Tentative Schedule for the 2022 ATRA Annual Conference (subject to change)
Opening Keynote Address: Music and Mindfulness Self-Care Strategies for Everyone
Session Description/Research Abstract
Music and Mindfulness Self-Care Strategies for Everyone is an interactive and lively keynote presentation filled with practical strategies your audience can use everyday to elicit calm, focus and mindfulness -especially during the most challenging of times.
The active use of music based self care is scientifically proven to improve your mood, relieve stress, increase mental focus and to build social connections. Musical experience is not required. Beginners are warmly welcomed and rhythm tubes are provided for all to use during the program.
Primary Presenter
Jim Donovan, Director of the Center for Fine Arts Saint Francis University, TEDx Speaker, Multi-Platinum Recording Artist Rusted Root
Credentials
M.Ed
Biographical Information
Jim Donovan M.Ed. is a professional musician, Assistant Professor and the Director of the Center for FIne Arts at Saint Francis University and TEDx speaker. His mission is to share the healing power of music through education and performance. He specializes in placing music and wellness programs in organizations who focus on people with mental health challenges, those with disabilities and people recovering from addiction.
Donovan performs with his band Sun King Warriors and was a founding member of the 3-time platinum band Rusted Root. There he co-wrote the song “Send Me on My Way” featured in the movie Ice Age.
The song also became the first song on Mars where it “woke up” NASA’s Mars Rover.
His TEDx talk, How to trick your brain into falling asleep has been viewed over 5 million times. https://youtu.be/A5dE25ANU0k
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