Music Therapy for I/DD and Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions
Elevate your clinical impact with this focused webinar for music therapists supporting individuals with co-occurring I/DD and mental health conditions. Gain practical, music-based mindfulness tools grounded in interpersonal neurobiology and polyvagal theory to enhance nervous system regulation, clinical clarity, and emotional resilience.
Format
On-Demand
Self-Paced Webinar
Audience
Music Therapists & Clinicians with Cross-Training
Level
Introductory
Format
2 Credit Hours
Provider Approval
CBMT & PA Board SW, MFT, & PC
Price
$75
(Valued at $100)
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What You'll Learn
This webinar prepares music therapists to integrate active, music-based mindfulness interventions into the daily routines of individuals with co-occurring intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health conditions. Moving beyond passive or seated meditation models, mindfulness is presented as an adaptable, music-centered clinical tool grounded in evidence-informed practice. Participants examine mindfulness-based interventions alongside principles of interpersonal neurobiology and polyvagal theory to strengthen nervous system regulation and guide clinical decision-making. Through case examples, experiential learning, and guided practice, attendees develop practical, trauma-responsive strategies that promote emotional regulation, resilience, and overall well-being.
The following learning objectives outline the specific clinical knowledge and applied skills participants will gain through this training.
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Explore 6 strategies to enhance mindfulness in music therapy—download the guide
Deepen the impact of your sessions for individuals with dual diagnoses using practical, evidence-informed approaches that integrate mindfulness into music therapy. This guide outlines six actionable strategies to help you cultivate presence, support emotional awareness, and create more meaningful engagement in your work.
Learning Schedule & Approved Provider Status
Eligibility
Eligibility to participate in this program includes music therapy students, board-certified music therapists (MT-BC), and cross-trained clinicians practicing within music therapy who seek to expand their knowledge in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental health conditions through mindfulness-informed, neurobiologically grounded music therapy practice.
Learning Schedule
Module 1: Foundations of Mindfulness & Ethical Presence (30 minutes)
Module 2: Interpersonal Neurobiology & Clinical Application (30 minutes)
Module 3: Intervention Development in Music Therapy (30 minutes)
Module 4: Clinical Integration & Trauma-Responsive Practice (30 minutes)
CBMT
Certification Board for Music Therapists
PA Board of SW, MFT, & PC
PA Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists & Professional Counselors
CE Policies
Moringa Institute is committed to maintaining Continuing Education policies that align with the standards of national credentialing bodies and state licensing boards. Our policies are designed to promote accessibility, inclusivity, transparency, and accountability in all CE programming.
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Meet the instructor
Patricia Gonzalez, LPC, MT-BC, NADD-CC, CMT
Patricia is the Co-Founder, Co-Owner of two businesses: She is the Chief Executive Officer of Spectra Support Services, LLC and the CE Program Administrator for the Moringa Institute.. In these roles, she leads professional training and continuing education for behavioral health professionals. Patricia has developed and implemented creative arts therapy and behavioral health programs across diverse settings, including hospitals, residential programs, schools, and community-based services.
A Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC), Patricia holds a Master’s degree in Music Therapy from Temple University and is a Certified MARI® Teacher (CMT). She also contributes to the ongoing development of the MARI® Practitioner Certification Program. Her clinical expertise includes trauma-informed care, dual diagnosis, mindfulness-based and expressive therapies, and ethical integration of creative arts in clinical practice. Patricia provides clinical supervision and is a dedicated advocate for accessible, high-quality behavioral health care.
A Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC), Patricia holds a Master’s degree in Music Therapy from Temple University and is a Certified MARI® Teacher (CMT). She also contributes to the ongoing development of the MARI® Practitioner Certification Program. Her clinical expertise includes trauma-informed care, dual diagnosis, mindfulness-based and expressive therapies, and ethical integration of creative arts in clinical practice. Patricia provides clinical supervision and is a dedicated advocate for accessible, high-quality behavioral health care.