Music Therapy
A song can help you put a name to this internal experience.
What is an emotion/mood
A brief pause before reacting can help you choose this instead of acting on impulse.
A thoughtful response
Saying what you need respectfully and directly is called this communication style.
Assertive communication
You can participate without sharing every detail by choosing this personal limit.
A boundary
This is my favorite color.
What is Purple.
If a fast, loud song increases your anxiety, you could choose music with this quality instead.
A slower or calmer pace
Naming five things you can see is an example of this present-moment skill.
What is Grounding
Feeling jealous of a partner’s strength as a parent can be an invitation to name this beneath the jealousy.
An unmet need, insecurity, or feeling
When another group member speaks, listening without interrupting shows this.
Respect or active listening
This is my height.
5 feet 2 inches
A playlist for a distressing emotion can start with songs that match your mood and then move you toward this.
A more regulated or desired emotional state
A coping playlist can include a song that helps you feel understood and another that helps you move toward this.
Calm, safety, or the state you want to reach
A healthy apology names the behavior and its impact, then includes this next step.
Making amends or changing the behavior
Using “I” statements helps you describe your own experience without making this about someone else.
An assumption or accusation
Between social work and psychology, this is my field.
What is Social Work?
During guided listening, noticing your breathing, thoughts, and muscle tension helps you track this.
How the music affects you
When anxiety says, “I cannot handle this,” looking for a more balanced thought is a skill from this approach.
CBT or cognitive restructuring
Saying “I’m sorry” for having needs or simply taking up space may be a sign of this pattern.
Over-apologizing or people pleasing
A group member may connect to an activity differently from you. This calls for this attitude.
Curiosity or openness
I have this number of siblings
what is 4!
Music connected to family, culture, or identity can increase this feeling.
Connection or belonging
Writing unfinished tasks down before resting gives your mind a plan to return to them and makes room for this.
Relaxation or rest
A boundary is clearer when you state your limit and identify what you will do if it is crossed. This is the second part.
Follow-through or an action within your control
Practicing a coping skill in group makes it easier to use when this happens outside group.
What is A stressful or distressing moment
I started working here in this month and year.
Jan 2026