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<description><![CDATA[<span style="font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold;">Elastic Heart (Sia)</span><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold;"></span><div id="stcpDiv"><div><br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Music Being Reviewed:</span></div><div>Furler, S.,  Pentz, W., Tesfaye, A., &amp; Swanson, A. (2014). Elastic 
heart [Recorded by Sia]. On <span style="font-style: italic;">1000 Forms of Fear</span> [CD]. New York, New York:
 RCA Records.</div><div><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br>Reviewer:</span></div><div>Katherine Feather<br></div><div><br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Genre:</span></div><div>Electronic
Popular/Top Hits</div><div><br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Suggested Age Range:</span></div><div>Everyone<br></div><div><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br>Subject Headings:</span></div><div>Codependency, Depression, Grief &amp; loss, Relationships</div><div><br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Review:</span></div>"Elastic Heart” (2014) by Australian singer/songwriter Sia is a powerful ballad emphasizing the complexities of ending a relationship and experiencing this loss. Sia creates a narrative that is emotionally charged and melancholy, but also hints at the determination to move forward. She begins the song processing her frustration over her failed relationship and letting her heart rule her head. She expresses the need to find peace and her resolve to not be hurt again. The significant lyrics of the chorus outline the relentless struggle she experiences and her determination not to "fall apart.” Sia’s powerful message regarding the inner-struggle of ending a relationship can be used in the counseling process. This song can be utilized to encourage clients to process their grief of loosing a partner and the struggle to move past the experience. The emotionally charged song can elicit many feelings, which can be used in therapy as a processing tool. Furthermore, the significance of an "elastic heart” can also be discussed and how the client symbolizes this lyric. For instance, processing the pros and cons of what it means to have an "elastic heart” is suggested. In addition, having an "elastic heart” can also resonate with clients who have a history of abusive relationship(s) and utilizing the lyric of "fighting for peace.” All in all, this song can be a tool for clients who are in the midst of working through their grief and empowering those to move forward to find their inner-strength.<br></div>]]></description>
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