Songs with Positive Coping Skills
Bill Withers "Lean On Me" mentions this positive coping tool.
What is Friendship, Support
True or False: Music is a full brain experience
True
In this song, you may clap your hands or stop your feet if you are feeling a certain emotion.
What is "If You're Happy and You Know It"
True or False: Just simply listening to music can affect mood states
True
When I find myself in times of trouble, mother mary comes to me.
What is "Let it Be" by The Beatles
This song reminds the listeners that "It just takes some time, you're in the middle of the ride," but that "everything will be alright, everything will be just fine."
What is "The Middle" by Jimmy Eat World
True or False: Music can create new neuro-pathways in the brain if a part of the brain is damaged.
True
Pharrell Williams sings about this emotion in Despicable Me.
What is "Happy"
True or False: Non-preferred music is the most effective in using for coping skills.
False
I'm gonna make a change, for once in my life. It's gonna feel real good. Gonna make a difference. Gonna make it right.
What is "Man in the Mirror" by Michael Jackson
This song mentions "trees of green" and "clouds of white." The singer sings about all the positive imagery around him.
What is "What a Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong
Music releases this "feel good" chemical in the brain which can induce joy, pleasure and motivation.
What is dopamine
DAILY DOUBLE!!
Justin Timberlake tells you to do what when you get that feeling inside your bones.
This musical task can be used for emotional expression by writing originals or changing the words to make it your own.
What is songwriting
Your blood, like winter, freezes just like ice. And there's a cold, lonely light that shines from you. You'll wind up like the wreck you hide behind that mask you use.
What is "I'm Still Standing" by Elton John
Sung by those boys from Liverpool. This song mentions, "I know that I just need you like I've never done before." You might need this when you're feeling down...
What is "Help" by The Beatles
Music that evokes positive emotions can increase levels of this neurotransmitter, often called the “happiness chemical,” which helps regulate mood, sleep, and appetite.
What is serotonin
Don't you know we're human too, why you gotta be so blank?
What is "Rude"
This musical resource is about creating a set (or list) of songs to use for a certain emotion or experience.
What are playlists
It's been a long day without you, my friend. And I'll tell you all about it when I see you again.
What is "See You Again" by Wiz Khalifa
In this song, this woman sings that "I grew strong and I learned how to get along." So go on and go…
What is "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor
Research shows that music can lower this stress hormone, which the body produces in response to pressure or anxiety.
What is cortisol
Take this sad song, and make it better.
What is "Hey Jude"
This technique involves reading or listening closely to a song’s words to connect with emotions, find personal meaning, or spark discussion—often used in therapy groups.
What is lyric analysis
Some will win, some will lose. Some are born to sing the blues.
What is "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey