[log in to unmask] writes: >Which musical stuff do you others use when you find yourself in a state >of sadness and when words are not yet there to be spoken? I'm sorry, I don't understand the question. There are some musical pieces that I use to reflect my sense of sadness, and then there are others that I use for comfort. I'm not sure which you mean. When I want sad music, I turn to pieces such as Messiaen's Quartet, especially "The birds". Also sad movements from requiems, such as "out of the deep" from Rutter. On the other hand, when I want to be comforted, I listen to happier pieces such as the "in paradisum" from the Faure requiem, or other sacred choral music that is comforting. Does anyone know of resources about music therapy that they would recommend? I've seen a few books, but I'm not sure which ones are best. thanks. Mary