One way people love to explore recovery and healing is thru drum therapy. Drumming circles can help people in recovery connect with one another and develop deeper bonds. Taking a closer look at drumming, it can help the addiction recovery process if a person remains open to this healing.
What is Drumming Therapy
Drumming therapy, or drumming, is an approach that has been around since ancient times. This approach to healing focuses on self-expression. This therapy has been used for thousands of years to strengthen and maintain physical, mental, and spiritual health. Research shows drumming can have a therapeutic effect because it produces:
- Feelings of well-being
- Boosts immunity
- Promotes healing physically
- Encourages people to release inner trauma
- Helps them relax
Part of Recovery
Participation in drum therapy can be very rewarding. People sit in a circle and drum to different types of music like jazz, rock, blues, and more. Sometimes the hands are making noise like using drumsticks. People may sing or clap to musical beats. When people get into it, they can release their inner emotions and stress. They may even go into a meditative state or practice mindfulness. Drumming offers a lot of individual benefits as a group activity and encourages people to work together as a team to communicate. Some of the benefits include:
- Stress reduction
- Relieve chronic pain
- Boost immunity
- Access the brain and empower it
- Promote deeper awareness
- Encourage connectedness with others
- Connect to a source or higher power
- Connect with a higher power
- Release negative feelings, emotions and trauma
Finding Drum Therapy
The key to finding drum therapy programs is through treatment centers and organizations. There may also be individuals and people who offer support for this type of recovery. It may even be a fun thing to do just getting some bongos or drums at home and doing it yourself at home. There are many ways music can be therapeutic. Don’t be afraid to explore and look for ways to have fun in recovery while also healing.
The Springboard Center’s addiction treatment programs are tailored to meet the needs of each client. Some alternative therapies are used in support of those in recovery who desire this approach. By utilizing a set of diverse methods of addiction treatment, we are able to deal with your addiction from all angles and concentrate on every aspect of your healing process. It is important to recognize that many of our services offer a group setting and environment, so that the client spends time with other people affected by the same chronic disease and problems. 432-620-0255
