Brigette Schneible, MA, MT-BC
Brigette is a PhD Candidate in Creative Arts Therapies and a music therapy clinician and educator experienced in working with older adults. She has published and received funding related to her research on the role of music therapy in addressing the needs of older adults during transition and adjustment to nursing homes. She has presented at regional and national conferences and has served on the Executive Board of the Mid-Atlantic Region of the American Music Therapy Association.
Education History:
- MA in Creative Arts Therapies
Drexel University, College of Nursing and Health Professions – 2007
- BS in Music Therapy
Duquesne University – 2004
Research Interests:
- Music therapy with older adults and especially supporting the transition to long-term care
Awards:
- Cell2Society, Student Pilot Funding July 2020 for her project: The Role of Music Therapy in Older Adults’ Transition to Nursing Homes
Faculty Mentor:
Joke Bradt, PhD