What they call their work
What they do
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Published Narrative Projects 1 activity
- Conducts research on trauma healing through arts programmingPublished research on participant healing narratives from the Holistic Healing Arts Retreat in the peer-reviewed journal Traumatology, contributing to the field of trauma recovery and expressive arts therapy.
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Youth Health and Wellness Education 1 activity
- Delivers music-based mental health curriculum in high schoolsImplements a social and emotional learning curriculum for students ages 14–18, using music to support mental health and wellbeing through 4-5 sessions per school year.
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Creative Arts Therapy Programs 1 activity
- Hosts music-based workshops connecting students to mental health careDesigns and facilitates one-off workshops that combine live performance, discussion, and storytelling to connect high school students with local mental health professionals and care pathways.
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Trauma-Informed Yoga and Mindfulness Programs 1 activity
- Operates trauma-informed healing retreats for women survivorsHosts a 5-day immersive Holistic Healing Arts Retreat for women survivors of chronic sexual trauma, using trauma-informed and somatic-based practices to support reconnection with body, mind, and heart; participants report reduced anxiety, improved mood, and increased presence.
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Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
- Runs annual College Campus Radio Campaign for mental health awarenessConducts a yearly campaign on college campuses using peer and artist storytelling, music-based prompts, and campus clubs to raise awareness about mental health and wellbeing.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Produces music performance videos to support mental health awarenessCreates musical performance videos with artists such as Bartees Strange and Cassandra Jenkins as part of the "Songs That Found Me" series in collaboration with Lifeline to promote mental health awareness.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| NICK GRETO | COCHAIR | 1 | $17K |
| CHARLIE GROSS | COCHAIR | 1 | $15K |
- ADRIENNE C MOORE — DIRECTOR
- BRADLEY TUSK — DIRECTOR
- COREY FERENGUL — DIRECTOR
- DAS DASGUPTA — DIRECTOR
- ERIC DAMMANN — DIRECTOR
- FRANCIS ANTHONY MARROQUIN RODRIGUEZ — DIRECTOR
- JOHN DRAPER — DIRECTOR
- JULIAN BERMAN — DIRECTOR
- NATE AUREBACH — DIRECTOR
- PERRY BASHKOFF — DIRECTOR
- RAMONA CLIFTON — DIRECTOR
Who they work with
- Anger Can Be Power Partner — Project founded by Julia Cumming to inspire political involvement through DIY activism
- Big Hassle Media Partner — Media company co-founded by Ken Weinstein; involved in music and artist promotion
- Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis Partner — Operates The Therapy Center @ BGSP, which provides therapy services in partnership with or under the auspices of the school
- Bryndon Cook Partner — Artist who has participated in past programs
- Cleo Reed Partner — Artist who has participated in past programs
- Columbia University Partner — Institution where Dr. Eric Dammann and Julian Berman serve as clinical supervisor and associate professor, respectively
- Erick the Architect Partner — Artist who has participated in past programs
- Grandstand Media Partner — Music business firm co-founded by Lisa Gottheil; active in artist representation and advocacy
- Josh’s Fund Partner — Provides educational support for nurses working on bone marrow and stem cell transplant units; Lisa Gottheil serves on its board
- Lifeline Partner — Collaborates with Lifeline on the Songs That Found Me performance series.
- Maassai Partner — Artist who has participated in past programs
- New York University Partner — Institution where Dr. Anna Palumbo conducts research at the Nordoff-Robbins Center; also where Mariana D'Andrea lectures at NYU Stern
- Nordoff-Robbins Center for Music Therapy Partner — Research and clinical center at New York University where Dr. Anna Palumbo serves as Research Manager; focuses on music therapy for neurorehabilitation and child development
- OFFAIR Partner — Collaborates on presenting a benefit concert to support Sounds of Saving's Therapy Fund and youth programs.
- Parsons School of Design Partner — Institution where Graham Macindoe is an associate professor of photography; also associated with Erica Sewell’s administrative roles
- Pink Siifu Partner — Artist who has participated in past programs
- Public Records Partner — Hosts a benefit concert in collaboration with Sounds of Saving to support therapy and youth programs.
- The Sled Partner — NYC nonprofit that assists underprivileged public school students and their families, particularly those living in shelters; co-founded by Lisa Gottheil
- Traumatology (Tallahassee, Fla.) Partner — Published research on participant narratives from the Holistic Healing Arts Retreat.
- William Alanson White Institute Partner — Institution where Dr. Eric Dammann serves as Co-Director of the Artists Program and clinical supervisor; affiliated with psychoanalytic training and artist mental health support
- deem spencer Partner — Artist who has participated in past programs
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Integrated Holistic Trauma Recoverymethodology: integrated holistic trauma recoveryBy combining somatic-based practices, psychological support, and sound-based healing, the organization facilitates deeper trauma recovery because treating the body, mind, and emotional landscape together produces more comprehensive healing than single-modality approaches.
- Music as Mental Health Interventionmethodology: music-as-mental-health-interventionBy leveraging young people's connection to music through curated tools, educational resources, and personal storytelling, the organization promotes mental health and wellbeing because music serves as a relatable and non-threatening medium that fosters emotional regulation, self-discovery, and help-seeking behavior.