“By day the Lord commands his steadfast love, and at night his song is with me, a prayer to the God of my life.” Psalm 42:8

One of the channels of grace to encourage both counselor and counselee is edifying music. In addition to a playlist you may be compiling, here are recommended resources.

1. Music for the Soul is an excellent online and CD music ministry especially intended to minister to troubled hearts. I have been blessed by their albums. The Soul Care Kit
 contains all 164 of their songs, 62 spoken word pieces, 6 discussion guides, 3 documentaries, and 3 books. (Available for a donation of any amount.) Delivered digitally. See also their Healing Music Guide.
This Guide discusses the power of songs in the culture and the brain science that makes them so effective. There is an extensive section on the use of songs in therapy. www.musicforthesoul.org/christian-counselors-therapists/
2. Be Still Music
   Nona Hovey has comforting piano music albums with contemplative narration. Now her CDs are free online!
   www.BeStillMusic.com
3. Worship Untangled
   Vernon Terrell is composing and recording songs. He serves as president at Grace Ministries International. His first recorded songs are at www.WorshipUntangled.com

Here is a sample from my playlist. God bless this means of musical blessing to helper and helpee.

JBW