Iso-Principle: Playlist with Purpose – Music Therapy Intervention
 
Empower your clients to understand and harness the power of music to support their emotional well-being. Playlist with Purpose is a ready-to-use, evidence-based music therapy intervention built around the Iso-Principle, guiding clients to recognize their current emotional state and use music to gradually shift toward a desired state.
 
This resource is ideal for both individual and group sessions in clinical, school, mental health and community settings. It’s also a valuable tool for music therapists looking to expand their repertoire with a structured, engaging intervention that integrates client-preferred music.
 
What’s Included:
– Step-by-step Task Analysis with clear session instructions
– Printable “Playlist with Purpose” client worksheet
– Pop, teen, and adult Song Banks to spark ideas and participation
– Example Iso-Principle playlist to demonstrate gradual emotional shifts
 
Clinical Goals:
Supports emotional regulation, self-awareness, insight into music–emotion connection, intentional song choice, autonomy, self-expression, coping skills, and reflective practice.
 
Recommended For:
Board-Certified Music Therapists and creative arts therapists working in mental health, schools, group therapy, and wellness settings.