Get In Tune Music Therapy with Marlys Woods [IEP 125]

<p>On today’s episode, Amanda and Vickie sit down to chat with personal friend and music therapist, Marlys Woods, owner of Get In Tune Music Therapy.</p> <p>Listen in to get the scoop on what music therapy is, what it does, and how you and your whole family can benefit through her new online program!</p> <p>Marlys Woods is a Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) with a Masters in Clinical Psychology providing Music Therapy services throughout Orange County. She has been involved in music through performance her entire life.</p> <p><strong>Show Highlights:</strong></p> <ul> <li>To become a Board Certified Music Therapist requires an undergraduate or graduate degree, a test, and an internship.</li> <li>A MT-BC uses music as a tool to work towards a goal.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li>A music therapist is a trained musician on guitar, singing, and piano.</li> <li>Live music is usually preferred, but there are times when recorded music is more appropriate.</li> <li>Drums and other instruments are brought in and sometimes the students use them.</li> <li>Having musical ability is NOT a requirement in order to receive benefits from music therapy.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li>Group sessions are often focused on how to identify what you’re feeling and how to express it to someone.</li> <li>The benefits of music therapy are vast.</li> <li>Marlys has created an online program that is accessible to everyone that helps you get in tune with yourself and others through music.</li> <li>Marlys varied music therapy experience includes working with developmentally disabled adults and children, the mental health and eating disorder realms, and addiction recovery facilities.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Links/Resources:</strong></p> <p>Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Tuesday.</p> <p>If you enjoyed this episode and believe in our message, then please help us get the word out about this