AIMT Fall Meeting will take place at University of Indianapolis on October 5th, 2024 (virtual and in-person)

Flyer- AIMT Fall Conference 2024

Saturday, October 5th, 2024
University of Indianapolis
1400 E Hanna Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46227

8:30am-9:00am Arrival/Breakfast
Please pre-register on our website or by mail prior to the event. There will be no on-site registration.
9:00am-11:45am- Humanistic Music Therapy: Is My Philosophy Sound?

Presented by Chelsea Mabes, MA, MT-BC
5 CMTEs
(Participants must stay through the afternoon for CMTEs)
Music therapists develop their philosophy of music therapy early in education and training that often
aligns with humanism. What is humanism? What are the socio-cultural considerations of humanism?
What is critical humanism? In this presentation, participants will learn about humanism, critical theory,
critical humanism, and critical approaches to music therapy (Hadley & Thomas, 2018) Participants will
have opportunities to reflect on philosophical theory using critical thinking skills in solo and small group
activities. By the end of this presentation, participants will ask and explore their answers to questions:
“What do I believe about music? What do I believe about music therapy? Does my philosophy of music
therapy match what I believe? Does my approach to music therapy align with my philosophy?”
• Participants will consider the presence of bias in information from available sources, identify
external factors that may impact accuracy of information gathered, and acknowledge therapist
bias and limitations in interpreting information (II, C, 1, 2, & 4)
• Participants will recognize how behavioral and humanistic theoretical frameworks inform music
therapy practice and utilize community music therapy, culture-centered, and health and wellness
approaches to inform clinical practice (III, A, 3 & 4)
• Participants will identify areas for professional growth, prioritize, and establish a plan of action
(V, A, 1)

“Humanistic Music Therapy: Is My Philosophy Sound?” is approved by the Certification Board for Music
Therapists (CBMT) for 5 Continuing Music Therapy Education credits. The Association for Indiana Music
Therapy, #P-068, maintains responsibility for program quality and adherence to CBMT policies and criteria.
11:45am-12:00pm- Break
12:00pm-1:15pm- AIMT Business Meeting and Lunch
1:15pm-1:30pm- Break
1:30pm-3:45pm – Humanistic Music Therapy: Is My Philosophy Sound?

(Continued from the morning session)
5 CMTEs total

Directions:

Image Description: A map of the University of Indianapolis campus with Martin Hall (building H) and
Lots 3, 5, and 6) circled.

From The South
• Take I-465 to North East Street/US-31 (exit 2A).
• Go north on East Street to East Hanna Avenue
• Turn right onto East Hanna Avenue
• Turn right onto Shelby St
• Turn right onto Wesley Dr
• Continue straight until you’ve reached the parking lot 5 or 6
From The East or Northeast
• Follow I-465 South/I-465 East to I-65 North, exit 53A
• Follow I-65 North to Keystone Avenue, exit 107
• Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue
• Turn right onto East Hanna Avenue
• Turn right onto Shelby St
• Turn right onto Wesley Dr
• Continue straight until you’ve reached the parking lot 5 or 6

From The West or Northwest
• Take I-465 South/I-465 West to North East Street/US-31, exit 2A.
• Turn left onto North East Street
• Follow North East Street to East Hanna Avenue
• Turn right onto East Hanna Avenue
• Turn right onto Shelby St
• Turn right onto Wesley Dr
• Continue straight until you’ve reached the parking lot 5 or 6
Lot 6 is closest to Martin Hall and has accessible parking available as well as a ramp to sidewalk, and
door openers.