Made for session.
Made for home.
These songs were created as clinical tools — each one maps to a specific therapeutic concept or TF-CBT PRACTICE component. Designed for therapists to use in session and for families to use at home.
When Feelings Get Loud
An 8-track album with one song per TF-CBT PRACTICE component — available now on Spotify, Apple Music, and all major platforms.
Brain Alarm
A high-energy, child-friendly explanation of the brain’s alarm system — why it activates, what it feels like in the body, and how to recognize it. A strong opening song for beginning TF-CBT psychoeducation.
Breathe Like Waves
A lo-fi relaxation track teaching slow breathing and body calming through island imagery. Designed to be used as a guided breathing exercise — the rhythm of the song paces the breath naturally.
Name It, Choose It
Focuses on naming feelings precisely and choosing what helps — moving children from vague distress toward identification and agency. Pairs well with feelings charts and coping menus.
Maybe, Maybe Not
Teaches children to check their thoughts — “is that thought true? maybe, maybe not” — and choose more helpful ones. A gentle introduction to cognitive restructuring for younger children.
My Story, My Voice
Centers on choice, pacing, and the child’s ownership of their story. Emphasizes that telling your story is brave — and that the child controls how and when they share it. Useful for introducing the trauma narrative component.
One Step Braver
Translates brave practice into small, supported steps — normalizing that facing hard things is done one step at a time, with support. Pairs well with in vivo exposure work and graduated brave ladders.
Say It With Me
Built around sharing feelings with a trusted adult — the communication between child and caregiver that conjoint sessions are designed to strengthen. Can be used to prepare children for conjoint session work.
My Plan, My People
Focuses on trusted people, safe places, and help-seeking — reinforcing the safety planning work of the final TF-CBT component. Pairs well with creating a personal safety plan with the child.
Songs to build resilience
Songs to help children build resilience, embrace mistakes, and develop a growth mindset. Suitable for classroom, therapy, and home use.
Try Something New
A fun, upbeat song teaching children the power of a growth mindset — that brains get stronger every time we try, and mistakes are how we learn. Bright piano and happy ukulele.
Keep on Trying
A motivational anthem for children who are working hard at something difficult — reminding them that effort and persistence matter more than getting it right the first time.
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Visit our full Trauma Resources Hub — 8 PRACTICE components, curated tools, books, and the BRAVE app.
These songs are intended as therapeutic tools for use by trained professionals and caregivers in intentional settings. They are not designed for unsupervised independent listening by children. — Resources curated by Joshua Fisherkeller, MSW