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Rhythm & Resilience: Music Therapy for Emotional Wellness

About the Group

Learn to identify and express emotions through songwriting, rhythm, and vocalization.


No musical experience is needed.


Dates & Times: TBD


Group Therapist:

Grace Donat, AMFT << click here to visit her bio page.


Interested in joining? Click here to fill out our group interest form.


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Week 1: Introduction – “Setting the Rhythm”


Introduction to the group and establishing a safe space. Explore the concept of grounding and how rhythm provides stability.


  • Focus: How can rhythm help us feel present and secure?

  • Activities: Group jam sesssion to build connection; co-create a simple rhythmic pattern symbolizing resilience.

  • Reflection: Discuss the importance of grounding and the role of music in healing.


Week 2: Emotional Awareness – “Finding Your Voice”


Reflect on identifying and expressing emotions. Explore how music can give a voice to unspoken feelings.


  • Focus: What emotions are you holding onto, and how can you release them?

  • Activities: Lyric-sharing exercise; guided songwriting to describe an emotional experience.

  • Reflection: Share how creating lyrics or melodies helps process emotions.


Week 3: Emotional Regulation – “Harmony Within”


Explore the concept of balance and emotional regulation through harmony and melody.


  • Focus: How do we navigate and resolve emotional tension in life and relationships?

  • Activities: Vocal improvisation and harmony-building exercises; humming/toning for calming.

  • Reflection: Discuss how harmony represents balance and how it applies to emotional regulation.


Week 4: Resilience – “The Beat Goes On”


Focus on resilience and the ability to move forward despite challenges.


  • Focus: How can rhythm represent strength and adaptability?

  • Activities: Individual rhythmic "strength statements"; group drumming composition combining everyone’s unique rhythm.

  • Reflection: Explore the concept of resilience and how it is built through challenges.


Week 5: Processing – “Soundscapes of the Soul”


Use free improvisation and instrumental play to process and express inner struggles.


  • Focus: How can music help us process difficult emotions and experiences?

  • Activities: Guided improvisation with instruments to express a personal struggle; create a group "healing soundscape."

  • Reflection: Share the experience of releasing emotions through sound and how it felt to be heard.


Week 6: Closure – “Melody of Resilience”


Celebrate progress, reflect on personal growth, and prepare for the future.


  • Focus: What have you learned about yourself, and how will you carry this forward?

  • Activities: Co-write and record a final group song that incorporates themes and music created throughout the sessions.

  • Reflection: Share takeaways and affirmations, then listen to the group song together to close the circle.

Age:

Days/Times:

Duration:

Location:

16+ years old

TBD

6 Weeks

Fresno

Therapist:

Grace Donat, AMFT

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ZIMMERMAN THERAPY GROUP
Phone: (559) 212-4377  |  Fax: (559) 702-0129
Email: support@zimmermantherapygroup.com

CLOVIS LOCATION
644 Pollasky Ave. #203, Clovis, CA 93612

FRESNO LOCATION
1322 E. Shaw Ave. #260, Fresno, CA 93710

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Zimmerman Therapy Group is a professional organization specializing in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), EFT (Emotion-Focused Therapy), and traditional therapy methods for families, couples, adults, and children in California's Central Valley.

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