Music Therapy, Alternative, Complementary, Holistic, Integrative Medicine, Therapies

Susan Magrath R.N. A.N.P., Instructor of Nursing:"Susan has taught at Ball State University for one year, primarily in the areas of acute and critical care. Currently she is involved as a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner in a local pain management clinic. Prior to joining the nursing faculty, she was employed at Ball Memorial Hospital (BMH) for 15 years and practiced as a registered nurse in critical care and hospice. Her research and special interest areas focus on palliative care and complementary therapies. Susan has served as volunteer director of the YWCA Well Child Clinic from 1986 to 1994 and coordinator of the music therapy committee (BMH) from 1998 to the present. She has facilitated and coordinated a teleconference on music therapy at Ball State in conjunction with the BMH music therapy committee and Ball State's School of Nursing in 1999. In May 2002, Susan facilitated and sponsored a music therapy workshop at BMH."
http://www.bsu.edu/cast/nursing/profile/0,1898,2410-507-16140,00.html

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American Music Therapy Association, Inc.:" Frequently Asked Questions About Music Therapy. Music therapy is the prescribed use of music by a qualified person to effect positive changes in the psychological, physical, cognitive, or social functioning of individuals with health or educational problems."
American Music Therapy Association, Inc.
8455 Colesville Road, Suite 1000
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910, USA
Phone: (301) 589-3300
Fax: (301) 589-5175
http://www.musictherapy.org/

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Australian Music Therapy Association Inc.:"The Australian Music Therapy Association began in 1975. It's purpose was to promote music therapy as a profession to the Australian general public. To this end, the process of Registration and the Code of Ethics were established in that first year to create firm professional basis on which to develop the profession. These days the Association has several purposes which are evident in the activities of its committees and branches. The drop-down menu 'Contact us' will take you to their webpages. The largest event of the year continues to be the national conference which actually preceded the Association itself. In 2004 we celebrate the 30th National Music Therapy Conference. The theme of "Significant Moments in Music Therapy' will enable us to acknowledge the history of the profession in Australia and also present the significant developments in the field today."
Australian Music Therapy Association Inc.
P O Box 79 Turramurra, NSW 2074 Australia
Phone: +61 (2) 9449 5279 Fax: +61 (2) 9988 3856
Email: info@austmta.org.au
http://www.austmta.org.au/

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Careers in Music Therapy, Berklee College of Music:"What is Music Therapy? A career in music therapy offers challenge, opportunity, and distinctive rewards to those interested in working with people of all ages with various disabilities. Music therapists are employed in many different settings including general and psychiatric hospitals, community mental health agencies, rehabilitation centers, day care facilities, nursing homes, schools and private practice. Music therapists provide services for adults and children with psychiatric disorders, mental retardation and developmental disabilities, speech and hearing impairments, physical disabilities, and neurological impairments, among others. Music therapists are usually members of an interdisciplinary team that supports the goals and objectives for each client within the context of the music therapy setting."
Office of Admissions, Berklee College of Music
1140 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02215
Telephone
Within the U.S. and Canada: (800) BERKLEE (dial 237-5533)
Within the U.S. and Canada: (800) 421-0084
(617) 747-2221 -or- (617) 747-2222
(617) 266-1400

Fax (617) 747-2047
E-mail: admissions@berklee.edu
http://www.berklee.edu/careers/therapy.html

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Canadian Music Therapy Trust Fund:"The Trust Fund is a bold, non-profit initiative designed to integrate, educate, celebrate and promote all facets of music therapy in this country. We have been fortunate in having many volunteers working to support our endeavours of providing services to those in hospitals, clinics and special schools. Since 1994, with the help of the Canadian music industry, the Trust Fund has been able to distribute over $2 million to almost 290 projects from coast to coast. These projects range from hospices for terminally ill persons with cancer or HIV/AIDS, centres for the aged, schools for children who are autistic, physically or mentally challenged and programs for street kids. It has also funded projects for women in prison, children who have been sexually abuse, teens who are suicidal and people who are isolated due to psychiatric problems."
1175 Bloor Street West
Toronto, ON
M5H 1M9
Phone: 416.535.0200
Toll Free: 1.888.689.9545
Fax: 416.535.8166
Email: trustfund@musictherapycentre.com
http://www.musictherapytrust.ca/

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Center for Treatment, Training and Research in Music Therapy:"Center for Treatment, Training and Research in Music Therapy) is a non-profit organization established in 1991 under the honorary presidency of Dr. Rolando Benenzon. ADIMU is dedicated to promote the development of music therapy, to promote and give training in music therapy, to promote research in music therapy, to promote exchange of information on music therapy, to promote international cooperation among music therapy associations, music therapists, and other related professionals and institutions, to promote, establish, and maintain professional publications in music therapy."
http://www.geocities.com/Paris/Metro/8395/english.html

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Creative Music Therapy Solutions:"Creative Music Therapy Solutions was established to enhance the profession of Music Therapy and to service the Music Therapy community by providing experienced, qualified Music Therapists when Music Therapists are on vacation, maternity leave, leave of absence, or are sick. Sandy Pelley graduated from Capilano College in 1989 with a diploma and began working in the Music Therapy field immediately. When the Music Therapy program became a degree program, she returned to Capilano College and completed her B.M.T. in 1994. Sandy also received her B.A. in Psychology in 1992."
Creative Music Therapy Solutions
4527 204A St.
Langley, BC V3A 6B7
PH: 604.534.2687
info@creativemusictherapy.ca
http://www.creativemusictherapy.ca/

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Music Therapy in Palliative Care, Music Therapy Association of British Columbia:"When we are working with persons for whom a medical cure is no longer possible, music therapy can improve the quality of life by addressing the emotional, spiritual and physical needs that may arise during this time. Music experiences utilized in palliative care may include music listening, discussion of specially chosen lyrics, songwriting, improvisation, singing and playing instruments. A person's musical, cultural and religious background may be incorporated into the session, providing a personalized approach. In all instances, respect for the patient's needs and preferences is of primary importance. For terminally ill persons, music therapy can serve as a catalyst to establish both verbal and non-verbal communication. The skilled use of music can facilitate emotional self-expression and provide a supportive and non-threatening environment with opportunities to confront fears and discuss present concerns. Musical associations can facilitate life review and assist in resolving significant personal issues."
Music Therapy Association of British Columbia
Capilano College
2055 Purcell Way
N. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
V7J 3H5
604.924.0046 ~ 604.983.7559 fax
info@mtabc.com
http://www.mtabc.com/examples/palliative.htm

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Music Therapy Research Center, Editorial:"No innovation has gained such a fast foothold and recognition among medical experts as the utilisation of the natural laws of harmony. When one considers that the term Medical Resonance Therapy Music was only coined 10 years ago, and then looks at the present level of documentation on research and developments in this new branch of MEDICINE, and the statements of leading medical experts from many fields such as hormone research, gynaecology, paediatrics, dermatology, research into headaches, intensive care MEDICINE etc. right up to international recognition as the most successful "anti-stress remedy in the world" at the International Conference "Society, Stress and Health" of the World Health Organisation (WHO), then it is also worthwhile examining the causes for such enormous medical success more closely."
info@musictherapyresearchcenter.com
http://www.musictherapyresearchcenter.com/08_Introduction/0800_Introduction_Title.php

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