2017 Conference
February 4, 2017 8:00am-9:30pm Tualatin Heritage Center
OAMT 2017 Schedule 8:00 – 8:30
Welcome / bagels & coffee / social time
8:30 – 8:45
Welcome
8:45 – 10:45
Inspire Your Future in Music Therapy with Music Evoked Imagery
11:00 – 1:30
Catered Lunch with OAMT Meeting & Elections
1:30 – 3:00
Connect, Empower, Advocate: Community Music Therapy for your Practice Now!
3:15 – 4:15
Oregon Government Relations Task Force Update
4:30 – 6:00
Achieve Greater Success Through Family Centered Music Therapy for Autism
6:00 – 8:00
Dinner with Build Your Repertoire Entertainment
8:00 – 9:00
Music Therapy Improvisation - Structure and Language
9:00 – 9:30
Closing Session / Group Music Making / Certificates
This conference is worth 10 Continuing Education Credits Be sure to pick up your certificate at the end of the day
Conference Contact: OAMT Vice President Lillieth Grand 503-214-0510 or OAMTVicePresident@gmail.com
Location: Tualatin Heritage Center 8700 SW Sweek Drive Tualatin, OR 97062 Please park for free in the police station lot next door.
More information about the dinner and opportunities to share coming soon!
Inspire Your Future in Music Therapy with Music Evoked Imagery Presenter: Therese W est, P hD, M T-BC, F.A.M.I. Description: P articipants w ill learn about m usic and im agery formation, and be introduced to theories which help us better understand this process. Music therapy students and professionals will experience music imagery applied in a focused way, identifying strengths and exploring their own unique pathway into a vibrant future in Music Therapy. Opportunity to express the imagery through artwork (mandala), creative writing, or movement will support ongoing development and use of the image for support in meeting challenges and growing professionally. Clinical issues and training recommendations for the ethical and competent use of music imagery with clients will be discussed. Learning Objectives: Participants will identify two ways that music-evoked imagery practice is informed by holistic or humanistic theoretical orientations. (BCD II A 3.c. & d.Recognize how the following theoretical orientations inform music therapy practice: c) holistic. d) humanistic/existential) Participants will name how their music evoked image informs their goals for professional growth. (BCD IV A.1.A. Professional Development 1. Assess areas for professional growth and set goals.) Participants will identify two potentially counter-therapeutic or harmful effects of music-evoked imagery. (BCD II B. 2 Safety: Recognize the potential harm of music experiences and use them with care.) Participants will identify training needed to safely incorporate music evoked imagery in their area of clinical practice. (BCD II B.) Presenter Biography: Therese W est, P h.D., M T-BC, FAMI: Licensed Music Therapist, has extensive clinical experience in psychiatric, hospice & medical settings. Past President, Association for Music & Imagery (AMI); GIM and music imagery researcher; music therapy educator. GIM & Music Imagery private practice.
Connect, Empower, Advocate: Community Music Therapy for your Practice Now! Presenters: Danielle Crow e, M T-BC and Greta Arell, MT-BC Description: The future of m usic therapy is in our partnerships. This workshop will increase knowledge and awareness of community based music therapy, brainstorm ideas for your own practice, and provide guidelines and specific strategies for beginning your own program. Learning Objectives: Understand the potential of community music therapy in advocacy through enhancing community relationships and increasing awareness. (7.1; 8.3) Learn program development, implementation, and evaluation strategies. (8.1; 12.1; 11.2) Workshop possible community partnerships and program models 18.2; 18.1). Learn how collaborative projects with other disciplines can enhance our own professional development (9.1). Presenters Biographies: Danielle Crowe, MT-BC, received her degree from Marylhurst University in 2014. Trained in Bonny-Method of Music and Imagery, NICU music therapy, and Sound Birthing Music-Assisted Childbirth, Danielle offers a well-informed approach. Danielle completed her internship at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center and founded Refuge Music Therapy, LLC. Greta began working for Earthtones as a direct service provider and the Client Services Coordinator in 2016. Greta primarily works with adults and older adults. She serves groups and individuals with dementia, intellectual disabilities, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, TBI, and Down syndrome. Greta’s therapeutic orientation is humanistic and resource-oriented.
Oregon Government Relations Task Force Winter 2017 Update Presenters: Lillieth Grand, M S, M T-BC, Angie Kopshy, MM, MT-BC, Christine Korb, MM, MT-BC, Joanne Trzcinski , MT-BC, Jodi Winnwalker, LCSW, MT-BC, and Melissa Potts, MT-BC Description: W hat’s new with Oregon Government Relations? Now that we’re licensed, what’s next? How’s it going with the Oregon Department of Education? What’s up with Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement? How about the Oregon Health Plan? Your Government Relations Task Force is working on all of these things. They’ll report on how it’s going, next steps, and what you can do to further the action. Learning Objectives: Participants will be aware of the efforts of the Government Relations Task Force on their behalf toward the following and actions that they can take to support those efforts: 1. Reimbursement (4B 2. Recognition 3. Advocacy (4B5, 4B20) Presenters Biographies: Lillieth Grand, MS, MT-BC, Executive Director of Milestone Music Therapy, has been a music therapist since 1993 specializing in working with children who have neurological impairment, traumatic brain injury, autism, developmental disabilities, and chronic health conditions. She is passionate about the field and holds several regional and national positions with AMTA and WRAMTA. She also trains music therapists to do Music Therapy Assisted Childbirth and is adjunct faculty at Marylhurst University. As well-known speaker on music therapy, she has been keynote speaker at the Utah Brain Injury Association and presents at nearly every music therapy conference. Lillieth has been trained in neurologic music therapy, NICU music therapy, Sprouting Melodies, Music Together, level 1 of the Bonny Method of Music and Imagery and more. Her master’s degree is in special education. She has a vision of seeing that all persons in Oregon who could benefit from music therapy have access to and use of a music therapist. Lillieth is the single mother of three boys, ages 17, 15, and 6. Her middle child being severely neurologically impaired makes her appreciate them all the more. Her major instrument is voice.
Angie Kopshy, MM, MT-BC, is a board-certified music therapist, director of Music Therapy Services of Portland and a clinical supervisor of music therapy students at Pacific University. Upon completion of her Master’s in Music from Boise State University, Angie returned to Portland to study music therapy. Music Therapy Services of Portland specializes in work with children on the autism spectrum. Angie is also a singer/songwriter with the band, Stoneface Honey. Angie is co-chair of the Government Relations Task Force in Oregon, Reimbursement Representative for the Western Region Chapter of the American Music Therapy Association and an executive board member of the Oregon Association for Music Therapy. Angie is constantly striving to educate both the local and international community about the impact of music upon the brain and the strength of music therapy through The Cross-Cultural Music Therapy Project. Her outreach projects have touched the lives of children in Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Uganda. Christine Korb, MM, MT-BC is director of music therapy at Pacific University, Forest Grove, Oregon. In addition to many years of clinical experience, Chris is composer, author, researcher, author, and presenter. She has presented at various American Music Therapy Association Conferences and also the 2002 World Federation of Music Therapy Conference in Oxford and the 2008 WFMT in Buenos Aires. She has recently authored, The Music Therapy Profession. Her current research, The Soul Song Project, addresses the physiological and emotional effects of singing in choirs. She has composed many children's and folk songs, and her choral pieces, "Namaste" and “Merry Christmas Day,” are currently playing on the internet’s Radio Airplay together with the jazz piece, Let’s Do It. Jodi Winnwalker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Board Certified Music Therapist, is founder and CEO of Earthtones Music Therapy Services, LLC and has over 30 years of experience developing music therapy programs for children, adults and seniors in Oregon and Southern Washington. Jodi served as a full time faculty member at Marylhurst University (2001-2004) and her company, Earthtones, serves as a university-affiliated internship site for graduating music therapy students from Marylhurst University, Utah State University, Seattle Pacific University, and Berklee College of Music. Jodi presents at local, regional and national conferences and is the recipient of the 2007 Betty Isern Howery Award for professional excellence. She served as president of the Oregon Association for Music Therapy, is current executive director of Weaver’s Tale Retreats, Inc. and is serves on the Oregon Government Task Force Committee. Jodi believes strongly in community service collaboration, the power of the creative arts.
Joanne Trzcinski, MT-BC, earned her degree in Music Therapy from Cleveland State University interning in 1993 at Oregon State Hospital. Additionally she has received a certificate in Alcohol and Drug Counseling, CADC I in 2009 and became registered yoga teacher in 2011. Currently she is a health career education coordinator with Oregon Pacific Area Health Education Center, hosted by Samaritan Community Hospital, and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Oregon State Hospital Museum of Mental Health. Joanne founded Red Wing Music and Healing Arts in 2015, offering a variety of healing modalities including: yoga, meditation, music education, and music therapy. In addition she is a professional musician/vocalist, composes original compositions and performs as a jazz pianist. She is a member of Mango Django, a Willamette Valley Jazz band. She and her husband have lived in the rural Lebanon together since 1994 and have a sixteen year old son; they enjoy a country lifestyle. Melissa Potts, MT-BC, is the owner of Special “T” Music in Salem and currently works as a music therapist at the Salem Hospital Psychiatric Medicine Center. She received her Bachelor of Music Degree at San Diego State University. She earned her Master of Arts in Music Education at Willamette University and concurrently earned her Bachelor of Music Therapy degree at Marylhurst University. Melissa is a current member of the American Music Therapy Association and holds a Music Educator's license in Oregon and California. Musical experience includes 15 years of live band performance on the Corporate/Casual circuit in San Diego. MT Licensure in Oregon ~ AM TA-Pro Podcast Jan, 2017 Available on the AMTA website www.musictherapy.org As of January 1, 2016, music therapy is a licensed profession in Oregon. The bill reads, “A person may not practice music therapy, assume or use any title, words or abbreviations, including the title or designation ‘music therapist,’ that indicate the person is authorized to practice music therapy unless the person is licensed. Only those agencies with qualified personnel may claim to offer music therapy services.” In November, 2016, four members of the Oregon State Government Relations Task Force - Jodi Winnwalker, Lillieth Grand, Angie Kopshy, and Chris Korb - gathered around the AMTA-Pro microphone to talk about the steps taken to achieve this ambitious goal. Beginning in 2007 with AMTA’s Judy Simpson’s issue of a Call to Action, the efforts of dozens of music therapists in Oregon, working with the guidance of government relations experts from AMTA and CBMT, resulted in Oregon licensure in 2016. The podcast speakers talk about that process, and they overview the necessary follow-up of the licensing legislation while encouraging music therapists in other states to step up to the plate and work diligently toward licensure.
Achieve Greater Success Through Family Centered Music Therapy for Autism Presenters: Angie K opshy, M M , M T-BC and Kate Harris, MT-BC Description: M usic therapy can be utilized to address m any goals of children diagnosed on the autism spectrum. Incorporating the community that surrounds this child may increase motivation not only in the child with whom we are working, but the allied health professionals, other team members and the family. Explaining how the brain responds to music, encouraging families to take techniques home and delving into the family dynamics of each client is part of this practice. This course will walk you through the process of transforming your music therapy approach into a family-centered approach in order to obtain greater progress. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to describe ways in which the family can play a greater role in creating and understanding the treatment plan with this population. (I.D.2.B.) Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to describe the process and use of appropriate music therapy assessment tools for this population. (BCD I.B.10.) Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to explain the rationale and theory behind a family centered music therapy approach with this population. (BCD II.A.4.B.) Presenters Biographies: Angie Kopshy, MM, MT-BC, is Director of Portland Music Therapy Clinic. Specializing in children diagnosed on the autism spectrum for seven years, she teaches her approach to families, music therapy students and interns.
Kate Harris, MT-BC, graduated from Loyola University with voice as her primary instrument. Kate has a strong background in both autism and adults with developmental disabilities and moved to Portland in 2015 to work at Portland Music Therapy.
Music Therapy Improvisation Structure and Language Presenters: K ate Harris, M T-BC and Angie Kopshy, MM, MT-BC Description: This presentation w ill share strategies that w ill m ake improvisations more effective in music therapy sessions. Strategies include, using appropriate language to format sessions, the structuring of a session, and appropriate methods of questioning. Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to use appropriate language to format improvisational sessions (IIA1e, IIA2q, IIA2ao, IIA2ax) Participatnst will be able to appropriately structure an improvisational session (IIA1e, IIA2q, IIA2ao, IIA2ax) Participants will increase their knowledge of improvisation techniques (II4f, II5o) Presenters Biographies: Angie Kopshy, MM, MT-BC, is Director of Portland Music Therapy Clinic. Specializing in children diagnosed on the autism spectrum for seven years, she teaches her approach to families, music therapy students and interns. Kate Harris, MT-BC, graduated from Loyola University with voice as her primary instrument. Kate has a strong background in both autism and adults with developmental disabilities and moved to Portland in 2015 to work at Portland Music Therapy.
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Professional OAMT Member
$120
Professional non-member
$150
(includes 1 year membership) Student OAMT Member
$30
Student non-member
$35
(includes 1 year membership) All registrations include catered lunch and dinner. To register, go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/oregon-association-for-music-therapy-7851713938
Cancellation and Refund Policy Activities are planned in advance based on the number of registrants. Full refunds cannot be made. Refunds for cancellations are available by written request only and must be e-mailed to oamttreasurer@gmail.com. 80% of fees will be refunded if the request is emailed no later than one week prior to the course, 50% if the request is emailed no later than 24 hours prior to the course. No requests will be accepted thereafter. Refunds will be processed within 45 days after the conclusion of the course.