AIMT 2026 Spring VIRTUAL Conference FLYER with registration form (1)

Course Descriptions:

April 7, 2026, 7:00 – 10:00 PM: Professional Sustainability for Music Therapists Presented by Jennifer Gastineau, MT-BC and Nicole Keller, MT-BC 3 CMTEs

This session introduces the concept of sustainability in music therapy, emphasizing personal well-being, long-term impact, and practical efficiency. Grounded in the presenters’ real-life experience, it fosters community and encourages participants to reflect on their goals, needs, next steps, and definitions of success.

Presenters will guide participants through essential elements of sustainable practice, including mission-driven decision-making, realistic goal setting for clients, and using apps, tablets, and various other devices to remain organized in their clinical work.

Participants will explore how supervision, interdisciplinary collaboration, and strong community ties can support clinical quality and professional well-being. The session will also cover strategies for maintaining your caseload, potential opportunities for diverse income (presentations, publications, etc.), and work-life balance when making an income. The presenters will give real-life examples of ways they have made money from working smarter and not harder.

By promoting sustainable practices, this session aims to reduce burnout and increase longevity in music therapy careers. IT supports the development of mission-aligned and sustainable initiatives, especially important in a field where there can be high burnout and turnover in many positions. Participants will leave with practical strategies and a personalized action step to create change within their own context, contributing to a more resilient and effective global music therapy community.

Participants will establish 3-5 opportunities for professional growth for themselves. (Knowledge 5A-2; Task 50)
Participants will learn a minimum of 5 boundaries they can implement to maintain professional boundaries with clients and self. (Knowledge 5B-8; Task 66)
“Professional Sustainability for Music Therapists” is approved by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) for 3 Continuing Music Therapy Education credits. The Association for Indiana Music Therapy, #P-168, maintains responsibility for program quality and adherence to CBMT policies and criteria.

April 9, 2026, 7:00 – 9:00 PM: Professional Roundtable

Moderators: Leigh Ann Foor, MA, MT-BC and Elise Houk, MT-BC 2 CMTEs

This session will provide an opportunity for open dialogue on a variety of topics relevant to music therapists and students, including, but not limited to, community engagement, professional growth for both students and professionals, and intervention development/creativity as desired by participants. Moderators will assist with navigating discussion topics submitted in advance as well as throughout the presentation, as time permits. This roundtable will encourage participants to identify an area of their own professional growth following the engagement in meaningful discussion with Board-Certified Music Therapists

Participants will identify 1 area of professional growth. (Knowledge 5A-2; Task 50)
Participants will evaluate their own skill development needs following the engagement in meaningful discussion with advice from Board-Certified Music Therapists. (Knowledge 9A-5; Task 54, 55)
“Professional Rountable” is approved by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) for 2 Continuing Music Therapy Education credits. The Association for Indiana Music Therapy, #P-168, maintains responsibility for program quality and adherence to CBMT policies and criteria.