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Peer-Refereed Conferences (PR) and Invited Academic Presentations

2015-Present

 

Nov 2023

  • The Developing Landscape of Telehealth Music Therapy. The Italian Association of Music Therapy Professionals (AIM), Online.
  • Advocating for the Use of Music and Music Therapy Interventions in the Context of Dementia. (Co-presenters: Melissa Mercadal-Brotons, Suzanne Hanser, Concetta Tomaino, Kendra Ray, Ayelet Dassa, Tereza Alcantara-Silva & Shirlene Vianna). IAMM with You in Conversation. International Association for Music and Medicine, Online, (PR.)

Oct 2023

  • Ethics in Music Therapy.  (Co-presenters Cheryl Dileo, Gro Trondalen, Indra Selvarajah, Eugenia Hernandex-Ruiz, Giorgos Tsiris, Vivian Chan & Mitsi Akoyunoglou). World Federation of Music Therapy and European Music Therapy Confederation, European Music Therapy Day, Online.
  • An Introduction to SingWell; A SSHRC Partnership Grant on Singing for Social Wellbeing.  (Co-presenters Frank Russo, Arla Good, Alexander Pachete, Chi Yhun Lo, & Tara Raessi). Canadian Association on Gerontology, Toronto, Ontario, (PR).
  • Supervision, Internship & Learning Experiences In End-of-Life Contexts. (Co-presenters Sara Klinck, Adrienne Pringle, SarahRose Black, & Jill Hedican).  Student/Supervisor Conference. Music Therapy Association of Ontario, Waterloo, Ontario, (PR).
  • Perceptions and Experiences in Telehealth Music Therapy Provision from Around the Globe. Co-presenters Melissa Mercadal-Brotons, David Knott, Indra Selvarajah, Rebecca Vaudreuil, Lisa Kelly & Marija Pranjic).  IAMM with You in Conversation. International Association for Music and Medicine, Online, (PR). 

July 2023

  • Telehealth Music Therapy: International and Personal Experiences and Perceptions. 17th World Congress of Music therapy. Vancouver, Ontario, (PR).
  • Reflecting on Ethical Issues in Music Therapy. (Co-presenter Debbie Bates).  17th World Congress of Music therapy. Vancouver, Ontario, (PR).
  • Practices and Innovations in Telehealth Music Therapy. (Co-presenters Marija Pranjic, Allison Fuller, Melissa Brotons, David Knott, Indra Selvarajah). 17th World Congress of Music therapy. Vancouver, Ontario, (PR).
  • Music Therapy in End-of-Life Care: Reconsidering Relational and Community Perspectives. (Co-presenters Giorgos Tsiris, John Mondanaro, Wolfgang Schmid). 17th World Congress of Music therapy. Vancouver, Ontario, (PR).
  • Developing Issues in World Music Therapy Education and Training. (Co-presenters Karen Goodman, Simon Gilbertson, Dale Taylor, Jeanette Kennelly). 17th World Congress of Music therapy. Vancouver, Ontario, (PR).
  • Advocating for the Recognition of Music Therapy in the Context of Dementia. (Co-presenters Melissa Brotons, Suzanne Hanser, Connie Tomaino, Ayelet Dassa, Tereza Alcantara-Silva, Kendra Ray, Shirlene Moreira. 17th World Congress of Music therapy. Vancouver, Ontario, (PR).
  • Global Perspectives on Music Therapy and Elevating Diverse Older Persons. (Co-presenters Lindsey Wilhelm, Kathleen Lawson, Melita Belgrave, Eta Lauw). 17th World Congress of Music therapy. Vancouver, Ontario, (PR).
  • Learning Experience in End-of-Life Contexts: Innovations and Reflections from Supervisor and Students. (Co-presenters Sara Klinck, SarahRose Black, Adrienne Pringle, Chrissy Pearson, Jill Heidican. 17th World Congress of Music therapy. Vancouver, Ontario, (PR).

June 2023

  • Launch of the Music and Medicine Special Issue on Music Therapy and Chronic Pain. (Co-presenters Hilary Moss, Katie Fitzpatrick, Joanne Lowey, Patricia O’Shea, Alexandra Ullsten).  International Association for Music and Medicine (IAMM) With You, Online.

December 2022

  • Music Therapy in Dementia & Palliative Care & for Professional Caregivers. Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario.

November 2022

  • Let’s Discuss Assessment Planning and Design. (Co-presenter John Murray. Toronto Metropolitan University, Online.
  • Music Therapy and Music Care to Support Grief and Bereavement. Hospice Northwest, Thunder Bay, Ontario.
  • Research Informed Music Therapy and Relationship Completion Practice in Palliative Care Music Therapy with Adults. XV International Music Therapy Symposium, Portugal [Online] (PR).

October 2022

  • Deconstructing Colonial Perspectives in Music Therapy Curricula. (Co-presenters Melissa Brotons, Claudia Zanini, Vivian Chan) Congresso Latinoamericano de Musicoterapia, Online (PR). 
  • Vital Voice Connections & Older Adults. Health Research Institute: Aging Research Cluster, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland. (PR). 
  • Music Therapy & Older Adults. Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland. (PR).

September 2022

  • Global Development of Music Therapy: Current Trends and Innovation in HealthCare. Science and Sounds, Hamburg, Germany, (PR). 

August 2022

  • Telehealth Music Therapy in Dementia Care. (Co-presenter Melissa Brotons). Moving Music Therapy Forward in the Region: Challenges, Opportunities & Strategies. Malaysia, (PR).
  • Global Music Therapy Perspectives from the WFMT. (Co-presenter Aksana Kavilova-Moussi). Moving Music Therapy Forward in the Region: Challenges, Opportunities & Strategies. Malaysia, (PR).

June 2022

  • Music Therapy and Chronic Pain. (Co-presenters Hilary Moss, Joke Bradt, Joanne Loewy, Lisa Gallagher, Caroline Hussey, Katie Fitzpatrick & Trish O’Shea. International Association for Music and Medicine Conference, Online (PR).
  • Positioning Music Therapy to Advance Dementia Care. (Co-presenters: Melissa Brotons, Connie Tomaino, Tereza Alcantara Silva, Shir Vianna, Suzanne Hanser, Ayelet Dassa, & Kendra Ray). International Association for Music and Medicine Conference, Online (PR).
  • Global Perspectives on Addressing Systemic Issues in Music Therapy Curricula and Healthcare. (Co-presenters Vivian Chan, Hyun Ju, Chong, Hakeem Leonard, Melissa Brotons, Marisol Norris, Gro Trondalen & Claudia Zanini. 12th European Music Therapy Conference, Edinburgh, Scotland (PR).
  • Furthering the Scope of Music Therapy Practice in End-of-life Care. 12th European Music Therapy Conference, Edinburgh, Scotland, (PR). 

May 2022

  • Global Perspectives to Inform Culturally Humble Music Therapy Practice. (Co-presenter Aksana Kavilova-Moussi). Canadian Association of Music Therapists Annual Conference. (PR). 
  • Instructor Professional Development to Support Transformative Mindsets. (Co-presenters Melissa Caruso & John Murray). Ryerson Teaching and Learning Conference. (PR). 
  • Vital Voice Connections: Reflections on Research and Clinical Practice in Dementia and Palliative Care. Vital Voice Conference, Individualizing the Metrics for Expression-Recovery through Integrative Music Medicine and Music Therapy. The Louis Armstrong Center for Music and Medicine Mount Sinai Beth Israel, New York, Online (PR).
  • Music Therapy to Support Holistic & Relationship Focused End-of-life Care. Music Therapy Friendship Initiative. University of Jyväskylä, Online. 
  • Evidence Based Practices for Telehealth Music Therapy. (Co-presenters: Marija Pranjic, Melissa Brotons, Rebecca Vaudreuil, Barbara Sgobbi, Allison Fuller, David Knott, Lisa Kelly & Indra Selvarajah). International Association for Music and Medicine Conference, Online (PR).

April 2022

  • Telehealth Music Therapy in Dementia Care. 10th Nordic Music Therapy Conference, Helsinki, Finland (PR). 
  • Low Frequency Sound Vibration: The State of the Art and Future Directions of Vibroacoustic Therapy. (Co-presenters Esa Ala-Ruona, Elsa Campbell, Jouko Hynynen, Mikaela Leandertz, Jiri Kantor, Ralph Spintge, Frank Bosco, Ana Katušić, Nikolina Mihalić Kocijan, Abdullah Mosabbir, Ingrid Kalev, & Ivar Vinkel). 10th Nordic Music Therapy Conference, Helsinki, Finland (PR). 
  • Music Therapy and Chronic Pain. (Co-presenters Hilary Moss & Katie Fitzpatrick. International Association for Music and Medicine, University of Limerick, Ireland. 
  • Evidence Based Guidelines for Relationship Completion in Palliative Care Music Therapy. 10th Nordic Music Therapy Conference, Helsinki, Finland (PR). 

Feb. 2022

  • Reflecting on Ways of Knowing in Advancing Culturally Humble Practices. (Co-presenters Baishali Mukherjee, Indra Selvarajah, & Anita Swanson, Online Conference for Music Therapy. (PR).
  • Telehealth Music Therapy: Best Practices in Dementia Care. (Co-presenter Melissa Mercadal-Brotons). Online Conference for Music Therapy. (PR). 
  • Music, Imagery and Relaxation Journeys. Grad Minds Health Conference: Is it Just Me? Creating a Space for Community, Connection and Care. University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario. 
  • “Is It Just Me?” (Co-presenters Teresa Woo, Vivian Zhang and Lauren Brown). Grad Minds Health Conference: Is it Just Me? Creating a Space for Community, Connection and Care. University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario. 

Jan. 2022

  • Music in HealthCare. University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario.

Nov. 2021

  • Evidence Based Guidelines for Relationship Completion in Palliative Care Music Therapy. Music Therapy Academy. Online.
  • Music Therapy. What is it All About? Intro to Music Education Class, University of Toronto.

Oct. 2021

  • Beyond the Clinical Setting. (Co-presentors Rachael Finnerty, Adrienne Pringle, Cathy Thompson & Hayley Francis Cann. Music Therapy Association of Ontario. Online. 
  • Resilience, Social Justice and Music Therapy Practice in End-of-Life Care. American Music Therapy Association Conference. Online. (PR). 
  • Global Perspectives of Music Therapy. (Co-presenters Andrea McGraw-Hunt, Anita Swanson & Bronwen Landless. American Music Therapy Association Conference. Online (PR). 

Aug. 2021

  • Guided Music and Imagery for Relaxation. World Federation of Music Therapy. Online.
  • Music for Health & Wellness: Focus-Dementia Care. Recreation & Leadership Studies, University of Waterloo. Online.

June 2021

  • Music in Healthcare. Yuan Yin Group. Global Youth Philanthropy Speaker Series. Online. 
  • Music Therapy and End-of-Life Care for Adults: Evidence and Best Practices. Online. Miya Music Therapy.
  • Supporting Grief, Bereavement and Relationship Completion at End-of-life through the Bonny Method. Association for Music & Imagery Conference, Online (PR).
  • Music Therapy Research in Canada: Bridging Distances Among Systems, Knowledge, and Practice. (Co-presenters SarahRose Black, Laurel Young, Annabelle Brault, Cheryl Jones & Kevin Kirkland), Online (RP).

May 2021

  • Honouring Diversity: Building & Supporting the Global Music Therapy Community. (Co-presenter Aksana Kavaliova-Moussi), Canadian Association for Music Therapy Conference, Online (PR). 
  • Continuing Education & Covid-19: Creativity & Flexibility in the Virtual Classroom. (Co-presenters Anthony Lombardo & Dalia Hanna). Ryerson Teaching & Learning Conference, Online (PR).
  • Reimagining Continuing Education in Community Services: Lessons Learned from the Pandemic & Our Path Forward. (Co-presenters Anthony Lombardo & Dalia Hanna). Canadian Association for University Continuing Education, Online (PR). 
  • Using Music for Mental Health & Wellness. Hotel Dieu Grace HealthCare, Online.

Mar. 2021

  • The Music Therapy Landscape. Psychology of Music. Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario. 

Feb. 2021

  • Music Therapy and End-of-Life Care for Adults: Evidence and Best Practices. Online Conference for Music Therapy (PR).
  • Vibroacoustic Feasibility Study with Persons with Dementia. Music Therapy Association of Ontario Conference, Online.
  • Singing & Vocal Techniques in Palliative and Cancer Care. Music Therapy. Association of Ontario Conference, Online.

Oct. 2020

  • Coping with Stress through Music. EMU 130: Intro to Music Education Class, University of Toronto.
  • Careers in Music and Health. (Co-presenters: Michael Thaut, Corene Thaut, SarahRose Black, & Edwina Lin) University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario.
  • Careers in Music Therapy. PMU 230Y: Topics in Performance, University of Toronto.

July 2020

  • Ethical Challenges in Music Therapy Spotlight Speaker Series: Medical Assistance in Dying: Challenges, Considerations and Implications for Music Therapists. 16th World Congress of Music Therapy, Online (PR). 
  • Concurrent Triangulation Mixed-Methods Investigation on Community Music Experiences of Chamber Music for Older Adults. 16th World Congress of Music Therapy, Online (PR). 
  • New Directions for Music Therapy in Dementia. (Co-presenters: Suzanne Hanser, Melissa Brotons, Kendra Ray, & Ayelet Dassa). 16th World Congress of Music Therapy, Online (PR). 
  • Music Therapists’ Perceptions of Vocal Interventions in Cancer and Palliative Adults. 16th World Congress of Music Therapy, Online (PR). 
  • World Federation of Music Therapy:  Advancing the Profession of Music Therapy from a Global Perspective. (Co-presenters: Melissa Brotons, Anita Gadberry, Katrina McFerran, Vivian Chan, Annie Heiderscheit, Krzysztof Stachyra & Daniel Tague). 16th World Congress of Music Therapy, Online (PR). 
  • Music Therapy in the Context of Dementia: People with Dementia and Their Caregivers. (Co-presenters: Melissa Brotons, Suzanne Hanser, Connie Tomaino, Ayelet Dassa, & Kendra Ray). International Association for Music and Medicine, Online (PR).    
  • Clinical Guidelines for the Continuum of Music Experiences and Music Therapy in Relationship Completion in Palliative Care. (Co-presenters: Joyce, Yip, Marija Pranjic et al.).  International Association for Music and Medicine, Online (PR).

June 2020

  • Music Therapy & Medical Assistance in Dying. (Co-presenters: SarahRose Black, Elizabeth Mitchell, Joanne Loewy & Taylor Kurta). International Association for Music and Medicine, Online (PR). 
  • WFMT: Advancing the Music Therapy Discipline Globally. Wilfrid Laurier University Undergraduate & Graduate Student Seminar.

Mar 2020

  • Music Therapy Informed Music Care for Stress and Anxiety. Undergraduate Lunch and Learn, University of Toronto. 

Feb 2020

  • Addressing Bereavement, Grief and Loss at End-of-Life Through the Bonny Method. Online Conference for Music Therapy (PR).

Jan 2020

  • A Little Bit About Music Therapy. VPMC02H3: Music, Health, and Wellness, University of Toronto, Scarborough Campus. 

Nov 2019

  • Intergenerational Music Making. Music Care Conference, McMaster University Innovation Park, Hamilton, Ontario.
  • Online Program Transformation: Empowering Learners in Discussing the Challenges and Opportunities of an Aging Population. (Co-presenters: Dalia Hanna, Anthony Lombardo) 28th International Council on Open and Distance Education World Conference on Online Learning. Dublin, Ireland (PR). 

Oct 2019

  • Songwriting to Facilitate Relationship Completion at End-of-Life. Geriatrics Nursing & Palliative care Congress, Amsterdam, Netherlands. (PR).
  • Issues & Opportunities in an Aging Population. Ontario’s Aging Population. Ontario Chamber of Conference, Toronto, Ontario (PR). 
  • Music Therapy Work Settings. (Co-presenters: Corene Thaut, Andrea Lamont, Thyra Andrews, Noreen Donnell, Steffi Ching) Music Therapy Association of Ontario Student Intern Conference, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario.

Sept 2019

  • Music Therapy Focus: Voices of the Dying. Community Piano Class, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario. 
  • Careers in Music and Health. University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario.

June 2019

  • Investigating the effectiveness and potential benefit of music therapy for adolescents who experience developmental stuttering. (Co-presenters: Jessica O’Donoghue & Hilary Moss). 11th European Conference, Aalborg, Denmark (PR).
  • International Development and Recognition of the Music Therapy Profession. (Co-presenters, Melissa Brotons and Anita Leighs). 11th European Conference, Aalborg, Denmark (PR).
  • The Bonny Method for Bereavement, Grief and Loss at End-of-Life. 11th European Conference, Aalborg, Denmark (PR).

May 2019

  • Music Experiences and Music Therapy for Persons with Dementia. 14th Annual Nice Knowledge Exchange, University of Toronto, (PR).
  • Connecting with Music Therapy around the Globe. CAMT Conference Appassionato: Celebrating the Diversity of our Professional Community. Gatineau, Quebec. (PR).
  • Preparing Students for the Challenges and Opportunities of an Aging Population. (Co-presenters: Dalia Hanna & Anthony Lombardo). Ryerson Teaching and Learning Conference, Toronto, Ontario. (PR).

Mar 2019

  • Palliative and Cancer Care Vocal Interventions: Music Therapists’ Perceptions of Usage. Part-time Appointments at the U of T: Challenges and Strengths II. Conference, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario (PR).

Feb. 2019

  • Pioneering Relationship Completion in Palliative Care Music Therapy in Ontario. Music Therapy Association of Ontario (MTAO) Annual Conference. Hamilton, Ontario. (PR).
  • Supporting Relationships and Facilitating Grieving through the Bonny Method in Palliative Care. Online Conference for Music Therapy (PR).

Nov. 2018

  • Developing a Music & Aging Policy Round Table. Music Care Conference, Waterloo, Ontario.
  • Mobilizing a Music and Aging Policy Round Table. Music Care Conference, Waterloo, Ontario.

October 2018

  • Snapshot of a Music Therapist and Researcher. University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario.

July 2018        

  • The Benefits of Singing for Older Adults. 3rd International Conference on Aging, Gerontology & Geriatric Nursing, Atlanta, USA (PR).

June 2018      

  • Voice of the Dying: Clinical Case Study of Current Themes in Palliative Care. 5th Annual International Association for Music and Medicine Conference, Barcelona, Spain (PR).
  • Vibroacoustic Therapy:  Management and Patient Care Alzheimer’s & Neurologic Conditions. 5th Annual International Association for Music and Medicine Conference, Barcelona, Spain (PR).
  • World Federation of Music Therapy:  A global perspective of music therapy. 5th Annual International Association for Music and Medicine Conference, Barcelona, Spain (PR).
  • International Association for Music and Medicine Journal. (Co-presenters: Dr. Joanne Lowey, Dr. Ralph Spintge, Erik Baumann, Dr. Annie Heiderscheit). 5th Annual International Association for Music and Medicine Conference, Barcelona, Spain (PR).
  • The Artful Wellness Study: Chamber Music for Older Adults. 5th Annual International Association for Music and Medicine Conference, Barcelona, Spain (PR).
  • Singing and Vocal Interventions in Palliative and Cancer Care: Music Therapists’ Perceptions of Usage. 5th Annual International Association for Music and Medicine Conference, Barcelona, Spain (PR).

May 2018       

  • Choral Singing with Older Adults Diagnosed with Dementia. Part-time Appointments at the U of T: Challenges and Strengths Conference, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario (PR).

April 2018      

  • Creating Effective Music Listening Opportunities. (Co-presenter: Gloria Lipski). Education and Practice Week 2018: Rapid Rounds, Baycrest, Centre, Toronto, Ontario (PR).

Mar. 2018       

  • Music Therapy for Persons with Dementia and Alzheimer's disease (AD). Students’ Alzheimer’s Alliance at the University of Toronto (SAAUT) 5th Annual Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease: Self-Care and Dementia. University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario.

February 2018

  •  Keynote: Building Your Professional Identity. 3rd Nordic Music Therapy Student Conference, University of Jyvaskyla, Finland, (PR).
  •  Keynote: Connecting with Music Therapy Around the Globe. 3rd Nordic Music Therapy Student Conference, University of Jyvaskyla, Finland, (PR).
  •  Palliative and Cancer Care Vocal Interventions: Music Therapists’ Views of  Practice and Effectiveness. Online Conference for Music Therapy (PR).

November 2017

  • A Depiction of Music Therapy Supporting Relationship Completion in Palliative Care. American Music Therapy Association Conference, St. Louis, Missouri (PR).
  • Key Aspects of Research and Practice in Music and Medicine. (Co-presenter Joanne Loewy). American Music Therapy Association Conference, St. Louis, Missouri (PR).
  • WFMT presents: World Music Therapy Day and the World Congress 2020. (Co-presenter: Anita Gadberry). American Music Therapy Association Conference, St. Louis, Missouri (PR).
  • Music Therapy World Congresses: A Unique Opportunity to Share and Grow. (Co-presenters: Annie Heiderscheit, Daniel Tague, & Anita Gadberry. American Music Therapy Association Conference, St. Louis, Missouri (PR).

October 2017

  • Music Therapy Psychotherapy and the CRPO. (Co-presenters: Andrea Lamont, Michelle Song, Sarah Pearson, SarahRose Black). MTAO Student, Intern, Supervisor Conference. Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario.

September 2017

  • Snapshot of a Music Therapist and Researcher. University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario.

July 2017

  • Spotlight Session: Music Therapy and Well-Being of Older Adults. 15th World Congress of Music Therapy, Tsukuba, Japan (PR).
  • Being Healthy Through Music, Engagement and Movement. Special Public Lecture at the 15th World Congress of Music Therapy, Tsukuba, Japan (PR).
  • Networking Through the Beat of A Drum. (Co-presenters: Gene Behrens, Anita Gadberry,  Aksana Kavalionova-Moussi, Jeanette Milford, Annie
    Heiderscheit, Annabelle Brault, A.,  Melissa Mercadal-Brotons, & Claudia Zanini). 15th World Congress of Music Therapy, Tsukuba, Japan (PR).
  • Voices of the Dying and Emerging Themes in Palliative Care Music Therapy. 15th World Congress of Music Therapy, Tsukuba, Japan (PR).
  • Music and Medicine: Interdisciplinary Trends in Research. (Co-presenter: Joanne Loewy). 15th World Congress of Music Therapy, Tsukuba, Japan (PR).
  • Global Equivalency Certificate for Music Therapists: Part II: Professional Identity and Competencies. (Co-presenters: Kana Okazaki-Sakaue, & Kris Stachyra). 15th World Congress of Music Therapy, Tsukuba, Japan (PR).

June 2017

  • Veins: Supporting Relationships and facilitating grieving at end-of-life through the Bonny Method. Association for Music and Imagery Conference, Montreal, Quebec (PR).

May 2017

  • Why Aren’t There More Choirs like This? Choral Singing with Older Adults Diagnosed with Dementia. Walking the Boundaries, Bridging the Gaps: International Community Music  Conference, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario (PR). 
  • The Artful Wellness Project: Chamber Music in Unlikely Community Settings. Walking the Boundaries, Bridging the Gaps: International Community Music
     Conference, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario (PR).

February 2017

  • Portrait of Music Therapy in Supporting Relationships and Saying Goodbye. Online Conference for Music Therapy (PR).

December 2016

  • A Snapshot of Palliative Care Music Therapy: Voices of the Dying. Milton Library Wilfrid Laurier Lecture Series. Milton, Ontario.

November 2016

  • WFMT President Presents: Inaugural Address on the WFMT and Music Therapy around the Globe. 2nd International Conference on Music Therapy, Komunitas Ikatan Terapi Musik Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia (PR).

October 2016

  • Journal and Music Therapy Publications. Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario.
  • Snapshot of a Music Therapist and Researcher. University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario.

September 2016

  • Legacy Songs: Transformative Music Therapy at End-of-Life. 2nd International Conference on Hospice and Palliative Care, Toronto, Ontario (PR).
  • Keynote: Clinical Benefits of Singing. Japanese Music Therapy Association. Annual Conference. Sendai, Japan (PR).
  • Keynote: WFMT: State of Music Therapy around the Globe. Japanese Music Therapy Association Annual Conference. Sendai, Japan (PR).

July 2016

  • Highlights of the World Federation of Music Therapy 2014-2017 Council. (Co-presenters: Annie Heiderschiet, Anita Gadberry, Melissa Mercadol-Brotons, Aksana Kavaliova-Moussi). 10th European Congress of Music Therapy, Vienna, Austria. (PR).
  • Songwriting: Research, Theory, Methods, and Practice. (Co-presenters: Felicity Baker, Sheri Robb, Michael Silverman, Viggo Kruger, Helen Short. 10th  European Congress of Music Therapy, Vienna, Austria. (PR).
  • Rhythmic Sensory Stimulation and Alzheimer’s Disease. (Co-presenter: Heidi Ahonen).  10th European Congress of Music Therapy, Vienna, Austria. (PR).
  • Scientific Writing, Peer Review, and Publication across Journals. (Co-presenters: Joke Bradt, Felicity Baker, Thomas Bergmann,  Lars Ole Bonde, Imogen Clark,  Christian Gold,  Katrina McFerran,  Anthony Meadows,  Sheri
    Robb, Guylaine Vaillancourt. 10th European Congress of Music Therapy, Vienna, Austria. (PR)

June 2016

  • Clinical Benefits of Singing for Cognitively Impaired Older Adults. International Association for Music and Medicine Conference, Beijing, China. (PR).
  • Clinical Benefits of Music Therapist Facilitated Singing & Music Listening Experiences. Schlegel Villages Education Session, Guelph, Ontario.

May 2016

  • Tenori-on Demonstration. Sounds of Science: Music, Technology, Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario. (PR).
  • Getting Published: Tools to Prepare Professional Articles. Canadian Association for Music Therapy 42nd Annual Conference. Kitchener, Ontario. (PR).
  • Panel Discussion: Psychotherapy Vs. Music Therapy. (Co-presenters: Michelle Song, Heidi Ahonen, Erin Bird, Karie Bilger, Nicola Oddy). Canadian Association for Music Therapy 42nd Annual Conference. Kitchener, Ontario. (PR).

April 2016

  • Prescription: Music for Wellness. Rotman Research Institute Mind and Body Series, Toronto, Ontario. 
  • Supportive, Expressive and Transformative Music Therapy in Oncology and Palliative Care. La Music fa Bene: Music Therapy in Oncology Conference, Rome, Italy. (PR).

February 2016

  • WFMT 30th Anniversary: Celebrating our History, Growth and Role in Expanding Horizons. Online Conference for Music Therapy (PR).

November 2015

  • Clinical Benefits of Singing for Older Adults and Caregivers. American Music Therapy Association Conference, Kansas City, Missouri. (PR).
  • How to Effectively Develop and Publish Interdisciplinary Music Therapy Clinical Trials. (Co-presenter: Dr. Joanne Loewy). American Music Therapy Association Conference, Kansas City, Missouri. (PR).
  • WFMT Fostering and Collaborating to Support Global Growth in Music Therapy. (Co-presenter: Michiko Kato). American Music
    Therapy Association Conference, Kansas City, Missouri.(PR).
  • WFMT 30th Anniversary. Come Celebrate our History and Growth. (Co-presenters: Dr. Gene Behrens, Dr. Annie Heiderscheit, Dr. Anita Gadberry, Dr. Daniel Tague, Michiko Kato, Jen Spivey). American Music Therapy Association Conference, Kansas City, Missouri. (PR).
  • Overview of the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music. Music Cares Conference, Mississauga, Ontario.
  • Rhythmic Sensory Stimulation and Alzheimer’s Disease. Music Cares Conference, Mississauga, Ontario.
  • Freeing Silenced Voices: Music Therapy and Guided Imagery and Music with American Music
            Therapy Association Conference, Kansas City, Missouri.    Holocaust Survivors. Room 217 Webinar, Toronto, Ontario.

October 2015

  • Relationship Completion through Music in Palliative Care. Il Jornada Musiic y Medicina. Institut Catala de Musicoterapia. Barcelona, Spain. (PR).
  • Mixing and Matching Take 2: Career Paths in Music. University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario.

September 2015

  • Music Therapy in Canada. Music Therapy Day Conference and Workshop, Jakarta, Indonesia via Skype. (PR)
  • Recent Alzheimer’s Research: Short Term Effects of Rhythmic Sensory Stimulation on Alzheimer Patients. Music and Health Research Collaboratory Colloquium, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario (PR).
  • Stimulating the Aging Mind and Body with Music. Markham Zoomers Fair, Markham, Ontario.
  • Rock On: Clinical Benefits of Music Experiences. Rising Stars, North Bay, Ontario.

July 2015

  • Freeing A Silenced Voice: BMGIM with a Child Survivor of the Holocaust. 23rd International Conference of the Association for Music and Imagery. Elizabeth, New Jersey (PR).

June 2015

  • Music for Life. Wagman Centre Wellness Series. Baycrest Centre, Toronto, Ontario.
  • WFMT President Presents: Inaugural Address on Clinical Training, Education and Research in Music Therapy. 2nd International Conference on Music Therapy, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Pondicherry, India (PR).
  • Sharing Music: Listening and Singing Together. Baycrest Centre, Interprofessional Rounds, Toronto, Ontario (PR).
  • Singing in Care. Room 217 Board of Directors Meeting. Port Perry, Ontario.
  • Quartet Question and Answers. Baycrest Centre, Toronto, Ontario.

May 2015

  • Canadian Glee: Clinical Benefits of Singing in Adults diagnosed with Dementia  and Alzheimer’s Disease. Implicit Being: A Colloquium on Music and the Brain, The Louis Armstrong Center for Music & Medicine, New York, New York. (PR).

April 2015

  • Conference Reflections on Education and Training in Europe, The Training in Music Therapy In Europe International Conference, Conservatory of Music “Luisa D’Annunzio, Pescara Italy. (PR).

March 2015

  • Music Therapy and Mental Health. Open Minds Conference, Toronto, Ontario.

February 2015

  • Good Vibrations, Sound Stimulation, Rhythmic Sensory Stimulation and Alzheimer’s Disease. Online Conference for Music Therapy, (PR).

2010-2015

November 2014

  • Singing for the Health of It. Music Care Conference, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario (PR).

October 2014

  • Canadian Glee for Older Adults: Singing for the Health of It! 43rd Annual Canadian Association on Gerontology Scientific and Educational Meeting, Niagara Falls, Ontario. (PR).
  • Palliative Care Music Therapy and Working with Holocaust Survivors at End-of-life. Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario.

September 2014

  • Mixing and Matching: Music Therapy, Teaching, Performing, Researching, Writing, Business, Board & Service Work. University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario.
  • Music Therapy At End-Of-Life: Pathways To Healing For Holocaust Survivors. 20th International Congress on Palliative Care, Montreal, Canada. (PR). 
  •  Final Songs: Facilitating Relationship Completion in Palliative Care through Music Therapy. 20th International Congress on Palliative Care, Montreal, Canada. (PR).

July 2014

  • Canadian Glee: Multi-Phase Studies on Singing with Older Adults. 14th World  Congress of Music Therapy, Krems, Austria. (PR).
  • Diversity in Education: Music Therapy Training in Various Modalities. (Co-Presenters: Petra Kern, Gene Behrens, Melissa Mercadal-Brotons, Thomas Stegemann, Dena Register).  14th World Congress of Music Therapy, Krems, Austria. (PR).

June 2014

  • “Glee” 3 Phase Research Study on Singing for Health and Wellness. International Association for Music and Medicine 3rd International Conference, Toronto, Ontario. (PR).
  • Rhythmic Sensory Stimulation and Alzheimer’s Disease. International Association for Music and Medicine 3rd International Conference, Toronto, Ontario. (PR).
  • Getting Down with EMTs: Electronic Music Technology & Music Therapy. Canadian Association for Music Therapy 40th Anniversary Conference, Toronto, Ontario. (PR).
  • Music and Arts in Health Care. Community Health Network-Works, Fireside Chat, On-line. (PR).
  • Let There Be Music: A Wellness Prescription. Ryerson, 50+ Festival, Toronto, Ontario.

May 2014

  • Neurologic Music Therapy Techniques in Stroke Rehabilitation, and Research in Therapeutic Group Singing at Baycrest. Baycrest Centre, Interprofessional Rounds, Toronto, Ontario (PR).

April 2014 

  • Don’t Forget Music. Burlington Library Lecture Series, Burlington, Ontario.
  • Don’t Forget the Music Please. WLU Library Lecture Series, Milton Arts Centre, Milton, Ontario.

March 2014

  • Onwards and Upwards: Music Therapy Professional Practice and Education. University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario.

February 2014

  • Canadian Glee: Research on Singing with Older Adults for Health and Wellness. Online Conference for Music Therapy.

December 2013

  • Music and Wellness for Older Adults. Stonegate Community Health Centre, Toronto, Ontario.

November 2013;

  • The Impact of GIM to Explore Trauma and Abuse Across the Lifespan. American Music Therapy Association Conference, Jacksonville, Florida. (PR).
  • Celebrating 40 Years of CAMT in Toronto, Ontario. American Music Therapy Association Conference, Jacksonville, Florida. (PR).
  • Contemporary Teaching: From the Basement to the Virtual Classrooms. (Co-Presenters: Petra Kern, Gene Behrens). American Music Therapy Association Conference, Jacksonville, Florida. (PR).
  • Music and Wellness for the Aging Brain, Deer Park Library, Toronto, Ontario.
  • Good Vibrations: Rhythmic Sensory Stimulation and Alzheimer’s. Music Medicine Research Symposium, MaHRC, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario (PR).
  • Musical Endings: Hospice and Palliative Care Music Therapy and Bereavement Support, (Co-Presenters: Sara Klinck, SarahRose Black). Music Care Conference, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario.
  • Singing for Dementia Care. (Co-Presenter: Bev Foster). Music Care Conference, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario.

October 2013

  • Music Therapy in Palliative Care and Relationship Completion. Music Care Conference. Nippising University, North Bay, Ontario.
  • Generating Rhythm: Music Therapy in Parkinson’s Care. World Parkinson Congress, Montreal, Quebec, (PR).

September 2013

  • Music Therapy in Palliative Care; Music Therapy with Holocaust Survivors; The Role of CAMT, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario.

August 2013

  • Keeping Momentum Going: Buddy's Glee Club Phase Two, 5th Annual Advancing Interdisciplinary Research in Singing Conference (AIRS), Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario (PR).

June 2013

  • The Impact of GIM to Explore Trauma and Abuse Across the Lifespan. Association of Music and Imagery International Conference, Surrey, BC. (PR).
  • Embracing the Power of Music in Long-Term and Palliative Care, Baycrest Health Sciences, Dr. Ira Pollock Clinic Day and Wulf Grobin Memorial Lecture: Clinical and Ethical Issues in Geriatric and Long-Term Care, Baycrest, Toronto, Ontario (PR).

May 2013

  • Singing for Health and Wellness, 39th Annual Canadian Association for Music Therapy Conference, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (PR).

April 2013

  • Please Don’t Stop the Music, Anne and Louis Pritzker Wellness Library Lecture Series, Baycrest Centre, Toronto, Ontario.
  • Musical High Notes at Baycrest: Snapshots of Music Therapy, Baycrest Centre, Interprofessional Rounds, Toronto, Ontario (PR).

March 2013

  • Please Don’t Stop the Music, Toronto Reference Library, Toronto, Ontario.
  • Making Musical Connections: Music and Responsive Behaviours, Alzheimer’s Education Conference, Sault Ste. Marie & Algoma District.

February 2013

  • Internship Panel, Music Therapy Association of Ontario Student Conference, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario

January 2013

  • Music Therapy Around the Globe: CAMT & WFMT Updates, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario.

November 2012

  • Getting your Groove on with the Tenori-on, Music Care Conference, Toronto, Ontario (PR).

October 2012

  • The Role of CAMT and Presidential Portfolio, Canadian Mennonite University, Winnipeg, Manitoba
  • Buddy’s Glee Club: A Study on Singing and Wellness. American Music Therapy Association Conference, St. Charles, Illinois (PR).
  • Supporting Music Therapy Worldwide: Latest WFMT Projects and Events. American Music Therapy Association Conference, St. Charles, Illinois (PR).
  • CAMT Presidential Visit and Clinical Highlights, Capilano University, Vancouver, BC.
  • Music Therapy in Palliative Care; Music Therapy with Holocaust Survivors;  The Role of CAMT, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario

August 2012

  • Buddy's Glee Club: Research Highlights and Next Steps, AIRS 4th Annual Conference, Charlottetown, PEI. (PR).

June 2012

  • Music and Preserving the Self in Dementia Care, Keynote Address. Music Care Conference, Fredericton, NB. (PR).

May 2012

  • “Buddy’s Glee Club”: Singing for Health and Wellness. Baycrest Centre, Interprofessional Rounds, Toronto, Ontario. (PR).
  • “Buddy’s Glee Club”: Singing for Health and Wellness. 38th Annual Canadian Association for Music Therapy Conference, Montreal, Quebec. (PR).
  • Music Therapy in Antigua and Barbuda: Harmonizing Caribbean and Canadian Culture. 38th Annual Canadian Association of Music Therapy Conference, Montreal, Quebec.(PR).
  • Music to Shatter the Silence. Gender and Health Conference, Montreal, Quebec. (PR).

April 2012

  • Generating Rhythm: Music Therapy in Parkinson’s Care. First Stop Parkinson’s Event, Parkinson Society of Central & Northern Ontario. Courtice, Ontario.

Mar. 2012

  • Cole Award Winners Travel the Globe. Baycrest Centre, Interprofessional Rounds, Toronto, Ontario. (PR).

Feb. 2012

  • The Role of CAMT, Accreditation and Internship. Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec.
  • Music Therapist Accredited Experts Panel. (Co-Presenters Heidi Flynn, Melissa Jessop & Elizabeth Falkenberger), Music Therapy Association of Music Therapy Student Conference, Waterloo, Ontario.
  • Current Trends in Music Therapy: Perspectives from the WFMT clinical commissioner and CAMT President. University of Kansas, MI.

Nov. 2011

  • Current Music and Health Research Endeavours. The Colloquy on Music in Health and Medicine. Panel of Speakers, University of Toronto.
  • Bridging Nations and Ideas. A Roundtable Discussion with Additional Presenters from the WFMT. American Music Therapy Association Conference, Atlanta, Georgia. (PR).
  • Music To Shatter the Silence. American Music Therapy Association Conference, Atlanta, Georgia. (PR).
  • Bringing the World to You. (Co-Presenters Dr. Byungchuel Choi, Dr. Petra Kern, Dr. Ronna Kaplan, Dr. Susan Gardstrom, Rose Feinman, & Dr. Dale Taylor). American Music Therapy Association Conference, Atlanta, Georgia. (PR).

Oct. 2011

  • Music and Preserving Self in Dementia Care. Music Care Conference, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario. (PR).
  • The Importance of CAMT to our Profession. Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario.

Sept. 2011

  • Dr. Clements-Cortes wears her CAMT Fascinator. Take 4 Series, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario.

May 2011

  • The Development of a Competency-Based Supervision Model for Clinical Music Therapy Supervision and Beyond, Oakland/Windsor Teaching and Learning Conference, Windsor, Ontario (PR)
  • Navigating Your Internship. 37h Annual Canadian Association for Music Therapy Conference, Winnipeg, Manitoba. (PR)

April 2011

  • Music Therapy in Palliative Care. The Courage to Celebrate Life: 3rd Annual Spring Palliative Care Conference, Huntsville, Ontario. (PR).

March 2011

  • Music to Shatter the Silence. Working with Holocaust Survivors International Conference. New York, New York. (PR)
  • Episodes of Relationship Completion Through Song in Palliative Care, On-Line Music Therapy Conference, Shout Out to the World, http://ocmt2011.webs.com/conferenceprogram.htm (PR)

Nov 2010

  • Episodes of Relationship Completion Through Song in Palliative Care. American Music Therapy Association Conference, Cleveland, Ohio.(PR)
  • Music Therapy in Palliative Care. Music Care Conference, Room 217 Foundation, Waterloo, Ontario. (PR).

Sept 2010

  • Navigating Your Internship. Take 4 Series, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario.

June 2010

  • Episodes of Relationship Completion at Baycrest. Baycrest Interdisciplinary Grand Rounds, Toronto, Ontario.

May 2010

  • Episodes of Relationship Completion Through Song in Palliative Care. 8th European World Congress, Cadiz, Spain. (PR)
  • Episodes of Relationship Completion Through Song in Palliative Care. 36th Annual Canadian Association for Music Therapy Conference, Halifax, Nova Scotia. (PR)
  • Supervision Basics: Internship Supervision Workshop. 36th Annual Canadian Association for Music Therapy Conference, Halifax, Nova Scotia. (PR)
  • Episodes of Relationship Completion Through International Symposium on music therapy in supportive cancer care, Windsor, Ontario. (PR)

Mar. 2010

  • Learning Through Case Studies: Gloria and Jack. Interdisciplinary practice council. Baycrest Centre, Toronto, Ontario.

Feb. 2010

  • The Quest for Well-Being. Anne and Louis Pritzker Wellness Library Lecture Series, Baycrest Centre, Toronto, Ontario.

Jan. 2010

  • Overview of Current Research and Clinical Practice. Take 4 Series, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario.

1996-2009

May 2009

  • Advanced Training in Oncology Care, 35th AnnualCanadian Association for Music Therapy Conference, Ottawa, Ontario. (PR)
  • Supervision Basics: Internship Supervision Workshop, 35th Annual Canadian Association for Music Therapy Conference, Ottawa, Ontario. (PR)

Dec. 2008

  • Reduce Stress: Lift Your Mood Through Music. Anne and Louis Pritzker Wellness Library Lecture Series, Baycrest Centre, Toronto, Ontario.

Nov. 2008

  • The Transformational Power of the Clinical Internship. American Music Therapy Association National Conference, St. Louis, Missouri.(PR)

Sept. 2008

  • The Healing Nature of Music Therapy in Palliative Care. 17th International Congress on Palliative Care. (Co-presenters: Dr. Sandi Curtis, & Dr. Lucanne Magill). Montreal, Quebec. (PR)

July 2008

  • Music Therapy in End-of-Life Care: University Community Collaborations. Keynote Address. World Federation of Music Therapy Congress, Buenos Aires, Argentina. (PR)
  • Closing Songs: Music to Facilitate Life Review, Relationship Closure, and Grieving. World Federation of Music Therapy Congress, Buenos Aires, Argentina. (PR)
  • Music in the Right Key: Highlighting the role of music therapy in addressing client concerns. Baycrest Foundation Donor Luncheon, Toronto, Ontario.

May 2008

  • Supervision Basics: Internship Supervision Workshop, 34th Annual Canadian Association for Music Therapy Conference, Quebec City, Quebec. (PR)
  • Soul Songs:  The role and experience of music therapy with survivors of the Holocaust; and the Dying, Baycrest Centre, Toronto, Ontario. (PR)

Dec. 2007

  • Using Music To Enrich End-of-Life Care, University of Toronto, Social Psychology Guest Lecture, Toronto, Ontario.
  • Coping with Stress, Wellness Library Education Series, Baycrest Centre, Toronto, Ontario.

Nov. 2007

  • Closing Songs, American Music Therapy National Conference Association, Louisville, Kentucky. (PR)

Oct. 2007

  • Music in the Right Key: The Role of Music Therapy in Addressing Client Concerns At Baycrest, Donor Tea Afternoon, Baycrest Centre, Toronto, Ontario.

June  2007

  • Heart Songs: Music Therapy Experiences in CCC and Palliative Care, Baycrest Hospital Grand Rounds, Toronto, Ontario.
  • Music Therapy in Palliative Care, Baycrest Hospital, Toronto, Ontario.

May 2007 

  • Music to facilitate life review, grieving and relationship closure, 33rd Canadian Association for Music Therapy Conference, Victoria, British Columbia. (PR)

Feb. 2007

  • Using Music To Enrich End of Life Care, Faculty of Music, University of  Toronto, Toronto, Ontario.

Nov. 2006

  • Music…The Drug Without Side Effects.  Aging Well Conference, Wagman Centre,  Toronto, Ontario.
  • Music and Memory, Faculty of Music, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario.
  • Panel Presentation:  Careers in Music, 2006 Hamilton Music Awards Career Day & Industry Conference, Hamilton, Ontario.

Oct. 2006

  • Getting A Good Night’s Sleep, Health and Wellness Lecture Series, Baycrest Centre, Toronto, Ontario.

July 2006

  • Music therapy services for clients in long-term care, St. Peter's Hospital, Hamilton, Ontario, Hamilton, Ontario.

May 2006

  • The Transformational Power of the Clinical Internship, 32nd Annual Canadian Association for Music Therapy Conference, Windsor, Ontario. (PR)
  • Music for the Dental Clinic:  Easing Anxiety, Dental Clinic, Baycrest Centre, Toronto, Ontario.

April 2006

  • Music Therapy in Dementia Care, 25th Annual Ontario Gerontology Association Conference, Toronto, Ontario. (PR)
  • Closing Songs:  Using Music to Facilitate Life Review,. Hospital Grand Rounds, Baycrest Centre, Toronto, Ontario.

April 2005

  • Music in the Right Key: The Role of Music Therapy in Addressing Client Concerns At Baycrest, Hospital Grand Rounds, Baycrest Centre, Toronto, Ontario.

March 2005

  • Music Therapy in Healthcare, Volunteer Youth Council, Baycrest Centre, Toronto, Ontario.

Nov. 2004

  • Complementary Medicine: We Can Help, 11th Annual Pain and Symptom Management Conference, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario. (PR)

Oct. 2004

  • Music Therapy Internship Opportunities at Baycrest Centre, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario.

April 2004

  • So Much More Than A Serenade:  Music Therapy at Baycrest, Hospital Grand Rounds, Baycrest Centre, Toronto, Ontario.

March 2003

  • Music Therapy at Baycrest, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario.

April 2002

  • Music Therapy in Adult Day Care Programs, OCSA Members, Toronto, Ontario.

Jan. 2002

  • What Is Music Therapy?, University of Toronto High Schools, Toronto, Ontario.

June 2000

  • Therapeutic Programming in the Adult Day Care Program, Hospital Grand Rounds, Baycrest Centre, Toronto, Ontario.

May 1997

  • Expanding the Roles of A Music Therapist, Canadian Association for Music Therapy Annual Conference, Windsor, Ontario, (PR)

April 1997

  • Music Recreation at Baycrest, Hospital Grand Rounds, Baycrest Centre, Toronto, Ontario.

April 1996

  • The Role of Music in Reducing Anxiety in Patients Recovering From Strokes, Rehabilitation Rounds, Baycrest Centre, Toronto, Ontario.