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MAR is implementing shared agreements for all of our meeting spaces. These are not “rules” to follow, but agreements that we all have with each other to maintain a protected and respectful space for all attendees and facilitators. These agreements will be discussed at the start of every meeting/event to help set the tone and intent of the discussion. As these are shared agreements, they are not static and are subject to change; feel free to bring forward any agreement that you would like to share.
Shared Agreements:
- Speak honestly
- Believe people if they voice that they have been harmed
- The MAR EB acknowledges the stark difference between: 1) legitimate harm, which elicits and compounds the trauma of lifetimes and generations of oppression; and 2) feelings of discomfort, which may result from being held accountable for causing harm. We acknowledge that likening the two is oppressive and unethical.
- Have a moment of reflexivity and consider “Why am I saying this?” before speaking
- Be aware of time
- Welcome and respect all voices regardless of age and experience.
- Leave room for other voices.
CMTE Opportunity: Owning and Clearing Our Obstacles- A Self Awareness Retreat (4/4/2025) - Event Date: 8/14/2025, TH 1:00p- SUN 11:30a Attendance format: In-Person All info can be found here: https://www.wbmusictherapy.com/retreat-2025 CMTE Credits: Yes Contact person: Melanie Walborn
2025 Open Meetings (4/2/2025) - The following meetings are open to all music therapists and music therapy students in the Mid Atlantic Region (regardless of conference registration). These meetings are not eligible for continuing education credits. Please refer back to this document as links become available later in the week. MAR-AMTA Regional Hybrid Conference APRIL 3-6TH VIRTUAL WITH IN PERSON […]
Keynote Speaker: Natalia Alvarez-Figueroa (4/2/2025) - The keynote and awards ceremony will be Saturday 4/5 at 9:30: “The focus of my talk will be on building knowledge; the awareness of our history and the intentionality our future requires. I will also be sharing about my current research around cultural humility; Our ability to change or expand on our thoughts and views; […]
Conference Presentation Proposals: A How To Guide (1/13/2025) - Please join the MAR-AMTA for this free 2 credit CMTE Live Monday, 1/13/25 7-9pm est & Recorded Conference Presentation Proposals: A How to Guide Have you considered submitting a conference presentation proposal, but feel unsure? Is there a clinical technique, a co-treat, an obstacle or triumph at school or work, a setting you’ve worked in, […]
Peer Support Spaces 2024 (6/5/2024) - Ongoing Support Spaces 2024 Dear Community, Thank you again to all who have taken part in our peer support spaces. Below you will find new links to all the meetings. Please register if you would like to attend, even if you registered in the past. (The old links disappeared from zoom). All music therapists and […]
Affinity Group Meetings (4/3/2024) - MAR Regional Conference Affinity Spaces: These meetings are open to students and professionals in the MAR who identify as the socio-cultural identities/community of each group. (Conference Registration is not needed to attend.) Thursday, April 4th Saturday, April 6th
MAR-AMTA Town Hall 9/18/2023 (9/17/2023) - Please join us for a town hall on Monday September 18th from 7:00-8:00pm via zoom. We would love to hear your feedback, questions, ideas, and what you’re up to. It will also be a chance to meet some of the new MAR executive board members and hear about what we’re all working on. All student...Upcoming CE at Molloy University (9/17/2023) - Title: An Introduction to Integrating Cognitive Behavioral and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Strategies in Anti-Oppressive Music Therapy Practices
Pennsylvania State Licensure Meeting (7/18/2023) - On August 8th, 2023, the Pennsylvania House Professional Licensure Committee will hold an Informational Meeting on Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski’s HB 1356, which would establish licensure for music therapists in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Music Therapy State Task Force has been contacted with a request to submit written testimony and/or digital presentations by July 31 to the PA House Licensure Committee, and would like your help!
Pre-Conference Institutes A&B (1/26/2023) - Abstract: Receiving increasing attention since the events of 9-11, 2001 and exacerbated by pandemic crises, this presentation is designed to clarify and crystalize current understandings of trauma and trauma-related issues in music...