The Benefits
People worldwide have experienced the benefits of therapeutic drumming for centuries. In recent years hard scientific evidence has backed up the claim that drums help many communities of people.
Therapeutic drumming can achieve:
- physical and mental relaxation
- relief from stress
- a feeling of well-being
- some relief from depression
- temporary alleviation of pain and muscular stiffness
- a greater clarity of thought
- even a spiritual experience
- improved social networking
- strengthened personal and professional relationships
- more efficient teamworking
Therapeutic drumming can be a benefit to all. However, it has been specifically documented to help:
- cancer patients
- people with Parkinson's Disease
- people with Alzheimer's Disease
- people in drugs rehab
- people with learning difficulties
- people with physical disabilities
- older people
- troubled adolescents
- prisoners
- school children
- corporate decision makers
Drumming together is:
- life affirming
- inclusive
- participatory
- experiential learning
- exciting
- rewarding
- meaningful
- good exercise
- fun!
A number of research articles are listed in What is therapeutic drumming?
Paul is involved in the Healing Drums project with Barry Wakefield - www.healingdrums.net.
