Providing Rhythm-Based Solutions
As a psychotherapist, stress management consultant and drummer of thirty years who began drumming on a practice pad my father created out of three-parts love and one-part rubber and wood, I’ve been pondering a question that went beyond the technique and mechanics of my drumming. That is, were there any benefits to my drumming on my mind, body, or even, dare I say, soul?
For thousands of years, numerous cultures have used drums for celebrations, rites of passage and as healing tools. Recently, drum fever has been sweeping the country as people discover the spiritual, psychological and physical benefits of drumming.
Trust is one the most important elements in the workshops I teach. Usually that trust is me learning to trust myself and my process. In this case, my learning extended to trusting that the participants know what is best for themselves, and for me, to practice getting out of the way and allowing them to open to their next steps, in this case, literally.