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Jan 12, 2016 05:53 PM
Violence against women is recognized by the WHO as a serious and pervasive healthcare issue internationally. In this AMTA-Pro podcast, Dr. Sandi Curtis, music therapy professor and clinician, talks about the need for music therapists to be well informed about the latest in research and clinical strategies for helping victims recover and thrive. Log in with your current member email address and password to listen to this and other AMTA-pro podcasts.
 
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Jan 11, 2016 03:14 PM
We are pleased to welcome Amber Weldon-Stephens as AMTA President Elect and Kristen O'Grady as Vice President Elect to the AMTA Board of Directors for the 2016-2017 term. Thanks to all who voted.
 
Dec 17, 2015 06:27 PM
Check out the many new Music Therapy and Autism Spectrum Disorder resources for both the general public and for members only that have just been posted on the AMTA website.
 
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Dec 17, 2015 04:18 PM
Valuable information about the music therapy profession can be found in AMTA's annually published "AMTA Member Survey and Workforce Analysis, A Descriptive Statistical Profile of the AMTA Membership." The 2015 edition of this document is available free of charge for current AMTA members in Member Resources>Job Center>Resources and Links section. Available for purchase by non-2015 members in the AMTA online bookstore.
 
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Dec 11, 2015 05:42 PM
Music Therapy Matters, Volume 18, Number 4 is now available for current AMTA members at www.musictherapy.org.​ Log in with your current member email address and password, then click here to read on.
 
Nov 13, 2015 05:29 PM
The American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) releases proceedings from the historic and innovative research symposium, “IMPROVING ACCESS AND QUALITY: MUSIC THERAPY RESEARCH 2025” (MTR2025). This visionary special event was designed to recommend guidance for future research in music therapy and was made possible by a generous donation from David’s Fund and Tom and Lucy Ott.
 
Oct 14, 2015 10:46 PM
Music Therapist, Leah Oswanski was featured on Saturday, October 10, on ABC 7 TV in New York, discussing and educating the public about music therapy on a segment of a special program “Breast Cancer: Promising Research and Options.”
 
Sep 04, 2015 04:52 PM
Now available from AMTA: new resources on music listening programs for AMTA members, music therapists, their clients and families.
 
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Sep 01, 2015 04:11 PM
We are saddened to learn of the death of Dr. Oliver Sacks, noted neurologist and acclaimed author. The American Music Therapy Association and the entire music therapy community is deeply indebted to Dr. Sacks for his research, books, and numerous appearances around the world. His body of work helped to highlight the science behind music therapy and to shine a light on the important work of board certified music therapists.
 
Aug 21, 2015 04:50 PM
Board certified music therapists affiliated with University Hospitals Case Medical Center along with colleagues at Case Western Reserve University and Geisinger Health System published a study in the current issue of "Journal of Clinical Oncology" examining the use of a music therapist-facilitated perioperative protocol on outcomes among oncology patients undergoing ambulatory breast surgery.
 
Aug 20, 2015 02:53 PM
AMTA & CBMT are excited to announce that, on August 18, 2015, Governor Bruce Rauner of Illinois signed into law SB 1595. As a study bill, this legislation creates a Music Therapy Advisory Group charged with exploring the feasibility of regulating music therapy practice in Illinois & submitting a findings report & recommendations to the state. Many thanks to the members of the Illinois Task Force and to all music therapists in Illinois for their work, dedication, & advocacy for this legislation.
 
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Jul 18, 2015 04:21 PM
On July 16, 2015, nearly 60 music therapists and half a dozen guests from partner-organizations gathered to discuss guidance for research in music therapy. This innovative and interesting research symposium, “IMPROVING ACCESS AND QUALITY: MUSIC THERAPY RESEARCH 2025,” included an array of topics designed to stimulate conversation and input to offer recommendations and guidance for future research to advance the profession of music therapy forward.
 
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Oct 16, 2013 05:25 PM
Music Therapy Matters, Volume 16, No 3 is now available for current AMTA members at www.musictherapy.org.
 
Mar 18, 2013 07:33 PM
Amy Goyer, author, consultant and AARP's Family Expert, is also a former practicing music therapist. She has particular expertise in multigenerational and grandparenting issues. She is a blogger and spokesperson for AARP. Amy has presented at many AMTA conferences in the past. She recently wrote about using her music therapy experience with her own family. You can read her blog here: http://blog.aarp.org/2013/03/15/amy-goyer-music-therapy-as-a-tool-for-caregiver/ ​
 
Mar 08, 2013 05:09 PM
Plan now for the 2013 AMTA Annual Conference with Conference Registration and Hotel Rates. Remember, the deadline to submit proposal submissions for the 2013 conference is March 31, 2013!
 
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