Guest Speaker Series: Music Therapy 101: Your Musical Diet (Self-Study)
Self-Study
Self-Study Online Seminar
This seminar is clinically-based for anyone invested in improving their skills.
For only New York State Licensed LMSWs, LCSWs, LMHCs, and CASACs,
2 CEUs are available once the post-test and evaluation are completed.
This presentation outlines the basic premises of music therapy, its history, training requirements, techniques, and therapeutic value to be used in a general way with individuals and group settings.
Join the SWEET Institute and Shoshana Averbach, LMSW, and in this seminar:
- Participants will learn the difference between music therapy/music therapist and recreational music; the inherent therapeutic value of music and training of a music therapist, assessment, and goal planning.
- Participants will learn several music-therapy techniques such as vocal and musical improvisation, lining out songs, music and movement.
- Participants will learn about and experience (time permitting) music therapy in the form of dance, reminiscence, speech, and improvisation.
- Participants will learn about music-therapy applications in a general way that they can adapt with their specific clientele and in their personal lives.
Here's what our attendees are saying about SWEET seminars:
“I liked that he presented in understandable terms and that he was extremely knowledgeable about the topic.” - Mary Grace, LCSW-R
"The interaction is always great between the participants and integrated so well into the presentation. Thank you!" - Susan, LMSW
"I appreciate how the facilitator goes over a skill until all participants understand it." - Teresa, LMSW
Shoshana Averbach, LMSW
Shoshana Averbach, LMSW, MA, MT-BC, LCAT, CDP, CCM, Accredited Healer earned master’s degrees in music therapy and social work from NYU and Yeshiva University, respectively, and certifications as a Certified Dementia Practitioner, Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, Board-Certified Music Therapist, Case Manager, and accreditation as a healer through the Jewish Association of Spiritual Healers. For over 35 years, she has worked with primarily geriatrics as a social worker, music therapist, and recreation leader in nursing homes, hospice, short-term rehabilitation, dementia, senior center, home care. She has performed in over 85 geriatric facilities. She has studied numerous healing modalities and offers them to her clients for self-healing when appropriate. She produced two CDs of original, healing songs and musical compositions: The Time Is Coming (2011) and I Reclaim My Heart (2015). Shoshana currently works as a social worker in home care and performs in nursing homes in the NYC area. For more information, see her website, www.healingnotes.com.
- In the State of New York, SWEET Institute is approved by the Office of Professions under Dr. Sidor Psychiatric Services as a CEU provider for social workers (#SW-0471) and mental health counselors (#MHC-0127).
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Your Facilitator and Co-Facilitator
Mardoche Sidor, MD, is a Harvard-trained Quadruple Board Certified Psychiatrist, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University, School of Physicians and Surgeons, trained in and taught all major psychotherapeutic modalities, including and not limited to CBT, DBT, Family Systems, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. He is also the author of 11 books including Journey to Empowerment, Discovering Your Worth, The Power of Faith. and, The Art of Living. Dr. Sidor has worked both as a primary care physician and Medical Director in three different settings, including a Chief Medical Officer of the Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES). He is a main facilitator for the SWEET Institute. His 11th book, entitled, NLP for Clinicians is now available to the public.
Karen Dubin, PhD, LCSW, is a Columbia-trained Social Worker with wide clinical, teaching, and supervision experience. She also has a background in management, mentorship, and leadership that spans more than 20 years. Her added passion is in advocacy and coaching. She has previously held Executive level positions, and two other directorships in different organizations. She is currently Adjunct Faculty at Columbia University School of Social Work and Adelphi University School of Social Work. She also maintains a private practice, provides supervision, and clinical and management training. She is also a personal and executive-level coach. She is a main facilitator for the SWEET Institute.