10am - Short Business Meeting and Refreshments (Check your email for the Zoom link).

10:30am - Fragile Folks: Working With Anxious Music Students by Emily Ross

Description - Does it seem like you are seeing more tears in the piano studio than you used to?  or students just completely shutting down? You are not alone. Understanding anxiety on a neurological and on a cultural level can help you navigate these tricky waters. Anxiety is a particularly hairy concept as it is both a general descriptor and a diagnosis. Because we have all felt it, it can be uncomfortable to talk about. Emily Ross, board-certified music therapist, has your back. This workshop will focus on clarifying definitions and the cultural context of anxiety. It will also cover newer terminology such as Trauma-Informed Care and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). Finally, Emily will present concrete strategies to support a student without crossing into a therapist role. 

Location: Heartstrings Music Studio, 2230 Pacific Avenue.

(As you drive into Forest Grove, Heartstrings Music Studio is located on the left side of westbound Highway 8. Pacific University is directly across the street on the right. You can park on either side of the street, in the Pacific University parking lot or on a side street.)