This Cycles intervention is a DBT-informed music therapy intervention designed to help clients identify negative emotional and behavioral cycles and learn how to pause before reacting. Using lyric analysis from “Right Where You Left Me” and “Circles,” participants explore themes of stuckness, repetition, and awareness without change. Through guided discussion and a structured worksheet, clients break down their own cycles and practice applying the DBT STOP skill to interrupt patterns and respond more mindfully. Ideal for mental health, adolescent, or adult therapy settings focused on emotional regulation and coping skills.
 
5 pages. Task analysis, lyric sheets and worksheet included.