The Joy of Sad Songs

Can pain expressed in a song transform trauma? Singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier believes it’s a great place to start. Sharing story through songwriting help Gauthier get sober. She now works with wounded veterans to help them tell their story in song. “Trauma goes deeper than words,” she says. “But music can get into those places.” Join Mary for an experiential discussion of songwriting as spiritual medicine for a world plagued with trauma, addiction, and loneliness. Website: www.marygauthier.com