PROFESSIONAL MUSIC THERAPISTS
EARN 14 CMTE CREDITS FOR 2-DAY WORKSHOP
WEB ATTENDANCE AVAILABLE FOR OUT OF STATE VA MTS
Trauma or PTSD is one of the more common topics in the neuroscience and psychotherapy literature. However, the articles are often complex and technical which tends to limit access to the information by therapists, including music therapists. In addition, music therapists have an increasing body of literature on music and the brain to reference for interventions. Gene Ann will present in depth discussions, rehearsals, and experiences of recent neuroscience research and relate the outcomes to trauma-informed music therapy. No matter what theoretical approach is used, neuroscience enhances music therapists’ perspectives and treatment interventions to trauma work.
Gene Ann Behrens’ research on music therapy and the neurobiology of trauma has led to national and international publications and presentations in several countries. In addition to her current trauma work, some of her international work includes conducting music therapy sessions over two months in Bethlehem, OPT, with children traumatized by the ongoing conflict; and workshops with NGO staff in Somaliland and teachers in Kenya on the neurobiology of trauma.
VENUE
5 Points Music Sanctuary
1217 Maple Ave
Roanoke, VA 24016
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1) Identify: (a) five areas of the brain and connected symptoms, (b) three neural systems
(Porges, 2018), and (c) three neural networks that are negatively impacted by trauma.
2) Identify two music strategies/interactions each to: (a) create safety, (b) calm the brain, and
(c) create motor sequences.
3) Identify four music responses that suggest a client is feeling safe versus feeling unsafe.
4) Identify at least three cautions when working with clients dealing with trauma.
5) Identify four implications for music therapy interventions based on music and brain research.
REGISTRATION & FEES DUE BY FEBRUARY 22, 2020 USING BELOW ON-LINE REGISTRATION FORM
AMTA member attendance/web viewing*- $125
AMTA member attendance/web viewing* & 14 CMTEs - $175
Non-AMTA member attendance/web view* - $175
Non-AMTA member attendance/web viewing* & 14 CMTEs - $225
Undergraduate student attendance/no web viewing- $50 (pay only by check)
*attendance via Zoom is only available to music therapists working at a VA hospital outside Virginia
a continuous check-in process will be required
payment made using 1) credit card by selecting link for 'register and pay by credit card' or
2) check by selecting link for 'register by mail and pay via check'; make check out to Gene Ann Behrens
send to: Gene Ann Behrens, Elizabethtown College, One Alpha Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 170222
(cancellation refunded up until February 28, 2020)
“Neuropsychotherapy-A Music Therapy Approach to Trauma” is approved by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) for 14 Continuing Music Therapy Education credits. The MAR-AMTA, P#065, maintains responsibility for program quality and adherence to CBMT policies and criteria. The course provides 0 contact hours for LCAT.
If you can, please pay by check.
Register and Pay via Credit Card
If you can, please pay by check.
Register by Mail and Pay via Check
OUTLINE OF TWO-DAY WORKSHOP
Day 1 –
Check-in for workshop 8:15 am – 9:00 am
Workshop 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
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Introductions
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Overview of brain scan research & history of trauma
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Neural perspective to trauma-informed concepts
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Break (15 min)
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Experience and processing
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Neural system – flexibly responding to change
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Concepts for treatment
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Lunch 12:10-1:40
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Experience and processing
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Impact of trauma on nervous system and connection to symptoms
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Implications for treatment
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Break (15 min)
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Experience and processing
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Video application of trauma concepts
Day 2 -
Check-in for Workshop 8:00 am – 8:30 am
Workshop 8:30 am – 3:40 pm
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Four neural networks- connections to music and brain research
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Implications for music interventions
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Break (15 min)
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Experience and processing
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Summary of treatment implications and
cautions -
Lunch 11:30-1:00
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Use of music interventions to support and
challenge nervous system -
Break (15 min)
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Application experience
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Concluding remarks
USE OF ZOOM FOR WEB VIEWING THE WORKSHOP
For those who request web viewing, Gene will email you directions for using Zoom. The directions will help you download the Zoom app from their Download Center using a safe link. You also can elect to join a test meeting from their site. if needed, you may consider using your personal computer
About 1 ½ weeks before the workshop, you then will receive an invitation from Gene to join the workshop using Zoom. Within the invitation, you will find another link to download the Zoom app if you have not already done so. You also will receive a unique link to join this specific workshop for Day 1 and for Day 2, along with a meeting ID number to use when joining the workshop for each day.