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MThNZ Conference 2010
"PLAYING IN TUNE - WORKING COLLABORATIVELY IN MUSIC THERAPY"
2nd and 3rd October 2010, Holiday Inn on Avon, Christchurch
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Conference Opening by Hon Lianne Dalziel, MP
Opening Address: Professor Garry Hornby (BSc., MA., Dip.Ed.Psych. Ph.D, CPsychol., FBPsS)
"Collaboration in the Age of Inclusion: Implications for Music Therapy"
Professor Hornby’s interests in special education include: parentinvolvement; transition from school to adult life; theory and practiceof including children with special needs in mainstream schools;children with mental health problems; and guidance and counselling.
Major Address: Daphne Rickson (MMusTher(Distinction), MHealSc(MenH), LTCL, RMTh)
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Daphne is a Lecturer on the Master of Music Therapy programme at the New Zealand School of Music. Her clinical practice has predominantly been with children who have special education needs, in positions she created and developed within special schools and units.
But is it really music therapy? Introducing a music therapy school consultation protocol."
Daphne is a Lecturer on the Master of Music Therapy programme at the New Zealand School of Music. Her clinical practice has predominantly been with children who have special education needs, in positions she created and developed within special schools and units.
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Music Therapy New Zealand
- oversees professional standards and registration of music therapists
- helps fund professional development opportunities
- provides scholarships for music therapy students and other music therapists
- encourages and funds research
- explores and promotes employment opportunities
- develops public awareness and understanding of music therapy
- develops relationships with government and community groups
- works with other relevant and professional organisations and government agencies to develop sound policies and practices.