Engaging in drum circles can bring forth a multitude of benefits for participants. Firstly, they provide a channel for self-expression and creativity, allowing individuals to tap into their innate musicality and rhythmic abilities. Drumming has been revered for its therapeutic properties, inducing a meditative state that reduces stress, calms the mind, and promotes overall well-being. As the rhythms intertwine and harmonize, brainwaves synchronize, leading to a profound sense of connection and enhanced focus.
Moreover, drum circles foster social interaction and community building, as participants collaborate, listen, and respond to each other's rhythms. This shared experience transcends cultural boundaries, bridging diverse backgrounds and fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of all walks of life.
Drum circles have become a source of community bonding and transformation, leaving a lasting impact on the lives of those who participate. Research has shown the health and wellness benefits of drumming for numerous psychological and social aspects of well-being, including those of at-risk adolescents (Ellis & Dietz, 2017).
When coupled with psychosocial education, drumming can have a tremendous positive effect on a person’s well-being, especially adolescents (Ragg et al., 2019) and young adults who will become our future leaders.
Blue Feather Healing carries a deep passion to empower the younger generations along with the adult population, instilling resilience, social relatedness, competence and autonomy. This in turn creates community engagement, and ultimately collective social capital and community resilience (Penalver et al., 2019), as well as a sense of purpose in many lives.
Through guidance, we hope to develop a generation of emotionally intelligent and empowered individuals, ready to face the world with confidence.
Supporting Studies
Ellis, W. R., & Dietz, W. H. (2017). A new framework for addressing adverse childhood and community experiences: The building community resilience model. Academic Pediatrics, 17(7), S86-S93. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acap.2016.12.011
Penalver, J., Salanova, M., Martinez, I. M., Schaufeli, W. B. (2019). Happy-productive groups: How positive affect links to performance through social resources. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 14(3), 377-392. https://doi.org/10.1080/17439760.2017.1402076
Ragg, D. M., Soulliere, J., & Turner, M. (2019). Drumming and mindfulness integrations into an evidence-based group intervention. Social Work with Groups, 42(1), 29-42. https://doi.org/10.1080/01609513.2017.1402401