Music in the Key of Hope: Music for Staff Wellness in a Metro-New York Pediatric Medical Center during COVID-19

At Cohen Children’s hospital, even though their healthcare team members were resilient, there was a lack of hope and positivity in what was once a very colorful and bright children’s hospital environment. The collective trauma that healthcare workers were facing and living showcased a need for reinforcement through authentic and empathetic practice. We needed to find a way to help our healthcare workers cope with the ongoing pandemic. Our goal was to use music as a means to build community, strength, engagement, and resilience in healthcare workers.
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