Music Therapy Association of Minnesota

Spring 2016 Newsletter

A newsletter for Minnesota’s music therapists

MTAM Executive Board and Officers President: Claire Klein Past President: Jessica DeVillers President Elect: Michelle Sieben Vice President: Kendri Scarborough Secretary: Melissa Hentges Treasurer: Jill Johnson Public Relations: Jennifer Hicks Website: Christy Holland Newsletter Editor: Beth Engelking Government Relations / MN Recognition Task Force: Melissa Hirokawa, Maggie Sonsteby Reimbursement: Christina Brantner Members at Large: Amy Furman, Peter Meyer, Lyndie Walker

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Contents

A Letter from the President’s Desk......................................................................................................3 MTAM By-Law Update Proposal for May 7, 2016.............................................................................4

MTAM 2016 Fall Conference Registration Form................................................................................5 MTAM Awards ....................................................................................................................................9

Music Therapy Business Owners Group..............................................................................................9 Minnesota Licensure Task Force Update...........................................................................................10

2016 Scholarship/Stipend Opportunities............................................................................................12 Internship Scholarship Winner Emma Vogel.....................................................................................13

MTAM Member News.......................................................................................................................14 Minnesota Internship Updates............................................................................................................15

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A Letter from the President’s Desk Dear Minnesota Music Therapists, A happy spring to you all! Since your last newsletter, we have welcomed in a new board and I am honored to have taken the post of president. Jennifer Hicks, our new Public Relations Chair, has done a fabulous job getting our biographies out so that you can get to know us. If you did not get a chance to read these posts, our webmaster, Christy Holland, has created links on our website for you to read all about us. Since convening in January, Vice President Kendri Scarborough has helped put together an exciting line up of speakers for our spring conference – Wellness for the Music Therapist: Mind, Body, Voice on Saturday, May 7 at Mount Hope Lutheran Church in Bloomington. We look forward to learning about how to take care of the bodies and voices we use daily in our work. At the business meeting portion of this conference, we will take a vote on our new Mission and Vision statements. Two years ago, MTAM asked you, our members, to share with us what we do well as an organization, what we value, and areas where we could grow. From your responses, the MTAM board worked throughout last year to create updated vision and mission statements for our organization based on your responses. We hope that these statements will help clarify who we are, guide us where we are going, and aid us in partnering with other professional groups. You can see the proposed changes on page 4. With the steps we have taken in receiving our 501(c)3 status and putting together a mission statement, we are becoming a more mature organization. We will continue to follow this path later this summer by creating a more thorough budget, based on our mission. In addition to our conferences, much of our funds will be put right back into our membership through our many scholarships. Be sure to check out the website under “Membership Benefits” for the full list of opportunities and application procedures. (Scholarships are also listed on page 12 of this newsletter.) We also want to continue broadening our scope and create connections with other professionals. We will be showing our solidarity for our neighbors at the University of North Dakota as they fight to keep their music therapy program at our upcoming spring conference. In addition, we hope to put together a fundraising effort for organizations like Blue Star Connection this summer. The board is cooking up some fabulous ideas and I am inspired by what is ahead for MTAM!

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Another huge step forward for our profession here in Minnesota has come through the tireless efforts of Todd Schwartzberg and Melissa Hirokawa. Together with our Minnesota State Task Force, they have worked to educate our Minnesota legislators on the importance of music therapy and the need for professional recognition. I, along with the board, am so appreciative of their efforts this year. It was an honor to represent Minnesota at the Great Lakes Regional Conference in Indianapolis last week. Your work in our state gives us a lot to be proud of! All the best, Claire Claire M Klein, MT-BC Hospice and Palliative Care Music Therapist President, Music Therapy Association of Minnesota

Music Therapy Association of Minnesota By-Law Update Proposal for May 7, 2016

CURRENT LANGUAGE: ARTICLE II PURPOSE The purpose of the Music Therapy Association of Minnesota shall be the advancement of the mission and objectives of the regional and national organizations within the more intimate framework afforded by a local association. PROPOSED CHANGE: ARTICLE II VISION

1. To advance clinical and professional skill sets of music therapists 2. To help the community understand and value qualified and board-certified music therapists 3. To create a culture of openness to collaboration with other non-music therapy professionals

and organizations MISSION The Music Therapy Association of Minnesota, a 501(c)3 organization, strives to enhance quality music therapy services in the state of Minnesota through providing engaging and relevant education opportunities to members and the public, supporting the professional community, advocating for professional recognition, and fostering community partnerships.

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MTAM 2016 Fall Conference Registration Form

Wellness for the Music Therapist: Mind, Body, Voice Presented by

Jennifer Hicks, MT-BC, RYT Deirdre D. Michael, Ph.D., CCC/SLP Misty Austin, PPDPT, MPhty, BKin

Mount Hope Lutheran Church 3601 W. Old Shakopee Road

Bloomington, Minnesota 55431 Free parking located on site

Follow the signs to the designated area for the conference upon entrance into the building

Saturday, May 7, 2016 ~ 8am-4pm 6 CMTE credits

Name____________________________________CBMT #___________ (for music therapists) Address_______________________________________________________________________ Home/Cell Phone_______________________ E-mail address__________________________________________________ Early Bird Lunch Options: Panera box lunch is included in the registration fee for all registrations postmarked by April 22, 2016. Please check your preference for lunch:

____Roasted Turkey and Avocado BLT: Roasted turkey, applewood-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomatoes and fresh avocado with reduced-fat olive oil mayo on Sourdough Bread

____Italian Combo: seared steak, smoked turkey breast, lean ham, salami, Swiss, peperoncini, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions & our special sauce, on Ciabatta.

____Napa Almond Chicken Salad: Made with all-natural chicken, diced celery, seedless grapes, almonds & our special dressing, served with lettuce and tomato on our Sesame Semolina bread .

____Mediterranean Veggie: Zesty sweet Peppadew™ piquant peppers, feta cheese, cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions and cilantro jalapeño hummus on Tomato Basil Bread.

____Tuna Salad: Panera special recipe tuna salad, lettuce, tomatoes and red onions with salt and pepper on our Whole Grain Bread.

____Smoked Ham and Swiss: Smoked, ham, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and red onions with salt and pepper on Rye Bread.

____SALAD: Classic with Chicken: Chicken raised without antibiotics, mixed field greens, romaine lettuce, vine-ripened tomatoes, cucumbers and red onions are all tossed in our reduced-fat balsamic vinaigrette. Served with French Baguette and a cookie.

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Early Bird Registration (please check one) received by April 22nd, 2016 –Lunch included _____$45.00 MTAM 2015 Professional Member _____$25.00 MTAM 2015 Student Member _____$75.00 Non-Member Conference Registration (please check one) received after April 22nd, 2016 –Lunch NOT included _____$55.00 MTAM 2016 Professional Member _____$35.00 MTAM 2016 Student Member _____$85.00 Non-Member MTAM 2016 membership may be paid now (please check one) _____$25.00 MTAM 2016 Professional Membership _____$12.00 MTAM 2016 Student Membership Special Needs: _____ Check here if a disability requires accommodation for you to fully participate. Please register online www.musictherapymn.com (See website for registration instructions) OR print this form and send along with a check payable to MTAM to the treasurer: Jillian Johnson 5250 Annapolis Ln. N #2326 Plymouth, MN 55446 On-site registration will be available upon arrival at the conference. Please arrive early to allow time for registration if planning to register on-site and have CBMT number ready. For questions regarding the conference, please contact Kendri Scarborough at kscarbo1@fairview.org Cancellation and Refund Policy: Refunds for cancellations are made available by written request only and must be mailed to Treasurer Jillian Johnson. Full refunds cannot be made. 50% of fees will be refunded if request is postmarked by April 22, 2016. No refunds will be made after April 22, 2016. Refunds will be processed within 45 days of the conference. “Wellness for the Music Therapist: Mind, Body, Voice” is approved by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) for six (6) continuing music therapy education credits. The Music Therapy Association of Minnesota (MTAM), provider #P-052, maintains responsibility for program quality and adherence to CBMT policies and criteria.

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“Wellness for the Music Therapist: Mind, Body, Voice”

6 CMTE Credits

Saturday, May 7th, 2016 Agenda

8:00 Registration & Refreshments

8:30 MTAM Business Meeting: Updates, Awards

9:30 “Stretching for Self-Care” Jennifer Hicks, MT-BC, RYT

10:00 Break

10:15 “The Vocal Mechanism” D.D. Michael, Ph.D., CCC/SLP

12:15 Lunch

12:45 “Optimizing Your Voice” D.D. Michael, Ph.D., CCC/SLP

2:45 Break

3:00 “Adaptive Guitar Equipment for Music Therapists” Misty Austin, PPDPT, MPhty, BKin

4:00 Closing

Description: In this course, attendees will actively participate in a 30-minute presentation on stretching for self-care by Jennifer Hicks, MT-BC, RYT, a 4-hour workshop by Dr. Michael, and conclude the day with a 1-hour presentation on adaptive guitar equipment presented by Misty Austin, PPDPT, MPhty, BKin. Dr. Michael’s workshop will provide information regarding the anatomy and physiology of the vocal mechanism, its efficient function in speech and singing, and how to maintain optimal health for the voice. She will also teach exercises for warm-up and cool down, as well as vocalizes for optimal singing. A master class format will allow therapists to troubleshoot their vocal problems, providing ample time for Q&A. There are no required prerequisites for this course. Objectives: As a result of attending this training, you will be able to…

• Identify one stretch to use intentionally for self-care (CBMT Domain IV.A.1) • Describe basics of the anatomy and physiology of the larynx in speech and singing, and

basic concepts of respiration, phonation, resonation, and articulation (CBMT Domain II.A.5.i.1)

• Explain four components of vocal hygiene (CBMT Domain II.B.7 and IV.B.15) • Demonstrate four exercises to use as warm-up and cool-down for the voice, and explain

basic concepts of vocal conditioning (CBMT Domain IV.A.1 and IV.A.6) • Describe a personal goal for voice optimization (CBMT Domain IV.A.1) • Identify three pieces of adaptive guitar equipment to modify treatment as appropriate for

clients (CBMT Domain I.D.12 and II.B.5)

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Presenter Bios: Jennifer Hicks, MT-BC, RYT Biography Jennifer Hicks is a board-certified music therapist, a licensed music educator and a registered yoga teacher. Jennifer is the owner of Joyful Noises LLC, where her mission is to utilize music therapy and yoga to inspire and empower others to experience and create joy in their lives, regardless of circumstances, age or ability level. Jennifer has presented nationally for the Alzheimer’s Association on the use of music therapy during the grief process and regionally for AMTA on this topic as well as the use of yoga in music therapy and drumming. In addition, she has presented on music therapy and yoga in mental health, programming for individuals with dementia, the use of music for stress management, meditation in movement and adaptive yoga. Deirdre D. Michael, Ph.D., CCC/SLP Biography Dr. D.D. Michael is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology in the University of Minnesota Medical School, and is Co-Director of the Lions Voice Clinic. She has been a singer all of her life, a voice and piano teacher for 40 years, and a Speech-Language Pathologist since 1991. Dr. Michael received her B.A. in music and psychology from Hamline University in St. Paul, and her M.A. and Ph.D. in Communication Disorders from the University of Minnesota where she specialized in voice science. She began working at the University ENT clinic in 1992, and in 1996 she and Dr. George (“Shep”) Goding established the Lions Voice Clinic. There she treats voice and airway disorders, specializing in treating professional voice users. Dr. Michael is a frequent presenter at national and international conferences for voice and singing science as well as voice treatment. She also lectures regularly at colleges around the state, where she presents seminars in vocal health and voice science for singers. Her areas of research and publication include perceptual characteristics of voice, acoustic measures of voice quality, and various aspects of normal and abnormal singing and speech production. Misty Austin, PPDPT, MPhty, BKin Misty is a passionate and well-qualified physical therapist. Misty works as a sports and performing arts physical therapist, and is well versed in treating a wide range of professional and amateur performers including: dancers, musicians, vocalists, acrobats, puppeteers, and artistic athletes. She graduated from the University of Queensland Australia with a master’s in physiotherapy. Additionally, her education includes a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology, a doctorate in hand and upper extremity therapy, comprehensive mat and equipment Pilates certification, and expertise and extensive training in manual therapy and biofeedback for functional return to performance.

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MTAM Awards Submitted by Jessica DeVillers, M.A., MT-BC, MTAM Past President Each year MTAM has three awards available for people/organizations to be nominated! These awards include:

• Life-time achievement • Friends of MTAM • Music Therapy dedicated service

Check out the application process on the MTAM website: http://musictherapymn.com/wordpress/?page_id=733 If you have a person or organization in mind that is a supporter of music therapy, outstanding in music therapy service, or has been in the field for over 15 years, you may know someone that would qualify for one of these awards. MTAM would LOVE to recognize them for their wonderful service! Please email the nomination applications or any questions you may have to: Jessica DeVillers, MTAM Past-President at devillersjl@gmail.com. We encourage you to submit these by Friday April 22, 2016.

Attention Music Therapy Business Owners! Submitted by Melissa Hirokawa, M.M., MT-BC The Minnesota Music Therapy Business Owners group (MN MTBO) was created in December to foster collaboration, enhance communication, provide support and guidance, expedite placement of referrals between music therapists in private practice in MN, and provide continuing education related to business ownership in music therapy. The group is open to those who are the primary owner(s) of a private practice serving clients in MN. We have had two meetings so far with 11-13 people present. In addition, we have a MN MTBO Facebook group; and ongoing spreadsheet to help identify business needs and successes, areas and populations served, and organizational information. Our next meeting will be June 17th 7-9 in the Roseville Room at J. Arthur Coffee: 2441 Rice Street Roseville, MN 55113. If you own a private practice in MN we would love to see you there! Feel free to contact Melissa Hirokawa with any questions: melissa@livingspirittherapy.com

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Minnesota Licensure Task Force Update We want to first thank our entire task force team: Amy Furman, Barb Else, Claire Klein, Glen Helgeson, Maggie Sonsteby, Mark Burnett, Melissa Hirokawa, Mike Silverman, and Todd Schwartzberg – it takes a village and it is a pleasure and privilege to get to work alongside this wonderful group of colleagues. Moreover, we thank you all – our colleagues across MN – for your on-going contributions and support of both HF 2366 and SF 2197, our music therapy licensure bills.

This legislative session continued the great work that has occurred over the last several years. Our chief authors, Representative Jerry Newton and Senator John Hoffman, worked tirelessly and collaboratively to move our bill. In February we had the opportunity to testify before the House Subcommittee on Licensure, but were stalled, primarily due to a shortened legislative session. As a result of this hearing, we offered an amendment that was amenable to

those in opposition. This amendment addressed the excellent question of the burden to the state and/or citizens for education, training, and continuing education requirements for music therapy licensure. We feel that this amendment demonstrates that HF 2366 does not add or impose additional continuing education or training requirements on individuals who seek to practice music therapy in the state. We obtained wonderful support from our community – 12 letters of support from organizations, 3 from family members and 15 from MT-BCs. These letters and the many calls, emails, and in-person meetings that occurred helped us maintain and nurture invaluable relationships with our legislators that will prove to be crucial in our on-going strive towards licensure. On Tuesday, March 15th, we held our 5th Hill Day. It was a great experience and it could not have been successful without the time and dedication from the 20 music therapists and two music therapy advocates who came to speak with our legislators. This year, we had music therapists come from all over the state including St. Cloud, Rochester, and Duluth to meet with 35 legislators, the majority of whom are supportive of our efforts with moving this bill forward. In fact, some decided to sign on as co-authors! We had 5 co-authors sign onto our bill--Representatives Carlson, Lillie, Nornes, Erhardt, and Senator Dziedzic along with our two main authors, Senator Hoffman and Representative Newton. In addition to the meetings, we also provided informational folders to all 201 legislators, educating them about the wonderful work we do as music therapists! While we are currently stalled, our work is not done. The task force is currently assessing and planning for our next steps for the remainder of the current session, during the interim between this and the next session, and for next year’s legislative session.

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We continue to need your help and will send updates as they occur. Thank you all again for all that you do. We look forward to our on-going collaborative work, as we strive towards licensure of board-certified music therapists in MN, thus providing greater protection for our clients (ensuring they receive MT from an MT-BC) and increased access to our services. As always, if you have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to contact: Todd Schwartzberg, M.Ed., MT-BC schwa155@umn.edu Chair, Minnesota Licensure Task Force (612) 624 - 6016 Melissa Hirokawa, M.M., MT-BC melissa@livingspirittherapy.com MTAM Government Relations Chair 952-240-6130 Respectfully, Minnesota Licensure Task Force

Minnesota Music Therapists on Hill Day 2016

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2016 Scholarship/Stipend Opportunities Music Therapy Association of Minnesota

Scholarships and Stipends for

Professional and Student Music Therapists

*All applicants must be current members of MTAM* *All applications that are based on financial need will remain confidential*

*All applicants will be notified by email of the decision of the board* January:

• Terrie (Wolles) McCoss Internship Stipend ($300.00) - 1 recipient (See http://musictherapymn.com/wordpress/?page_id=105 for application process) Application due January 31, 2016

February: • GLR Early Bird Conference Registration ($90.00) - 1 professional recipient &

($55.00) - 1 student recipient Send application statement to President Claire Klein at Claire.Klein280@gmail.com Application due February 15, 2016

• Professional AMTA Membership Dues ($235.00) - 1 recipient Send application statement to President Claire Klein at Claire.Klein280@gmail.com Application due February 28, 2016

March: • Professional CMTE Registration at GLR Conference ($100.00) - 2 recipients

Send application statement to President Claire Klein at Claire.Klein280@gmail.com Application due March 15, 2016

April: • Continuing Education Stipend: Funds are to be put towards advanced

training/education ($300.00) - 1 recipient Send application statement to President Claire Klein at Claire.Klein280@gmail.com Application due April 30, 2016

May: • Instrument Replacement and/or Purchase ($300.00) - 1 recipient

Send application statement to President Claire Klein at Claire.Klein280@gmail.com Application due May 31, 2016

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June: • Early Bird AMTA National Conference Registration (Rates to be determined)

- 1 professional recipient & 1 student recipient Send application statement to President Claire Klein at Claire.Klein280@gmail.com Application due June 30, 2016

July: • Terrie (Wolles) McCoss Internship Stipend ($300.00) - 1 recipient

(See http://musictherapymn.com/wordpress/?page_id=105 for application process) Application due July 31, 2016

August: • Early Bird Fall MTAM conference Registration ($40-45) - 1 professional recipient &

($15-20) - 1 student recipient Send application statement to President Claire Klein at Claire.Klein280@gmail.com Application due August 31, 2016

September: • Professional CMTE Registration at AMTA National Conference ($100.00) - 2

recipients Send application statement to President Claire Klein at Claire.Klein280@gmail.com Application due Sept 31, 2016

October, November, December: No stipends or scholarships available these months

Congratulations Terrie (Wolles) McCoss Internship Scholarship Winner Emma Vogel

Emma Vogel is originally from Huxley, Iowa. She started her music education at Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge, Iowa and then finished her music therapy coursework at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa. Throughout her college education she enjoyed being involved in concert and show choirs, jazz and concert bands, and playing organ for her grandparents’ church. In her free time she enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking up new recipes, and practicing yoga. She is thrilled to be moving to Minneapolis and starting her internship at Park Nicollet Health Services in April. She is looking forward to being surrounded by so many people that will teach her so much and refining her skills during internship. After she completes her internship she hopes to continue working in the medical setting and eventually, would like to start a music therapy program in hospital without one.

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MTAM Member News *** Roberta Kagin, PhD, MT-BC, Director of Music Therapy at Augsburg College, is a Board Member of The Friends of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra. This spring she was invited to a welcome event for Jon Limbacher, Managing Director and President, and Kyu-Young Kim, Artistic Director. Jon, his wife Patti, and Kyu all expressed considerable interest in music therapy, and especially in attracting music and music therapy students to the SPCO. This opportunity may lead to a significant collaboration between music therapists and the SPCO. Members of The Friends of the SPCO will be making some presentations to Augsburg College students in the fall. *** Congratulations to Christina Wood, M.A., MT-BC for receiving television station KTTC’s Amazing Woman Award. She is the owner of Healing Rhythms Music Therapy. Christina has worked tirelessly to increase access to music therapy services throughout Rochester and Southeastern Minnesota. *** South Dakota music therapist and MTAM member Kristina Gindo, MT-BC will be presenting as the opening session in Sioux Falls, SD at the end of July at the South Dakota Healthcare Association's Annual Summer workshop, educating 200-300 long-term care social workers, nurses, administrators, and activity personnel on music therapy! Kristina is the owner of Music Therapy Empowers, LLC. *** Congratulations to Annie Heiderscheit, PhD, MT-BC, FAMI, MFT and Todd Schwartzberg, M.Ed, MT-BC, recipients of the 2016 Great Lakes Region of AMTA Scholarship and Service Awards! *** Congratulations to Molly Bishop, MT-BC, whose beautiful baby boy, Wesley David Bishop, was born on February 16, 2016!

What exciting things are happening for YOU professionally?

Presentations? Job creations? Awards?

How about personally? Weddings? Babies? Other celebrations?

MTAM would like to highlight all of the great things you do in our newsletter! Please send submissions and photos to bethengelking@gmail.com

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Minnesota Internship Updates Park Nicollet Health Services Submitted by Dawn Miller, MT-BC, Music Therapy Internship Director

Nora Turnbloom (University of Minnesota) completed her internship in October 2015. Nora has created a new music therapy position at St. Therese long-term care in New Hope, Minnesota. Anna Eltringham (Ohio University) and Anne Goedtke (University of Minnesota) finished their internships in early January 2016.

Our 109th and 110th interns began on January 18, 2016. We welcomed Yue Wu (she goes by “Wu”) (Colorado State University) and Yinglan He (Ohio University). They are both originally from China. Continuing on until April 2016 are Natalie Young (Baldwin Wallace College in Ohio) and Stephanie Besaw (Wartburg College in Iowa). At the end of April 2016, Daveana Schieler (Indiana Purdue University Fort Wayne) and Emma Vogel (University of Iowa) will be starting their internships. In addition, Amanda “Mandi” Verstegen, a former music therapy intern who finished in April of 2015, has been hired to provide part time music therapy services at the Park Nicollet Burnsville and Maple Grove infusion centers, in addition to covering the maternity leave of Amy Madson, music therapist at Park Nicollet Melrose Eating Disorder Institute. Mandi will continue the good work of a pilot music therapy program that was started by Leanne Barck, another former intern, who is now working a full time music therapy position at Park Nicollet Methodist home hospice. With the addition of Mandi, there are now 6 music therapists at Park Nicollet. Woodbury Health Care Center Submitted by Erin Heidemann, MT-BC, Music Therapy Internship Director

The music therapy internship program at Woodbury Health Care Center was founded by Jessica DeVillers, M.A., MT-BC in 2011. Ashley Holten, MT-BC took over as director when Jessica moved on to a new opportunity. Ashley supervised one intern and then also moved on to a new opportunity. In 2015, Angela

Johnson, MT-BC and Erin Heidemann, MT-BC took over directorship of the program. Our internship program encompasses transitional care, long-term care, and memory care. Interns receive a wide range of experience with residents in all settings at Woodbury Health Care Center. We

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typically have two interns at a time for them to collaborate with one another and learn from each other. The interns co-lead/lead small and large music therapy groups and have their own 1:1 caseload for which they track progress in the residents medical records. Woodbury Health Care Center is unique, in that we have a large recreation therapy department as well as integrative therapy department that the interns get to collaborate and work closely with as part of a team. Interns experience working with residents who are on hospice and sometimes actively dying. We have a holistic approach to our program, and interns assess and treat the 6 areas of wellness (cognitive, physical, social, emotional, vocational, and spiritual). Under the supervision of Angela and Erin, two interns have graduated thus far, and both have obtained jobs in the geriatric setting. During the course of the program, there have been interns that have come from the University of Florida, University of Wisconsin-Eau Clare, University of Minnesota, Augsburg College, University of Iowa, and others. Below you will find comments from some of our interns about their experience at Woodbury Health Care Center: When I first began as an intern at WBHC, I was thrilled but also very nervous. However, once I met my supervisor as well as the other music therapists and recreation staff, I immediately felt like I was part of a team. The music therapy internship at WBHC not only helped me learn how to become a music therapist that utilizes a variety of skill sets but it also created many opportunities for me to create and develop my own ideas and interventions. Overall, it was a fantastic experience and I hope that interns continue to consider WBHC as a facility to learn and become a music therapist.

- Michaela Helms My music therapy internship at Woodbury Health Care Center is an experience I will never forget. The residents, residents’ families, and the staff taught me more then I ever thought my brain could handle! The amount of support I received from everyone was incredible and they were always willing to help. Through out the internship I gained confidence, found my creative side, and found that working as a music therapist in a geriatric setting is my calling. I am grateful for all the opportunities this internship gave me, and the support and guidance I received from supervisors and staff. This place will always hold a special place in my heart.

- Raina Gamble Angela and Erin are very passionate about music therapy and hope to pass that on to the interns. We strive to help each intern find their unique style in music therapy and guide them to their future as professional music therapists.

Are you an internship supervisor? Tell us about the great work your current and graduated interns are doing!

Are you an intern?

Tell us about your special projects and other accomplishments!

Send articles and photos to bethengelking@gmail.com

To contribute articles and photos, e-mail MTAM Newsletter Editor Beth Engelking, M.A., MT-BC, NMT Fellow

bethengelking@gmail.com