1. Rhythm Establishes Connections.
- Author
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Scalisi, John and Puckett, Michelle
- Subjects
DRUM playing ,MUSICAL meter & rhythm ,PSYCHOTHERAPY patients ,CHILDREN'S hospitals - Abstract
The article describes the outcome-based rhythm and drumming activities facilitated by the author with adolescent and child psychiatric patients at Children's Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. The goals of such activities include establishing positive peer interaction and developing social skills, among others. An ocean drum was introduced by the author at the start of the session to establish a few key concepts passed from person to person. Activities utilizing hand drums include rhythm question and answer, expressive drumming and group rhythm.
- Published
- 2009