Listen to the Music: Perspectives on Music and Stress during COVID-19

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Presents

Listen to the Music: Perspectives on Music and Stress during COVID-19

Thursday, December 17th, 2020

4:00PM-8:00PM PT / 6:00PM-8:00PM CT / 7:00PM-9:00PM ET

Event held online via Zoom- Information on how to access program will be sent, via email 24 hours before the event

Program Offers 2.0 APA CEs for Psychologists, 2.0 CEUs for Illinois state Counselors and Social Workers*, and 2.0 BBS California CEUs for LPCCs, LPSW, and LMFTs

Ticket registration is reserved for those able to attend the event live. Those unable to attend the live webinar should not reserve a ticket via eventbrite. You will have the opportuntiy to view the recording when it becomes available by visiting https://tcsppofficeofce.com/homestudy-courses/

*The state of Illinois is currently allowing those who renew in 2021 to use up to 15 hours of CEUs obtained online. They will review current in-person restrictions in July to determine if more hours may be used for online courses. For more information please visit https://www.idfpr.com/COVID-19.asp *

TCSPP Students, Staff, Faculty, and Alumni have the opportunity to register before general admission tickets become available on November 27th.

Workshop Description:

Listen to the Music: Perspectives on Music and Stress during the COVID-19 Pandemic explores the interdisciplinary ways in which stress and music interact to impact physical and mental well-being. Quarantine, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, has caused many to experience sudden isolation and severe stress symptoms that can negatively impact physical and mental health (Hang, et al., 2020). A brief exploration of the use of music throughout history in medicine will be provided, before our experts explore methods for using music to reduce stress in mental and physical health practices during COVID-19.

After introducing the ways in which stress can impact physical health, music utilization in medicine to reduce these symptoms will be discussed. Particpants will learn about integrative treatment methods that incorporate music into clinical mental health practice, and receive guidance on the use of music in self-care. Our diverse panel of experts will also share their personal experiences using music during COVID-19, including how they have used stress to inform their consumption and making of music.

Learning Objectives:

After attending this introductory-level workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Describe physical symptoms associated with stress.

2. List two ways in which music can cause physical changes in the body.

3. Discuss the use of music in modern clinical mental health treatments.

4. Utilize music in self-care practice.

Meet the Presenters:

Professional Bio of Presenter 1: Patricia H. A. Perez, PhD, Associate Professor in the International Psychology Department at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Patricia H. A. Perez, PhD, Associate Professor in the International Psychology Department at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Perez received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Northwestern University, Master of Education degree in Child Development and Infant Studies from the Erikson Institute and her Doctorate degree (minor in Multicultural Counseling) in Counseling Psychology from Loyola University Chicago. Dr. Perez has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in child development and psychology on-ground and online across five higher education institutions for the past 19 years.  Dr. Perez has over 25 years of experience working with young children and families in community-based settings, early intervention, hospitals, family support programs, and in private practice.  Her areas of research and practice expertise include children and families, children with special needs, diversity and inclusion, cultural competence, lifespan development, infant mental health, child abuse and neglect, global trauma, third culture kids/adults, and acculturation psychology. Dr. Perez is a diversity psychotherapist, mixed methods researcher, developmental specialist, and international psychology consultant. Dr. Perez provides consultation nationally and internationally (US, Ghana, Kuwait, Philippines, Indonesia, Egypt).  She is a recipient of a 2018 Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman Award. 

Jaleel Abdul-Adil, Ph.D., Faculty member in the Clinical Psychology Department at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Dr. Abdul-Adil is a part-time Professor of Clinical Psychology who specializes in evidence-based, culturally-sensitive, and best practices programs for the prevention and intervention of child trauma, community violence, and conduct problems with low-income urban youth and families. Dr. Abdul-Adil teaches courses on life span, social bases of behavior, foundations in research and clinical practice, and youth intervention with Rap music and Hip-Hop culture.

Dr. Abdul-Adil is also a full-time Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology in Psychiatry at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He is the Co-Director of the Urban Youth Trauma Center at UIC which is part of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network. Dr. Abdul-Adil trains community-based providers on using best practices for programs that integrate evidence-based approaches to trauma and disruptive behavior disorders for youth exposed to community violence.

In addition, Dr. Abdul-Adil is the founder of Young Warriors/Hip-Hop H.E.A.L.S.! (Helping Everyone Achieve Liberation and Success), a media-based and trauma-informed violence prevention and intervention model that uses modern Rap music and Hip-Hop media to promote critical thinking, prosocial skills, and trauma-informed services for urban adolescents.

Benjamin Levy, M.D., Division Head of Gastroenterology at Mount Sinai Hospital, Chicago, IL.

Benjamin Levy, M.D. is a board-certified Gastroenterologist and serves as the Division Head of Gastroenterology at Mount Sinai Hospital, Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital, and Holy Cross Hospital. In addition, Dr. Levy is Head of GI Education for residents and medical students. In 2017, Dr. Levy started a Sinai Gastroenterology clinic for refugees resettling in Chicago. He served for 6 years on the American College of Gastroenterology’s (ACG) Patient Care Committee – and currently serves on both the ACG’s Public Relations Committee and the FDA-Related Matters Committee.

Dr. Levy received an “Outstanding New Researcher” Award at the CDC’s 2009 National HIV Prevention Conference for his work organizing “Music Inspires Health” – a rock and hip-hop concert tour. In 2013, Dr. Levy received a Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation Visiting IBD Fellowship to study at the University of Chicago. In 2017, Dr. Levy was selected to participate in the Chicago Council on Global Affairs “Emerging Leaders Program.” The American College of Gastroenterology selected Dr. Levy for their Young Physicians Leadership Program in 2018.

During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Dr. Levy started an international health education campaign named “Concerts & Cocktails” that teamed up musicians with physicians and nurses on the front lines. Dr. Levy was subsequently selected to be a TEDx speaker @TEDxWrigleyville – “Humanity: An Inside View of the Pandemic.” An avid cellist, Dr. Levy is co-chair of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Soundpost series.

Greg Spero, Pianist, Composer, Producer

Greg Spero is one of the most captivating young artists to emerge on today’s creative music scene. Quincy Jones once heralded him as a “…beautiful human being and artist who knows how to play from his soul.” Greg is the mastermind behind the rhythmically-charged, groove-oriented and genre-bending SPIRIT FINGERS. The band’s newest album PEACE was released in June of 2020 and received rave reviews from All About Jazz, UK Vibe, London Jazz News, and more. Prior to SPIRIT FINGERS, Greg was the long-time pianist for pop artist Halsey. During his time with Halsey he appeared on Saturday Night Live and Ellen. On top of that, Greg was picked up by Vince Wilburn Jr. to tour with the Miles Electric Band. Today, Greg is continuing to work on his music while also exploring other projects to help better the music industry landscape for artists. His most recent musical project, Tiny Room Sessions, is a series of singles released by Greg on a weekly basis with a variety of artists from different genres including TRANSVIOLET, Lido, Terreon “Tank” Gully, MonoNeon, and many more. Tiny Room Sessions is a great example of his musical prowess, with Greg aiding in production and arrangement while performing in almost every track. In 2020, Greg also founded Tiny Records, an imprint label under Ropeadope Records breaking new artists like R&B/soul singer-songwriter Carolyn Samuelson and folk band The Heartstrings Project.

Danielle Bohrer, Manager of the Institute for Professional and Continuing studies at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Danielle began her career at the University of Vermont, where she completed a Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Medical Technology. After working for many years in the health care industry, she earned her master’s degree in International Psychology from TCSPP, and transitioned her focus to program coordination, research and evaluation. Danielle has strong interest in supporting international and vulnerable populations as well as increasing educational access for all. In her current role, she is committed to offering diverse and relevant trainings that meet the needs of mental health professionals. Outside of her career, Danielle has spent the last 25 years performing in musicals and volunteering with organizations that promote the arts.

Program Standards and Goals

This program meets APA’s continuing education Standard 1.3: Program content focuses on topics related to psychological practice, education, or research other than application of psychological assessment and/or intervention methods that are supported by contemporary scholarship grounded in established research procedures.

This program meets APA’s continuing education Goal 1: Program is relevant to psychological practice, education, and/or science.

Workshop Schedule:

6:00pm CT – Event Begins

8:00pm CT – Event Ends

Registration and Fees:

This event is free to all attendees.

TCSPP Students, Staff, Faculty, and Alumni have the opportunity to register before general admission tickets become available on November 27th.

Ticket registration is reserved for those able to attend the event live. Those unable to attend the live webinar should not reserve a ticket via eventbrite. You will have the opportuntiy to view the recording when it becomes available by visiting https://tcsppofficeofce.com/homestudy-courses/

References:

1. Abdul-Adil, J. (2014). Modern Rap Music: Mining the melodies for mental health resources. Journal of Youth Development: Bridging Research & Practice, 9 (2), 149-152.

2. Bonde, Lars Ole. (2015). Music and medicine and music therapy in hospitals – An overview of practices and evidence. European Journal of Integrative Medicine. 7. 2. 10.1016/j.eujim.2015.09.012.

3. Brandes, V. (2010). Music as a medicine: Incorporating music into standard hospital care. Music that works (pp.329-342) doi:10.1007/978-3-211-75121-3_21.

4. Chandra, A., & Acosta J. D. (2013). Building resilient communities: An online training: User’s guide and audio transcript. Retrieved from https://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/tools/TL100/TL109/RAND_TL109.guide-transcript.pdf

5. Hwang, T. J., Rabheru, K., Peisah, C., Reichman, W., & Ikeda, M. (2020). Loneliness and social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic. International psychogeriatrics, 32(10), 1217–1220. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1041610220000988

6. Mental Health and Coping During COVID-19. (2020). Retrieved November 06, 2020, from https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html

CONTINUING EDUCATION:

Target Audience: All mental health professionals. Graduate students welcome.

Psychologists. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 2.0 continuing education credits. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is committed to accessibility and non-discrimination in its continuing education activities. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is also committed to conducting all activities in conformity with the American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles for Psychologists. Participants are asked to be aware of the need for privacy and confidentiality throughout the program. If program content becomes stressful, participants are encouraged to process these feelings during discussion periods. If participants have special needs, we will attempt to accommodate them. Please address questions, concerns and any complaints to Danielle Bohrer at 312-467-2364. There is no commercial support for this program nor are there any relationships between the CE Sponsor, presenting organization, presenter, program content, research, grants, or other funding that could reasonably be construed as conflicts of interest.

Counselors/Clinical Counselors. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available 2.0 hours of continuing education. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to provide continuing education programming for counselors and clinical counselors.License Number: 197.000159

Social Workers. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 2.0 hours of continuing education. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to provide continuing education programming for social workers. License Number: 159.001036

MFTs, LPCCs, and LCSWs. Course meets the qualifications for 2.0 hour of continuing education credit for MFTs, LPCCs, and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. If you are licensed outside of California please check with your local licensing agency to to determine if they will accept these CEUs. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is approved by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) to offer continuing education programming for MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, and/or LCSWs. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is an accredited or approved postsecondary institution that meets the requirements set forth in Sections 4980.54(f)(1), 4989.34, 4996.22(d)(1), or 4999.76(d) of the Code.

Participation Certificate. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is able to provide students and other participants who simply wish to have documentation of their attendance at the program a participation certificate.

Non Psychologists. Most licensing boards accept Continuing Education Credits sponsored by the American Psychological Association but non-psychologists are recommended to consult with their specific state-licensing board to ensure that APA-sponsored CE is acceptable.

*Participants must attend 100% of the program in order to obtain a Certificate of Attendance.

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology maintains responsibility for this program and its content.