The Passages Student and New Professional Music Therapy Conference is a free one day conference sponsored by the New England Region of the American Music Therapy Association. Now in its twelfth year, Passages regularly features presentations by student music therapists as well as music therapists in their first few years of practice. Presentations throughout the day focus on topics such as the use of music therapy within specific community settings, the application of specific music therapy techniques and interventions, as well as case studies focusing on results of treatment on specific diagnoses and populations When: Saturday, October 22, 2011 Time: 9AM-5PM Where: 2nd Floor of University Hall, Lesley University 1815 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02140 How Much?: FREE |  |
Passages 2011 Schedule
9:00-9:30 AM Welcome/Registration/Mingle
9:30-10:00 AM Opening
10:15-10:45 AM –Concurrent Sessions...
Presenter: Heeyoung Na—Lesley University The presenter would like to share her experiences working with clients who originate from Latin America and Asian countries. Cultural difficulties including communicating in English and connecting with clients will be discussed Music Therapy & Riley Day Syndrome: A Case Study
Presenter: Annie Dillon—Berklee College of Music This case study presents the techniques used and results found from a series of music therapy sessions involving a child diagnosed with Riley-Day Syndrome. Overall, music therapy proved beneficial for this child by assisting him in adjusting to hospitalization, improving his mood and helping to enhance family interactions. Tuning the Soul: The Effects of Using Harp in Music Therapy Presenter: Jessica Brizuela—Berklee College of Music The harp is often referred to as a ‘heavenly’ instrument due to its calming effects. Consequently, the effect of using the harp in music therapy is being researched. This presentation looks at various studies done in using the harp in various populations and explores new ways in how the harp can be used in the field of music therapy. Exploring Choice Making with a Male Adult Living with Intellectual Disability Presenter: Meg Rafferty—Berklee College of MusicThis case study describes the assessment and treatment of a 70-year old gentleman living with intellectual disability in a state facilitated academic and residential setting. Individual therapy sessions lasted for a period of six months, four times a week for 30 minutes and took place at the Roselle School, Southbury Training School in Southbury, Connecticut. A humanistic approach was applied with a variety of vocal, instrumental and prerecorded music interventions including musical games. Choice making proved to be an effective intervention as it allowed for a variety of options for client to eventually lead his music therapy session.
11:00-11:45 PM–Concurrent Sessions... 
12:00-12:45 PM–Concurrent Sessions...Music Therapy and The Elderly: Play it again Joe (out of the infinite and into the now)
Presenters: Andrew Rohwer, Erin Nolland, and Jesse Kurn—Lesley University Three Lesley Music Therapy students will share their experiences of working with the elderly. The presentation will include case studies, philosophical approaches, and an experiential that will share their insights and observations for working with this population. Presenter: Heather Smist—Berklee College of Music Exploring the application of yogic practices and principles (such as meditation, gentle movement, and body awareness) to music therapy. Presenters: Grace Kim, Paubla Reyes, Dawn Salmons, Levin Valayil, and Alexandra Wilkins—Berklee College of Music This presentation will look at the emotional well-being and interpersonal relationships formed during music therapy sessions at a walk-in community center. | 
Stress Management and Music Therapy for Japanese Students in the Greater Boston Area Expressive Therapies: A Context for Adolescent Transition and Adaptation From Home to School
Building Bridges with Improv Addiction vs. Audio: Replacing Substances with Music in the Teen Brain 
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Presenter: Stephanie Gaffney—Anna Maria College
A case study presentation on a client's experience during a college internship working with pediatrics in a palliative care program.
12:45-2:00 PM Lunch
1:15-1:45 PM Informal Jam Session
2:00-2:30 PM–Concurrent Sessions...
2:45-3:15 PM–Concurrent Sessions...Hospice Clinical Case Study Presenter: Jillian James—Anna Maria College An internship case study presentation on an elderly hospice patient with end stage dementia. Included will be a discussion of the therapeutic process of getting to know the patient, getting over insecurities/worries, and applying music therapy techniques to help the patient cope with her illness and ultimately help her transition into her next stage. The Joy We Share: Music Therapy, Spirituality, and Hospice Care Presenter: Adrienne Sumpter—Lesley University This study explores the links between music therapy, hospice care and spirituality. Through the use of hermeneutic phenomenology, the study examines the interview responses of two hospice patients. An analysis of these two interviews reveals that music evoked a sense of joy, belonging, and acceptance in the participants. Music Therapy and East Asian International Students Presenter: Chun-Hui Tseng (Fay Tseng)—Lesley University There are more and more Asian international students coming to the United States to pursue higher education. They experience many challenges resulting from acculturation, which may lead to mental health issues. This study examines the effect of music therapy in the adaptation process of Asian international students studying at higher education universities in the United States. The Sound of Recovery: The Function of Music Therapy With Clients Recovering from an Eating Disorder Presenter: Noelle Werner—Berklee College of Music This presentation explores the disease pathology of eating disorders and the functional use of music therapy in this population. Myths, terminology, cultural factors, and characteristics of different classifications of eating disorders are explored alongside the aspects of music and music therapy that specifically aid individuals with given symptoms and needs. | Presenter: Patrick Dalton—Lesley University This case study describes the therapeutic process of an adolescent boy with blindness in a residential private school. The use of music technology as a vehicle for creative storytelling is the focus. The Effects of Infant-Directed Singing on Psychological Status of a Mother Presenter: Alisa Apreleva (Tatiana Kolomeytseva)—Berklee College of Music The presentation is intended to support the idea that music therapy in the form of maternal singing to infants may be an effective intervention for new families during the transition period, with the time-frame from the last trimester of pregnancy through the second year of the infant’s life. A Study of Mexican American Mental Health Presenters: Cynthia Pimentel and Rocio Cisneros—Berklee College of Music A study of the influence of Mexican American culture on issues such as Mental Health. The presentation will include a short video of an interview of three Mexican American college students and their experiences of mental health ideology within their families. The presentation will also include a short PowerPoint presentation and a discussion after the video. Emotional Expression: Nurturing a Group’s Ability to Self-Advocate 
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3:30-4:15PM—PLENARY SESSION
| Presenters: Mariza Neiada, Seneca Block, Jeniris Gonzalez, Channing Shippen, and Stephanie Samborowski—Berklee College of Music & Lesley University—NER-AMTAS International Service Project group summer 2011 A team of six music therapy students from the New England region re-visited Grand Cayman in order to coordinate a music camp for children with special needs. This presentation is focused on the importance of international service trips for the profession, students, children and their families. A model for future trips will be presented including the structure of the camp, interventions and skills needed for successful dynamics and competencies. |
4:30-5PM Closing
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(all pictures courtesy of NER-AMTAS Berklee VP, Channing Shippen)
