Use of Drum Circles Use of Drum Circles for for Stress Relief and Social Stress Relief and Social Integration Integration Mary Sokolowski BSN, RN Mary Sokolowski BSN, RN Kent State University Kent State University September 24, 2008 September 24, 2008
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Use of Drum Circles Use of Drum Circles forfor
Stress Relief and Social Stress Relief and Social IntegrationIntegration
Mary Sokolowski BSN, RNMary Sokolowski BSN, RN
Kent State UniversityKent State University
September 24, 2008September 24, 2008
DRUM?DRUM?
drumdrum is a member of the is a member of the percussionpercussion group, group, technically classified as a technically classified as a membranophonemembranophone
CIRCLECIRCLE simple simple shapesshapes of of Euclidean geometryEuclidean geometry
consisting of those consisting of those pointspoints …which are at a …which are at a constant constant distancedistance, …from a fixed point, , …from a fixed point, called the called the centercenter
drum circle = any group of people playing drum circle = any group of people playing (usually) (usually) hand-drumshand-drums and and percussionpercussion in a in a circlecircle..
Now:Now:Websites for Sex: 185 million sites Websites for Sex: 185 million sites
Websites for Music: 131 million sitesWebsites for Music: 131 million sites(Kemper & Danhauer, 2005)(Kemper & Danhauer, 2005)
PrinciplesPrinciples Sound – objects vibrateSound – objects vibrate Human Body –Human Body –
Vibrates/AbsorbsVibrates/Absorbs Entrainment: Entrainment: Strong rhythm (vibration) causes otherStrong rhythm (vibration) causes other rhythms to fall in syncrhythms to fall in sync Noise vs. MusicNoise vs. Music Psychophysiologic response – pitch, rhythmPsychophysiologic response – pitch, rhythm
Limbic system/Neurohormonal systemLimbic system/Neurohormonal system Altered states of consiousnessAltered states of consiousness
Social Isolation:Social Isolation:Definition: Aloneness experienced by the Definition: Aloneness experienced by the individual and perceived as imposed by individual and perceived as imposed by others and as a negative or threatened others and as a negative or threatened statestate
Characteristics: Expressed feelings of Characteristics: Expressed feelings of aloneness, rejection, feeling different from aloneness, rejection, feeling different from others; inadequate sense of purpose; others; inadequate sense of purpose; inability to meet expectations of othersinability to meet expectations of others
Conclusion: Conclusion: Neuroendocrine and neuroimmune Neuroendocrine and neuroimmune hormones hormones ↑ in direct opposition to normal stress ↑ in direct opposition to normal stress responseresponse
Alzheimer’s Disease – Alzheimer’s Disease – ↓↓ Motivation, Motivation, ↓↓ initiative for social interaction; decline in initiative for social interaction; decline in
Purpose: Test value of musical instrument to elicit Purpose: Test value of musical instrument to elicit responses responses
in a group musical sessionin a group musical sessionMethod: 2 groups; 24 sessions (1/week)Method: 2 groups; 24 sessions (1/week)
1 early/moderate, 1 later Alzheimer’s1 early/moderate, 1 later Alzheimer’sParticipant observationParticipant observation
Results: Results:
Musical perception still present; able to learn new Musical perception still present; able to learn new material; enhances social interaction; AD responds to material; enhances social interaction; AD responds to structure of movement, rhythm; Best – djembe in lapstructure of movement, rhythm; Best – djembe in lap
All – puzzle for stress induction; 1 group – All – puzzle for stress induction; 1 group – continued, continued,
1 group rested, 1 group engaged in RMM 1 group rested, 1 group engaged in RMM protocolprotocol
Results: Subjects with RMM protocol - 19/45 Results: Subjects with RMM protocol - 19/45 peripheral blood gene analysis markers peripheral blood gene analysis markers demonstrated reversal compared with 6/45 in demonstrated reversal compared with 6/45 in control and 0/45 in ongoing stressor groupscontrol and 0/45 in ongoing stressor groupsAntiviral, immunologic effectsAntiviral, immunologic effects
Stroke PatientsStroke Patients40 patients - motor impairment after stroke – paresis 40 patients - motor impairment after stroke – paresis of UEof UE
Method: Restricted unimpaired arm and exposed to Method: Restricted unimpaired arm and exposed to repetitive movements with piano, electric drumrepetitive movements with piano, electric drum
Result: improvement in movements – fine motor Result: improvement in movements – fine motor (piano) and gross motor (drum); functional (piano) and gross motor (drum); functional reorganization noted on PET scanreorganization noted on PET scan? Influence from motivational factors after stroke ? Influence from motivational factors after stroke (group)(group)
Drug AddictionDrug AddictionAddicts are self-centered, disconnected, isolated in Addicts are self-centered, disconnected, isolated in
subculturesubculture4 separate studies in 20014 separate studies in 2001
Method: Observation, Interview (counselor), Pilot Method: Observation, Interview (counselor), Pilot program, Online discussionprogram, Online discussion
Results:Results: Unity, purpose, connectedness, deep relaxation, Unity, purpose, connectedness, deep relaxation,
emotional emotional release, altered state of consciousness, release, altered state of consciousness, “rush of “rush of energy”, “eraser” to remove effects of energy”, “eraser” to remove effects of trauma. trauma. Entrains brain to feel pleaurable effects without Entrains brain to feel pleaurable effects without drugs. drugs. Reintegration of selfReintegration of self
Turnover rates for LTC workers: 40-100%/yr with Turnover rates for LTC workers: 40-100%/yr with burnout, depressed moodburnout, depressed mood
125 subjects – several groups over 1 yr period; 125 subjects – several groups over 1 yr period; Method:Method:6 session/ RMM presented as employee enrichment 6 session/ RMM presented as employee enrichment activityactivityGroup Empowerment Drumming ProtocolGroup Empowerment Drumming ProtocolTool: Maslach Burnout Inventory & Profile of Mood Tool: Maslach Burnout Inventory & Profile of Mood StatesStatesResults: Significant Results: Significant ↓ burnout and ↑ mood↓ burnout and ↑ mood
Cost savings: $ 8100/ea X 60 workers = $89,100Cost savings: $ 8100/ea X 60 workers = $89,100Cost of program: $10,300 (over 5 yrs)Cost of program: $10,300 (over 5 yrs)
Other uses:Other uses: Community DrummingCommunity Drumming
Sense of connection to selfSense of connection to selfSense of family connectionSense of family connectionSense of community connectionSense of community connection
Caution in culture of substance Caution in culture of substance abuseabuse
InterventionIntervention
Music Therapy: using music to help Music Therapy: using music to help achieve a specific change in achieve a specific change in behavior, feeling, or physiologybehavior, feeling, or physiology Define the specific change in behavior Define the specific change in behavior
or physiology that is desiredor physiology that is desired Inform the individual of purpose of Inform the individual of purpose of
music experiencemusic experience Facilitate the individual’s active Facilitate the individual’s active
participationparticipation(Dochterman, Bulechek, Butcher, & University of Iowa, 2008)(Dochterman, Bulechek, Butcher, & University of Iowa, 2008)
Drum CircleDrum Circle
Silence – allows for centeringSilence – allows for centering Unstructured rumble – use different Unstructured rumble – use different
parts of hands for different soundsparts of hands for different soundsExpress feelingsExpress feelingsChance for leadership – controlChance for leadership – controlAssert feelingsAssert feelingsAmplify emotionsAmplify emotions
(Camilleri, 2002)(Camilleri, 2002)
Drum CircleDrum Circle
Introduce self with drum – Introduce self with drum – Group mirrors the soundGroup mirrors the sound Self expressionSelf expression Voice to emotionVoice to emotion Immediate gratification and feedbackImmediate gratification and feedback
Leader RoleLeader Role Introductions – group processIntroductions – group process ABC’s of drumming – drums, techniquesABC’s of drumming – drums, techniques Ice Breaker – getting to know othersIce Breaker – getting to know others Entrainment Building – listening, Entrainment Building – listening,
Individual introduction with drumIndividual introduction with drum Mirror gameMirror game Echo gameEcho game Rhythm connections – led by leaderRhythm connections – led by leader Cool down – slower rhythmCool down – slower rhythm Insight Insight ConclusionConclusion
OutcomesOutcomes Leisure Participation: use of relaxing, Leisure Participation: use of relaxing,
interesting, and enjoyable activities to interesting, and enjoyable activities to promote well-beingpromote well-being
Evaluation:Evaluation: Participates in leisure activitiesParticipates in leisure activities Uses appropriate social interaction skillsUses appropriate social interaction skills Exhibits creativity through leisure Exhibits creativity through leisure
activityactivity Expresses satisfaction with leisure Expresses satisfaction with leisure
SummarySummary Drum Circles use the process of Drum Circles use the process of
entrainment – rhythms falling in sync – entrainment – rhythms falling in sync – to reduce stress and social isolationto reduce stress and social isolation
The act of making music in a group The act of making music in a group fosters team building and creates fosters team building and creates connections to promote social integrationconnections to promote social integration
Research shows that reducing Research shows that reducing psychosocial stress has a physiologic, psychosocial stress has a physiologic, immunoenhancing effect, proving a immunoenhancing effect, proving a mind-body connectionmind-body connection