2014 Social Media Advocacy Project

Introduction: Advocacy —> Recognition —> Access

Since 2005, the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) and the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) have collaborated on a State Recognition Operational Plan. The primary purpose of this plan is to get music therapy and the MT-BC credential recognized by individual states so that citizens can more easily access our services. The AMTA Government Relations staff and the CBMT Regulatory Affairs staff provide guidance and technical support to state task forces throughout the country as they work towards state recognition. To date, their work has resulted in over 40 active state task forces, 2 licensure bills passed in 2011, 1 licensure bill passed in 2012, almost a dozen pieces of legislation in 2013, and an estimated 10 bills in 2014 that seek to create either title protection, registration, or licensure for music therapy. This month, our focus is on YOU and on getting you excited about advocacy.

 

About the Project

The 2014 Social Media Advocacy Month theme is "We are…" and will center on exploring and honoring the profession of music therapy as a distinct profession, unique from other professions and professionals with which we work. Throughout the month of January, music therapy bloggers and podcasters will be sharing their tips, thoughts, and ideas on advocacy, on being an advocate, and on being a music therapist.

Articles and podcast episodes will be posted to this site throughout the month. Be sure to also follow the #mtadvocacy hashtag on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to stay current with the latest happenings.

Participating Blogs and Podcasts

…in the practice room: A Music Therapy Blog (blogger Tania Cordobes)

• "We Are Music Therapists" new blog post by guest Judy Simpson, MT-BC
• Declaring our Independence! by Guest Dena Register, PhD, MT-BC

Access Music Therapy (blogger Jody Tucker)

• I am a Music Therapist!

Back Mountain Music Therapy (blogger Antoinette Morrison)

• "We are…MUSIC THERAPISTS!"
• Music Therapy, Accompaniment
• Listening First

Bill Matney (blogger Bill Matney)

• Social Media Advocacy: We are…Tiny Giants

Coast Music Therapy (blogger Michelle Lazar)

• We Are Music Therapists - Advocacy Poster 2014

Connecticut Music Therapy Services LLC (blogger Jen Sokira)

• Guest Post: We Are…MUSIC THERAPISTS!

CODA Quips (blogger Kellee Coviak Hansen)

• We Are…Educated!

Developing Melodies (blogger Meryl Brown)

• We are...

Earthtones Music Therapy Services (music therapist Jodi Winnwalker)

• "We are…MUSIC THERAPISTS!" (sent via email to her newsletter subscribers)

Giving Song (blogger Kristin Noel Veteto)

• "We are…Music Therapists!"

Golden State Music Therapy (blogger Kalani)

• We Are Music Therapists

Heartbeat Music Therapy (blogger Janice Lindstrom)

• Welcome to 2014: Declaring Our Independence
• We are…MUSIC THERAPISTS!
• I am a Music Therapist.

Kalani Music (blogger Kalani)

• Celebrating Music Therapy

Key Changes Music Therapy (blogger Natalie Mullis)

• What Does the MT Say?

Listen & Learn Music (blogger Rachel Rambach)

• {Guest Post} We Are…MUSIC THERAPISTS!

Metro Music Therapy (blogger Mallory Even)

• #MTAdvocacy: A Guest Post
• #MTAdvocacy: We are…an EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE!
• #MTAdvocacy: We are…SO many things!
• #MTAdvocacy: We are MUSIC THERAPISTS!
• #MTAdvocacy 101 for New MT Students & Interns!
• #MTAdvocacy: We Are…Board-Certified & Licensed!

Music Makes Sense (blogger Daniel Tague)

• Music Therapy Advocacy All Year Round!

Music Moves (blogger Natasha Thomas)

• We are…Music Therapists! (and we are Vital!)

Music Sparks (blogger JoAnn Jordan)

• Rising Star: Music Therapists
• Music Sparks Book Blitz 2014: 2 AMTA Publications

Music Therapy and End-of-Life Care (bloggers Jillian Argue, Meghan Hinman, Kristen O'Grady, and Noah Potvin)

• We Are…Not on the Same Page...

Music Therapy Ed (bloggers Kat Fulton and Julie Palmieri)

• Music Therapists Wear Many Different Hats

Music Therapy Maven (blogger Kimberly Sena Moore)

• [Guest Post] Welcome to 2014: Declaring Our Independence
• #MTAdvocacy: What We Are
• [#MTAdvocacy Press Release] Setting the Record Straight: What Music Therapy Is and Is Not

Music Therapy Round Table (podcasters Michelle Erfurt, Rachel Rambach, & Kimberly Sena Moore)

• [PODCAST] Episode 50: {Social Media Advocacy Month} A Behind-The-Scenes Interview  

Music Therapy Services of Austin (blogger Rachel See)

• "We Are…Music Therapists!"

Music Therapy Source (blogger Matt Logan)

• Advocacy in 2014 with Dena Register

Music Therapy Tween (blogger Michelle Erfurt)

• We are…INCOMPARABLE

Musical Autist (blogger CJ Shiloh)

• Tell me more about Music Therapy

On a Good Note (blogger Katey Kratz)

• ABCs of Music Therapy

Pathways in Music (blogger Diana Hereld)

• Declaring Our Independence: "I Am a Music Therapist!"

Rehabilitative Rhythms (blogger Sarah Thompson)

• Guest Post: Welcome to 2014: Declaring Our Independence
• [Guest Post] "We are…MUSIC THERAPISTS!"
• [Video] We are…Music Therapists

Roots & Wings Music Therapy (blogger Stacey Surratt)

• We Are…MUSIC THERAPISTS!
• "We Are…"

Songs for Success (blogger Kerry Cornelius)

• #mtadvocacy Guest Post: "We are…Music Therapists!"
• #mtadvocacy Month: We Are…Student Advocates!

Sound Starts Music Therapy (blogger Mary Altom)

• Declaring Music Therapy as a Stand Alone Profession
• [Video Blog] Advocating for Music Therapy in 2014

Soundscape Music Therapy (blogger Rachelle Norman)

• We Are Music Therapists

Spectrum Creative Arts (bloggers Noa Elimelech and Wade Richards)

• [Video Blog] "We Are Who We Are" #MTAdvocacy

SWMC Music Therapy Blog (blogger Sharon Boyle)

• 2014 Social Media Advocacy Month: "We are…MUSIC THERAPISTS!"

The Adventures of Runner Girl (blogger Michelle Kennemer)

• MT Advocacy: We Are…Precious Few

The George Center (bloggers Andrew Littlefield & Jamie George)

• Think You Know Music Therapy? [QUIZ]
• We are…Biased.
• Two Inches of Frozen Lessons in Music Therapy Advocacy
• [VIDEO] We Are…a Music Therapy Mash-Up
• Guest Post: Declaring Our Independence
• We are…Music Therapists!
• Round Up, January 13th
• Round Up, January 20th

The Mindful Music Therapist (blogger Roia Rafieyan)

• It's that time again (and not a moment too soon!)—A guest post from Judy Simpson

The Music Therapy Show with Janice Lindstrom (podcaster Janice Lindstrom)

• [PODCAST] I am a Music Therapist

The Rhythm Tree (blogger Ryan Judd)

• [Video Blog] What is music therapy and how do I find a music therapist?

The Rhythmic Mind (blogger Stephanie Scheffel)

• "We Are…Music Therapists!" (Guest Post)
• #MTadvocacy: We are…Unique and Indispensible!

Time for Music (blogger Wade Richards)

• "We Are…Ambassadors for Music Therapy"

Toneworks Music Therapy Services LLC (blogger Andrea Yun-Springer)

• We Are…Empowerers [Titanium: I'm Bulletproof]

Tuned In To Learning (blogger Michelle Lazar)

• Music Therapy Advocacy Month 2014 Poster

Urban Therapists (podcaster Andrea Yun-Springer)

• [PODCAST] 034: We Are…, Cutie & Boxer, & New Year New Clients