October 15, 2010

Music and the Brain with Concetta Tomaino, DA, MT-BC, LCAT

Admission:

To register call 943-8455 or register online at http://musicandthebrain.eventbrite.com/
General Admission: $30
General Admission with CEUs: $50
Pre-Event Bookfair: On Saturday, September 25, 2010, Barnes & Noble will contribute a percentage of every sale to Kadlec Neurological Resource Center in support of Music & the Brain. Be sure to mention KNRC when you make a purchase.
You can also shop online in support of Kadlec Neurological Resource Center at www.bn.com/bookfairs from September 25-29, and include the Bookfair ID on the payment page during checkout. The Bookfair ID is: 10232429.

About the presenter: Concetta Tomaino, DA, MT-BC, LCAT:

Dr. Concetta Tomaino is the Executive Director and co-founder of the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function and Senior Vice President for Music Therapy at Beth Abraham Family of Health Services, where she has worked since 1980.
Dr. Tomaino is internationally known for her research in the clinical applications of music and neurologic rehabilitation. She has lectured on music therapy throughout the United States and in, Argentina, Australia, South Africa, Italy, England, and Canada.
Her work has been featured in national programs including 48 Hours and 60 Minutes; in international programs including the BBC; and in books on health and healing, including A Matter of Dignity, by Andrew Potok; The Mozart Effect, by Don Campbell; Age Protectors (Rodale Press); Sounds of Healing, by Mitchell Gaynor, M.D; and An Anthropologist on Mars, by Oliver Sacks, M.D. Dr. Sack’s book Musicophilia is dedicated to her.
Dr. Tomaino recently discussed "The Positive Effects of Music Therapy on Health" in a program cosponsored by the Music Division and the Science, Technology and Business Division of the Library of Congress.

Learning Objectives:

Attendees will learn how music can:

1. affect brain development
2. improve overall health and well being
3. aid in improving memory and attention
4. be used in therapy to help in recovery/maintenance of function after injury or illness

Those who will benefit from attending include: people with neurological disorders, caregivers, educators, music therapists, health care providers, musicians, students, everyone with an interest in music and/or the brain!

Where:

Three Rivers Convention Center
7016 W. Grandridge Blvd.,
Kennewick, Washington

Additional Information

Continuing Education Credits: Available for an additional $20

Five Continuing Music Therapy Education (CMTE) credits are available through the Oregon Association for Music Therapy, a CBMT Approved Provider.

IACET CEU's (International Association for Continuing Education and Training) are offered for this conference. Individuals wishing to earn CEUs are advised to check with their certification body, licensure agency, and/or employer to determine if these CEUs can be used to satisfy specific requirements. IACET CEUs may be useful to Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Educators, Psychologists, Nurses, and other professionals. IACET CEU website is: http://www.aacinstitute.org/CEUs/.

Certificates of attendance will be available at no charge.
Snacks and Lunch Arrangements: Morning and afternoon refreshments will be provided. Coffee/tea/water will be available throughout the day. Lunch is on your own. There are many nearby restaurants.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations will be incurred at 50% of registration fee. However, no refunds will be given within seven days of the conference.
*A limited number of scholarships for non-professionals are available and will be awarded based on need. Please call 943-8455 to discuss.
http://musicandthebrain.eventbrite.com