Therapeutic Group Songwriting
Mission Statement
At the heart of To Feel Alive is the belief that everyone has a voice — and that voice deserves to be heard.
We exist because there’s unmatched healing power in turning raw emotion into lyrics, in transforming personal pain, gratitude, memory, or hope into a shared song. To Feel Alive gives people — especially those navigating mental health challenges — a sacred and safe space to craft their story into music, even if they’ve never played an instrument or written a line before.
This isn’t about being a musician. It’s about being seen.
We’re driven to do this work because we’ve seen what happens when someone hears their own truth sung back to them — not by a therapist, or a diagnosis, but through words they helped shape. That kind of expression? It’s cathartic, communal, and alive.
To Feel Alive is where healing meets creativity, and where vulnerability becomes art.
Program Introduction
In To Feel Alive, participants come together to create songs that express their journeys, emotions, and aspirations. Informed by DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) skills, and guided by the ancient wisdom of Tefilla (Hebrew for ‘prayer’), we explore themes of mindfulness, gratitude, forgiveness, resilience, etc. These themes are universal and highly relevant to anyone on a path of healing and self-growth.
“Wildest Dreams” w/ Caron Treatment Center Alums (Atlanta)
Benefits for Mental Health
To Feel Alive combines elements of music therapy, teamwork, and storytelling to offer a truly transformative experience.
"This was so meaningful for me and it was inspiring to see everyone in our group join in"
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"I surprised myself that I wasn't afraid to speak my mind and give creative ideas"
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"This was so fun and it brought me closer to my peers in our group."
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"It was cool to use my feelings and emotions - that I usually try not to think about - as the starting point for song lyrics."
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"I appreciated getting to use my imagination and creativity in my treatment."
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"This works so well as part of our holistic healing journey"
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"This was so meaningful for me and it was inspiring to see everyone in our group join in" 〰️ "I surprised myself that I wasn't afraid to speak my mind and give creative ideas" 〰️ "This was so fun and it brought me closer to my peers in our group." 〰️ "It was cool to use my feelings and emotions - that I usually try not to think about - as the starting point for song lyrics." 〰️ "I appreciated getting to use my imagination and creativity in my treatment." 〰️ "This works so well as part of our holistic healing journey" 〰️
Why It Works
Creative Process: Co-write original lyrics based on your emotional journey. Give your soul a voice.
Tangible Takeaway: Walk away with a professionally recorded song, a lasting reminder of your growth and breakthroughs
Song Samples
Testimonials
Caron alum 2
Caron alum 1
Get Started
Individual / group sessions available
In-person / virtual options
If you’re interested in learning more, reach out to us today.
Let’s create together!
TFA has collaborated with:
To Feel Alive is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization. Contributions for the charitable purposes of To Feel Alive must be made payable to “Fractured Atlas” only and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
