Our therapist Megan Kellogg, MA, MT-BC as well as some of our clients were recently interviewed for this story on News 12 CT, highlighting our collaboration with The Building Hope Foundation. Click to watch!

https://connecticut.news12.com/young-people-with-autism-learn-coping-skills-through-music-therapy

Connecticut Music Therapy Services, LLC is happy to announce that we are looking to add a board certified music therapist to our clinical team! The start date of this position will be 5/1/2022. This is a part-time position that we anticipate growing to full time, and is centered in Hartford County, CT.

This position is right for you if:
-You are passionate about working with people within a relationship-centered, music-centered framework.
-You are a skilled clinical musician, strong in voice, guitar and piano
-You live in, or are willing to live in and travel within Connecticut
-You enjoy a variety of clientele and enjoy a variety of clinical settings- private homes, schools, clinics, nursing homes, community settings, supporting developmental and mental health.
-You are flexible and willing to work afternoon/evening hours and potentially on Saturdays
-You are dependable, responsible and a team player.
-You hold current MT-BC status.

We are looking for a responsible, independent and dynamic therapist to join our team, therefore this might not be the right position for you if you are looking to establish your own private practice right now, if you are not a good communicator via writing, email and phone, if you are not able to provide transportation between clients or willing to travel throughout your day or if you are not willing grow as a person or clinician.

Established in 2005, Connecticut Music Therapy Services, LLC is a private practice that serves children and adults with developmental and mental/brain health needs in home, school, community, and nursing home settings throughout the state of Connecticut as well as in our Watertown and Fairfield offices.

We are seeking to provide an exciting and supportive work experience for a flexible, motivated, energetic, and talented clinician. Some equipment and instruments, clinical supervision and continuing education experiences will be provided.

To apply: Send PDF copies of letter of interest and resume to Emily Bevelaqua, MMT, MT-BC at emily@ctmusictherapy.com. Questions may be addressed to the same email.

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Grounded in the modern understanding that trauma is a whole-body experience, this course will encourage participants to increase their understanding of the neurobiological processes that take place when trauma occurs, as well as explore how music therapy can address a variety of client needs in various stages of healing and recovery. In the context of trauma-informed care, therapist preparedness and self-awareness will be considered, as well as the concepts of vicarious trauma, self-care and vicarious resilience. This course will combine interactive lecture and experiential elements.

Participants who take this course will:

1. Demonstrate understanding of the importance of self-awareness, vicarious trauma, resiliency and self-care as it relates to providing trauma-informed music therapy. (IV A 1, 2, 3, 4; IV B3)
2. Recognize and define trauma’s effect on clients. (I B4 a-l, 9, 13, C4)
3. Demonstrate understanding of 3 common symptoms of trauma. (B 4 a-e)
4. Develop understanding of the features of trauma-informed music therapy as they inform clinical thinking and treatment planning. (I- D1, 3, 4, 9, 10; II A 1 a-h, 2 c, o, t, u, ao, 5j, z)

Prerequisites: Professional MT-BC, intern or student

Course Schedule:
10- 10:15 AM: Welcome and introductions, Housekeeping
10:15-11:15 AM: Part 1: Understanding Trauma: Neurobiology and Symptoms (60 min.)
11:15-11:20 AM: Brief Break
11:20 AM-12:20 PM: Part 2: Principles of Trauma Informed Music Therapy (60 min.)
12:20-1:20 PM: LUNCH BREAK
1:20-2:20 PM: Part 3: Clinical Applications of Trauma-Informed Music Therapy (60 min.)
2:20-2:25 PM: Brief Break
2:25-3:25 PM: Part 4: Responding with Resilience (60 min.)
3:25-3:35: Part 5: Q+A (10 min)3:35-3:45: Part 6: Evaluation Total Direct Contact Time: 250 Minutes

Course Cost and Fees:
Professional Early Bird (through 7/31) : $101
Professional Regular Registration (after 8/1 or at the door): $130
Students and Interns: $75* (*Note, those registered at the Student and Intern rate will not receive a CMTE certificate).
Advanced registration is encouraged.
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Cancellation and Refund Policy
If minimum registration numbers are not reached by close of business on 8/5, the course will be cancelled. Refunds will be issued within one week. No refunds will be issued for participant cancellations.

Presenter
Jennifer Sokira, MMT, LCAT, MT-BC has extensive experience working with clients with trauma, developmental needs, and grief/end of life needs. Jennifer is a music therapist and clinical director at the Resiliency Center of Newtown where she provides music psychotherapy and assists with community programming for clients who have been impacted by the 12/14/12 tragedy at Sandy Hook School. She is also Founder and Executive Director of Connecticut Music Therapy Services, LLC, established in 2005 through which she has created opportunities for thousands of individuals in Connecticut to receive quality music therapy services from skillful and caring music therapists. Jennifer is also an appointed member of the AMTA Ethics Board, also having served as Past-President of the New England Region of the American Music Therapy Association and in various other roles. In addition to authoring two chapters and a published research study, Jennifer is a regular and invited presenter and guest lecturer locally, regionally and nationally on topics including trauma-informed care, music therapy business and ethics. She is currently an advanced trainee in the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery in Music as well as a Level 2 trainee in Brainspotting. She has additional training in Complicated Grief Treatment and she is a Life Is Good Playmaker.

Grievance Policy
The Connecticut Music Therapy Services, LLC Grievance Policy may be accessed here: http://www.ctmusictherapy.com/ourservices/

Statement of Relationship to CBMT
Trauma-Informed Music Therapy: Clinical Applications and Therapist Resilience is approved by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) for 5 CMTE credits. Connecticut Music Therapy Services, LLC maintains responsibility for program quality and adherence to CBMT policies and criteria.

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