Evidence Based Program
Drums in Recovery utilizes rhythm as a tool to cultivate musical, social and personal harmony within diverse communities.
Our mission is to empower individuals through peer-run, evidence-based music curricula that fosters social-emotional wellness, builds essential life skills, and supports healing and recovery from substance use disorders, trauma, grief, homelessness, isolation, and other challenges.
Holyoake's Award Winning DRUMBEAT® Program
Drumbeat uses a structured, formal curriculum to present a ten-week course with core strategies and goals, ending with an awards ceremony and a team performance. It uses a building block strategy to lead participants to assess their values and learn behavioral skills. We adapt our core program to meet the specific needs of each community we serve.
Core Learning Strategies
Learning Drum Songs
Playing songs develops teamwork through a shared experience and increased levels of focus, concentration and commitment.
Playing Rhythm Based Games
Drumbeat explores peer pressure, communication, and dealing with emotions.
Conversations
Discussion promotes insight into key relationship issues and helps connect the group experience to real life.
Improvisations
Drumbeat uses music techniques that promote self-belief, creativity, flexibility and dealing with change.
Recognitions
Performance connects participants to a broader community and allows them to be recognized for their achievement and new potential.