"Healing Through Harmony" explores music's role as a supportive tool in the grieving process. TThis segment, referencing Susan Cain's work on the value of sadness, outlines how music can accompany individuals through the various emotional phases of grief, including denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. It suggests specific musical styles and artists that may be beneficial at each stage, offering practical advice like creating grief playlists and engaging in music-making. Ultimately, the piece posits that music helps validate emotions, fosters connection, and aids in integrating loss into one's life, emphasizing the "bittersweet beauty" found within sorrow.

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