Grief Rap Therapeutic Analysis

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The Grief Rap therapeutic technique I believe can be very beneficial for adolescents dealing with grief. Most adolescents utilize music in a variety of ways because music provides them with a sense of comfort and belonging. Music can also be utilized as a coping skill for adolescents who encounter stressful situations. Utilizing music particularly rap music as a therapeutic tool to help adolescent deal with grief can be beneficial in helping adolescents understand the grieving process. The grief rap therapeutic tool provides this by helping them "identify and express emotions, recall memories of the deceased, engage in peer support, and learn effective coping skills (Malchiodi, 2015, pg. 87) Working with adolescents interested me because