Creative Health IV: Music

The Creative Health Conference is in its fourth year, and this year we’re focusing on music! Join us for a day of learning, inspiration, and connection. Teaching artists and medical professionals will share their work, research, and philosophies about music and healing. Gain ideas and resources for using music as a tool for health, with yourself or with your clients. Sessions include lecture and experiential formats. No prior musical experience necessary. 

Presenters

Cognitive Neuroscientist Dr. Robert Zatorre
”Music and cognition, implications in memory care”

Stroke survivor Tina Callahan and Music Therapist Patricia Mulholland
”The Sonata Project: Story of a Stroke Survivor”

Ecologist and musicologist Kristen Bellisario, PhD
”Soundscape Paradigm for Ecosystem Service and Stress-Reducing Human Outdoor Recreation”

Music Therapist Kate Beever, MA
”Building Efficient and Impactful Adaptive Music Programs”

Composer and Family Medicine Specialist, Timothy O'Donnell, MD
”Journey in Curiosity: Music, Nature, and Medicine”

The conference is open to healthcare professionals, therapists, caregivers, self-advocates, students, and teaching artists or musicians.

Where: Bates College Commons, 136 Central Avenue, Rm 221 Lewiston, ME 04240

When: Friday October 7, 2022, 830a-430p

Therapists and educators will receive a certificate for 6 hours of learning for your continuing education credits.

Students may register for free by entering STUDENT on the registration page. 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creative-health-music-tickets-411101253917

This event is supported by a grant from the Van Otterloo Family Foundation