Women’s Health and Wellbeing Services is a not for profit organisation that works with women and families in the community to reduce the impact of mental health problems on families and to help foster growth, for strong women and strong families. Your small change will make a big change!

Drumming for Mental Health

Drumming in a group is a fun and invigorating experience which can help to ground people, enable them to connect with their feelings and provide increased emotional regulation. Clinical studies of group drumming have shown a marked increase in immune function and dopamine production and a decrease in stress hormones such as cortisol (Bittman, et al., 2001). Participants report feeling relaxed, motivated and confident with an increased ability to concentrate.

Caryn’s drumming workshops are accessible for people of all abilities, bringing them together in a creative, supportive and empowering space. Everyone has an innate sense of rhythm and drumming is a bottom-up brain stem calming activity. Participants will learn drumming techniques and rhythms whilst being guided through mindfulness and self-regulation exercises.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ATTENDEES

  • Reduced anxiety
  • Increased emotional awareness and regulation
  • Increased concentration and problem-solving skills
  • Improved physical and mental health
  • Improved relationships
  • Improved rhythm and co-ordination
  • An opportunity to connect with others and build a sense of community
  • FUN!

ABOUT YOUR FACILITATOR – CARYN SULLIVAN

Caryn is a registered counsellor and a musician with over twenty-five years’ experience. Caryn is passionate about improving people’s emotional and mental wellbeing through the powerful medium of music and rhythm.

Qualifications:

BA Creative Arts

Masters Counselling

Certificate in Drumbeat training.

EVENT DETAILS

WHEN: Friday, May 12 @ 10.00am – 11.00am

VENUE: Gosnells RSL Hall (Mills Rd W & Gosnells Rd W, Gosnells WA 6109)

COST: $10 Concession /$15 General

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