Oregon Association for Music Therapy

Posted by admin on Dec 28, 2010

Our Board

The OAMT Board Members for 2011-2012: o President: Emily Ross, MA, MT-BC, has been working as a private practice music therapist in Portland since 2003. Additionally, she teaches courses in music therapy at Marylhurst University and supervises practicum students in the field. She specializes in serving children on the autism spectrum and is co-manager of West Hills Music Therapy Studio. Emily...

Posted by admin on Dec 28, 2010

What is Music Therapy

Music Therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program. (American Music Therapy Association definition, 2005) Music Therapy is an established health profession in which music is used within a therapeutic relationship to address...

Posted by admin on Dec 28, 2010

Our Membership

OAMT’s members are current music therapists working with clients in Oregon, past music therapist in the area, and non music therapists who want to stay connected. OAMT Membership is an investment in the music therapy profession in Oregon and in your future as a music therapist. Membership in a professional organization like OAMT is a mark of credibility. It shows prospective employers and graduate...

Posted by admin on Jan 30, 2012

Government Relations

The Oregon Association for Music Therapy has appointed a small group of individuals to serve on the government relations task force. Members of the task force act as advocates for the music therapy profession with a specific focus on building relationships with government legislators, advocating for improved policies related to music therapy, and informing the community about relevant policy changes. This...

Posted by admin on Dec 19, 2010

About

The Oregon Association for Music Therapy strives to bring all music therapists working in Oregon in contact with each other and their...

Posted by admin on Dec 28, 2010

News & Events

OAMT Membership Meetings: Four meetings a year on the last Saturday of the month. 2012 Dates: Jan. 28th & 29th, 2012; Second Annual OAMT Conference. See Conference schedule for details Upcoming Conferences: January 28 & 29th – OAMT Conference: Evidence, Ethics & Ethos We are very excited to be bringing together all these presenters for the conference: Brian Abrams, PhD, MT-BC, LPC,...