This book provides clinicians (particularly those specialising in DBT) with music activities and creative ideas to implement with existing practices, to strengthen what clients are being taught in DBT skills groups. These new ideas can be used with clients individually, in groups, or be given as homework.
The first part of the book consists of group activities for therapists and group leaders to use. In part two each DBT skill is presented with its own activity, written in with clear step
by step instructions. The skills gained will be particularly beneficial for individuals who have difficulty regulating or dealing with their emotions and this guide improves clinicians'
confidence and skill in aiding these individuals innumerably.
INTRODUCTION7DBT SKILLS SUMMARY9MUSIC THERAPY13PART 1 GROUP ACTIVITIES FOR CLINICIANS TO FACILITATELISTENING TO MUSIC15 Choose a Song that Describes You16 Thoughts and Feelings19 Lyric Analysis21 Name That Tune/ Sing the Next Line23 Bingo25 SONG WRITING27 Positive Affirmations28 Metaphors31 Group Song Writing33 Self-Expression36MOVEMENT39 Pass the Move MirroringMAKING MUSIC41 Activities for Melodic Instruments42 Activities for Drums and Rhythm Instruments45 Rhythm Activity-No Instruments48 Singing Karaoke50GUIDED IMAGERY51 Relaxation & Stress Relief54 Wise One56 Success59 SONGS63 The Roller Coaster Ride65 The Message69 The System73 I'm Gonna Make It76 Pros & Cons80PART 2- WORKBOOK HOW TO USE THIS SECTION OF THE BOOKMINDFULNESSMindfulness: Being MindfulMindfulness: 3 States of MindMindfulness: What SkillsMindfulness: How SkillsDISTRESS TOLERANCECrisis Survival Skill: Distraction with ACCEPTSCrisis Survival Skills: IMPROVE the momentCrisis Survival Skill: Self-SoothingCrisis Survival Skill: Pros & ConsAcceptance Skills: Radical AcceptanceAcceptance Skills: Willingness vs WillfulnessEMOTION REGULATIONObserving and Describing EmotionsDecrease the Amount of Time in Unwanted Emotions: Check the factsChanging Unwanted Emotions: Opposite ActionReducing Vulnerability to Emotion Mind: Accumulating PositivesReducing Vulnerability to Emotion Mind: Building MasteryReducing Vulnerability to Emotion Mind: (Coping Ahead)Reducing Vulnerability to Emotion Mind: PLEASEINTERPERSONAL EFFECTIVENESSAsking for what you want (DEAR MAN)Keeping the relationship(GIVE)Keeping self-respect (FAST)WALKING THE MIDDLE PATHDialecticsValidationIncrease Behaviors and Decrease BehaviorsFURTHER RESOURCESREFERENCES83
In my work with adolescents, music really engages them, and when kids are engaged, that's half the battle for teaching them skills. Especially at a program like mine where group participation is expected as part of treatment.
