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.

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!

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.

Show Highlights:

• To become a Board Certified Music Therapist requires an undergraduate or graduate degree, a test, and an internship.
• A MT-BC uses music as a tool to work towards a goal. 
• A music therapist is a trained musician on guitar, singing, and piano.
• Live music is usually preferred, but there are times when recorded music is more appropriate.
• Drums and other instruments are brought in and sometimes the students use them.
• Having musical ability is NOT a requirement in order to receive benefits from music therapy. 
• Group sessions are often focused on how to identify what you’re feeling and how to express it to someone.
• The benefits of music therapy are vast.
• Marlys has created an online program that is accessible to everyone that helps you get in tune with yourself and others through music.
• Marlys varied music therapy experience includes working with developmentally disabled adults and children, the mental health and eating disorder realms, and addiction recovery facilities.

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