In this workshop, Priya will introduce her approach to music psychotherapy in the context of adult mental health, inviting attendees to participate in exploring the role that clinical improvisation can play in accessing and processing emotions, building social connection, and developing personal insights and growth.

Priya Zalis (RP, MTA, MMT) is a music therapist, psychotherapist, and educator working in adult inpatient mental health and addictions in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. She holds a Master’s in Music Therapy (Wilfrid Laurier University) and a Diploma in Gestalt Psychotherapy (Gestalt Institute of Toronto), and has prior experience in hospice, oncology, long-term care, and community mental health settings. Current research explores the impacts of group music therapy in trauma processing and issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in Canadian music therapy. She loves spending time with her family and getting lost in a good book.