Great Lakes Region of the American Music Therapy Association


Pre - Registration Brochure
Join Us March 15-19, 2017 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Early Bird Registration Rates apply until February 10, 2017

AMTA Professional Member Early Bird Rate $100 ~ Late Registration Rate $140
Non AMTA Professional Member Early Bird Rate $160 ~ Late Registration Rate $190 
 Student/Retired Early Bird Rate  $55 ~ Late Registration Rate $80

Keynote Speaker
Friday, March 17th at 11:00 AM
Meredith R. Pizzi, MPA, MT-BC
Claiming Our Place at the Table: Re-imagining the Potential of Music Therapy

Meredith Pizzi is a leader in Music Therapy Entrepreneurship and a passionate and energetic champion for the music therapy profession .  Meredith is the Founder and Executive Director of Roman Music Therapy Services, employing music therapists and providing access to music therapy services throughout the Boston area. In 2009, she created Sprouting Melodies, an award-winning early childhood program and in 2012 co-founded Raising Harmony, which trains others in the use of music therapy strategies and tools with young children.  All of these initiatives have helped broaden exposure and develop new business models for music therapy.   In addition to her own ventures, Meredith has worked tirelessly to support music therapists around the world in building their practices through online trainings and support, presentations, publications, and group and individual coaching.  Utilizing her key strengths, she combines depth and understanding of the field with a fresh look towards the future.



Continuing Education Policies

Please note that all Continuing Education courses must have a minimum of 6 participants to occur.  Any Institute or CMTE with less than 6 participants registered by February 17th will be cancelled and those registered will be fully refunded.

The CMTEs and Institutes listed below are approved by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) for the pre-determined and listed number of Continuing Music Therapy Education credits. The Great Lakes Region of the American Music Therapy Association, #P-021, maintain responsibility for program quality and adherence to CBMT policies and criteria.

Pre-Conference Institutes 
MTBO Mastermind: Power Up, Focus Down, and Lead Your Business
Meredith R. Pizzi, MPA, MT-BC
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 9am-6pm
8 CMTEs ~ $160

Wherever you are on your self-employment journey, this Institute will give you an opportunity to build your resources and network as a music therapy business owner. All stages of business growth are welcome. Come ready to roll up your sleeves and work on your business for the day, rather than in your business!
Drum Circle Facilitation as a Therapeutic Tool
Heather Hodorowski, MS, MT-BC
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 9am-6pm
8 CMTEs ~$160

Drum circle facilitation is prevalent across the world as a tool for building community, communication, corporate team building, and general health/wellness. Drum circle facilitation can also be adapted and applied very effectively with various clinical populations as a means toward therapeutic growth. 

Optimal Rhythms: Unlocking Nonverbal Autism Through Neurologic Music Therapy and Movement
Casey DePriest, MT-BC
Eric Lund, MT-BC
Fatima Chan, MME, MT-BC
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 9am-6pm
8 CMTEs ~ $160

This institute will highlight music, brain, and autism research that is challenging many parents, therapists, and educators to “rethink” autism. Participants will explore the movement and sensory differences of autism and learn innovative neurologic techniques that support more functional movement, sensory regulation, and reliable communication in individuals with severe autism.

CMTES
Thursday, March 16th

7:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  Using Music to Improve Literacy and Communication
Kathy Schumacher, MT-BC
$100 ~ 5 CMTEs

This workshop provides an overview of the skills needed to learn to read. A primary focus will be on using music to teach phonological awareness. Interventions for improving handwriting will also be shared. Evidence will be provided for how development of literacy skills results in improved communication abilities.   



Mindful Music: The Therapeutic Use of Music in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Mary Mangi, MT-BC; Mara Bach, PhD
$100 ~ 5 CMTEs

In this presentation, an overview of Dialectical Behavior Therapy will be provided. Its application in Mental Health will be discussed in terms of Thought Disorders, Mood Disorders and Borderline Personality Disorders for which DBT was originally created and a difficult illness to treat. A particular issue to be addressed is validation of the patient experience. To understand the core DBT concepts, they will be applied in practical Music Therapy experiences. In small groups, more Music Therapy session ideas will be generated to build one’s repertoire of therapeutic interventions.

  Working in Harmony: Using Evidence Music Based Approaches for Integrated Interprofessional Collaboration
L eslie Henry, MM, MT-BC; Erin Spring, MA, MT-BC; Dale Taylor, PhD, MT-BC; Kevin Coughlin, Wisconsin DHS; Patricia Benesh, Wisconsin DHS
$100 ~ 5 CMTEs

Join local health care professionals for inter-professional dialogue and relationship development of optimal care for persons with dementia. Music-based approaches can reduce caregiver burden, promote meaningful visits, act as a non-pharmacological method in treating behaviors, and increase quality of life for those with dementia by employing appropriate experiences.



Internship Supervisor Training
K ay Luedtke-Smith, MT-BC
FREE ~ 5 CMTEs

This CMTE provides the required training for persons interested in becoming National
Roster Internship Directors or Supervisors. Several topics will be explored. These include:
Ethical dilemmas, cultural differences, establishing and maintain a beneficial relationship
with interns, leadership skills and stages of internship.

Thursday, March 16th

8:00-11:00 AM
  Music Therapy for Treating Acute and Chronic Pain in Pediatrics
Gina Kelly, MT-BC; Christina Wood, MA, MT-BC
$ 60 ~ 3 CMTEs

The presenters will discuss diagnoses and scenarios for pediatric patients with acute and chronic pain in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Through group discussion, demonstration, and experiential sessions, participants will learn a variety of Music Therapy methods to be empowered to use within their own programs. Bring your iPad for app ideas!

Thursday, March 16th

12:30-6:30 PM
Mentoring 101: GLR Mentor Training
Theresa Merrill, PhD, MT-BC; Angela M. Snell, MSEd, MT-BC; Jeffrey Wolfe, MM, MT-BC
FREE ~ 6 CMTEs

Mentoring is defined as a long-term, developmental relationship between a senior and experienced individual and a junior-less experienced individual that encompasses occupational, educational and psychosocial domains. This 6 hour CMTE fulfills the foundational and mentoring ethics education requirement for GLR-AMTA mentor-trainees.
Thursday, March 16th 

1:30-6:30 PM
Strategies for Maximizing Active Participation in Music Therapy Interventions
Laurie A. Farnan, MMT, MT-BC; Michelle L. Schumacher, MSE, RMT; Rhapsodie Quartet of HeartStrings - Madison Symphony Orchestra
$100 ~ 5 CMTEs

This CMTE provides innovative strategies for development of effective interventions. Focus includes: multi-sensory stimulation/processing techniques, low vibration tactile stimulation; popular music adaptation (Grammy tunes) in goal based session planning; and instrument adaptations. Final segment will explore nationwide trends of music therapists partnering with symphonies for mutually beneficial community engagement initiatives in health care.
  Identity and Relationships in Healthcare:  Societal and Ethical Considerations of Subtle Discrimination
Fran Felton, MT-BC
$100 ~ 5 CMTEs

Participants will explore, identify, and discuss examples of subtle discrimination that can occur in the clinical setting related to patient diagnosis, assessment and treatment. The topics of pain, addiction/recovery, advocacy, and society’s depiction of mental illness will be explored. Scenarios which present ethical dilemmas will also be examined.



Intensive Care: Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Adult Critical Care
Jenny Branson, MT-BC; Kerry Willis, MT-BC; Cameron Coffey, MT-BC; Blaire McElroy, CCRN
$100 ~ 5 CMTEs

The ICU provides support to some of the most vulnerable patients in a hospital. Providing this care can create a chaotic environment, making it difficult for patients to rest and heal. Music therapy intervention and collaboration can have a significant positive impact on medical outcomes, staff stress, and family experience.

Sunday, March 19th

7:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  Ethical Considerations:  Respect for Ethnicity in Selecting Music in Therapy Sessions
Lee Anna Rasar, MT-BC
$100 ~ 5 CMTEs

Appropriations and misrepresentation of cultures in music frequently used in music therapy sessions will be explored. Respecting diverse cultures and developing sensitivity to offensive content will be advocated. Appropriations of healing traditions within therapeutic formats will also be examined in videos with people from the authentic cultures explaining their perspectives. 



Grooving to Maximize the Clinical Environment: 5 Concepts for Success
Mike LimBybliw, MT-BC
$100 ~ 5 CMTEs

Grooving to Maximize the Clinical Environment: 5 Concepts for Success will help participants gain valuable technical vocabulary for hand drums/guitar accompaniment solidifying a deeper individual sense of the importance of groove / "feel" in clinical practice. A variety of styles/genres and clinical scenarios will be addressed towards greater musical competence.

  Incorporating Mindfulness in Music Therapy
Jennifer Hicks, MT-BC; Christina Wood, MA, MT-BC
$100 ~ 5 CMTEs

Research shows that music therapy and mindfulness promote similar physical and psychological benefits, reducing tension, stress, and pain and improving motor skills, memory, and quality of life. Attend this highly experiential CMTE to learn and practice mindfulness-based methods you can intentionally incorporate into your music therapy sessions and self-care routine!

Concurrent Sessions
Be sure to check out the listing of all Concurrent Sessions offered at the 2017 GLR Conference on the GLR Website. Note that all concurrent sessions will be 75 minutes in length.

Additional Conference Offerings
Opening Session
Thursday, March 16th 6:15 PM
Happy Hour and Hors D'oeuvres
followed by

Xalaat Africa Drum And Dance For Life, LTD a performance and competitive ensemble from Milwaukee High School Of The Arts. The group performs African dance and praise dance. They are champions of the Rainbow Dance Competition 2013 and 2014.

Snoezelen Tour at The
Milwaukee Center for Independence
Saturday 2:00 PM
 
"Snoezelen Multi-Sensory Environments are relaxing spaces that help reduce agitation and anxiety, but they can also engage and delight the user, stimulate reactions and encourage communication."

Snoezelen rooms are located in hospitals, dementia/memory care units, schools, and the Milwaukee Center for Independence has one at two of their sites in the Milwaukee area!  Each tour will be led by one of the Milwaukee Center for Independence therapy staff.  They will be able to demonstrate the function of the equipment and detail how the room is used for therapeutic purposes with their clients.  Come tour a Snoezelen room and get ideas for how you can utilize a multi-sensory room to benefit your clients!

To reserve your spot add the Snoezelen to your constant contact registration.  A $10 deposit will be collected to reserve your spot. It will be returned after the tour.  Space is limited to 20 participants!  Free transportation will be provided.  Participants will return to the hotel in time for the 4:00 PM Concurrent sessions.

Thank you to Milwaukee Center for Independence for sponsoring this event! 



Closing Session
Saturday, March 18th 8:00 PM

Parallel mixes vocals, piano, electric cello, drums and bass/guitar to deliver its own brand of rocking poetry. From high energy, driving rhythms to rich, dark, emotive melodies, Parallel provides a captivating juxtaposition of texture and instrumentation in its approach to acoustic indie rock.
Entertainment Highlights
Lip Sync Battle, Friday evening, March 17th Sponsored by GLR-AMTAS



Yoga, Saturday morning, March 18th





Open Jam Session Friday, March 17th
Passages

Passages is a FREE student led mini-conference within GLR Conference. Students in their undergraduate studies, internships, or graduate studies present on a variety of topics that can range from self-care to cultural competency to building repertoire.

Passages gives students the opportunity to share ideas with other students, showcase an individual or group project, and collaborate with other students. 

This year Passages will be held on Thursday, March 16th from 1pm-5pm.

If you are a student and would like to present at Passages, head over to  www.glramtas.weebly.com to submit an abstract!
High School Program

We encourage you to invite any interested high school students to attend our special event, “A Future in Music Therapy,” on  Saturday, March 18th, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m

Participating students will receive an introduction to the field of music therapy followed by an opportunity to attend 2 concurrent sessions of their choice as well as explore our vibrant exhibit hall.  The sessions will explore recent research and trends in music therapy, and allow students to interact with music therapists from across our six state region.

Registration Fee $10
Conference Accommodations
Crowne Plaza - Milwaukee Airport
6401 S 13th St
Milwaukee, WI
  • $119/night for single/double/triple/quad occupancy
  • FREE onsite parking
  • FREE shuttle within 5 miles of the hotel (including the airport)
  • Complimentary WIFI for hotel guests

To make reservations online, please click here and use Group Code: GLM

Reservations can also be made by calling           1-877-227-6963 and mentioning the GLR Conference with Group Code: GLM.


Conference Progam ~ We're Going Green!
Please note: There will not be a paper copy of the complete conference program provided upon arrival to conference.  Participants are encouraged to use the Guidebook Conference App or to print their own with the link that will be provided the week prior to conference. We will notify you when the Guidebook Conference App is published and available for download.
Registration Policies
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Refunds for cancellations are available by written request only. Requests must be mailed to GLR VP- Elect, Melaine Pohlman, 1839 Sheffield Lane, Geneva, IL 60134. Full refunds cannot be made. 70% of fees will be refunded if the request is postmarked no later than February 15th. 50% of fees will be refunded if request is postmarked before February 28th. No refunds will be made after March 8th. Refunds will be processed within 45 days after the conference.
Certification Board for Music Therapists
The GLR 2017 Music Therapy Conference is approved by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) for 5 Continuing Music Therapy Education (CMTE) credits. The Great Lakes Region of the American Music Therapy Association, #P-021, maintains responsibility for program quality and adherence to CBMT policies and criteria.