Using music (listening, creating, playing) with a trained therapist to support emotional and mental health.
In the context of addiction treatment:
Helps people process feelings, build coping skills, and reconnect with joy and creativity.
What to know:
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May involve playlists, songwriting, drumming, or instrument playing.
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Especially powerful for people who feel strongly connected to music.
Example:
A group writes a song together about recovery and performs it at an alumni event.