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SANDRA L. CURTIS
AUTHOR, SPEAKER, MUSIC THERAPIST
Transforming lives through music
About Me
I am a music therapy practitioner, educator, and researcher with over 30 years of experience working in Canada and the United States.
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Research & Clinical Interests:
I specialize in work with survivors of violence, people with disabilities, and in palliative care, with current research interests in Feminist Music Therapy and Community Music Therapy
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Speaking Engagements:
I speak regularly nationally and internationally on issues related to my research and clinical interests. Most recently I highlight findings from my book, "Music for Women (Survivors of Violence)" on how women can use music/music therapy to recover from the harm of abuse, break free and empower themselves.
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I have published extensively in peer-reviewed journals & scholarly and pop books.
Available now:
"Music for Women (Survivors of Violence): A Feminist Music Therapy Interactive eBook" (Barcelona Publishers)
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Research Connections
IMPACTS: A $2.5 million SSHRC multidisciplinary research partnership to address sexual violence against women on university campuses across Canada and internationally. I serve on the research team examining the role and influence of arts and pop culture/music on male violence against women.
A group of creative arts therapies researchers working together to enhance understanding of the role of the arts in health & wellness.
Understanding violence against women, its impact on health, and the role of music/music therapy in addressing issues at both the individual & societal level.
Education
1997 / PhD, Interdisciplinary Studies - Music Therapy - Feminist Therapy
Concordia University
1982 / MA, Music Therapy
Florida State University
1978 / B. Music
McGill University
Professional Credentials
Music Therapist-Board Certified, CBMT
Music Therapist Accredited, CAMT
Contact Me
Concordia University
Creative Arts Therapies Department
1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd West
Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3G 1M8
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