IMCAP-ND Updates: Research, Publications & Developments

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IMCAP-ND Developments: Research, Publications, Trainings & Automation     Hi all, It has been a while since I’ve announced updates pertaining to the Individual Music-Centered Assessment Profile for Neurodevelopmental Disorders (IMCAP-ND)  Since its original publication in 2013, the IMCAP-ND has made several advancements in terms of research, trainings and adaptions for clinical practice. Trainings have taken […]

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Learning and Developing via Relational Musical-Play Experiences in Music Therapy

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Hi all, This blog post includes some immediate and brief thoughts regarding the clinical rationale of back-and-forth relational music making between client and therapist. In addition, it touches on the importance of  contextualizing music therapy experiences within a relationship-based framework, as well as emphasizing  the significance of affective-based interactions. Several moths ago I presented to

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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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Ways of Thinking Musically in Music Therapy

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Hi all, this is a throw-back-Sunday blog entry! This entry, written by Dr. Brian Abrams, was originally posted on 2/2/12. Based on the dialogue the developed as a result of my previous blog entry, I feel that this entry is a perfect continuation regarding the topic of “working-in” and “using” music.  Ways of Thinking Musically in

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Spring 2014 Discount for IMCAP-ND Products!

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Hi all, Developmental Music Health is kicking in Spring 2014 by offering a 15% DISCOUNT  for the next 7 days on all IMCAP-ND products. Beginning today, March 18th 2014, and through March 25th, we are offering a 15% discount on all  IMCAP-ND Clinical Manuals and IMCAP-ND Rating Scale purchases. This offer will ONLY last 7 days (ending

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Paul Nordoff’s Thoughts on the Diminished 7 Chord

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Hi all, Paul Nordoff believed that the diminished 7th is one of the most important chords in music (Nordoff & Robbins, 1998). The diminished 7th brings with it so many harmonic possibilities. Therefore it is a tremendous asset for the music therapist to have at finger tips when engaging clients in musical experiences. . This

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“Using” vs “Working-In” Music in Music Therapy? Huh? Is there a Difference?

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Hi all, Just jotting down some quick notes/thoughts on a topic that continuously pops up for me as a clinician, supervisor, and educator: the concept of music being used versus music being worked in in therapy. One word treats music as a thing, and the other as a verb. For me, the differences are pretty

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IMCAP-ND CMTE Course on May 3 & 4th at Howard Community College

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Hi all, I am excited to annouce a NEW IMCAP-ND CMTE Course being offered at Howard Community College in Columbia, MD on May 3rd and 4th. This 2-day course offers music therapists an opportunity to earn 35 CMTE credits while gaining an in-depth view on the practical and theoretical perspective on the IMCAP-ND. This includes musical

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