Drum Medicine

The first sounds we hear whilst still in our mother's womb is that of a heart beat

Before we are born we are attuned to the beat, vibration and rhythm of the drum

The drum is the oldest musical instrument used by cultures right around the world

If you know the rhythm of a heart beat then you can play a drum
so no previous experience or knowledge required

We offer different ways to take part in Drum Medicine

1. Drum Medicine circles at the Unitarian Hall in Newport,
Isle of Wight

2. A home based course with on line support
(email wolfmedicine@icloud.com to take part)

3. A Level One on line course to become a
Drumming 4 Dementia practitioner

4. A Drum Medicine course for
hospital based mental health practitioners

DRUM MEDICINE CIRCLES

Will start again on April 17th 2021

See our FB page Nature Therapy Drumming for details and complete the Drum Medicine enrolment form by clicking on the link below

Drum Circles

For us at Nature Therapy, drum circles are about having fun in a social setting. There is no need for words as communication occurs through the drumming.

Circles do not focus on performance. You do not need to have any musical skills or have played a drum before, Everyone can drum.

We can use drumming to raise energy by using strong rhythms and beats, or to relax through gentler more soothing vibrations.

Emotional Well Being

Drumming together is proven to lift mood and reduce anxiety. It helps tune us back into our inner child. Where you experienced being in the moment and having fun with your friends.

There are no wrong notes.

The drum helps you get out of your mind by letting go of troublesome thoughts and connecting with the rhythm of your own heart

What happens at a Circle?

If the drumming workshop is taking place inside, the room will be set up in a circle with a drum for each person. More than welcome to bring your own drum.

You will be given help to learn some very simple beats which will get you drumming straight away.

There are no wrong beats or rhythms.

Circles are not lessons in drumming. They are about helping you tune in to yourself and other around you.

What else?

If the weather is good we like to get outside in nature. We run drumming circles on the beach, in the forest, sat up trees, amongst a herd of horses, walking labyrinths, to welcome in the day and with a pack of wolves.

We use different types of drums such as Hoop Drums, Djembes, Boomwackers, Happi Drums, Ball Drums and Water Druns. So there is something for everyone.

DRUMMING FOR DEMENTIA

On April 12th we are launching our Level One course for those who want to learn more about drumming for people with a dementia

The course is on line and involves watching 6 videos on one to one drumming with someone with a dementia

You can join the course at any time and complete at your own pace

You will learn why drumming is an activity to calm and soothe someone who is agitated, changes that take place in sensory percpetion, and a simple drumming technique you can apply on a one to one basis.

After watching the videos you need to pass an on line questionairre and submit details of three case studies where you used one to one drumming.

No previous knowledge or experience is required to take part in the Level 1 course

Open to both professional and family carers as well as practitioners who wish to enhance their skills.

This course is part of research into drumming and dementia we are undertaking with researchers from the University of Bournemouth, so you will be asked to take part in on line interviews and focus groups.

To take part in the course, please download and complete the enrolment form by clicking on the link below

Return your completed form to
wolfmedicine@icloud.com

Once we receive your form, we will ask you to sign to say you agree to be contacted by researchers - you may request the loan of a drum as well as materials to make your own beater

Once signed, details of how to join the course will be emailed to you.

Details of zoom meetings for ideas, chat, feedback and support will be posted on our private FB group.

When you have submitted your case studies you will receive an award of

Certified Level One

Drumming for Dementia Practitioner

Drum Medicine Enrolment Form

Drumming for Dementia Levels 2 and 3

Level 2 Drumming for Dementia course will launch July 2021
It is focused on drumming in groups

Level 3 Drumming for Dementia course focused on cardio drumming for movement
This will launch September 2021

To be part of our Drum Medicine community

click on the link below