THE FEDCAP SCHOOL PROGRAM PROPOSAL

We pair a teaching artist with a music therapist, who create a safe space for participants to develop trust and connection through creative activities and games. As we begin to explore the common threads of our shared experiences, we guide participants through a process that translates those feelings into lyrics, sounds, rhythm and rhyme. As the structure of this original song emerges, participants contribute to a collaborative recording process either virtually or in-person, resulting in a fully produced work of art, an mp4, that they take with them. This creative and therapeutic process is cathartic and healing, helping participants transform difficult experiences into a useful tool to return to for inspiration and support. These songs are also meant to be shared in wider communities, benefiting others who listen, expanding circles of connection and cultivating conversation around mental health and trauma.