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The Life Skills Drumming program uses rhythm to help at-risk youths cope with emotions and improve self-esteem. Teens learn to maintain control over anger and impulsive behavior, in order to connect and communicate with others, while creating a vision of a more positive life.

Program Goals

• Youths learn impulse control and anger management

• Youths address issues of fear and abandonment

• Youths discover joy and purpose

• Youths become less guarded and communicate openly with facility counselors

• Youths discover and connect with newly uncovered emotions

Program Specifics

• Biweekly workshops for 4 weeks (Elementary school), 5 weeks (Middle school), or 6 weeks (High School), up to 15 participants

• Program debriefing and reflection session

• Drums are provided for each workshop participant.

Cost: $150 per session