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1 On a daily basis, for at least a week, at specific times of the day, notice how you are feeling. With materials that are immediately available, such as pencils, pans, or books, make music by tapping, banging, or even humming in a way that best represents your mood. Record your sessions whenever possible and process these experiences with a colleague regularly. How could you use what you learn in this exercise with clients?

2 At the beginning of a group, ask participants to bring in music on their cell phones that expresses some of their feelings. Emphasize to the whole group that there is no right or wrong music for this task. As group members introduce themselves, have them use the music they brought in any way they choose. After the introductions, discuss the variety of sounds and words within the group and how diversity, as well as sameness, can contribute to growth.

3 When working with people who relate primarily in a nonverbal manner, ask them to bring in music they like to listen to (from as many different sources as possible). Have them respond as they wish to the music, such as by drawing or dancing. Limit this exercise to about 15 minutes, and then process with them what happened as they listened or moved. What did they feel, think, and learn? What did they notice about their life with regard to the music?