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Throw-back-Sunday: Listening as a Component of Relationship in Music Therapy

By John Carpente / September 2, 2014

Hi all, As I begin to prepare my course material for the upcoming seamster, I came across this terrific blog post on the DMHmusictherapy.com site authored by my friend and colleague, Dr. Nancy Jackson. It’s a terrific post that I always work into my clinical improvisation course each seamster. So…there’s no better time then the […]

35 CMTE Credits: Expand your Assessment Skills within a Developmental Relationship-based Music Therapy Model

By John Carpente / August 16, 2014

Hi all, Expand your Assessment Skills within a Developmental Relationship-based Music Therapy Model. The last IMCAP-ND course of 2014 is being held at Radford University on October 24th & 25th. EARLY BIRD Registration ends on SEPTEMBER 15TH! Are you interested in learning more about assessment & treatment while working within a  Developmental Relationship-based Music Therapy Model? Here’s […]

IMCAP-ND News for 2014: New CMTE Training Course at Radford University!

By John Carpente / August 10, 2014

Hi all, It’s been an exciting year for regarding the development of the IMCAP-ND. Currently the IMCAP-ND is undergoing inter-rater reliability pertaining to individual items, as well as scoring the rating scale as a whole. In addition, the IMCAP-ND is featured in the current  Music Therapy Perspectives in the form of a clinical article and book review. In […]

ASD, DIR/Floortime, Sensory-Motor, & Affect

By John Carpente / May 29, 2014

Hi Parents and Clinicians, You may want to set 40 minutes aside to watch this youtube presentation on ASD, DIR, & sensory motor given by, in my opinion, one of the best occupational therapists in the field, Rosemary White. Her ability to profile a child’s sensory system, within the context of relationship-based work, is remarkable! […]

Don’t miss EARLY BIRD Registration for IMCAP-ND CMTE in New York!

By John Carpente / May 24, 2014

Don’t miss the EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION for New York Course (Early bird ends July 2nd, 20014) IMCAP-ND CMTE Course at Molloy College, New York EARN 35 CMTE CREDITS!  2-Day in-person course & Post Course Assignments   COURSE LOCATION: Molloy College 1000 Rockville Centre, NY 11571 Course will take place in the Public Square Building, Room 040 (located in […]

The Times They are A Changin’: New Discoveries Leading to NEW Ways of Working with Children w/ASD

By John Carpente / May 13, 2014

Hi all, The times that have guided treatment interventions for children with ASD are certainly changing.’ But why has it been so difficult for folks to embrace this change and incorporate these new findings and discoveries into their work? Do I dare say that politics and funding play a role? Or  even dare say that […]

Following the Client’s Lead. What is it? What isn’t it? And Why do it?

By John Carpente / May 10, 2014

Hi folks, An ongoing key topic when discussing behavioral and developmental approaches is the concept of following the client’s lead. This is especially relevant within the current trends in the research pertaining to evidence-based practice in regards to interventions with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Yes, that’s correct, developmental interventions are considered evidence based […]

Registration is OPEN! IMCAP-ND CMTE Course Headed to New York and Radford, VA!

By John Carpente / May 10, 2014

REGISTER FOR IMCAP-ND CMTE COURSE! 8/1 & 8/2 at Molloy College, Rockville Centre, NY 10/24 & 10/25, Radford University, VA “The IMCAP-ND Music Therapy Assessment training provided by John Carpente was an experience that opened my eyes to a new way of seeing and interacting with my clients musically, as well as giving an invaluable […]

Auditing IMCAP-ND Course (reduced registration fee)

By John Carpente / April 15, 2014

Hi all, I have received several requests from music therapists who would like to audit the upcoming IMCAP-ND course in Maryland. Thus, if you would like to audit the IMCAP-ND course (and do not need the CMTE credits), you can do so at a reduced registration fee. To do so, please email info@DMHmusictherapy.com. For general […]

1 WEEK left for Early bird Registration for IMCAP Course, Columbia MD

By John Carpente / April 7, 2014

Hi all, 1 week remaining for EARLY BIRD Registration for IMCAP-ND CMTE Course at Howard Community College (Ends on April 15th!) Are you interested in learning more about working within a Developmental Relationship-based Music Therapy Model? Here’s an opportunity to do so while earning 35 CMTE Credits! Click HERE for more information! You will expand your knowledge on […]

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