Center for Music Therapy in End of Life Care
Advanced Practice in Hospice MT Institute

~October 16-17, 2010 at Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care,
Holy Cross Hospital, Chicago, IL

This course offers a deeper and broader knowledge for the hospice music therapist seeking advanced skills.  Areas covered will incorporate clinical supervision, using the group to process challenging or diffcult cases.  Business aspects will be reviewed, considering program expansion, funding opportunities, role play scenarios with CEOs, etc.  Advanced clinicals in specific areas such as pediatric care, family conflict, unresolved pain, and acute suicidality will be reviewed.  Participants earn 20 CMTEs.

Schedule:
Saturday, Oct. 16th: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
*includes two 15 minute breaks and a working lunch
Sunday, Oct. 17th: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
*includes two 15 minute breaks and a working lunch

Registration fee is $250, which includes materials.

Location:  Lower Level Auditorium, Holy Cross Hospital, 2701 W. 68th St., Chicago, IL, 60629.

Airport:  Midway Airport

Suggested Accommodations: Fairfield Inn and Suites, 6630 Cicero Avenue, Bedford Park, IL 60638

The Midway Hotel Center is just 2 blocks from Midway Airport and 2 miles from Holy Cross Hospital. The Center is the home of several hotel chains including Marriott and Holiday Inn, among others. Visit www.midwayhotelcenter.com or call 888-MID-INNS for reservations. If a large group stays at one hotel, it may be possible to arrange a shuttle from the hotel center to the hospital, otherwise, a taxi cab is suggested for transport to/from the hospital and hotels. The Center has a special reserved rate for the July Institute for around 10 non-smoking King bed rooms for $89/night.  Please use the group code "CMT" when making your reservation.  Located at Midway Hotel Center, Fairfield Inn and Suites is at 6630 Cicero Avenue, Bedford Park, IL 60638.  Their phone number is toll free at (800) 229-5933 or local at (708) 594-0090; you can also register online by clicking the following link:  http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chimd?groupCode=cmtcmtc&app=resvlink&fromDate=10/15/10&toDate=10/17/10

Directions to Holy Cross Hospital from Midway Center Hotels:
Start out going SOUTH on S CICERO AVE/ IL-50 toward W 67TH ST.
Turn LEFT onto W 67TH ST/ W MARQUETTE RD.
Turn RIGHT onto S WASHTENAW AVE.
Turn RIGHT onto W 68TH ST.
End at 2701 W 68th St Chicago, IL 60629-1813
To register or for more information contact info@hospicemusictherapy.org.

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