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  • $28.25

Facilitating Uncomfortable Conversations related to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Group Music Therapy sessions

  • Course
  • 5 Lessons

Facilitated by Priya Shah, MMT, RP, MTA In this workshop participants will learn tools to navigate difficult conversations that may arise in clinical group music therapy settings about issues related to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Participants will also learn ideas and ways to address potential conflicts using clinical scenarios as examples.

  • $28.25

Respectful Practice: Identifying Microaggressions and use of African American Vernacular English (AAVE)

  • Course
  • 4 Lessons

Facilitated by Hayley Francis Cann, BMT, NMT-F, MScAH, MTA
Continuing Education Certificate (1 hour)
It can be difficult to identify microaggressions and the use of appropriative language when subtly rooted in implicit bias and systemic colloquialism. What steps can we take to be more aware of the history behind certain terms, phrases, and language? How can we identify the difference between offensive language and respectful dialogue? In this workshop, we will explore these questions and many others in our journey to establish respectful therapy practices.

  • $45.20

When Psyche Sings: An Introduction to Archetypal Music Psychotherapy

  • Course
  • 9 Lessons

Facilitated by Joel Kroeker, DA Psych
Continuing Education Certificate (3 hours)
This is a recorded webinar that will be released on February 13, 2022. Participants will explore the six principles of archetypal music psychotherapy, increase knowledge about how to create musical processes that align with psychoanalytic aims and goals, and learn how to explore the psyche through psychotherapeutic musical processes. Register now for early bird pricing (expires Jan 31, 2022).

Testimonials

"Well done! I really liked the concrete techniques for identifying when the diaphragm is engaged."

- Vocal Compass Workshop Participant, Certified Music Therapist

"Teresa is a very good speaker, open and communicative and very engaging!"

- Vocal Compass Workshop Participant, Certified Music Therapist

"I would recommend this course to music therapists and healthcare professionals."

- Karen Kwok, MM, RP, MTA, MT-BC (Bloomy Music Therapy)

"I found it useful to understand language to more accurately describe people with specific disabilities"

- Intro to Anti-Ableism Participant, Certified Music Therapist

  • $33.90

Being the Music: Enhance your Improvisation Skills

  • 8 Lessons

Facilitated by Aimee, Berends, MMT, BMus, MTA
(1 Hour Webinar)
Music improvisation is a skill we can continually develop. This workshop will facilitate opportunities to further develop improvisation skills as well as structured learning about improvising approaches and techniques, Get ready to practise on your principle instrument, or an instrument you would like to further develop.

  • $28.25

Introduction to Jungian Music Psychotherapy

  • Course
  • 6 Lessons

Continuing Education Certificate (1hr)
This is a one-hour workshop with Joel Kroeker, DAPsych and author of the book “Jungian Music Psychotherapy: When Psyche Sings”. Join us as the author offers a rare experiential glimpse into the clarifying process of Jungian psychoanalysis through the lens of musical expression. 

  • $28.25

Introduction to Anti-Ableism

  • Course
  • 8 Lessons

Facilitated by Hailey Davis
Continuing Education Certificate (1hr)
This webinar is a crash course in disability theory, ableism, and the use of language preferred by the disabled community. It explores what it means to be disabled through the lens of music therapy, and starts you on the path to anti-ableism.

  • $33.90

Finding Your Groove

  • 12 Lessons

Facilitated by Aaron Lightstone, RP, NMT, MTA
Continuing Education Certificate (3hrs)
Learn to play with compelling rhythms and expressive dynamics, create meaningful strum accompaniments, and to inject a deeper sense of groove into your playing. Additionally, this webinar provides an introduction to how, why, and when to use electric guitar and related technology such as looping pedals into your music therapy sessions. Su...

  • $45.20

Music Therapy Mental Health & Self-Care

  • 9 Lessons

Facilitated by Erin Clark, RP, MTA
(3 Hours)
This asynchronous webinar aims to provide participants with the skills and tools to increase their work within a mental health perspective. 

  • $39.55

Wellness Incorporated: Leading a Values-Based Business

  • 12 Lessons

Facilitated by Jennifer Buchanan, MBA, MTA
(2 Hours)
This three-part webinar encourages us to focus a little less on the bottom line and more on the top line – your impact and purpose.  Drawing on almost 30 years of experience owning and operating an award-winning private healthcare company, one that grew from a single client to thousands, this presentation shares proven ways on how to grow your practice or b...

  • Free

Music therapy for Dementia: Awakening memories

  • 1 Lesson

Originally published by Demystifying Medicine McMaster University. An Interview with Rachael Finnerty, Founder of the Music Therapy Academy. This interview discusses topics including music therapy for Dementia treatment, what a typical music therapy session with a patient looks like, and comparisons between music therapy and biomedical methods. 

  • $33.90

Six String Toolkit

  • 38 Lessons

Facilitated by Daniel Allen MA, MTA
Continuing Education Certificate (3hrs)
This webinar seeks to enhance your guitar skills in clinical settings.  The guitar is an instrument that is popular around the world and is a desired instrument for both therapists and clients.  Expand upon traditional guitar techniques and learn alternative methods to help successfully use the guitar with clients.   Throughout the three learning modules, accredited music thera...

  • Free

Music Therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder

  • 1 Lesson

This video explores music therapy as a treatment for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Music is used to address physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs of the person who has ASD. Treatment is provided through singing, dancing, listening or even creating music. Video by Health Sciences students Curtis Menon, Jenna Price, Yousif Eliya and Balpreet Panesar. First published by McMaster University 2017

  • Free

MTAcademy Interview with Dr Shane Cassidy, Founder of Neurolinks

  • Course
  • 1 Lesson

Music therapists work in a variety of specialist settings. With every changing population, so do the techniques and skills required of the music therapist. In this interview, we speak to Dr Shane Cassidy, Founder of Neurolinks (www.neurolinks.ie). If you missed our other interviews, subscribe for free and catch up on our blog.

  • Free

How to become a certified music therapist in Canada

  • Course
  • 1 Lesson

Facilitated by Carmelina Palacios Carmelina Palacios is enrolled in the MTAcademy Mentorship Program. She explains the steps of how to become a music therapist in Canada. © Music Therapy Academy 2021

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FAQs

What is your cancellation policy?

No refund for cancellation within 14 days of the workshop start date.
Cancellations made 14 days or more before the workshop date will be returned as an eTransfer less a $25 administration charge.​
In the instance that a workshop needs to be cancelled on behalf of the MTAcademy, a full refund will be issued to all paid registrants.

Substitution:
A colleague or friend may attend in your place, at no extra cost. You are required only to notify us of the name of the person attending prior to the workshop.
You may switch your registration to another 
MTAcademy  workshop at a later date at no fee.

What happens if I have not completed my course in time?

From the time you start your online course, you have two months to complete it. In exceptional circumstances, please do email us info@musictherapyacademy.com to discuss alternative options.
We understand that life happens! 

Tell me more about Kincardine House!

Kincardine House is a heritage home based in Kincardine, Ontario. It was built in 1875, and refurbished back to its original grandeur, completing millwork and interior renovations in addition to the replacement of it's slate roof. It is only a few steps from the beach and the perfect place for a weekend away with you and/or your team. Want more information? We would be happy to hear from you info@musictherapyacademy.com

I'm interested in a workshop! What do I do?

The MTAcademy is in the process of transitioning some of our workshops into an online format. Please email us to express interest and we will be reaching out with details in the near future. 

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