Evidence Based Program
The mission of Drums in Recovery is to utilize rhythm as a tool to cultivate musical, personal, and social harmony within diverse communities.
Our programs foster interpersonal skills and healthy lifestyles for people in these communities, helping them gain self-esteem, social acceptance and healing from personal struggles.
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.