Annamarie Dwozan is a senior music therapy student at Georgia College & State University. She has over 260 clinical hours of experience working with diverse populations including adults with mental illness, substance abuse issues, and developmental disabilities. She has also worked with children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral issues. Her experience includes individual and group music therapy sessions addressing goals like socialization, communication, coping skills, and self-expression through techniques such as songwriting, lyric analysis, and drum circles. She has received recognition for her academic and clinical work and has held leadership roles in campus organizations.
Annamarie Dwozan is a senior music therapy student at Georgia College & State University. She has over 260 clinical hours of experience working with diverse populations including adults with mental illness, substance abuse issues, and developmental disabilities. She has also worked with children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral issues. Her experience includes individual and group music therapy sessions addressing goals like socialization, communication, coping skills, and self-expression through techniques such as songwriting, lyric analysis, and drum circles. She has received recognition for her academic and clinical work and has held leadership roles in campus organizations.
Annamarie Dwozan is a senior music therapy student at Georgia College & State University. She has over 260 clinical hours of experience working with diverse populations including adults with mental illness, substance abuse issues, and developmental disabilities. She has also worked with children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral issues. Her experience includes individual and group music therapy sessions addressing goals like socialization, communication, coping skills, and self-expression through techniques such as songwriting, lyric analysis, and drum circles. She has received recognition for her academic and clinical work and has held leadership roles in campus organizations.
Annamarie Dwozan is a senior music therapy student at Georgia College & State University. She has over 260 clinical hours of experience working with diverse populations including adults with mental illness, substance abuse issues, and developmental disabilities. She has also worked with children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral issues. Her experience includes individual and group music therapy sessions addressing goals like socialization, communication, coping skills, and self-expression through techniques such as songwriting, lyric analysis, and drum circles. She has received recognition for her academic and clinical work and has held leadership roles in campus organizations.
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ANNAMARIE DWOZAN
241 N Elbert St. APT J, Milledgeville, GA 31061 | afdwozan@gmail.com | 706-968-6510
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EDUCATION
MUSIC THERAPY EXPIERIENCE
HABERSHAM CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, Mt. Airy, Ga
Class of 2012; GPA: 3.95, Graduated with Honor of Distinction GEORGIA COLLEGE & STATE UNIVERSITY, Milledgeville, Ga Class of 2016; Current GPA: 3.46 Completed: 89% of Music Therapy Undergraduate coursework Total Hours: 260: exceeding required 180 PLEASE NOTE: Format is in alphabetical order (not chronological) Spring 15 (30 hours): Central State Hospital; Adult Practicum- African American male, 72 years old. Suffered from major depression, schizoaffective disorder, & multiple physical conditions due to severe alcohol/drug abuse, disabling his speech. Through music he found spiritual relief. He became positively engaged - singing, solo and with the therapist, he was interested in musical elements and voiced fond memories. MT support through; lyric analysis, sharing of memories (family, his old life-style). GCSU Music Therapy Clinic; (33 hours) Fall 14: Oconee Center Rehab; Facilitated 2 adult groups 1. Substance abuse; the musical experiences increased socialization and expression through lyric analysis and drum circles, Observed improved coping and group interaction skills. These improvements produced comfort in sharing and receiving feedback on issues at hand. 2. Developmentally disabled; A variety of musical genres and instruments were used to facilitate improved socialization that resulted in better direction following, impulse control, selfconfidence and expression, creative communication methods. Spring15: extended sessions- Worked with autistic individual (see *Fall 14; Child Practicum) and family member using CD recording of my musical performance. The client and family became familiar with educational group processes employed by Therapist f to strengthen the bond between the client and his grandfather (both play guitar). The music atmosphere and techniques reduced tension made way for conversations that produced a healthy understanding of their differences; and to relate to one another. The client and grandfather reported positive changes at home. Georgia Network for Educational & Therapeutic Support of Oconee-GNETS - (48 hours) Fall 13: Observed other MT student working with 4 children in 2nd grade. This was an introduction to developing group dynamic leadership skills such as direction following, impulse control, identifying basic emotions, and use of music for education; creative expression and socialization. All useful tools for opening communication, identifying and resolving issues. Fall 14: Child Practicum - Employed group dynamic leadership skills in a multi-disabilities high-school class (8th-12th) Served as the group leader to support a number of adolescences through socialization techniques to increase; direction following, impulse control, self-expression and identification. Individual Worked with an autistic male, 18 yrs. Old, suffered from bipolar disorder & major depression. The client was motivated by guitar playing, song-writing, music recreation, verbal processing that resulted in improved coping skills, and strengthen sense of self. Good Vibrations; Life Enrichment Centers - Creative Expressions; (38 hours) Fall 2012: Teamed with other MT students in working with a developmentally disabled group (approx. 10) of adults, Techniques included use of verbal/non-verbal communication. The clients were divided in to small groupings and coached in performing musical skits in a Christmas Concert (Percussion, art, social games, and rehearsal). Spring 14: Similar method used (above) - lead to Spring Concert. Specifically; tracked and observed communication progress through interactions with a middle-aged, non-vocal, female. Both performances were observed to provide a lasting impression on the participants and audience.
Hospice Care Options; (90 hours)
Spring 13: As a MT student- supported clients of home hospice care. MT treatment involved reminiscing, singing of hymns & classics of their day. Summer Volunteer 2013-15: Camp Good Grief For 3 summers lead the musical component of a series of 3 day daytime camp-, Each summer, the 3 day camps were held in Macon, Milledgeville, & Eastman. The clients were between the ages of 4-18. The camps were geared to support grieving children who had experienced traumatic losses of a loved one. MT treatment involved emotional identification and expression, trust games, provided space for children to interact. Song writing was the major theme of our sessions, final product was performed for parents at the end-of-camp ceremony. Fall 15 (22 hours): Juvenile Justice - Milledgeville Intensive Treatment-ITU; Advanced Practicum- Clients were 2 African-American males, ages 17 & 19. The clients experienced traumatic events, abused substances, committed crimes of sexual assault & robbery. Therapy treatment involved song-writing, reviewed varieties of poetry styles, musical improvisation, recreation, lyric analyzation. Main instruments used electric/acoustic guitars, synthesizer, & percussion. MT support for self-identification, and expression, validation of independence through decision making opportunities, increased of coping skills and reduced self-harm tendencies. LEADERSHIP
AWARDS & OTHERS
REFERENCES
PRESIDENT (Two Year): Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society
Aug. 2014- April 2016 SONG LEADER: Kappa Delta Sorority Feb. 2015- Jan. 2016 HEAD MUSIC EDITOR: Peacocks Feet; University Creative Writing Journal Aug. 2015- April 2016 TRESURER: Music Therapy Society Aug. 2014- April 2015 PHILANTHROPY CHAIR: Environmental Science Club Aug. 2013- April 2014 OUTSTANDING JUNIOR: Music Therapy Department April 10, 2015 DEANS LIST: Georgia College & State University Aug. 2012-Dec. 2014 MUSIC MINISTER: Second Beulah Baptist church May 2014- May 2016 13 YEARS PIANO TRAINING: Competitions: 5 consecutive years of superior rating Lessons Instructor: 2012 VOLUNTEERISM AS YOUTH: Habersham Rehabilitation Services, and Challenged Child Day Care
Dr. Chesley Mercado, Ed.D., LPMT, MT-BC
Chair, Creative Arts Therapies Department- 478-445-2645 - chesley.mercado@gcsu.edu Professor Katie Whipple, MMT, LPMT, MT-BC Clinic Coordinator- 478-445-2647- katie.whipple@gcsu.edu Professor Jimmy Helms, LPMT, MT-BC, MMT Lecturer, Music Therapy- 478-445-2647- jimmy.helms@gcsu.edu Tammie Malone Volunteer Coordinator, Hospice Care Options- 478-453-8572- tmalone@hcoga.com