Strengthening Cultural Relationships & Improving Emotional Regulation Through Drumming

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1 Strengthening Cultural Relationships & Improving Emotional Regulation Through Drumming Mehak Khandeparkar Nellie Anderson Sydney 30 th March,

2 Overview Description of Holyoake s DRUMBEAT Program Demographic details of the study Aims of the program Assessment tools Findings Evaluation & Recommendations References 2

3 Description of Holyoake s DRUMBEAT Program DRUMBEAT Discovering Relationships Using Music, Beliefs, Emotions, Attitudes & Thoughts Originally created by Holyoake Used by STTARS for working with refugees who have experienced trauma Duration Weekly, 1 hour, 10 sessions Evidence-based 2 Groups 9-11 year olds 2 DRUMBEAT facilitators 3

4 Demographic details of the study Afghanistan 3 Syria 6 Nepal 1 Burma 1 Uganda 1 Iran 2 Pakistan

5 Aims of the program Reducing social isolation by increasing social skills and social efficacy Fostering social connections with peers and teachers Building self-esteem and confidence Improving group participation Emotional regulation (Getting-to-know-your-body) Improving focus and concentration Creative self-expression & enjoyment 5

6 5 Core Elements Core Rhythms Skills Acquisition Teamwork Focus and Concentration Increased self confidence Social skill development Higher cognitive functioning Improved coordination and motor functioning Discussions and Story Telling Self Awareness Social Awareness Communication Skills Increased perspective Improved problem solving skills Increased empathy and tolerance Games Cooperation and Teamwork Fun and Engagement Rules and Boundaries Social skills- sharing, turn taking, negotiating. Motivation to interact with others Emotional regulation Improvisations Creativity Personal Expression Balance Adaptability and flexibility Increasing independence Emotional reciprocity Performance Teamwork Cooperation Recognition Social skills generalized to other areas Community connection- sense of belonging and acceptance Positive self-regard and positive regarding and reappraisal from others 6

7 Themes WEEK 1 Rhythm of Life WEEK 6 Teamwork WEEK 2 Relationships WEEKS 7-10 Performance WEEK 5 Emotions & Feelings WEEK 4 Identity & Community WEEK 3 Harmony 7

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9 Assessment Tools QUANTITATIVE DATA QUALITATIVE DATA Rosenberg s Pre & Post Self Esteem Scale Participant Feedback: Session 5 & Session 10 3 rd Party Feedback Case Study & Participant Qualitative Feedback 9

10 Findings 10

11 I remember the rule about being safe and being respectful. Drumming is making me so happy right now that I feel like giving my friend a hug. I was nervous in the beginning but then everything became easier. My DRUMBEAT certificate is so precious. I have saved it very carefully. When we closed our eyes and walked and other people were drumming to guide us, it was funny. I want to do drumming again next year so please come back! When we did drumming in the assembly, I was so proud of myself. 11

12 Evaluation & Recommendations Overall positive outcomes achieved Age appropriate assessment tools Language barrier Cultural barriers 12

13 Those that succeed are a tribute to the resilience, survival skills and hope demonstrated by their potential for adaptability. Alayarian, A. (2009) Children, torture and psychological consequences. In Torture Journal on Rehabilitation of Torture Victims and Prevention of Torture Thematic issue on children and torture. Volume 19, Number 2. 13

14 References BOOKS / REPORTS Holyoake. 2015, DRUMBEAT Facilitator Training Program Workbook, Australia, p. 5. Hromek, R., Roffey, S. 2009, Promoting Social and Emotional Learning with Games, Simulation and Gaming 20, Vol 10. Malchiodi, C. 2016, Expressive Art Therapy & Trauma: Strategies for Work with Children, Youth, Adults and Families, Byron Clinic Workshop, Melbourne. Perry, B., & Szalavitz, M. 2006, The Boy Who Was Raised As A Dog, Basic Books, US. Rothschild, B. 2011, Current Methods of Trauma Therapy in Trauma Essentials, Norton and Company Inc, New York, p. 81. Siegel, D., & Bryson, P. 2011, The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to nurture your Child s developing Mind, Survive everyday Parenting Struggles and Help your Family Thrive, The Random House Publishing, US. Van Der Kolk, B. 2014, The Body Keeps Score: Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma, Penguin Books, US. JOURNAL ARTICLES Martin, K; Wood, L; Tasker, J; Coletsis, C 2014, The Impact of Holyoake s DRUMBEAT program on Prisoner Wellbeing in Western Australian Prisons, The University of Western Australia. Holyoake, , DRUMBEAT; A Therapeutic, Musical, Social Development Program, IELC Western Australia. 14

15 Thank you 15