Audience: Client 

Diagnosis(es)/Condition(s): Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Schizophrenia, ADHD, Stress-related Disorders

Age Range/Population: All ages

Purpose: This intervention will allow the client to identify favorited genres as well as explore new options to curate a collect of songs that are meaningful and applicable for mood management. Depending on the desired emotional state, the tool can be used for mindfulness, self-soothing, energy-boosting, or motivation. This is an easily accessible way to help clients recognize their shifts in emotions and use the music to actively regroup and reground themselves in the moment to assist.

Instructions: The client will identify their mood states, triggers, and the desired or targeted response when they experience fluctuations in mood. The response would guide the goal of the playlist while having the client identify favorite artists, songs, or genres that can evoke the targeted emotion. The songs will then be organized into specific playlists for the specific need such as a relaxation list for stress with slower-tempo or instrumental songs or motivating lists for fatigue or low moods with upbeat songs. The client will be taught how to integrate the use of the playlist into their daily routine like during the morning for motivation or relaxation before bed. 

Rationale & Impact on Function: This intervention will allow clients to regulate emotions through the tempo, rhythm, and lyrics of the songs within each specific playlist. This can also assist with self-expression when clients have difficulties verbally displaying their emotions. Music has been shown to reduce stress while also energizing individuals so these will be beneficial for clients experiencing fatigue or depressive symptoms. In turn, this intervention addresses leisure, health management, social participation, work, and education by allowing clients to manage their symptoms and reduce their impact on daily functioning.  **Home management ** Rest & Sleep

Reference: American Psychiatric Association. (2023). The transformative power of music in mental well-being. Psychiatry.org. https://www.psychiatry.org/News-room/APA-Blogs/Power-of-Music-in-Mental-Well-Being 

Audience: Client 

Diagnosis(es)/Condition(s): Personality Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, ADHD, ASD

Age Range/Population: Pediatrics, Young Adult & Adult

Purpose: The intervention will improve emotional regulation by practicing responses to challenging scenarios in a safe, supportive environment. The hope is to develop problem-solving skills, mindfulness, and enhance interpersonal skills such as effective communication, conflict resolution, and self-awareness. 

Instructions: Starting with creating a comfortable, judgment-free environment, the client will be introduced to the concept of role-playing, and then discuss various scenarios, exercises, and roles that the client experiences and wants to address. There are different role approaches such as top dog-underdog, CBT-based intellectual-emotional role, or the "Aha" experience. After acting and coaching are concluded, each scenario will be debriefed with the client about what went well, emotions that arose, and changes that could be made in the future. Strategies can be repeated with different outcomes for the generalization of skills or adjusted to reflect real-life events as homework assignments for further application. 

Rationale & Impact on Function: For individuals with personality disorders, role-playing interventions can significantly improve their occupational performance and performance skills by enhancing emotional regulation, communication, and social interaction. By practicing emotional control in challenging scenarios, clients develop better coping mechanisms, reducing emotional dysregulation that may hinder participation in work, school, or social settings. Improved interpersonal skills enable more effective communication and collaboration, essential for success in both professional and personal occupations. Additionally, practicing mindfulness helps clients stay focused and present, which can boost their ability to engage in daily tasks and manage stress, ultimately improving overall functional independence and occupational engagement. 

Reference: Sutton, J. (2022). Role play in therapy: 21 scripts & examples for your session. PositivePsychology.com. https://positivepsychology.com/role-playing-scripts/#role-playing-activities-scripts-games-exercises