Making a Christmas Playlist: A Gingerbread Printable for Music Therapy (FREEBIE)

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” 🎶. As a music therapist, this time of year also brings a whole new section of repertoire. From "Jingle Bells" to "Silent Night", there are so many songs for clients to choose from! 

Making a playlist is a musical way to process emotions, relive memories, express ourselves, and share our feelings with others. Having a playlist for events or seasons can also be helpful for transitioning into a new time of year.  

Every year in December, I invite my clients who celebrate Christmas to create a themed playlist in their sessions and I encourage them to select songs that are meaningful to them or their families. 

This year, I decided to put a fun twist on a Christmas playlist intervention by creating a gingerbread-themed printable to use as a visual aid in my sessions.

Clients can decorate the gingerbread cookies using inspiration from their favorite songs. Whether it's the title, song lyrics, or a drawing inspired by the song, clients have the opportunity to share what makes the holidays meaningful to them. 

This can also open up discussions from why each song is so special to what memories are associated with each song. 

Some clients also select to learn songs from the playlist using instruments or voice. 

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