MTASC 2 February, 2015
Side by Side – A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Treatment of Depression (3 CMTEs)
Saturday, February 28, 2015 Irmo, South Carolina
Approximately 19 million Americans struggle with Major Depression making this disorder the top cause of disability in adults. Studies conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health reveal that 70% of cases of persons with depression show marked improvement with the use of antidepressant medication; however, a combination of medication along with other adjunct therapies has proven to be statistically significant in the treatment of depression.1 This CMTE will present a multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of depression to include diagnostic criteria for depression, psychotherapeutic approaches for treating depression, the use of Recreation Therapy in the treatment of depression, and the use of Music Therapy in the treatment of depression.
Learner Objectives:
1. The participant will be able to discuss the DSM-5 criteria for depression
2. The participant will be able to describe multidisciplinary approaches to treatment including psychotherapeutic and Recreation Therapy interventions
3. The participant will be able to create music therapy experiences for treating depression
There are no prerequisites to attend this CMTE event. Students are welcome and encouraged to come and learn with MT-BCs. REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR CBMT # WITH YOU.
About the presenters:
John Carter, M.A., L.P.C.
John is a licensed Professional Counselor with a Master of Arts Degree in Counseling from Liberty University. John has been employed as an Inpatient Behavioral Care Clinical Counselor in Behavioral Care at Palmetto Health since 2007. John is skilled in individual, group, and family counseling. In addition, John offers sessions in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Personality Development, and Codependency to the patients in the Affective Disorders, Crisis Stabilization and Dual Diagnosis units in Behavioral Care.
Lorraine Pugh, M.A., CTRS
Lorraine is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist with a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Webster University. Lorraine received her Bachelor of Science degree in Therapeutic Recreation from Benedict College. Lorraine has been employed as a Recreation Therapist in the field of Mental Health since 1980. Currently, Lorraine provides therapeutic groups for the Affective Disorders, Child and Adolescent units in Behavioral Care at Palmetto Health.
Sarah Pregnall, M.M. , MT-BC
Sarah is a Board Certified Music Therapist with a Master of Music Therapy from East Carolina University. Sarah received her Bachelor of Music Education from Winthrop University. Sarah has been employed as a Music Therapist with Palmetto Health since 2007. Currently, Sarah provides Music Therapy to the patients in the Affective Disorders, Crisis Stabilization and Dual Diagnosis units. In addition, Sarah receives referrals for patients for Music Therapy from the medical hospital at large.
Betsy Neal, MT-BC
Betsy is a Board Certified Music Therapist with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Charleston Southern University. Betsy has been employed as a Music Therapist with Palmetto Health since 1991. Betsy has served as the Music Therapy Internship Director at Palmetto Health since 1994. Currently, Betsy is the Manager of Clinical Services in Behavioral Care at Palmetto Health and supervises Social Work, Clinical Counselors, Case Management, Recreation Therapy and Music Therapy in Behavioral Care. Prior to being Manager of Clinical Services, Betsy worked as Manager of Adjunctive Therapy since 2000. Betsy provides Music Therapy to the Affective Disorders, Child, and Adolescent units in Behavioral Care. In addition, Betsy provides Music Therapy to the Oncology Unit at Palmetto Health Baptist.
Ashley Hemann, Music Therapy Intern
Ashley is a Music Therapy Intern in Behavioral Care at Palmetto Health. Ashley is a student from The University of Kansas, and is from Kansas City, Kansas. Ashley currently is providing Music Therapy services to the Affective Disorders, Crisis Stabilization, and Dual Diagnosis units. In addition, Ashley assists in providing Music Therapy to the Oncology Unit.
Caitlin Swett, Music Therapy Intern
Caitlin is a Music Therapy intern in Behavioral Care at Palmetto Health. Caitlin is a student from Converse College, and is from Greenville. Caitlin currently is providing Music therapy services to the Child, Adolescent, Mental Health Partial and Chemically Dependent Intensive Outpatient programs. Caitlin also assists in providing Music Therapy to Oncology, and receives referrals from the medical hospital at large.
CMTE Schedule:
9:30 - 10:15 Diagnostic Criteria for Depression & Psychotherapeutic Approaches. John Carter, M.A., L.P.C.
10:15-11:00 Recreation Therapy in the Treatment of Depression Lorraine Pugh, M.A., CTRS
Break 11:00-11:15
11:15 – 12:30 Music Therapy in the Treatment of depression
Sarah Pregnall, M.M.T, MT-BC; Ashley Hemann, MT Intern; Caitlin Swett, MT Intern; Betsy Neal, MT-BC
Free to MTASC members, non-members, professionals -$25, students $10 (payable at registration)
Should this CMTE be cancelled, all registered participants will be notified and any fees paid will be refunded.
After lunch we will have our MTASC business meeting and conference preparation time. Please plan to stay and be involved in the conference planning process.
Lunch (at local restaurant – order from menu and pay individually) You can bring lunch if you desire and eat at the library OR – if you want to eat at the restaurant --- email by Friday, February 20 - so she can let the restaurant know how many of us will be eating at the restaurant.
Finding the CMTE: Lexington County Library – Irmo Branch, 6251 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SC 29212
Side by Side – A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Treatment of Depression is approved by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) for 3 Continuing Music Therapy Education credits. Credits awarded by CBMT are accepted by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). The SER-AMTA #P-024, maintains responsibility for program quality and adherence to CBMT polices and criteria.
Registration: Email to by February 26, 2014 – Questions? Contact Carol by email or call (864) 596-9621