Music and Color in the Holistic Healing of Grief

The concept of integrating music and color techniques into counseling of the bereaved person is introduced. A brief summary of the nature of physical vibrations in the form of music and color is presented and the process of grieving is summarized. Blocks along the expected grief resolution pathway are delineated. The relationship of blocked emotions to imcomplete grieving is explained and the use of music and color to enhance the expression of feelings is introduced. Specific examples of how sound in the form of music and light in the form of color, can be used as a vehicle for enhancing and condensing the grief process are set forth.