Certification Program | Get In Tune Music Therapy

You want to use music effectively in mental health settings…

but no one has actually shown you how.

Maybe you’ve already tried incorporating music and found yourself wondering:

“Is this actually helping?”

“What do I do if a client reacts in an unexpected way?”

“How do I know I’m doing this safely?”

Or maybe you haven’t started yet…
because you know this population requires a different level of skill,

and you don’t want to get it wrong.

Either way, there’s a gap.

Working with mental health populations is different.

It's more nuanced, more emotionally complex, and less predictable than other settings.

And most professionals — even highly trained ones — were never taught how to use music intentionally in this environment.

So sessions can feel uncertain.

You might second-guess yourself, or avoid stepping into this work altogether,
even when you know you could make a real impact.

This training shows you how.

Using Music in Mental Health Recovery:

Training & Certification

A practical, experiential training experience designed for music therapists, therapists, and treatment facility staff who want to:

- Use music safely and effectively in mental health settings -

- Understand what’s happening emotionally in real time -

- Respond with clarity and confidence, even in unpredictable moments -

So you can step into this work — or deepen the work you’re already doing —
with purpose, confidence, and real-world skill.

And if you’ve ever left a session wondering whether what you did actually helped, this training was designed for you.

This Training is for You If...

You want to work with mental health populations but don’t feel fully prepared

You’re already working in these settings and want to feel more confident and effective

You use music — or want to — but aren’t sure how to apply it safely and intentionally

You’ve had moments in sessions where you weren’t sure what to do next

Why this work requires more training than most people realize

Using music in mental health settings can be incredibly powerful. But it’s also more nuanced than it appears on the surface.

Many professionals step into this work with strong intentions —
and a solid foundation in their field.

What they often haven’t been shown is how different this environment actually is.

Mental health populations respond differently.

In these settings, you’re not just facilitating an activity.

You’re working with clients who may be:

- Actively resisting recovery -

- Processing trauma -

- Navigating anxiety, depression, addiction, or eating disorders -

Within the same group, you may have clients at completely different stages of their journey.

What supports one person…may overwhelm another.

Music changes the emotional landscape — quickly.

Elements like tempo, rhythm, and lyrical content can:

- Deepen emotional processing -

- Shift group dynamics -

- Bring up unexpected responses -

Sometimes in ways that are helpful.
And sometimes in ways that require immediate adjustment.

Without the training to recognize and respond to those shifts,
it’s easy to miss what’s happening in real time.

This is where many professionals feel uncertain.

It's not a lack of skill; they were just never trained to:

- Read these kinds of moments as they’re happening -

- Adjust interventions on the spot -

- Understand how music is impacting the client emotionally -

So they rely on instinct, or on what has worked in other settings.

And in mental health populations, that doesn’t always translate.

This training fills that gap.

So you’re not left guessing in the moment or second-guessing after your sessions.

And so you can use music in a way that is intentional, responsive, and aligned with the needs of the clients in front of you.

What you’ll gain from this training:

Clarity on why specific music interventions work — and when to use them

Confidence navigating emotionally complex situations

The ability to respond in real time instead of second-guessing yourself

Practical tools you can apply immediately in sessions

A framework you can use again and again in your work

The ability to position yourself as a more confident, capable provider in mental health settings

Inside the training, you’ll learn:

Why all music applications aren’t created equal — and how to choose what works

How to use existing mental health frameworks so you can support programming without reinventing the wheel

How to stay within your scope while still being effective

How sessions for mental health populations are designed — and how to create your own

How to navigate and gain confidence in real-life scenarios commonly experienced in recovery settings

Charting, communication, and how to position yourself as a valuable member of a treatment team

Common personal pitfalls when working in mental health — and how to avoid them

How to apply your certification within a facility or your own practice

Meet Your Instructor

As a music therapist and licensed marriage and family therapist who has worked successfully for a over decade in mental health recovery facilities for both adults and adolescents, Marlys Woods has seen first-hand the challenges music therapists, therapists, and staff members face in working with this population. While the work is immensely rewarding, a lack of training on how to use music specifically with clients in mental health can yield undesirable results - for everyone.

Marlys has gathered all of her knowledge in this field into a program to help empower those who wish to provide effective, powerful, and meaningful sessions using music to help clients accelerate their healing journey.

Using Music in Mental Health Recovery

- What's Included -

Five live, interactive virtual sessions and integration time

An in-depth, 40-page 2-part digital workbook

Additional exercises that can be done at your convenience during the training

A Certificate of Completion upon successfully completing the training and displaying satisfactory competency

6 done-for-you music therapy session plans you can use in mental health settings

Training is limited to a very small group to ensure a high level of individual attention, interaction, and mentorship

20+ CMTE credits available

3 free months of membership with Get In Tune's group supervision

Schedule

All sessions take place virtually over Zoom

To earn the max number of continuing education credits, there will be 1-3 hours of on-your-own reading and practice before each Training Session.

Training Session 1:

Monday, April 27

9-11 am MT

Application to Music in Mental Health Recovery

Your Role as a Session Provider

Training Session 2:

Friday, May 1

9-11am MT

5 Key Music Intervention Modalities for Mental Health

Training Session 3:

Friday, May 8

1-3 pm MT

Creating Sessions for Mental Health Populations

- Implementation Time -

Training Session 4:

MEMORIAL DAY Monday, May 25

8:30 am -12 pm MT

Practical Application: Mock Sessions

This session is a core part of the training.

It’s where you move from learning concepts to actually applying them,
practicing in real-time and receiving feedback in a supportive environment.

Because of the group interaction needed for this session, live participation is required.

Training Session 5:

Friday, May 29

9-11 am MT

Charting and Communication with Mental Health Facilities

Using Your Certification

Evaluation for Certification

This session is a core part of the training.

It’s where you will be evaluated for certification.

Because of the group interaction needed for this session, live participation is required.

Every Session is Interactive!

If you have to miss one of the first three sessions, you will be able to watch the recording.

What Our Participants Are Saying

"This course allowed me to be trained in using a format that many facilities incorporate and apply those principles to Music Therapy interventions. It also provided an opportunity for support between counselors and music therapists - we can support each others goals and incorporate what each group is doing into their various sessions. I have already been incorporating these concepts into my weekly sessions with this population.”

— Lindy (MT-BC)

Get In Tune's

Using Music in Mental Health Recovery

Training & Certification

✓ Live, Interactive Virtual Training Sessions

✓ Real-time practice and feedback

✓ Digital workbooks and exercises

✓ Done-for-You Session Plans

✓ Recorded Sessions

✓ Certificate of Completion

✓ Ongoing support through group supervision

Investment: $997

Payment Plan Available

Why This Training is Different

This is not a passive, watch-and-learn course, nor is it interactive without individualized attention.

You won’t leave hoping your ideas will work; you’ll have already practiced them, in real time, with in-the-moment feedback as well as having implementation time.

That’s what allows you to walk into sessions and actually apply what you’ve learned immediately.

Most training gives you information.

This training gives you the ability to walk into a session with confidence and know what to do.

You'll practice applying concepts in real time in a safe environment,
so you’re not left figuring it out alone after the training ends.

Instead of second-guessing yourself, you’ll be able to

- Lead sessions with confidence -

- Respond to emotional moments as they happen -

- Use music in a way that is intentional, safe, and effective -

The Result:

Successful sessions for you and your clients.

A Note on Investment

Many participants find they’re able to apply what they learn immediately —
often making back their investment within a short period of time through their work.

The skills you will take away from this training will contribute to your value as a therapist or facilitator for the duration of your career.

Schedule

Digital Workbooks

12 Done-for-You Session Plans

Recorded Sessions

Certificate of Completion

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is this training for?

A: If you 1) work with clients recovering from addiction, eating disorder, anxiety, and/or depression; and 2) use music or would like to use music in your work with clients, this training is for YOU!

Therapists and social workers, music therapists, treatment facility staff, and musicians working in treatment facilities can all benefit from this training.

Q: I’m a “hands-on” learner - how will virtual training be effective for me?

A: Providing this training virtually allows us to cut the cost involved for everyone significantly - imagine if you had to fly to a location and stay for weeks!

This training is anything but passive. Every session is a multi-modal experience with hands-on mock sessions or exercises. This is the best of both worlds, actually, and here’s why:

We continue to see a rise in demand for virtual sessions. Even our in-person sites ask for virtual sessions when there is a scheduling issue or an illness going around.

Learning to listen and present this work virtually can give you better job security and make you an asset when in-person sessions are not possible. And if you can do this, you will be able to help other hands-on clients to do it as well!

Q: This training is more expensive than other trainings I’ve seen. Why?

A: Most trainings are typically recorded or they are presented to large (sometimes very large) groups, so there is little or no opportunity for personal feedback, no customization, and/or no real-time implementation.

Your personality, your experiences, your tendency to react or repress, your background, and your education are all factors. When it comes to working with clients in mental health, having customized curriculum and the opportunity to experience and try things out in real time are critical to your success.

This is one of the best ways to gain the know-how and confidence you need, and this training is unique in its ability to offer this and more. In every session you will be able to interact, ask questions, and implement what you’ve learned. You’ll have assignments to support you, including creating and presenting your own session, and you’ll get feedback in the process so you can continue to gain confidence and improve.

Not only will you get support during the training, but afterward as well. You’ll get done-for-you session plans to get you started with proven interventions right away, and I’ve even included 3 months of my group supervision to support you following the end of your training.

More than anything, I’ve designed this training to give you something invaluable: confidence using music in mental health populations. But since there are not many people who are trained to use music effectively with this population, your certification will allow you to position yourself as a therapist or facilitator of high value. Many professionals in these settings are able to charge premium session rates due to the specialized nature of this work.

Q: I really want to take this training but I can’t afford it. Do you offer scholarships?

A: Most organizations that offer scholarships are heavily subsidized by other organizations. We are unable to offer scholarships at this time. However…

Did you know that many employers offer continuing education funding? This is an excellent way to use it! By advancing your skills and growing your confidence in mental health, your employer will be able to market your services to a wider population. If you work for a company, ask your employer if they will assist in covering the cost of this training for you.

If you are self-employed, this training is an investment in your business, may also be a write-off for your taxes, and has the ability to give you a financial return FAR past the amount of the training itself.

We can also set you up with a payment plan if that would help make the training possible for you. Let us know if you want to learn more about this option!

If you've been considering this...

If you’ve been reading through this page and thinking:

“This is something I should probably do…”

That’s worth paying attention to.

Most people don’t lack interest; they just delay the decision.

And that delay is often what keeps them in the same place,
feeling the same uncertainty in their sessions.

We begin April 27 — just days away.

If this is aligned for you, now is the time to step into it.

Still have questions? Use the form below to send us a message and let's talk. We're happy to help you decide whether this would be a great fit for you.

What Our Participants Are Saying

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