Recorded Workshops 2023-2024
When possible, MTABC workshops are recorded and uploaded here for members to view in their own time. Accompanying documents that were available at the workshop will also be available here by download, and we suggest that you print the documents and refer to them during your viewing. Although this is an MTABC continuing education workshop, MTABC issues CE certificates for those who attend in person.
We will not be issuing CE certificates for anyone viewing the video, as we have no way of verifying a member’s participation. However, viewing these videos still can count for CE credit with CAMT by listing the activity, date and time on your CE form when you renew your membership.
If you encounter difficulties viewing these videos, please contact us immediately at: [email protected]. Please note that there is a 30-60 second delay before the video starts, and you will need appropriate software to view these workshops.
Music Therapy with Chinese Geriatrics
Presenter: Eva Wong, MTA
Date: October 6th 2024
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Tommy Douglas Library, Burnaby
Workshop description:
In this workshop, Eva will share her experience in working with Chinese older adults in long-term care settings. We will look at cultural sensitivities and language while addressing the accessibility of music and the relevance of music therapy for this population. This workshop will look at program ideas and learning songs/phrases to use in your practice.
Slides – MT with Chinese geriatrics
Chinese MT Workshop songsheets (1)
Tough Conversations – Counselling Skills
Presenter: Sara Pun, MEd, MMT, CCC, RCC, MTA
Date: April 15th 2024
Time: 7:00 pm -9:00 pm
Location: Zoom
Workshop description:
This workshop is a refresher course about verbal counselling skills. We will review some basics of verbal counselling and how that relates to our work as a music therapist. Some of the basics will include how to communicate empathy, reflection, reframe, and ask thoughtful questions. We will also explore some models of therapy including Emotionally Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music. This workshop will include an interactive Q&A and a practice session where you can try your verbal micro-skills in pairs. Whether you are a seasoned or new music therapist, this workshop is designed to stimulate ideas and discussions about how to balance our practice with meaningful music and conversation.
Presenter’s Bio
Sara Pun is a Registered Provisional Psychologist in Alberta, a Registered Clinical Counsellor in British Columbia, a Canadian Certified Counsellor, and a Certified Music Therapist and supervisor. Sara has two master’s degrees in Counselling Psychology from the University of British Columbia and Music Therapy from Wilfrid Laurier University. Her education represents the pairing of two allied and complementary approaches in counselling and the expressive arts. Sara works from a growth mindset that is integrative, emotion-focused, strengths-based, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed.
Sara plays the piano, guitar, clarinet, Balinese gamelan, Japanese Taiko drums, and sings. She is fascinated with travel and music from different cultures. Sara has completed additional training in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples and individuals and the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music Level 2. Sara’s goal is to integrate her psychology and music therapy background into an integrated clinical practice. In her spare time, you can find Sara hiking, skiing, yoga-ing, and playing with her two adorable rabbits. Sara is also the associate editor of the Canadian Journal of Music Therapy. You can find out more information about Sara here: www.sarapcounselling.com
Improvisation in 5 Styles – With Rueben Gurr
Presenter: Rueben Gurr
Date: June 9th 2024
Time: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: 240 Great Northern Way, Vancouver BC
Rueben Gurr Guitar Workshop Handout
Workshop Description:
Learn tools and techniques for improvising on the guitar in Folk, Blues, Jazz, Reggae, and Rock.
Presenter’s Bio:
Rueben is a highly experienced guitar instructor, recording artist, songwriter, and producer. He has taught at numerous institutions including: The CapU MT program for 40 years, Moveable Music School for 15 years, the Georgia Straight Guitar Workshop, Vancouver Island Music Workshop, and the BC swing camp for 19 years. He has developed a multitude of educational resources and courses such as the CapU Guitar PMI program, and MT Ensemble course, published “Forms, Styles, and Idioms”. Additionally Rueben co-wrote the music for and directed the musical comedy “Menopositive, the Musical” which has played in a dozen countries, including a several month run off Broadway in New York. He started the first Midi lab in the Lower Mainland for colleges and universities, and ran Lucky Dog Studio for decades. Presently, Rueben still instructs interns and grads, and leads various bands.
