American Music Therapy Association

At its best, pediatric palliative care providers and families “sing” together. It may not always be in unison; verses may vary, improvisations happen that require dexterity by all, and players may come and go. But when done well, music of caring can be heard, sustained, and applauded.

Learning Objectives:

• Participants will be able to clearly discuss ways music as metaphor can inform the perspectives and practices of pediatric palliative care. (Treatment Planning)
• Participants will be able to name 3-4 implications from the symposium for their work in pediatric settings. (Implementation)
• Participants will be able to describe specific uses of the sessions on improvisation and endings for the work of music therapy. (Professional Responsibility)

Schedule:

Wed. Nov. 20th

12:30 – Welcome

12:50 - Improvisation and Navigation in Pediatric Palliative Care

2:30-break

2:45 – The Rich History of Music Therapy

3:15 – Finding Harmony: Insights into the Roll of Culture & Communities of Faith for Pediatric Palliative Care

4:15 – Palliative Care Endings

5 – wrap-up

Thursday, Nov. 21st

8am – Morning meditation

8:30am – Songs for Living

10 – Break

10:15 – Music Medicine: Self-care through sound

11:30-Table discussions

12:15 – wrap-up and closing remarks