Music
in our South Florida Teen Rehab Program
Creating
Music Videos as a Therapeutic Intervention for Chemically Dependent Adolescents
Music video group combines the process of creating a music video
with theme centered therapy and analysis of group participation. The music facilitates
group discussion and provides the context for interaction. Video is used to examine
participants' roles and group process, as well as to create the product of a music
video.
Program Description The
purpose of music video group is to improve self expression and group interaction
skills through the use of music, art, drama, and video. Chemically dependent adolescents
are asked to bring a song to group that reflects individual or group themes. The
music serves as a non-threatening vehicle to express feelings related to addiction,
facilitates group discussion, and provides the foundation for a screenplay of
the music video. Drama exercises are used to facilitate group interaction and
self expression. Video is used to record the process of the group as well as the
product.
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