110. Using Relaxation in Public Schools: Esther Thane, MTA, AVPT (part 2)
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Esther has specialized since 1996 in the field of Autism and special needs. After many wonderful years on faculty at Capilano University, teaching in the Bachelor of Music Therapy Program, Esther continues to enjoy presenting at conferences, writing book reviews for published journals, & holding workshops for universities, local agencies and
internationally. In 2014, Esther completed Dr. Diane Austin’s (Music Psychotherapy Center, NY) first international distance training program in Advanced Vocal Psychotherapy. Her publication in the book: Voicework in Music Therapy (Jessica Kingsley Publishers), focuses on her innovative method of Vocal-Led Relaxation for Children with
Autism. Esther created Meet In The Music (MITM) music therapy curriculum for children with autism, which is utilized by music therapists throughout the United States, Canada and Australia. Esther is Executive Director of ET Music Therapy in Vancouver, British Columbia, where the team serve over 120 families with both in person and telehealth: in two studio locations, in schools, implementing the MITM curriculum. Esther was honored to receive the Iconic Women Creating a Better World For All award, presented by the Women Economic Forum in New Delhi, India. Esther recently received the PEER RECOGNITION AWARD for 2021, from the Canadian Association of Music Therapists.
Find Esther online, on Facebook, and Instagram and check out her curriculum; Meet in the Music.
You can also email her at etethane@gmail.com find her relaxations here.
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