Trauma and Music Therapy: Let the Healing Begin | Karla Hawley | TEDxSnoIsleLibraries

In this TEDx talk, Karla Hawley shares how a nostalgic piece of music helped her address and overcome the pain of childhood abuse. Her work as certified music therapist with the Snohomish County Music Project gives her a unique perspective on the role of music to help individuals, families and groups suffering from trauma find peace.
This talk was given at TEDxSnoIsleLibraries 2016 in Edmonds, Washington.
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Karla seeks solitude in wilderness and playfulness in people's smiles. She uses music therapy to build communities within assisted living and memory care facilities, and to treat people who have suffered from trauma. Karla directs music therapy services for the Snohomish County Music Project, working with families and intimate community circles of youth who are at risk, in legal trouble or on the streets.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

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  • @dsrecords22
    @dsrecords223 жыл бұрын

    People would ask me what style I play guitar, my only response was I play how I feel, I dont have a style and now I understand why. Im taking musical therapy in school this year.

  • @isMrPopoBlack
    @isMrPopoBlack6 жыл бұрын

    This has brought so much understanding to my drive and need for certain songs to be played over and over again when my anxiety is at it's most unbearable. When I put on those songs reality, the world, and my anxiety disappear. I feel strong emotion but it is empowering relief and release. Until now I had no insight to why I obsessively listen to the same songs over and over, only that it helped sooth me. Thank you Karla for sharing.

  • @pisscot

    @pisscot

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes, it happens to me too, when music moves you into another dimension, but unfortunately the peace doesn't last for long. It's like a short-term painkiller.

  • @rosemariemann1719

    @rosemariemann1719

    Жыл бұрын

    So sorry you have anxiety.😢. Have you considered listening to self hypnosis recordings? There are many here on KZread. Self hypnosis, where YOU are always in control, is such a valuable tool , to help you feel more in control, generally. It's like having a caring friend talk to you kindly.😊. I take the view that anxiety can become a " Vicious Circle", so you need to do something that frees you from it.😊. Michael Sealey is my favourite, for his friendly, soothing speaking voice.😊 Best Wishes.😊💕😊 🇬🇧😊💕🌹🌎🌿💕😊🇬🇧

  • @truthmerchant1
    @truthmerchant14 жыл бұрын

    Music is the language of the soul.

  • @UBrickIFix
    @UBrickIFix2 жыл бұрын

    This moved me to tears. It's like listening to myself talk about trauma. Thank you. I am alive, too. ❤️

  • @Doxadelly
    @Doxadelly5 ай бұрын

    Thank you, Karla, for sharing your story. The power of healing through music is an amazing journey!

  • @lorenac9503
    @lorenac95032 жыл бұрын

    I love to do a loving kindness meditation and always say, may you be always happy, may you be healthy, and so on... I am adding "May music be with you always" that is really beautiful!

  • @MariaAsuncionAbigailPacheco
    @MariaAsuncionAbigailPacheco3 жыл бұрын

    I am also growing in being musical. The peace inside of me makes me strong when there are challenges that is happening in the world around us. Having music in our souls makes us have faith, belief in the good, joy, love, peace and all the Spirit of God reveals. Music is God's essence.❣❣❣🕊🙏😀

  • @kristinabrammer1449
    @kristinabrammer14493 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou for being Able and willing to tell your story,and make use the the words that I have not been able to say.😎💯

  • @victoriavuong6225
    @victoriavuong62252 жыл бұрын

    This made me cry. Thank you!

  • @47gander
    @47gander7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you my very good friend Karla! You're doing wonderful work.

  • @shahshreeta
    @shahshreeta Жыл бұрын

    Amazing woman. God bless you and having guts to share your story and transform your life as music therapist. You are gutsy to say the least. Power to you.

  • @kats5031
    @kats50316 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this message. I need it desperately.

  • @nolines4silverlisa
    @nolines4silverlisa4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing! I'm grateful to be able to hear your story. I can relate to so much of how your own trauma history unfolded. Started music therapy today, and am hopeful and optimistic.

  • @jacquelinehoward1734
    @jacquelinehoward17345 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for being so very courageous.

  • @ruthlewis673
    @ruthlewis6736 жыл бұрын

    There are no words. Thank you

  • @Katwoman4318
    @Katwoman4318Ай бұрын

    I see your inner child Karla. That was beautiful. ♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️A survivor.🙏

  • @GabrielKerr
    @GabrielKerr6 жыл бұрын

    So beautiful. I loved that.

  • @xolisapxo
    @xolisapxo5 жыл бұрын

    You are such a strong and beautiful person, thank you!

  • @valjoyviduaurri6746
    @valjoyviduaurri67462 жыл бұрын

    Thank You, Bless You

  • @NikWicked
    @NikWicked2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for being here to share with us, your story Is so traumatic and still you maintain such an optimistic view. Truly inspirational I hope there are more people like you or who can learn and be empowered from your story, your resilience, and optimism.

  • @larsphilipsonisaac7164
    @larsphilipsonisaac71642 жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @lalaluna8437
    @lalaluna84372 жыл бұрын

    Wow, what a brave and beautiful soul! Thanks from my heart for sharing your story. The world makes even more sense because YOU are here. It really touched me! Thank you Karla!

  • @gauravnerurkar5050
    @gauravnerurkar50502 жыл бұрын

    Hats off to this Trauma survivor who, so bravely & courageously, shares her childhood tragic incidences, and yet boasts of her liveliness and her being alive through Music !! That's the power of Music !

  • @moderndoll7963
    @moderndoll79632 жыл бұрын

    Thrive on! Thank you!

  • @angelaleen7180
    @angelaleen71806 жыл бұрын

    may god bless ur soul

  • @vishakhasinghania5303
    @vishakhasinghania53032 жыл бұрын

    More power to you Karla...phew!!I was on the edge of my seat listening and had goosebumps. You inspire. God bless!!!

  • @user-or4es4ss9x
    @user-or4es4ss9x11 ай бұрын

    ❤ Thanks for sharing your story.

  • @PinacoladaMatthew
    @PinacoladaMatthew2 жыл бұрын

    What a sweet tune....

  • @xokochamciexo
    @xokochamciexo2 жыл бұрын

    bless you Karla. I am so happy for your survival, and for your joy. thank you for sharing your story and for doing the best you could for yourself and now to help others. you are so strong and such an inspiration.

  • @xeniastefanescu507
    @xeniastefanescu5072 жыл бұрын

    I understand you, and I admire you for your optimism and resilience. I was in a similar situation, and I had stepmother as well, and she gad schizophrenia, and she was violent with me , sometimes, and she told me she will kill me in my sleep, and I could not sleep well, for 10 years.After all these things, I married a covert narcissist, who put the icing on the cake. I found refuge in reading , and later on I became an artist, a painter. I still am a chronic insomniac. Partial success, problem not solved yet, even if I listen to music before sleep.

  • @abcrock12
    @abcrock123 жыл бұрын

    Awesome.. You're so awesome 👌✨

  • @athmajks6768
    @athmajks6768 Жыл бұрын

    Truly amazing ❤️

  • @kathbleck
    @kathbleck3 жыл бұрын

    Nossa...emocionante... sou pianista e a música sempre me salvou também de muitas situações. Chorei com sua música pq pude sentir e imaginar o que você passou. Obrigada por dividir isso conosco

  • @SterianAlinaNicoleta
    @SterianAlinaNicoleta2 жыл бұрын

    Some healings.

  • @shantil7764
    @shantil77643 жыл бұрын

    You are extremely brave. Thank you for such a beautiful talk.

  • @LilDLite
    @LilDLite4 жыл бұрын

    Wow

  • @whiteperill
    @whiteperill3 ай бұрын

  • @VladyslavKL
    @VladyslavKL2 жыл бұрын

    🕊

  • @JoshuaOlithao
    @JoshuaOlithao5 жыл бұрын

    If I just fckn use this in my thesis.

  • @robbi2021Bethany
    @robbi2021Bethany Жыл бұрын

    Wow... i can identify

  • @seatoskymusictherapy8899
    @seatoskymusictherapy88995 жыл бұрын

    Can anyone identify this song?

  • @lullabiesforlife4092

    @lullabiesforlife4092

    4 жыл бұрын

    "Four Winds and the Seven Seas" is what I read on the sheet music at 14mins11secs.

  • @SomosLaNuevaEra
    @SomosLaNuevaEra2 жыл бұрын

    2 2 2

  • @juli_gotshal
    @juli_gotshal3 жыл бұрын

    When a child asks for a piano, you can get one.

  • @chaoticjolene8791
    @chaoticjolene87912 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like s tough of God to me :)

  • @LoneGranger
    @LoneGranger5 жыл бұрын

    Omg 🤮

  • @tracidannielle
    @tracidannielle10 ай бұрын

    ♥️

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