BRAIN GAINZ
Name a song you listen to when you are feeling happy or excited
Good one!!
1
Maracas
From Imagine Dragons:
"Pain! You made me a, you made me a . . ."
"Believer, Believer!"
Song 1
Floating Lanterns
"I See The Light" from Tangled
Name a coping skill you use/would like to use.
Breathing in ... Breathing Out ... Listening to music, singing, playing an instrument, Using a fidget, Coloring/drawing, Journaling, Taking a break, Getting a drink of water, Talking with friends/family, Petting your cat/dog, Going on a walk, and more!
2
Tambourine
From Post Malone,
"Or you'll be left in the dust, unless I stuck by ya ..."
"You're the Sunflower"
Song 2
Cowboy & Astronaut
"You've Got a Friend in Me"
Toy Story
Name a song you listen to when you are feeling depressed, down, or sad
Any answer
3
Rainstick
From Sabrina Carpenter:
"I'm working late . . . "
"Cus I'm a singer"
Song 3
They visit the "Land of the Dead"
"Remember Me" Coco
What is a goal you are working on?
Good work!
4
Bongos
Harry Styles:
"Tastes like strawberries . . ."
"On a summer evenin"
Song 4
3 Wishes
A Whole New World- Aladdin
What are examples of when it is appropriate to ask for a break during Music Therapy group?
Examples:
When feeling overwhelmed, angry, upset, anxious, triggered and you haven't taken a break yet, The group leader has finished talking, singing, or playing their song, When you notice signs that you are close to reacting in a unsafe way, When you are feeling wiggly/restless and need to move, When you need a hygiene break, When you are prompted by staff to take a break
Tongue Drum
From Olivia Rodrigo:
"Well Good for You, You look Happy and Healthy"
"Not me, if you ever cared to ask"
Song 5
Jungles and Gorillas
"You'll Be in my Heart" Tarzan
How can you self-advocate for yourself in a helpful and effective way?
Use a Calm Body and Calm Voice so others can understand you effectively
Ask to process with a staff after group or during an appropriate time
Ask the reason why a rule, boundary, limit, or treatment decision has been set or made to understand better
Ask for a reasonable compromise and be willing to accept limits
Kalimba
From Justin Timberlake:
"I got that sunshine in my pocket got that . . ."
"Good song in my feet"
Song 6
Crab
"Kiss the Girl" The Little Mermaid