Music Therapy in Mental Health: Foundations and Clinical Applications

Friday, February 20, 2026
9:30 a.m. - 12:30  p.m.

Zoom Webinar

Registration Fee: $50

OVERVIEW: 

This three-hour interactive webinar offers an in-depth introduction to music therapy with a specific focus on mental health applications. Participants will first gain a clear understanding of what music therapy is, who music therapists serve, and how music therapy interventions are structured within clinical and community settings. The webinar will then explore music therapy approaches used in mental health care, including goals, intervention types, and considerations related to diagnosis and treatment planning. In the final hour, participants will engage in experiential music therapy activities designed to model clinical interventions and foster personal insight into the therapeutic use of music.

OBJECTIVES: After attending this Zoom webinar, the participant will be able to:

• Define music therapy and describe the training, scope of practice, and professional role of music therapists,
• Identify populations commonly served by music therapists and the settings in which music therapy is practiced,
• Describe music therapy goals and interventions commonly used in mental health treatment,
• Discuss how music therapy interventions can support individuals with various mental health diagnoses.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This continuing education Zoom webinar is designed for case managers, social workers, psychologists, therapists, counselors, and health care workers. The community is welcome to attend. 

CONTINUING EDUCATION:                                                              
Mental Health America of the Heartland is a pre-approved provider for social workers through the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB) Provider Number 17-007. This continuing education provider is approved 3.0 hours for social workers and accepted for psychologists, professional counselors, masters prepared psychologists, marriage and family therapists and addiction counselors.

In order to receive continuing education credit and a certificate of attendance for this Zoom webinar, you will be required to participate in the Zoom webinar. You will receive a Zoom invitation via email within a week of webinar. Also you will need to take an online exam and complete an evaluation that will be sent in a separate email after the live Zoom webinar. You must pass the test by 70%. The Zoom webinar will not be available by recording and viewing at any other time.