For young ones, learning to get in touch with your emotions can be a difficult process. Now, it’s more musical than ever.
Nicole Porter is a clinical therapist, musician, and the president of the New York Art Therapy Association. Her latest album with her band — You and Us — comes out on Sept. 15. Calming a Panic combines art therapy with a pop rock sound to make taking care of yourself sound fun.
You and Us’ goal is to raise mental health awareness and advocate for kids’ mental health. Different themes on Calming a Panic tackle mental health in a kid-friendly way, including overcoming small moments that can seem big and scary. As kids and the adults in their lives listen to Calming a Panic, they can share conversations about social-emotional learning, how kids can accept and express their feelings in healthy, age-appropriate ways.
Different tracks on the album include “Rhythm” which sounds like being at a carnival, “Find My Way” a country twist on a Disney-style song, and the Van Morrison-influenced “Stay Wild Moon Child!”
Calming a Panic will be available starting Sept. 15 on all music streaming platforms. Music is a great way for kids to get in touch with their emotions — try it out for yourselves!
