Weathering a Storm
© 2009
Cathy Knoll, MA, MT-BC
Dellinda Henry, MEd, MT-BC
Dwight Knoll
FREE eco-friendly online mini-course
Optional 5 CMTE credits $25.00
Weathering A Storm is a music therapy mini-course available to you at no cost or obligation. The practical, down-to-earth course is designed specifically to help current and future music therapists arm themselves with a customized, effective contingency plan for surviving and thriving the ups and downs of their career. To receive this FREE mini-course, just send us a quick request via e-mail CathyKnoll@MusicWorksPublications.com and we will send you an e-mail with the pdf workbook attached and links to the audio discussion. You can print the workbook or read the .pdf on your computer. You can download the .mp3 audio tracks or listen on-line.
Chapter 1: Expecting the Unexpected
Chapter 2: Preparing Plan B
Chapter 3: Surviving a storm
Chapter 4: Thriving in a storm
Chapter 5: Exploring income options
Remember, you can receive this FREE mini-course – pdf workbook and audio files - by sending a brief request to CathyKnoll@MusicWorksPublications.com Check out our other FREE mini-courses, and tell your colleagues about these resources.
Optional CMTE credits. Music therapists can earn 5 pre-approved CMTE credits for just $5 per credit hour by reviewing the workbook materials, listening to the audio segments, answering the questions for each chapter, and then completing the CMTE application packet. You may take the mini-course now and apply for credits anytime in the future. Whether you take the course for CMTE credit or not, Music Works Publications commends you for taking steps to boost your professional development.
When you apply for CMTE credit, you will submit a CMTE packet that includes: (1) a copy of the answered questions for each chapter, (2) the required 2-page CMTE Evaluation form located at the back of the workbook, and (3) a check paid to the order of Music Works Publications for your $25 CMTE fee. You must keep a copy of your packet in the event it is lost in the mail. Mail the CMTE packet to Dellinda Henry, MT-BC, 9471 Brushy Point Street, San Antonio, TX 78250.
Learning Objectives Course participants will:
- Learn to recognize the scope of circumstances that can interrupt their career,
- Develop a contingency plan to build their career in spite of circumstances,
- Learn techniques for submitting counter proposals for job or budget restructuring in order to retain a music therapy position or contract,
- Learn strategies for increasing professional value and enhancing resume, and
- Learn strategies for exploring new markets and developing income-producing projects.
Weathering a Storm addresses these competencies of the CBMT Scope of Practice:
V. A. 1 – 6: Professional Development and V. B. 1-6, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15: Professional Responsibilities
Instructors. Cathy Knoll, MA, MT-BC and Dellinda Henry, MEd, MT-BC. See the CMTE Information page for details.
Statement of relationship to CBMT: Weathering A Storm is approved by the Certification Board of Music Therapists (CBMT) for 5 Continuing Music Therapy Education credits (CMTE). Credits awarded by CBMT are accepted by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). Music Works Publications, S-001, maintains responsibility for program quality and adherence to CBMT policies and criteria. See the CMTE Information page for details.