Therapeutic Drumming: A Percussion Discussion
Presentation Abstract
Group drumming has been used to promote community and healing for millennia. This workshop will explore the use of traditional West African drumming with challenging youth, in a strength-based approach. Information will be shared about research documenting the therapeutic benefits of drumming. Traditional use of rites of passage will be discussed as well as their relevance in working with children and adolescents in Western cultures. Participants will learn how to use simple warm-up activities with drums and found percussion items to work with groups. A traditional West African rhythm will be taught and played.
Conference Program Description
Group drumming has been used to promote community and healing for millennia. This workshop will explore the use of traditional West African, using a strength-based approach. Participants will learn how to use simple warm-up activities with drums to work with groups. A traditional West African rhythm will be learned.
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Recommended Citation
Harris, J. Thomas III, "Therapeutic Drumming: A Percussion Discussion" (2024). Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference. 8.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/gapbs/2024/2024/8
Therapeutic Drumming: A Percussion Discussion
Group drumming has been used to promote community and healing for millennia. This workshop will explore the use of traditional West African drumming with challenging youth, in a strength-based approach. Information will be shared about research documenting the therapeutic benefits of drumming. Traditional use of rites of passage will be discussed as well as their relevance in working with children and adolescents in Western cultures. Participants will learn how to use simple warm-up activities with drums and found percussion items to work with groups. A traditional West African rhythm will be taught and played.
