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The Canadian Association of Music Therapists is the national body promoting music therapy and supporting, advocating and certifying professional music therapists (MTAs) in Canada. Learn more
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Experiences of Working in Long Term Care During the Coronavirus Pandemic: Challenges, Adaptations, and Reflections
Christine Naguib, MTA
There is no doubt that the ongoing pandemic has brought many challenges and changes for everyone, but it has been an especially stressful and challenging time for healthcare providers working in long-term care, long-term care residents and their family members. In June 2020, I got a unique opportunity to experience these challenges firsthand when I got offered a full-time position at a long-term care home that greatly needed support. Before receiving this offer, I w
Published: April 28, 2022

The Singing Field: A Performance of Environmental Vocal Exploration
Nicola Oddy, MA RP MTA, PhD Candidate, Carleton University
How many times have you heard people say, “The lock-down conditions of COVID-19 have been beneficial for my progress”?
I know – I might be a bit of an anomaly. The fact is, that last year around this time, when everything stopped, I suddenly had all the time I could dream of, to do the research that I had been planning for so long.
At the end of April 2020, my graduate committee accepted my dissertation proposal, and
Published: April 28, 2022
OUR VISION: Supporting the health and well-being of Canadians through music therapy.
OUR MISSION:
Be the primary source of knowledge, information, professional development and advocacy to promote Certified Music Therapists (MTAs) and music therapy.OUR VALUES:
We enrich the lives of individuals, families, and communities through music therapy. ********************************** We recognize and develop the unique potential and strengths of the clients we work with. ********************************** We maintain professional standards through MTA Certification and adherence through a code of ethics. **********************************Interested in becoming a Music Therapy Advocate?
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Dates
May 26 - 28, 2022
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6755 Fallsview Boulevard
Niagara Falls, ON
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