Friday, July 17 - Wednesday, July 22
Beth Abraham Health Services, 612 Allerton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467


Session 1
Analytical Music Therapy (AMT) and Integrative Medicine Module I
3-day Workshop: Friday July 17, 18 and 19, 2009, 10 am - 5 pm (18 credit hrs) 
 

Instructor: Benedikte B. Scheiby. MA, MMEd, CMT, LCAT, DPMT

Introduction to the application of AMT to medical trauma in clinical practice and theory. Through didactic and experiential learning participants will receive training in areas of medical music psychotherapy trauma work. Basic concepts of AMT work in a medical context (short/long term rehab, hospital/nursing home) will be demonstrated live and on videotapes in areas such as medical trauma work, pain management, stress management, weight management, music assisted yoga and meditation.
 


Session 2
Vocal Pedagogy for the Music Therapist: A guide to understanding and using the voice safely and effectively in both clinical practice and for self-enrichment
Monday, July 20, 2009, 9 am - 4 pm (6 credit hrs)

 

Instructor: Marah Meese, MA, MT-BC

This course will provide the music therapist with vocal techniques designed to strengthen, protect, and facilitate creative expression for individuals of all voice types and singing backgrounds.  This one-day course will briefly cover vocal anatomy and respiration, followed by breathing exercises and vocal warm-ups designed to strengthen and protect the voice, as well as an overview of vocal techniques that can be used with different musical styles.  Finally, a role-play scenario will be used as a teaching tool for music therapists looking to expand their repertoire of singing and vocal activities with their clients.
 


Session 3
Therapeutic Drumming Leadership and Program Planning

Tuesday, July 21, 2009, 9 am – 4 pm (6 credit hrs)
 

Instructor: Marlon Sobol, MT-BC, LCAT

This course will provide an overview and hands-on instruction of basic techniques to lead drum circles to benefit people with dementia.  A variety of easy to lead programs will be demonstrated and resources for bringing program ideas back to your facilities will be highlighted.
 


Session 4
Technology in Music Therapy
Wednesday, July 22, 2009, 9 am – 4 pm (6 credit hrs)
 

Instructor: David W. Ramsey, DA, ACMT, LCAT

This workshop will provide training in the use of current music software programs (Garage Band, Logic, Ableton Live/Main Stage).  Participants will also be introduced to Apple video platforms similar to Logic and Garage band so that students can easily incorporate music products into clinical music videos.

 

Participants will learn basic midi set-up.
 

Participants should bring their own mac computers. If you do not have mac, please contact us to let us know, we will try to make as many accommodations as possible. There are no pre-requisites for the workshop. Although the workshop will introduce somewhat advanced features (beyond intro to garage band) of midi technologies, the practical exercises employed will allow participants to instantly utilize these features.
 

        

      Registration and fees:

 

     Registration fee $25 (non-refundable) + cost of Institute

 

     Full Institute (6 days/4 sessions - total 36 credit hrs) $500

     Session 1:  $250

     Sessions 2 – 4: $125 each

 

     Lunch is included each day. Suggestions for local lodging will be provided upon request.

 

     For more information or to register, call (718) 519-5880 or email imnf@bethabe.org.

     You may also download the registration form by clicking here.