This session focuses on mind, emotional, and interpersonal connection. The session begins by listening to a live performance of a pre-selected song that contains themes of feeling held back by something in life. After McKenzie performs the song, she initiates a lyric discussion based on the lyrics of the song. Session members are asked to share any initial responses they notice while listening and/or specific lines that stand out in the lyrics along with answering other prompting questions. This is done in the form of group discussion.

At the conclusion of the lyric discussion, session members are asked to engage in a brief, individual writing activity which relates to the topic of the session. Once this portion is complete, the bulk of the remaining session time is spent engaging in group songwriting. Using the lyrics of the initial song, session members work together to edit the song lyrics as they collectively see fit. This can be done by adding/removing words or changing different words/phrases within the lyrics.

Once lyrics are changed to the group’s satisfaction, McKenzie performs the re-written song for the group. She then brings the session to a close by leading the group in a brief discussion processing the experience