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Abstracts 2021
In order of the conference presentation schedule:
- An Original Harmonic and Scientific Approach to the Pythagorean Music of the Spheres and its Practical Application in Music Therapy ~ Tony Crisos, MM
- Finding Hope in the Face of Trauma: Prisons, Borders, and Mental Health ~ André De Quadros, EdD
- Keynote Address: Inspiring Your ‘WHY?’ ~ Lillieth Grand, MS, MT-BC
- A New Medical System Based on Vibration ~ David Gibson
- On Music and Grief: Using Song to Help a Community in Trauma ~ Jonathan Seligman, MA
- Voice Disorders ~ David Palmer, MD
- A Review of Current Research of Utilizing Music with Pediatric Patients ~ Amy Painter MSN, FNP, PNP
- Panel Discussion with Dr. Kent Nelson, Raina Saunders, Dr. Sheerin Hosseini, Dr. Roy KennedyMusic With a Disability – A Comparative Overview of Individuals Outside the Norm
- A Case Study of an Advanced Violinist With A Cochlear Implant ~ Raina Saunders, MM
- The Lived Experiences of Adult Musicians with Dyscalculia: Implications for Mental Health ~ Sheerin Hosseini, PhD
- Music Therapy and Children/Adolescents With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Literature Review ~ Waverly Claire Noble
- Music Learning and Tourette Syndrome ~ Roy Kennedy, PhD, MT-BC, LPMT
- Clinical Trial Results: Ability of ‘Five Phase Nodal Sounds’ to Affect Hypertension in Humans ~ Michael Ishii, MSTOM, PhD candidate
- Panel Discussion with Dr. Steve Jackowicz, Michael Ishii, Dena Gold, Tim Klemt, Adina DabijaMusic in Ancient China
- Drumming and Acupuncture to Treat Emotional Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder ~ CT Holman, MS, LAc
- Healing With Sound and Vibration with Tuning Forks ~ Dr. June Leslie Wieder
- The Effects of Music on Anxiety and Depression in Patients Diagnosed with Covid-19 Disease ~ David O. Akombo, PhD
- Creating Sounds that Feel Good ~ Andy Zadrozny
- Transforming Music into Medical Treatments for Epilepsy and Pain ~ Grzegorz Bulaj, PhD
Abstracts 2019
In order of the conference presentation schedule:
- The cross-cultural experiences of music therapists working with adolescent girls with significant trauma in Jamaica ~ Lillie Klein, MS, MT-BC & Lora
- An Unsculpted Block of Time: A Humanistic Approach to Using Music Therapy with Acute, Adult Psychiatric Groups – Literature Review ~ Jon Reichert, MBA, MS, MT-BC
- The Effect of Instrumental performance on Diabetic Musicians vs. Non-Diabetic Musician ~ Dr. Derrick Alan Crow, Ph.D.
- Music and Art to Build Posttraumatic Growth with Women in the Psychiatric Forensic Mental HealthSetting: A Pilot Study ~ Dr. Laryssa M. Creswell, MT-BC, LCPC & Deirdre Cogan ATR-BC, ATCS, LPC, CCTP
- An Assessment Tool for Participant Groupings for Human Neuroimaging Research: Measuring Musical Training ~ Dr. Catheryn R. Shaw, Ph.D.
- Musical Saint Composers of Andhra, India-Tyagaraja-A Study ~ Prof. Vijayakumar Babu
- A Clinical Case of Insomnia due to Tinnitus Treated with Music Integrative Neurotherapy ~ Dr. Alexander J. Graur
- Importance of Family in Pediatric Medical Music Therapy ~ Lora Heller, MS, MT-BC, LCAT
- Melodic Scales of Indian Music on Electrophysiological Parameters ~ Dr. KirthanaKunikullaya, MD, MS
- Keynote Address: Cosmicization and the Divine Indwelling: Music, Sound, and Resonant Manifestation ~ Dr. Steve Jackowicz, Ph.D.
- Music-based interventions on the improvement of physical, social and emotional well-being of strokepatients ~ Doru Paul, MD , PhD.
- Live Healing Musical Experience Crystal Singing Bowls, Voice and Angel Harp: Music Relaxation Session ~ Eluv Elise Zotos
- Therapeutic effects of Indian Classical Music by Raga’s in Human Health ~ Dr. Deepak K. Mittal, Dr. Sunita Baroda, Dr. Neera Sharma
- The Effects of Music Therapy on Second Language Acquisition When Used as a Supplemental Toolfor Adult Immigrants in a Community College ~ r. Roy Kennedy, Ph.D., MT-BC, LPMT
- Healing Frequencies 174hz-963hz Decoded From the Bible ~ Carla Rose Kelly & Julia MacKinley, MSc,
- Music and Mental Health: A systematic Review of Literature on Functional Music Medicine ~ Dr. David Akombo, Ph.D
- Middle School Music Ensemble Participation, Homophobic Name-Calling, and Mental Health ~ Dr. Jared R. Rawlings
- Influence of Music on Student’s Biopsychosocial Well-being ~ Dr. Sabina Vidulin, Ph.D.; Dr. Iva Milovan Delic, Ph.D.; Dr. Jasna Valic, MD
- Bridging Humanistic Thinking and Evidence-Based Practice in Music-Centered Music Therapy ~ Dr. Suzanne Sorel, DA, LCAT, MT-BC
- Plato’s Harmonious Man: A Musical Journey Within Using “Charms”, Silence and Remembrance of the Cosmic Harmony ~ Adina Dabija, L.Ac, Dipl.O.M
- Musical Saint Composers of Andhra, India-Tyagaraja – A Study ~ Professor Vijayakumar Babu
- Exploring the Connection between Mind, Body, and Soul through Sound and Movement: FindingYour Own Homeostasis through Crystal Bowls and African Drumming ~ Dr. David Akombo, Ph.D.& Eluv Elise Zotos
- The Cyber Orchestra Method’s Effect on Attention Span and Self-Esteem in Typically DevelopingFive to Six-Year Old Children ~ Ricardo Hurtado; Samantha Nichole Chase; Dr. Roy Kennedy, Ph.D., MT-BC, LPMT
- The Microcosmic Orbit of the Qingcheng Mountain Tradition: Sound as a Tool for Spiritual Enlightenment ~ Prof. Yuanming Zhang
Abstracts 2017
In order of the conference presentation schedule:
- Navigating Embouchure Focal Dystonia: A Case Study ~ Dr. Joseph Carucci
- Re-Examining the Standard Tuning and its Effects on Humans ~ L. Elise Carter
- Exploring the Ancient Chinese Numerology in Music and Medicine ~ Dena Gold, M.Ac., L.Ac.
- De-Allergizing from Environmental, Food and Other Sensitivities with Individualized Prescriptive Music ~ Michael Legge
- Toning: The Human Voice as an instrument for Neuromodulation ~ Lynn Miller MA MT
- Music in Special Education and Cerebral Palsy; Motor Development, Memory and Emotion ~ Dr. Emma Rodriguez & Kaleb Santana
- Sound as a Formative Force that Transforms and Organizes Consciousness and Matter ~ Dr. Timothy Klemt,DACM, L.Ac.
- Any Song Can be a Lullaby: Adapting Songs for Comfort, Relaxation and Spiritual Support End of Life ~ Laura Thomae MT-BC
- Bio-guided Music Therapy: Utilizing Native Flute Biofeedback ~ Eric B. Miller, Ph.D.MT-BC BCB
- Toning Light Language, an Experiential Observation Study ~ Janey Butterworth MSSW, LCSW
- The Effects of Music on Pain Perception in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease ~ Dr. Kristie Lipford,Dr. Wendy Thompson, Dr. David Akombo
- Study Using the Five Nodal Sounds of Chinese Medicine to Treat Hypertension in Humans ~ Michael Ishii, MSTOM, L.Ac.
- Sacred Sounds of the Chinese Tradition ~ Yuanming Zhang
- Healing Moments: Facilitating Self–Expression Through Music Improvisation in Psychotherapy ~ Lynn J. Saltiel, MSSW, LCSW
- Story Songs: Using Poetry and Music to Build Community and Heal ~ JoAnne Spies
- A New Holistic Approach for Healing with Music: Love Based, Positive Lyrics with Improvised Music ~ Carla Rose Kelly & Julia MacKinley, MSc
- Mind, Memory, and Mantra ~ Eve Kodiak
- The effects of music therapy techniques on the speaking skills of adult English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) students ~ Dr. Roy Kennedy
- An examination of the Meridian System and the Bell Tree in the Treatment of Patients in the Traditional Chinese Medicine ~ Dr. Steve Jackowicz
- Music Therapy for Inpatient Pediatric Palliative and Hospice Care—Unique Considerations for Patients and Family Members ~ Pamela J. Carlton, MS, MT-BC
- The Affective Cerebral Response to Music: Impact of Happy, Sad, and Angry Music ~ Chyi June Khoo
- Correlation Between Traditional East Asian Acupuncture Hologram Theory and Replicative Self-Symmetry in Musical Scales ~ Raymond S. Hong
- A Correlational Study of Performance Anxiety of Non-Musicians ~ Dr. Derrick Alan Crow
- Spiritual Healing and Exorcism: Music as a Catalyst in Sacred Space ~ D. Weldon Cochren, M.Div.
Abstracts 2015
In order of the conference presentation schedule:
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How School-Based Therapists Use Music to Treat Students with Special Needs ~ Mara E. Culp, PhD
(ABD) & Angela M. Guerriero, PhD (ABD), MT-BC
Abstracts 2013
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