55th AMSTERDAM World Conference on Music, Music therapy and Complementary Medicine: (MMTCM-25) Sept. 24-26, 2025 Amsterdam (Netherlands)

MMTCM-25


Social Psychology Music & Musicology Social Sciences (General) Social Work Sociology



Topics of Interest for Submission include, but are Not Limited to:



Music Therapy Specific Topics:




  • Trauma-Informed Music Therapy: Exploring music therapy techniques for individuals who have experienced trauma.

  • Analytical Music Therapy: Innovative developments and deeper explorations of analytical approaches.

  • The Musical-Clinical Pivot: Embracing adaptability and responsiveness in music therapy practice.

  • Online Telehealth and Technology in Music Therapy: Challenges, opportunities, and best practices.

  • Anti-Oppressive Practice (AOP) in Music Therapy: Addressing intersections in mental health through an AOP lens.

  • DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) in Music Therapy: New perspectives focusing on older adults and other populations.

  • Music Therapy Business Ownership: Strategies for success and sustainability.

  • Music Therapy in Medical Settings: Integration, collaboration, and navigating the healthcare system.

  • Cultural Humility and Reflexivity in Music Therapy Practice.

  • Music Therapy in Hospice and End-of-Life Care.

  • Addressing Coping, Stress, and Burnout in Music Therapists.

  • Identity Language in Music Therapy: How therapists talk about themselves and their clients.

  • Music Therapy in Early Childhood Development.

  • Therapeutic Beat-Making and Recording.

  • Culturally Appropriate Live Percussion Circles.

  • Analyzing and Writing Rap Lyrics in Therapy.

  • Integrating Meditation, Mindfulness, and Biofeedback with Music Therapy.

  • Creating Accessible and Adaptive Musical Instruments.

  • Safe Spaces and Resilience in Trauma-Informed Music Therapy.

  • Music Therapy for Dementia Care and with Senior Adults.

  • Digital and Technological Approaches in Music Therapy.

  • Music Therapy for Individuals with Disabilities.

  • Music Therapy in Educational and School Settings.

  • Family-Centered Approaches in Music Therapy.

  • Music Therapy in Penitentiary Settings.

  • Music Therapy in Rehabilitation.

  • Music Therapy Interventions for Specific Populations: Autism, Parkinson's Disease, Traumatic Brain Injury, Cancer Patients, etc.

  • The Neuroscience of Music and its Therapeutic Applications.

  • Music Therapy Research Methodologies and Outcomes.

  • The Role of Improvisation in Music Therapy.

  • Vocal Psychotherapy and Therapeutic Singing.

  • Music Therapy and Mental Health: Depression, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, etc.



Complementary Medicine Specific Topics:




  • Acupuncture and Acupressure for Pain Management and Beyond.

  • Herbal Remedies and Phytotherapy: Evidence-Based Applications.

  • Naturopathic Medicine: Principles and Practices.

  • Chiropractic and Osteopathic Medicine: Holistic Approaches.

  • Holistic Nutrition and Integrative Dietary Approaches.

  • Ayurveda and Homeopathy: Traditional Healing Systems.

  • Mind-Body Therapies: Meditation, Yoga, Tai Chi, Guided Imagery.

  • Energy Medicine and its Clinical Applications.

  • Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): Principles and Practices.

  • Indigenous Healing Practices and Cultural Perspectives in Healthcare.

  • The Evolvement of Complementary Medicine in Modern Healthcare.

  • Integrative Medicine: Combining Conventional and Complementary Approaches.

  • The Herbal Market and Therapies: Trends and Regulations.

  • Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplements: Efficacy and Safety.

  • Aromatherapy and Essential Oils in Healthcare.

  • Manual Therapies: Massage, Cupping, etc.

  • Complementary Medicine for Specific Conditions: Cancer, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Mental Health, etc.

  • The Role of Traditional Medicine in Addressing Global Health Challenges.

  • Sustainability and Accessibility of Traditional and Complementary Medicine.

  • Ethnobotany and the Discovery of Natural Products.

  • The Intersection of Spirituality and Healing.



Topics Bridging Music Therapy and Complementary Medicine:




  • The Use of Music Therapy in Conjunction with Acupuncture for Pain Management.

  • Integrating Herbal Remedies and Music Therapy for Mental Well-being.

  • Combining Yoga and Music Therapy for Stress Reduction and Emotional Regulation.

  • The Role of Sound Healing and Music in Traditional Medicine Practices.

  • Exploring the Neurobiological Mechanisms of Music and other Complementary Therapies.

  • Cultural Perspectives on Music, Sound, and Healing.

  • The Use of Music Therapy to Enhance the Effectiveness of Mind-Body Interventions.

  • Research on the Synergistic Effects of Music Therapy and Complementary Medicine.

  • Developing Integrative Treatment Plans Utilizing Music and Complementary Approaches.

  • Music Therapy as a Complementary Approach in Hospice and Palliative Care