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OKCapitol
Apr 27, 2016 05:16 PM
The American Music Therapy Association and the Certification Board for Music Therapists are excited to announce that, on April 26, 2016, Governor Fallin of Oklahoma signed into law HB 2820. This legislation creates a music therapy license under the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision.
 
Remo_Belli
Apr 27, 2016 02:35 PM
The music therapy community lost a friend and advocate on April 25, 2016. Remo Belli was a long time supporter of the music therapy profession and he will be missed.
 
Apr 18, 2016 02:02 PM
The American Music Therapy Association respectfully urges University of North Dakota (UND) administrators to re-think their decision and to take pride in maintaining its excellent and well-established music therapy program at UND.
 
DisasterResponseCover
Apr 15, 2016 06:53 PM
The Disaster Response for Music Therapists e-course provides an overview of Psychological First Aid (PFA) and the core elements of the PFA certification course adapted from the American Red Cross and the Medical Reserve Corps/US Homeland Security. Presented by: Barbara Else, MPA, LCAT, MT-BC, this e-course is now available for 3 pre-approved CMTE credits in the AMTA online store. Regular Cost: $125. Current AMTA Members may purchase at a discounted rate of $75.
 
Apr 14, 2016 05:16 PM
Music therapy is featured in the April 2016 edition of NCCIH Clinical Digest, the monthly e-newsletter of the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the federal focal point for medical research in the United States.
 
LaneDeforia
Apr 05, 2016 04:22 PM
Music therapist Deforia Lane, PhD, MT-BC delivers a spell-binding and emotional TEDx talk about the power of music therapy entitled "Music Therapy & Medicine: A Dynamic Partnership"
 
AMTA-proStack
Mar 30, 2016 04:36 PM
Marcia Humpal, chair of AMTA’s Strategic Priority on Music Therapy and ASD, tells us about the wealth of resources related to music therapy and Autism Spectrum Disorder available on the AMTA website. Listen for an overview of fact sheets, research, annotated bibliographies, reports, toolkits, brochures, journal articles, training modules, and more. Some resources are specifically for families and caregivers, some for professionals in related fields, and many for music therapists.
 
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Mar 30, 2016 01:50 PM
AMTA Past President Ronna Kaplan discusses the meaning and significance of creativity and how it fits into the work of counselors, artists, and creative arts therapists in health, education, and social service settings in her latest Huffington Post column.
 
Mar 21, 2016 06:22 PM
Music for Wellness, LLC led by music therapist Becky Watson won 3rd Place among over 47 other businesses competing in the February 10, 2016 D’Aniello Family Foundation Business Plan Competition for Veterans.​
 
AMTA-proStack
Mar 07, 2016 05:27 PM
Music is such a powerful tool in the therapeutic process, a tool that can be intertwined with basic counseling skills to make interpersonal connections while building rapport, empathy and respect. In this AMTA-Pro podcast, our music therapy colleague, Dr. Lori Gooding, discusses research, clinical examples, and application of specific counseling micro-skills such as non-verbal interaction, authentic phrases, supportive statements, minimal encouragers, humor, and more.
 
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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.
 
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!
 
Nov 06, 2012 04:02 PM
The AMTA Board of Directors, members and staff extend heartfelt concern for music therapists and their families and all others affected by Hurricane Sandy. Please know that AMTA and its Regions stand ready to assist you in the aftermath of the storm.
 
Jun 07, 2012 06:24 PM
AMTA Vice-President Elect Lisa Gallagher will be a featured guest on” Audioanalgesia: Music that Soothes the Body & Soul” this Saturday June 9, 2012 - 9pm Eastern. The program originates from WBAL radio in Baltimore in association with the Johns Hopkins Medical Center. Hosted by Paul J. Christo, MD, MBA from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, you can listen to the show live online or access podcasts later by going to: www.paulchristomd.com.
 
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