Side by Side – A Multidisciplinary Approach to the
Treatment of Depression (3 CMTEs)
Saturday, February 28, 2015 Irmo, South Carolina
Approximately 19 million Americans struggle with Major Depression making this disorder the
top cause of disability in adults. Studies conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health
reveal that 70% of cases of persons with depression show marked improvement with the use of
antidepressant medication; however, a combination of medication along with other adjunct
therapies has proven to be statistically significant in the treatment of depression. 1 This CMTE
will present a multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of depression to include diagnostic
criteria for depression, psychotherapeutic approaches for treating depression, the use of
Recreation Therapy in the treatment of depression, and the use of Music Therapy in the
treatment of depression.
Learner Objectives:
1. The participant will be able to discuss the DSM-5 criteria for depression
2. The participant will be able to describe multidisciplinary approaches to treatment including
psychotherapeutic and Recreation Therapy interventions
3. The participant will be able to create music therapy experiences for treating depression
There are no prerequisites to attend this CMTE event. Students are welcome and encouraged to come
and learn with MT-BCs. REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR CBMT # WITH YOU.
About the presenters:
John Carter, M.A., L.P.C.
John is a licensed Professional Counselor with a Master of Arts Degree in Counseling from Liberty University. John
has been employed as an Inpatient Behavioral Care Clinical Counselor in Behavioral Care at Palmetto Health since
2007. John is skilled in individual, group, and family counseling. In addition, John offers sessions in Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Personality Development, and Codependency to the patients in
the Affective Disorders, Crisis Stabilization and Dual Diagnosis units in Behavioral Care.
Lorraine Pugh, M.A., CTRS
Lorraine is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist with a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from
Webster University. Lorraine received her Bachelor of Science degree in Therapeutic Recreation from Benedict
College. Lorraine has been employed as a Recreation Therapist in the field of Mental Health since 1980. Currently,
Lorraine provides therapeutic groups for the Affective Disorders, Child and Adolescent units in Behavioral Care at
Palmetto Health.
Sarah Pregnall, M.M. , MT-BC
Sarah is a Board Certified Music Therapist with a Master of Music Therapy from East Carolina University. Sarah
received her Bachelor of Music Education from Winthrop University. Sarah has been employed as a Music
Therapist with Palmetto Health since 2007. Currently, Sarah provides Music Therapy to the patients in the
Affective Disorders, Crisis Stabilization and Dual Diagnosis units. In addition, Sarah receives referrals for patients
for Music Therapy from the medical hospital at large.
Betsy Neal, MT-BC
Betsy is a Board Certified Music Therapist with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Charleston Southern University.
Betsy has been employed as a Music Therapist with Palmetto Health since 1991. Betsy has served as the Music
Therapy Internship Director at Palmetto Health since 1994. Currently, Betsy is the Manager of Clinical Services in
Behavioral Care at Palmetto Health and supervises Social Work, Clinical Counselors, Case Management, Recreation
Therapy and Music Therapy in Behavioral Care. Prior to being Manager of Clinical Services, Betsy worked as
Manager of Adjunctive Therapy since 2000. Betsy provides Music Therapy to the Affective Disorders, Child, and
Adolescent units in Behavioral Care. In addition, Betsy provides Music Therapy to the Oncology Unit at Palmetto
Health Baptist.
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Ashley Hemann, Music Therapy Intern
Ashley is a Music Therapy Intern in Behavioral Care at Palmetto Health. Ashley is a student from The University of
Kansas, and is from Kansas City, Kansas. Ashley currently is providing Music Therapy services to the Affective
Disorders, Crisis Stabilization, and Dual Diagnosis units. In addition, Ashley assists in providing Music Therapy to
the Oncology Unit.
Caitlin Swett, Music Therapy Intern
Caitlin is a Music Therapy intern in Behavioral Care at Palmetto Health. Caitlin is a student from Converse College,
and is from Greenville. Caitlin currently is providing Music therapy services to the Child, Adolescent, Mental Health
Partial and Chemically Dependent Intensive Outpatient programs. Caitlin also assists in providing Music Therapy to
Oncology, and receives referrals from the medical hospital at large.
CMTE Schedule:
9:30 - 10:15 Diagnostic Criteria for Depression & Psychotherapeutic Approaches. John Carter,
M.A., L.P.C.
10:15-11:00 Recreation Therapy in the Treatment of Depression Lorraine Pugh, M.A., CTRS
Break 11:00-11:15
11:15 – 12:30 Music Therapy in the Treatment of depression
Sarah Pregnall, M.M.T, MT-BC; Ashley Hemann, MT Intern; Caitlin Swett, MT Intern; Betsy
Neal, MT-BC
Free to MTASC members, non-members, professionals -$25, students $10 (payable at
registration)
Should this CMTE be cancelled, all registered participants will be notified and any fees paid
will be refunded.
After lunch we will have our MTASC business meeting and conference preparation time. Please
plan to stay and be involved in the conference planning process.
Lunch (at local restaurant – order from menu and pay individually) You can
bring lunch if you desire and eat at the library OR – if you want to eat at the
restaurant --- email jennieband@mindspring.com by Friday, February 20 - so
she can let the restaurant know how many of us will be eating at the restaurant.
Finding the CMTE: Lexington County Library – Irmo Branch, 6251 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SC
29212
Side by Side – A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Treatment of Depression is approved by the
Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) for 3 Continuing Music Therapy Education credits.
Credits awarded by CBMT are accepted by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). The SERAMTA #P-024, maintains responsibility for program quality and adherence to CBMT polices and criteria.
Registration: Email to Carol.shultis@converse.edu by February 26, 2014 – Questions?
Contact Carol by email or call (864) 596-9621