In rhythmic therapy sessions, Adam uses African style drumming as platform to explore issues that are the basis for many adolescents social and behavioural difficulties.
Rhythm-based exercises combined with mental reflection and mindfulness and can have a powerful effect in individual, group and family settings.
Rhythm2Recovery is a therapeutic program presented in a fun and engaging way using rhythmic musical activities to support social and emotional development and is based on the latest neuro-science.
This approach has been shown to support increased emotional regulation, improved social connection and reduced levels of anxiety and other elements of psychological distress.
It combines techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and newer third generation therapies Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Positive Psychology (PP).
Embedding these techniques within a flexible and fun musical activity can be a way to access difficult emotions and behaviours in a reflective and non-threatening manner. This can be particularly useful with disaffected teens and adolescents where ‘talking’ only therapies fail to engage them.