Build Self-Esteem in Pre- Adolescent Girls Music Practices and Attachment in Young Children 18:00 GOVERNMENT REGULATION MEETING Barclay/Gilford 20:00 Banquet (Doors open at 19 :30) DENMAN BALLROOM MUSIC by the BENDERS CAMT 43rd Conference Vancouver, BC

14 AT A GLANCE SUNDAY MAY 28 9:00 Karie BILGER, Jeffrey HATCHER, Noreen DONNELL, Susan SUMMERS Denman Ballroom FINDING THE BALANCE:CONSIDERATIONS FOR ETHICAL PROMOTION OF MUSIC THERAPY 10:00 QUICK BREATH Conference Foyer 10:15 CAMT Advocacy Committee Denman Ballroom INCREASING ACCESS TO MUSIC THERAPY SERVICES IN CANADA 11:15 QUICK BREATH Conference Foyer 11:30 Closing Keynote Denman Ballroom Liz MOFFITT SOUNDING OUR DEPTHS TO REACH NEW HEIGHTS MASTER OF CEREMONIES - FRENCH Elizabeth Francoeur Elizabeth Francoeur lives in Ottawa since She studied both Clinical Behavioural Psychology and Music Therapy at Eastern Michigan University. She is trained in both Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT) and in the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (BMGIM), level II. Elizabeth is a Music Therapist Accredited (MTA) in Canada and a Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) in the USA. She also holds the Principal Clarinet position in the Orchestre Symphonique du Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean since Elizabeth works also as a School Psychologist (under supervision) and a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA). MASTER OF CEREMONIES - ENGLISH Gemma Isaac Gemma Isaac is a certified Accredited Music Therapist trained in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Music Therapy with Dr.Jayne Standley through Florida State University, and Neurologic Music Therapy with Dr. Michael Thaut through Colorado State University. Gemma is the music therapist at the Vancouver General Hospital Burns, Trauma, and High Acuity Unit. Her work in music therapy advocacy, job creation, and past 4 years in the presidential role for the Music Therapy Association of BC, earned her the The One to Watch Award from her alma mater, Capilano University. When she isn t building up guitar callouses, Gemma spends time with singing, dancing, and playing with her identical toddler boys. She is currently writing her UBC Master s in Counselling Psychology thesis on Firefighters and social support and attitudes towards seeking psychological help for behavioural health, in addition to her music therapy research on pain perception for burn patients pain management at the VGH Burn Unit. More information of Gemma can be found at gemmamusictherapy.com and she can be reached at gemmamusictherapy@gmail.com CAMT 43rd Conference Vancouver, BC 2017

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16 SPECIAL EVENTS WELCOME RECEPTION Garden Terrace THURSDAY, MAY 25, 19:00 Join us Thursday Evening to reconnect with colleagues and friends while enjoying a snack, cash bar and the musical stylings of Zaac Pick. The Vancouver-based artist has long been building a reputation as a songwriter with a knack for evocative lyrical imagery and a haunting melody. His large-scale, cinematic style earned acclaim after all six tracks from his 2009 debut EP Fierce Wind were featured in prime-time TV dramas including One Tree Hill, Degrassi, Rookie Blue, and Saving Hope. ZUMBA Barclay/Gilford Room FRIDAY, MAY 26, 6:30 Kick off the conference on the right foot (or even 2 left feet) with a fun-filled hour of ZUMBA Fitness! ZUMBA is a dance-based fitness class that uses Latin and international music. This class is appropriate for all fitness levels and no previous experience is necessary. Come with your running shoes and smiles and be ready to move! Kiki Chang, MTA is a licensed ZUMBA instructor and a certified Fitness Instructor Specialist with Can-Fit-Pro. CONFERENCE OPENING Denman Ballroom FRIDAY, MAY 26, 8:30 The Camp Kerry Community Choir is a non-traditional choir intended to create an inclusive and compassionate community for those with experiences of illness, grief & loss. The choir is made up of two separate groups; many who have never sung in public before joining! They meet once a week for 12 weeks. Lead by Alexina Davis, MTA, the group performs songs that help connect with the complex emotions of grief and also the joy that is experienced from building connections through music and community. The choir was originally formed by Aspen Switzer, MTA. CAPILANO DOCUMENTARY SCREENING Barclay/Gilford Room FRIDAY, MAY 26, 18:00 SERVING, EVOLVING, THRIVING: A DOCUMENTARY OF CANADA S FIRST MUSIC THERAPY PROGRAM This 40 minute film takes an historic look at the grassroots origins of the Capilano University music therapy program that began in Stories of hitchhiking, Woodstock, and the 60s intersect into the creation of the first Canadian music therapy program, its values, and traditions. A panel discussion will follow. FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERT with MUSIC HEALS Studio Records FRIDAY, MAY 26, 20:00 Music Heals invites you to a night out on the town in Vancouver! We ve booked out a unique venue and confirmed a ridiculously fun band for what we hope will be a memorable conference experience. Connect with the music therapy community over drinks and dancing. It s a $5 ticket, but you ll receive a drink ticket upon arrival. (Get your ticket on the Conference Registration Page). Consider it a Music Heals house party. We look forward to seeing you there! Shred Kelly steps into the space vacated by Spirit of the West as the West Coast s most dynamic, high-energy and engaging live performers. The band plays sold-out shows across Canada, has performed at some of the nation s premier festivals, and CBC Music named their last album as one of the Top 15 Most Anticipated Albums of the year. Hailing from Fernie, BC, they recently won Album of the Year and Best Live Act at the 2015 Kootenay Music Awards and won a 2015 Western Canadian Music Award for Best Music Video CAMT 43rd Conference Vancouver, BC 2017

17 SPECIAL EVENTS Studio Records is a combination live music venue and record store; which delivers an exceptional vinyl experience, physically connecting fans to artists, and that serves you that perfect drink - but their vision extends far beyond Tech 12s and Whiskey Sours. Inspired by the love felt in a record store, they want to build a music community that comes full circle, a place that supports both the fan and the artist together under one roof. Only 11 blocks from the conference host hotel. YOGA Barclay/Gilford Room SATURDAY, MAY 27, 6:30 Rise early and begin your Saturday morning a flow-inspired yoga class that will stretch and strengthen your body and calm your mind. All levels are welcome, as modifications will be offered throughout the class Please wear clothing that is comfortable to move, stretch, and twist in and bring a yoga mat if you are able some will be provided. Kamila completed her yoga teacher training in 2012 and will complete her Music Therapy degree at Capilano University in June JAM ROOM Barclay/Gilford Room SATURDAY, MAY 27, 11:35 Join us for a fun, informal, music-making experience to let loose and connect with your colleagues. Some instruments will be provided; feel free to bring your own along as well! GUIDED WALK Outside Lobby SATURDAY, MAY 27, 14:30 Let s go for a walk. Join Stephen Williams on a short, guided walk to nearby English Bay during this afternoon break. This is one of Stephen s favourite parts of the city. If you have walking shoes, that s great. The walking pace will be moderate. This is an opportunity to take a break from the conference and the hotel, get outside, and explore one of Vancouver s gems. You can meet Stephen outside the lobby doors at 2:35pm. BANQUET AND DANCE Denman Ballroom SATURDAY, MAY 27, 19:30 Join us for an evening of food, fun and friends including a buffet dinner followed by live music with The Benders. With over 200 years of musical experience between them, The Benders will provide a delicate balance of R&B and Rock & Roll from several decades. They have won rave reviews from local press on many occasions! Please note that the banquet is included with all full conference registrations and Saturday 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. CAMT 43rd Conference Vancouver, BC

18 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS THERESA MERRILL PHD, MT-BC, FAMI Denman Ballroom FRIDAY, MAY 26 FELLOW OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR MUSIC AND IMAGERY REACHING NEW HEIGHTS IN MUSIC THERAPY: INSPIRATION FOR THE JOURNEY Dr. Theresa (Terra) Merrill is Associate Professor and Director of Music Therapy at Eastern Michigan University. A graduate of Capilano University (Dipl., 1989 ; BMT, 1995), Open University (MMT, 1998) and Michigan State University (PhD, 2008). She is a contributing author in the recently published third edition of Music Therapy Research and Introduction to Music Therapy Research, Feminist Perspectives in Music Therapy and Experiencing race as a music therapist: Personal narratives. She has published in The Canadian Journal of Music Therapy, the Nordic Journal of Music Therapy and VOICES: A world forum for music therapy. In addition to teaching and administering a thriving undergraduate program, she also maintains clinical proficiency through facilitating a Community Music Therapy program for individuals with Parkinson s and their care partners in Ann Arbor, MI. This program is the model for 3 other programs throughout the State of Michigan. She has presented on this group at the World Congress of Music Therapy in Krems, Austria and the AMTA National Conference in Sandusky, OH. She is a frequent speaker to Parkinson s Disease Groups throughout the US. Terra is the developer and co-director of the Great Lakes Region of AMTA Mentoring program, which is based on findings from her 2008 study of mentoring relationships in music therapy. She mentors individuals from across the country in Supervision and Self-Care. She has an interest in structures that help practitioners experience satisfaction and longevity in the field with a special interest in Supervision, Mentoring, Pedagogy and Self-Care. What does the idea of reaching new heights mean? What does it inspire us toward? What does reaching new heights ask of us? Reaching new heights in music therapy involves commitment to a creative and reflexive life that challenges us to be in the present what is, and the possible what if simultaneously. Mary Oliver states that it is the role of the artist to move the world forward. It may be the role of the therapist to help the world experience and understand itself in the present. As an arts-based therapeutic discipline we think and practice in a space between being grounded in the here and now and moving forward into the unrealized place of innovation healing and potential. This keynote address draws upon multiple forms of inspiration for the journey, integrating pillars of theory, practice and research with perspectives on meaning, longevity, and ultimately, happiness in our work. LIZ MOFFITT BMUS, MTA, RCC SUNDAY, MAY 28 SOUNDING OUR DEPTHS TO REACH NEW HEIGHTS Denman Ballroom Liz Moffitt, B.Mus. MA, MTA, RCC, Fellow and Primary Trainer, AMI, Faculty Emeritus, Capilano University, is a Music Therapist, a GIM therapist and Primary Trainer, currently working in private practice with adults, and teaching all levels of GIM training across Canada. She is a Gestalt therapist and Registered Clinical Counsellor of B.C. Liz was in the first Capilano College Music Therapy class, (now Capilano University) in 1976, and later taught on faculty for over 35 years. For seven years she served as coordinator of Music Therapy and was instrumental in shifting the diploma program of Music Therapy to a Bachelor s degree program. In 2015 she was honoured when awarded Faculty Emeritus status of Capilano University. Over the years she has presented about her work at most CAMT conferences! What are the values and foundations that guide us as Music Therapists and Canadian Music Therapists? What is unique about Canadian Music Therapy Training? How do we define ourselves? What are our root values from which we soar to new heights? 18 - CAMT 43rd Conference Vancouver, BC 2017

19 FOCUS ON CANADA A student in the first class of Canada s original Music Therapy training program at Capilano University, Liz reflects on the beginnings of our field and places that time in the context of our profession today. She will talk about her story as a music therapist and share case material of clients who have worked hard to reach new heights. Finally, Liz will reflect on the future of our field, how to reach new heights, and keep true to our foundations as we do so. Liz Moffitt, MA, MTA, RCC Fellow and Primary Trainer, Association for Music and Imagery Faculty Emeritus, Capilano University CYNTHIA VANDER KOOIJ PHD, MTA Denman Ballroom FRIDAY, MAY 26 SPIRITUALITY, SALUTOGENESIS, AND SUFFERING: HOW MUSIC THERAPISTS CAN SUPPORT HEALTH WITHIN ILLNESS Cynthia Vander Kooij, BMT, MTA, PhD, is an accredited music therapist. She completed her PhD in Rehabilitation Science through McMaster University with a focus in Music and Mental Health Rehabilitation. She is currently employed as a case manager/mental health outreach worker in the Niagara Seniors Mental Health Outreach Program of St. Joseph s Healthcare. In addition she owns and operates Music Therapy Services of Hamilton Wentworth. Cynthia is a CBT trained therapist. Her specific research interests include arts-based research, spirituality and mental health, and use of music and creativity in dementia care. Cynthia currently serves on the board of the CAMT in the role of Education Chair. In music therapy mental health practice, recovery oriented strategies and music therapy philosophy often collide with healthcare pressures, systemic stigma, and a biomedical treatment focus causing a gap between music therapy services and their availability to those who need them. When working with music therapy clients who face suffering due to a variety of mental health challenges, it can be difficult for music therapists to adequately address their needs in the context of these barriers. This presentation will describe the process and findings of an arts based research study which used songwriting to explore the lived experience of mental illness. The results have implications which will be used to examine how music therapy clinicians can promote healing and transformation in the face of suffering and illness. Through opportunities for self-reflection, as well as through narrative examples, clinical practice applications for a variety of populations will be explored. PASCAL COMEAU MM, MTA SATURDAY, MAY 27 INTERESTS, PERSONALITY TRAITS, AND STRENGTHS THAT ENRICH OUR MUSIC THERAPY PRACTICE Denman Ballroom Pascal Comeau is a music therapist accredited by the Canadian Association for Music Therapists and has a Master s Degree in Music Therapy from Temple University in Philadelphia. He has worked with children, adolescents and adults living with emotional, physical and mental health issues since From 1998 to 2002 he taught music therapy at the Université du Québec à Montréal. Since 2002, he has had a private practice in energy healing. Since 1980, he has been involved in meditation and personal development. Not only our professional training as music therapists but also our personal characteristics affect our clinical work. Interests outside music, personality traits unique to each person and our inner strengths enhance our therapeutic work with clients. Examples of these traits and characteristics will be presented. Music therapists will be encouraged to reflect on their interests, personal qualities and strengths that enrich their private practice. CAMT 43rd Conference Vancouver, BC

20 MORE FEATURES MTA SUPERVISORS MEETING FRIDAY, MAY 26, 7:30 Barclay/Gilford Room Join fellow Internship Supervisors to discuss current issues in Music Therapy Intern Supervision. This is a chance to gain and provide support and to identify items the Professional Supervision Committee might address in the future. CERTIFICATION SUPPORT MEETING Barclay/Gilford Room SATURDAY, MAY 27, 7:30 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. GOVERNMENT REGULATION MEETING Barclay/Gilford Room SATURDAY, MAY 27, 18:00 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 us for this meeting. We 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. FINDING THE BALANCE: Denman Ballroom CONSIDERATIONS FOR ETHICAL PROMOTION OF MUSIC THERAPY SUNDAY, MAY 28, 9:00 Promoting music therapy clinical work is important for the development of our profession and creating access to service for our clients. It is imperative that this is done in ways that are ethically sound. The findings of the CAMT s Ethical Promotion of Music Therapy Committee will be shared and discussed. INCREASING ACCESS TO MUSIC THERAPY SERVICES IN CANADA Denman Ballroom SUNDAY, MAY 28, 10:15 Join us to reap the benefits of CAMT s work with the PR Firm, Lashbrook. In this interactive presentation, we will take you through newly developed awareness resources, discuss strategies for raising awareness and discuss next steps to be taken at the national, provincial and local levels. Time will be set aside to discuss specialization-focussed awareness efforts. EXHIBIT ROOM FRIDAY, MAY 26 & SATURDAY, MAY 27 CANADIAN MUSIC THERAPY TRUST FUND CAPILANO UNIVERSITY BOOK STORE DYNAMIC LABS Conference Foyer This year s conference will include the following exhibitors: HEALTH CARE AND WELLNESS FOR MUSIC THERAPISTS LONG AND MCQUADE MUSIC THERAPY ED MUSIC THERAPY ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA MUSIC THERAPY SUITE MUSIC TOGETHER 20 - CAMT 43rd Conference Vancouver, BC 2017

21 POSTER DISPLAY FRIDAY, MAY 26 & SATURDAY, MAY 27 10:30 Denman Ballroom 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: Music Therapy and Percussion for Persons with Dementia: A Systematic Literature Review Jaclyn Bell, MA, MTA Music Therapy For Seniors at End of Life: A Feasibility Study Kirsten Davis, MTA, NMT, Helena Daudt, PHD, Joanne Davidson, RN, MSC, Brandon McIlmoyle, BSC, MD (in progress), Elsa MacDonald, BSC Using Music Therapy to Help Jewish Children with Different Abilities Complete their Bar/Bat Mitzvah Alana Goldscheid, MA, MTA Jazz Manouche and Reflexivity: An Improvising Musician s Emerging Philosophy of Music Therapy Andy MacDonald, BA, MT-BC, MTA, Graduate Diploma in Music Therapy (2016) In Between the Music Priya Shah, BMus, MMT Student GRADUATE STUDIES IN MUSIC THERAPY 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. Graduate Diploma in Music Therapy Leads to eligibility for professional accreditation (CAMT) and certification (CBMT) Masters in Creative Arts Therapies (Music Therapy: Research Thesis & Advanced Practice Options) Advanced professional training for clinical specialization, teaching, and research. The individualized (INDI) and humanities (HUMA) programs provide opportunities to pursue a PhD in Music Therapy. Our new Arts in Health Research Collective (AHRC) connects you to an extensive network of arts therapies researchers. CAMT 43rd Conference Vancouver, BC

22 FRIDAY, MAY 26 JOSEPH LEE MM, MT-BC, MTA 13:00 14:30 Barclay/Gilford Room MUSIC FROM AROUND THE WORLD: A MULTICULTURAL CHILDREN S REPERTOIRE WORKSHOP Having a multicultural repertoire is crucial for music therapists working in culturally-diverse large cities. Widelyknown, quintessential children s songs in Spanish, Chinese, Korean, French, Hebrew and other languages will be taught to participants. Ideas to incorporate music therapy techniques and a framework for a multicultural-themed group will be provided. SARAHROSE BLACK RP, MA, MMT, MTA Nelson Room MUSIC THERAPY AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IN DYING: POSSIBILITIES AND IMPLICATIONS As a result of Supreme Court case of Carter v. Canada and the passing of Bill C-14, Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) is now an available medical intervention. Music therapists across Canada may be affected by this, and many have already begun to play a critical role. This presentation will explore various possibilities and implications for music therapists. DEBORAH SALMON MA,MTA SAMANTHA BORGAL MA, MTA Nelson Room MEDICAL AID IN DYING IN PALLIATIVE CARE: A QUEBEC MUSIC THERAPY PERSPECTIVE Aide médicale à mourir (AMM) as practiced on two Montreal palliative care units will be discussed, using case material to highlight clinical, ethical, moral and team issues. The role of music therapy and potential impact of AMM on the music therapist will be addressed. Time will be left for discussion. AIMEE BERENDS MMT, MT-BC, MTA CAROLYN NEAPOLE MTA, AVPT Denman Room MUSIC THERAPY IN ADDICTIONS CARE: THEMES FROM VANCOUVER S DTES Music therapists working in Vancouver s Downtown Eastside (DTES) will outline the background of the neighbourhood s substance-use culture, highlight the spectrum of addiction care from harm reduction to abstinence, and focus on the music created in music therapy. Questions on music therapy approaches, challenges to fundamental concepts such as beauty and success, and the overall effectiveness of music therapy will be addressed. SUE BAINES PHD, MTA, FAMI Comox Room MUSIC THERAPY, SOCIAL JUSTICE, AND ANTI-OPPRESSIVE PRACTICE: MAKING THE LINKS Anti-oppressive analysis can be integrated into all aspects of music therapy practice: assessment, treatment planning, interpretation of assessment information and communication of results, treatment implementation, safety, closure, documentation, and termination, and professional development. Participants will explore how to integrate this working social justice framework for music therapy practice CAMT 43rd Conference Vancouver, BC 2017

23 FRIDAY, MAY 26 15:00 16:00 KATHERINE WRIGHT MA, RCC, MTA SOPHIA ZHAO MPT Barclay/Gilford Room RESEARCH FOR THE INEXPERIENCED: A MUSIC THERAPIST AND PHYSIOTHERAPIST S JOURNEY WITH RCT This presentation explores the journey of doing research in music therapy, from ethics approval, recruitment of participants and gathering data. Our research team examined pain, self-efficacy, physical functioning and depression with inflammatory arthritis inpatients receiving group music therapy compared to music listening over 6 weeks using a randomised controlled trial. AMI KUNIMURA MA, MT-BC Comox Room THE RESILIENT MUSIC THERAPIST: 10 ESSENTIAL SELF-CARE PRACTICES FOR BURNOUT PREVENTION Self-care is essential for music therapists professional and personal resiliency. This presentation will cover ten essential self-care practices for music therapists and will address the unique challenges music therapists face such as constant advocacy efforts, being a professional minority, and balancing roles as a musician, therapist, and healthcare professional. MARY REHER BMT, MTA, FAMI Denman Room UNEARTHING EMOTION: FULL CIRCLE, FROM CHILDREN TO ADULTS In both children and adults, there is often a sub-text of unexpressed emotion stemming from life circumstances. This presentation moves full-circle from Mary s work using adapted GIM with individual children in a school, to a nurturing group experience for teachers affected by the stress of caring for their high-needs students. PIERRETTE-ANNE LA ROCHE MTA Nelson Room CHANTER COMME MISE EN FORME: MUSICOTHÉRAPIE EN RÉADAPTATION PULMONAIRE Singing for Stamina: Music Therapy with COPD patients in Pulmonary Rehabilitation. What is the pertinence of singing to respiratory illness? A music therapy pilot project using group singing in the pulmonary rehabilitation department at Mount Sinai Hospital in Montreal attempts some answers. CHARLES MACLEOD BMUS, BA 16:30 17:30 Denman Room MALLETKAT MUSIC TECHNOLOGY AND TREATMENT OF ANXIETY IN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS This presentation focuses on the use of modern computer technology in the treatment and data analysis of Jennifer, a 20 year old female university student suffering from anxiety. MalletKats (electronic xylophones) were the main instruments used for clinical improvisation in music therapy sessions. Musical improvisations were recorded digitally and exported as MIDI files which allowed researchers to analyze the improvisations quantitatively. Quantitative analysis allows researchers to strip away some of the layers of subjectivity that are so often endemic in the analysis of musical data. CAMT 43rd Conference Vancouver, BC

24 FRIDAY, MAY 26 16:30 17:30 CAROLYN ARNASON DA, RP, MTA, FAMI Comox Room AN ARTFUL PROCESS: CRAFTING AN ARTS-BASED METHODOLOGY FOR RESEARCHING GIM PRACTICE An arts-based research methodology will be described that I have developed for studying Bonny Method of Music and Imagery sessions. Similar to reflexive practices in GIM, the methodology incorporates artistic modalities, e.g., imagery poems, mandalas and music improvisation, in order to distill key images and interpret breakthrough moments. JENNIFER J. NICOL PHD, MTA, RDPsych Barclay/Gilford Room NEW WORK FOR MUSIC THERAPISTS: USING MUSIC IN KNOWLEDGE TRANSLATION AND MOBILIZATION Arts-in-research is enjoying a growing presence in knowledge translation strategies and music therapists have the ideal skills and education to be part of an exciting innovative trend. Examples of music-in-service-of-knowledge translation and mobilization will be presented alongside the rationale and logic of using music as a medium for sharing knowledge. MICHAEL D. CASSITY PHD, MT-BC Nelson Room MOVING THE PROFESSION FORWARD: DELPHI TECHNIQUE FOR MUSIC THERAPY The use of Delphi technique in music therapy research will be presented. Delphi technique has been described as having enormous potential for many professions and as a technique for moving professions forward. However, there has been only one Delphi study published in the music therapy literature (Cassity, 2007) CAMT 43rd Conference Vancouver, BC 2017

25 SATURDAY, MAY 27 13:00 14:30 ELIZABETH K. SCHWARTZ MA, LCAT, MT-BC Comox Room MUSIC THERAPY ASSESSMENT: EARLY INTERVENTION TO EARLY ELEMENTARY An overview of two music therapy assessment tools created for practice with young children from early intervention to early school-aged - The Early Childhood Strengths, Needs and Resources Review (ECSNRR) and the MIECD (Music Indictors of Early Childhood Development). Access to copies of both assessment tools will be provided to participants. LAUREL YOUNG PHD, MTA Barclay/Gilford Room THE INTEGRAL ROLE OF MUSIC IN DEMENTIA CARE: KNOWLEDGE, ASSUMPTIONS AND THE NEED FOR PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP What does it mean to provide optimal music listening opportunities for persons living with dementia (PLWD)? How can music therapists provide professional leadership? Information from various sources will be shared along with results of a pilot study that examined responses of PLWD to personalized music listening experiences delivered via an ipod. GUYLAINE VAILLANCOURT PHD, MTA, FAMI Nelson Room SUE BAINES PHD, MTA, FAMI DANNA DACOSTA MA, MTA EXPANDING AND PUBLISHING MUSIC THERAPY RESEARCH IN CANADA This presentation is an opportunity to learn more about how to bring clinician scholarship and academic research to publication in the Canadian Journal of Music Therapy. Participants will learn how to expand the way they organize and document their work moving into a research focus that can readily lead to publication. General guidelines of the CJMT will be presented and discussed. Participants will explore the CAMT website research section that offers research resources for members, a compilation of research conducted by CAMT members and other useful links. MICHELE SATANOVE MTA Nelson Room PRIDE IN YOUR WORK: SHOWCASING MUSIC THERAPY BY WRITING WELL While there have been great strides in music therapy visibility and credibility over the years, excellent written communication is vital for the profession to reach greater heights. In this presentation, the Canadian Journal of Music Therapy copy editor offers tips on how to engage your readers and impress the skeptics. SHELLEY SNOW PHD, MTA Denman Room INTEGRATING SOUND HEALING INTO A MUSIC PSYCHOTHERAPY PRACTICE: TOWARD A NEW PARADIGM OF SYNTHESIS A dynamic model for the integration of sound healing into a music psychotherapy practice will be presented through a series of brief case studies. The presentation of this exciting new paradigm for such a synthesis will be followed by a section on the theoretical implications of this work and a discussion with attendees. CAMT 43rd Conference Vancouver, BC

26 SATURDAY, MAY 27 ANDREW KNIGHT PHD, MT-BC 15:00 16:00 Barclay/Gilford Room SONGS! EXPAND YOUR REPERTOIRE AND CLINICAL CREATIVITY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC THERAPY This session is designed to provide music therapists with songs and interventions that they can implement in their work with young children. Multiple domain areas will be addressed. Participants in this high energy, fast paced session will learn original songs and chants that are specifically designed to be easily learned by adults and loved by children. Participants will also review songs available in the public domain and explore new ways to present them. CAROLYN NEAPOLE MTA, AVPT Nelson Room CHANGING CLINICAL POPULATIONS: A PERSONAL JOURNEY THROUGH BURN OUT AND BACK AGAIN After 10 years of working in mental health and addictions, the presenter experienced profession burnout. This presentation will recount the decision-making process that led to leaving a comfortable position with a difficult population, the realization and impact of burnout, and the challenges, pitfalls and opportunities of changing populations. KARIE BILGER BMT, MSW, RP, MTA ADRIENNE PRINGLE MMT, RP, MTA PAMELA LANSBERGEN BMT, MTA Comox Room CULTIVATING YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE: START WHERE YOU ARE Leadership skills are integral to reaching our personal and professional potential. Some of these interpersonal skills come naturally to music therapists, while others can be quite challenging. Workshop participants will explore their leadership strengths and areas of challenge. Common pitfalls and strategies for enhancing capacity to handle difficult situations will be discussed. Through self-reflection, dyad, and group exercises, participants will leave the workshop with goals, objectives and resources for further development. ERIN LINDAN MMT, RP, MTA Denman Room BEYOND A SOCIALLY JUST PROFESSION: PERSPECTIVES OF MUSIC THERAPISTS IN CANADA This qualitative study explored conversations about social justice in the music therapy profession. Participants were three music therapists in Canada, who are known for their contributions to social justice: Dr. Sue Baines, Dr. Cynthia Bruce, and Dr. Carolyn Kenny. Findings suggest how music therapists may resist oppression in our work. ANTONIA PIGOT NMT, MTA 16:30 17:15 Barclay/Gilford Room VOCAL DISORDERS AND THE MUSIC THERAPIST: HOW TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY SINGING VOICE AT WORK Vocal disorders are a common work hazard for the music therapist: singing and talking for hours at a time can cause fatigue, tension and sometimes loss of voice. Singing at louder volumes to address hearing deficits, or to be heard over work noise, can result in disorders such as muscle tension dysphonia or nodules. Through preventative exercises, laryngeal massage, technological supports and self-awareness, music therapists can sing for extended periods of time and maintain a healthy voice CAMT 43rd Conference Vancouver, BC 2017

27 SATURDAY, MAY 27 SAMANTHA BORGAL MA, MTA Nelson Room A MUSIC THERAPIST S USE OF HER VOICE IN END- OF- LIFE CARE Samantha s master s research was to examine her belief s, attitudes, and emotions related to her use of voice as a music therapist in end-of-life care. Themes to be presented include assimilating performance and music therapist identities and the appropriate use of performance and vocal skills within her practice. ADRIENNE PRINGLE MMT, RP, MTA CATHY THOMPSON BA Denman Room SING IT GIRLS! A COMMUNITY SINGING GROUP TO BUILD SELF- ESTEEM IN PRE-ADOLESCENT GIRLS Sing it Girls! is a community singing group that promotes confidence and self-esteem in pre-adolescent girls. Adolescence is a time when girls Lose their voice. This program focuses on strengthening vocal skills, building self-worth and learning coping strategies, creating strong female leaders of tomorrow. AIMÉE GAUDETTE-LEBLANC PHD Candidate Comox Room MUSIC PRACTICES AND ATTACHMENT IN YOUNG CHILDREN Various specialists have explored the practices that foster the development of the parent-child attachment relationship. Studies show that, right from birth, neonates appear to be more interested in communicating with their parents according to certain conditions. This presentation describes a research approach designed to better capture the impact of music awakening practices on the development of the parent-child relationship. CAMT 43rd Conference Vancouver, BC

28 BIOGRAPHIES Carolyn Arnason, DA, RP, MTA, FAMI, coordinates the Master of Music Therapy program at Wilfrid Laurier University. She is currently developing a collaborative arts-based research methodology for studying Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) sessions. Sue Baines, PHD, MTA, FAMI, researches links between music therapy and social justice. She teaches in the Music Therapy program at Capilano University and practices in long-term care and with persons with dual-diagnosis intellectual deficit/mental health. Jaclyn Bell, MA, MTA, recently completed her MA at Concordia University. She is currently studying occupational therapy at the University of Manitoba with plans to combine music therapy and occupational therapy to provide client treatment. Aimee Berends, MMT, MT-BC, MTA, is a musician and accredited music therapist currently living and working in Vancouver, BC. Her clinical focus is mental health and substance use. Karie Rippin Bilger, BMT, MSW, RP, MTA, is a Registered Psychotherapist-Music Therapist Accredited and Clinical Lead of the Recreation Therapy Department at St. Joseph s Health Centre Guelph. She has served on MTAO and CAMT Boards, and is currently CAMT s Ethics Co-Chair. SarahRose Black, RP, MA, MMT, MTA, is the founder and clinical lead of the music therapy programs at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and Kensington Hospice in Toronto. Her clinical work and research focuses on oncology and palliative care, and she is currently pursuing her PhD. Samantha M. Borgal, MA, MTA, obtained her MA from Concordia in June She is currently practicing in palliative care at the Jewish General Hospital and Notre-Dame-de-la-Merci and in dementia/senior s care at St. Margaret s Day Centre, Montreal, QC. Michael D. Cassity, PHD, MT-BC, is President and CEO of Music Therapy Services, Inc. (musictherapyandcreativeartsinc. com). He is Professor Emeritus at Southwestern Oklahoma State University and retired from Drury University, Springfield, Missouri. Danna Da Costa, MA, MTA, a Waterloo Region (ON) music therapist/researcher, has presented paper/ poster presentations on music therapy for chronic pain, community of practice, and using the Palliative Performance Scale to improve interdisciplinary palliative care in long-term care settings. Kirsten Davis, MTA, NMT, completed her Honours Bachelor of Music Therapy at Wilfrid Laurier University. Her clinical experience includes providing music therapy for clients with physical and developmental disabilities, dementias, and neurologic conditions. She has specialized in providing music therapy in palliative care since Her current research project, Music Therapy for Seniors at End of Life, received the 2015 Canadian Music Therapy Trust Fund Research Grant Aimée Gaudette- Leblanc, PHD (candidate), - Holding a Bachelor s in Music Therapy (University of Québec in Montréal) and currently being a doctoral candidate in music education (Laval University), Aimée Gaudette- Leblanc is interested in how music affects the development of pre-school children. She works at the Mus-Alpha Laboratory (Québec). Alana Goldscheid, MA, MTA, completed her MA at Concordia University and then moved to Southern California to work as a full time music therapist with adults with Intellectual and Developmental Delays. Although she misses the snow, Alana has been enjoying the California sun. Andrew Knight, PHD, MT-BC, is assistant professor of music therapy at Colorado State University, a board-certified music therapist since 2005, a Music 28 - CAMT 43rd Conference Vancouver, BC 2017

29 BIOGRAPHIES Together teacher since 2006, and a Music Together Within Therapy license holder. Ami Kunimura, MA, MT-BC, is the author of Resilience over Burnout: A Self-Care Guide for Music Therapists, and owns a private practice in Southern California serving individuals in mental health and addictions treatment. Pamela Lansbergen, BMT, MTA graduated from the University of Windsor in Pam worked for several years in long-term care and volunteered on the CAMT Board of Directors from She currently works full time for CAMT and holds a professional certificate in Not-for-Profit Management. Pierrette-Anne La Roche, MTA, has worked at Mount Sinai Hospital, Montreal in Long Term Care, Palliative Care Services and Pulmonary Rehabilitation since Her area of interest is the use of voice/singing and song in clinical music therapy. Joseph Lee, MM, MT-BC, MTA, has worked with pediatric populations at NYU Langone Medical Center since He completed a bachelor s degree at Capilano University and a master s degree through Colorado State University with specialization in neurological techniques. Erin Lindan, RP, MMT, MTA, has been a white settler for 35 years. Given such problematic credentials, she tries to defer to the lived expertise of her clients and their people. She often fails. Her clients are gracious. Andrew MacDonald, BMUS, MT-BC, MTA, Graduate Diploma in Music Therapy, is a new music therapist completing advanced MA training at Concordia University. He has ten years of experience as a music educator and has toured Europe as a performer. Charles Macleod, BMUS, BA, holds a B.Mus (Performance) from the University of Toronto and a B.A. in Psychology (Honours) from Dalhousie University. He is presently in pursuit of his Masters in Music Therapy at Laurier University. Carolyn Neapole, MTA, AVPT, is an MTA and vocal psychotherapist who specializes in addressing trauma through the voice. Carolyn s clinical expertise includes mental health, addiction, and acute medical trauma/ burns. Carolyn is on faculty at Capilano University. Jennifer J. Nicol, PHD, MTA, RDPsych, is a professor and active researcher at the University of Saskatchewan. She is a former editor of the Canadian Journal of Music Therapy and current board member of Arts Heath Network Canada. Antonia Pigot, NMT, MTA, has taught contemporary singing for over 25 years including for Carleton and Dalhousie universities. She is the music therapist at the Veteran s Memorial Hospital in Halifax and is completing a masters degree in Neurologic Music Therapy at Colorado State. Adrienne Pringle, MMT, RP, MTA, is currently the President of CAMT, co-founder of Beyond the Studio, and the creator Sing it Girls!. Adrienne works as a music therapist in hospice, and is an educator, speaker, and vocalist. Mary Reher, BMT, MTA, FAMI, has been practising Music Therapy since 1978, and GIM in original and adapted forms since She lives in rural British Columbia, and works with individuals and groups of all ages. CAMT 43rd Conference Vancouver, BC

30 BIOGRAPHIES Deborah Salmon, MA, MTA, practices music therapy at the McGill University Health Centre s Supportive and Palliative Care Service. A seasoned clinician, supervisor, author and presenter, Deborah also maintains a private practice in psychotherapy. Michele Satanove, MTA, is a Capilano College music therapy graduate (1990) now working as a freelance editor. She has been copy editor of the Canadian Journal of Music Therapy for six years. Elizabeth K. Schwartz, MA, LCAT, MT-BC, is the co-founder of Raising Harmony: Music Therapy for Young Children, adjunct faculty member at Molloy College and senior music therapist at Alternatives for Children in New York. Priya Shah, BMUS, MMT, is a musician and MMT Student at Wilfrid Laurier University. Her major research paper examines the meanings, potentials, and potentiality of silence in music therapy sessions. Areas of interest include mental health, improvisation, community, and storytelling. Shelley Snow, PHD, MTA, conducts music psychotherapy, sound healing and community music therapy at The Dorian Centre for the Healing Arts, which she founded in She conducts research in music therapy at Concordia University. Cathy Thompson, BA, is the co-founder of Beyond the Studio and founder of Beyond the Classroom, the first in-home tutoring company. Cathy is a speaker and global expert in education, wellness and resiliency, as well as an educator, program consultant and a business owner for over two decades. Guylaine Vaillancourt, PHD, MTA, FAMI, is the author of Music, Music Therapy and Child Development. Her research interests are in mentoring apprentice music therapists and community music therapy. She is past president of the CAMT. Katherine Wright, MA, RCC, MTA, has degrees in Music Therapy and Counselling Psychology. She works at GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre and has been there for 19 years. Laurel Young, PHD, MTA, is an accredited music therapist and an Associate Professor for the Department of Creative Arts Therapies at Concordia. She has over 22 years of clinical experience in various areas including geriatrics/dementia, cancer, HIV, palliative care, mental health, and developmental disabilities. Sophia Zhao, MPT, has a Masters in Physiotherapy. She works at GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre and has been there for 5 years CAMT 43rd Conference Vancouver, BC 2017

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