Enhancing Mental Health Through Music

Key Learning Objectives: 

1. What is Music: Understand the elements  of music and some of the larger social-cultural aspect of music.

2. Case Studies: View case studies involving the use of music at different life stages in the treatment of clients with different behavioral health conditions. 

3. Using Music in Practice:Ways you can use music within your scope of practice in your work, such as ideas for supporting your clients in engaging more intentionally and knowing when to consult a board-certified music therapist.

Course admission requirements:

Minimum of a Master's Degree in a mental health or related field; or be a student in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field. In Low- and Middle-Income Countries, a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field is required.

MEET THE PRESENTER

Faith Halverson-Ramos, MA, LPC, ADDC, MFTC, MT-BC, ACS

Faith Halverson-Ramos maintains a private music psychotherapy practice where she works with teens, young adults, adults, and older adults, including adults seeking psychedelic-assisted therapy. Trained from a transpersonal perspective and heavily influenced by integral spirituality and contemplative practices, she is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Music Therapy at Colorado State University. She has presented internationally and nationally on music and mindfulness, and music and spirituality, and has contributed to publications involving spirituality, music therapy, and aging.