The Coeur D’Alene Symphony Orchestra (CSO) is delighted to announce upcoming workshops, along with Music4Life, that promises not just melodies but a therapeutic journey in “Mood Music Management: 6 Empowerment Habits.” Experience CDA Symphony musicians and co-facilitators demonstrating music’s capabilities. Created by nationally acclaimed clinical music therapist Judith Pinkerton, TEDx speaker, author and Founder of Music4Life®, she leads this innovative program, inviting participants to explore these questions that guide music listening habits:
30 therapeutic activities will identify the healing power of music through interactive sessions, research exploration, and self-reflection. Based on Judith’s clinical experience over three decades, she has worked with thousands of clients in addiction treatment centers, oncology, elder care, schools, foster care, drug court, hospice and mental health settings. Her patented music app Key2MEE.com is fully supported by its companion book “Thriving Through Adversity: Prescriptive Playlists to Reclaim Joy, Peace and Purpose in Life” (2024).
Become an influencer and navigate tough times using the new music app to help transform Chronic Comfort Zones™ to thrive through adversity. The free workshops, including manual and card set for the curriculum “6 Habits of Music Medicine for Highly Empowered People” (Pinkerton, 2022), are funded with CDASymphony.org’s grant from the Innovia Foundation.
Empowerment through Mood Music Management In a community where mental health challenges, substance abuse disorders, and other vulnerabilities are on the rise, CSO recognizes the urgent need to introduce the healing potential of music. Kootenai County has seen rates surpass statewide and national averages for various concerning indicators, and the CSO is committed to being part of the solution.