2026 AMTA Midwestern Regional Conference Registration Form

We are excited to see you for our 2026 Midwest Regional Conference! This hybrid conference will include online presentations and get-togethers at satellite sites around the region

April 10-12, 2026

Your registration includes 19 concurrent sessions and 6 CMTE opportunities!

*CMTE courses must have a minimum of 5 participants or it will get cancelled*

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS: February 28th at 11:59 pm

All professional registration rates will increase $25 on March 1st.

Check out the tentative conference program here

This is a unique opportunity to experience the best that the Midwest Region has to offer.

In Service,

The Midwest Region Board of Directors

First Name*

Last Name*

City & State *

Current professional standing*

Employer/Company Name or name of College/University if a student*

CBMT Certification Number (for CMTE credits only; can be found @ cbmt.org)

E-mail*

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Confirm Email*

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What AMTA Region do you belong to? *

Which satellite site will you be attending?

Anti-Harassment Policy

The Midwestern Region of the American Music Therapy Association (MWR) abides by the AMTA Anti-Harassment Policy and the AMTA Code of Ethics. We are committed to providing an environment free of harassment, bullying, microaggression, and discrimination regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, abilities, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, those who do hold religious beliefs and those who do not, method of communication, technology choices, or other protected category. If you are being harassed, have concerns of harassment you have observed, or have any other concerns, please contact the regional vice president and vice president-elect immediately.

If any form of harassment, bullying, microaggression, and/or discrimination occurs, the MWR reserves the right to limit conference participation. In a virtual conference environment, this may include, but not be limited to: disabling the ability to interact in the event.

Registration Selection*

Professional

$75.00

Student

$ Free

Retired/Friend of MT/Non-MT

$100.00

CMTE A (5 Hours): Ethical Decision-Making and Reasoning in Music Therapy7:30am-12:30pm CST Friday, April 10, 2026 Presented by Anastasia Canfield, DHSc, LPC, NCC, MT-BC, RPT, ASDCS. "Music therapists are faced with ethical dilemmas in workplaces, advocacy, education, and more. Consultation and collaboration are key. This CMTE explores the Music Therapy Code of Ethics, the recommended Music Therapy Ethical Decision-Making Model, group discussion about ethical dilemmas, and opportunities for practicing the process of making ethical decisions." **CMTE will NOT be recorded; therefore, you must be able to attend via Zoom at the scheduled time.**

$100.00

CMTE B (5 Hours): Compassion Without Fatigue: Mindfulness, Boundaries, and the Practice of Empathy7:30AM-12:30pm CST Friday, April 10, 2026 Presented by Andrea Dalton, MA, MT-BC, CLC. "Does your work entail significant or ongoing stress? Have you found yourself feeling completely exhausted or traumatized by another’s pain? This interactive, best practice training will explore a variety of protective tools and activities including mindfulness, intrapersonal boundaries, and the practice of compassionate empathy to support personal and professional wellbeing." **CMTE will NOT be recorded; therefore, you must be able to attend via Zoom at the scheduled time.**

$100.00

CMTE C (3 Hours): Fostering Hope in Music Therapy: Theoretical Foundations and Clinical Applications9:30am-12:30pm CST Friday, April 10 Presented By: Amy Wilson, Ph.D., MT-BC, Sandy Maddux Jackson, MT-BC, Maria Hernandez, MD, MT-BC"Hope is a motivational construct vital for flourishing. A theoretical model of hope will be used to frame clinical applications for rehabilitation, behavioral health, and oncology. Participant learner objectives include (1) identifying the potential role of music (2) describing the role of the therapeutic alliance in the hoping process." **CMTE will NOT be recorded; therefore, you must be able to attend via Zoom at the scheduled time.**

$75.00

CMTE D (3 Hours): Creative Accessibility: Designing Inclusive Programs for ASD/IDD Across the Lifespan2:00-5:00pm CST: Friday, April 10, 2026 Presented by: Bonnie Houpt, MT-BC and Anastasia Canfield, DHSc, LPC, NCC, MT-BC, RPT, ASDCS. "This training includes strategies, examples, and resources on how to make music therapy services more accessible for neurodivergent and disabled communities of various ages, focusing on physical and financial adaptations and community connection. It is led by two music therapists who have been incorporating accessibility approaches into their private practices." **CMTE will NOT be recorded, therefore you must be able to attend via Zoom at the scheduled time.**

$75.00

CMTE E (3 Hours): The Role of Spirituality in Wellness and Music Therapy Practice2:00-5:00pm CST Friday, April 10, 2026 Presented by Andrea Dalton, MA, MT-BC, CLC. "Spirituality is a dimension of wellness which music therapists may be reluctant to address, due to personal beliefs, concern for offending clients, or scope of practice issues. This presentation will offer ideas on assessment and treatment planning for spiritual needs, as well as opportunities for identifying scope of practice concerns." **CMTE will NOT be recorded; therefore, you must be able to attend via Zoom at the scheduled time.**

$75.00

CMTE F (3 Hours): Put Your Kettle to the Mettle: Guitar Melody & Accompaniment, 3 Carols2:00-5:00pm CST Friday, April 10, 2026 Presented by Robert Groene, Ph.D., MT-BC "This guitar workshop explores 3 types of guitar playing, including harmony and melody simultaneously. The songs (in the public domain) include Deck the Halls, Angels We Have Heard on High, and Adestes Fideles (Oh Come All Ye Faithful). “Bring” a guitar, pick, capo and tuner. “Tabs” and YouTube access after." **CMTE will NOT be recorded; therefore, you must be able to attend via Zoom at the scheduled time.**

$75.00

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Comments/Questions

Cancellation/Refund Policy: A full refund or opportunity to choose another CMTE will be granted for any CMTE course that is canceled by the AMTA Midwestern Region due to insufficient registration or any other reason. If you choose a refund, you must communicate that request no later than April 5, 2026 by contacting Morgan Henderson at mwr.amta@gmail.com*

I have read and accept the cancellation/refund policy.

***Please remember to print your PayPal receipt from the PayPal confirmation screen if you need proof of registration for school/work reimbursement.***

2026 Midwest Regional Conference Registration Form

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