Drum Therapy
Healing Through Rhythm — Supporting Children in Residential Care
About Drum Therapy
Boys and girls in residential child care under the custody of the Child Protection and Family Services (CPFSA) have been hit with restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The VPA and CPFSA saw it fit to engage these boys and girls in the Drum Therapy Project.
Research has demonstrated that Drum Therapy accelerates physical healing and boosts the immune system. Studies by professionals in music therapy and mental health show that drumming reduces tension, anxiety and stress.
Participating Homes
- 1.Manning Boys Homes, Southfield, St. Elizabeth
- 2.St. Augustine POS, Chapleton, Clarendon
- 3.Homestead Place of Safety, Stony Hill, St. Andrew
- 4.Granville Place of Safety, Granville, Trelawny
- 5.Muirton Home for Boys (special needs), Manchioneal, Portland
- 6.Summerfield Home for Girls, Chapleton, Clarendon
How Your Donation Helps
Donations contribute to residential child care facilities receiving packages of drums (Djembe & Kette), along with other percussion instruments such as tambourines and shakers. Select caregivers from the facilities also receive drum training, equipping them to train and transfer knowledge to other caregivers.
