What to expect
Each group and session is unique and our therapists respond to the needs of the participants. Here are some things you can expect:
- A no pressure environment
- Space to be creative, expressive and connect with others musically
- Opportunities to reflect and share in a supportive space
- no musical skills necessary, all welcome
Face to face options
- explore easy to play instruments and voice
- a range of guided music activity and free improvisation
- singing group will create an intimate space to sing together and share ideas about lyrics and songs
- explore music technology
- song writing
Online opportunities
- share and listen to favourite or meaningful pieces of music together
- discuss music and lyrics
- discuss how music can support wellbeing at home
You might have other suggestions of how you would like to use music in your sessions too and of course the online sessions will also be an opportunity to connect and receive support.
Find out more about accessing our services here.
What does music therapy look like at Soundwell?
If people attend a regular group, at their own pace they might start to talk about what’s going on in their lives now or in the past and the music and support of the therapist can help to process this. We might also notice ways people respond in the group and it can be an opportunity to think about ways of relating to others. Music therapy, like other therapies, can be a way to build your sense of identity and awareness of your own needs. For some people, just being in a group with others might be very difficult and having the music might feel easier than joining a talking therapy group as this can be a shared focus, without pressure to find words.
How Soundwell continues to support after music therapy sessions end
As people’s recovery journey progresses, it’s possible to move between Soundwell groups, e.g. from a more intensive weekly group or 1-1 sessions, to the Open Group or the Singing group. There is opportunity at all stages of engagement with Soundwell for signposting to other activities and courses, job coaches and support into volunteering or employment. Some clients that move on may choose to become Soundwell Consultants, advising us on ways to improve services.
