{"id":41464,"date":"2023-12-21T04:44:03","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T03:44:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drumcirclespirit.it\/?page_id=41464"},"modified":"2026-02-11T19:23:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T18:23:06","slug":"rhythm2recoverytraining","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.drumcirclespirit.it\/en\/rhythm2recoverytraining\/","title":{"rendered":"Rhythm2Recovery Facilitator Training"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-mask-background fusion-parallax-none hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:58px;--awb-padding-bottom:186px;--awb-padding-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-background-image:url(&quot;https:\/\/www.drumcirclespirit.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/R2R2025BANNER.png&quot;);--awb-background-size:contain;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;--awb-filter:saturate(111%);--awb-filter-transition:filter 0.3s ease;--awb-filter-hover:saturate(100%);\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:soft-light;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top:15px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1100px + 0px );margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:25px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-custom_color_3);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-custom_color_3);--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:16px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2 sm-text-align-justify\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;\"><div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><b><span style=\"font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color); font-size: 30px; color: var(--awb-color1);\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">4th edition &#8211; May 8_10, 2026 &#8211; <\/span><b style=\"font-size: 43px; color: var(--awb-text-color); font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover);\"><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color1); font-size: 30px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">Podere Amarti (Pi)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/b><\/b><b style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color); font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover);\"><b style=\"font-size: 43px; color: var(--awb-text-color); font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover);\"><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color1); font-size: 32px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">With Ray Watters<\/span><\/b><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube\" style=\"--awb-max-width:1100px;--awb-max-height:619px;--awb-align-self:center;--awb-width:100%;\" data-autoplay=\"1\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><div class=\"fluid-width-video-wrapper\" style=\"padding-top:56.27%;\" ><iframe title=\"YouTube video player 1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MsdnM2Z7WjU?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0&amp;mute=1\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture;\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:16px;--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color); font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\"><b style=\"font-size: 20px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">Rhythm2Recovery <\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color); font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-size: 20px; font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">provides professionals with a fun and effective therapeutic framework for using the power of rhythm as a <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color); font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\"><b style=\"font-size: 20px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">support for<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color); font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\"><b style=\"font-size: 20px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">social-emotional development<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color); font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-size: 20px; font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color); font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\"><span style=\"font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight); font-size: 20px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">Rhythmic and reflective activities are designed to engage participants, individuals, families or groups, in a fun and friendly learning experience that provides concrete results in terms of personal development.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); color: var(--awb-text-color); font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\"><b style=\"font-size: 22px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">The <\/b><\/span><span style=\"text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); color: var(--awb-text-color); font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\"><b style=\"font-size: 22px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">R2R, developed by Simon Faulkner in Australia, has a solid foundation based on scientific evidence <\/b><\/span><b style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color); font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover); font-size: 22px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">and is designed around five key elements:<\/b> <b style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color); font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover); font-size: 22px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\"> <\/b><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:46px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:13px;--awb-content-font-size:17px;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f9f9f9;--awb-border-color:#cccccc;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-divider-color:#e0dede;--awb-divider-hover-color:#e0dede;--awb-icon-color:#ffffff;--awb-title-color:#333333;--awb-content-color:#282828;--awb-icon-box-color:#333333;--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#9e9e9e;--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:500;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;;--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:400;\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-41464-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-6dcb62363bedc84b7 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_6dcb62363bedc84b7\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"6dcb62363bedc84b7\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-41464-1\" data-target=\"#6dcb62363bedc84b7\" href=\"#6dcb62363bedc84b7\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">1) Safety and Fun = Engagement<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"6dcb62363bedc84b7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_6dcb62363bedc84b7\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 17px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">Our programs engage individuals who may be reluctant to engage in other, more confrontational, approaches. We use a process that provides a safe learning environment, by emphasising simplicity, predictability, accessibility and empowerment.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 17px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">The music itself is simple but powerful. The sessions are fun and promote trust and respectful interaction.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">In each session there are <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-content-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">repetitive elements so as to provide a level of predictability, and participants are empowered to choose activity themes, lead discussions, and take responsibility for their own behaviors and the well-being of the group as a whole.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 17px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\"><br \/>\nThe topics explored can be serious, but the main emphasis is on enjoying playing music together now and as an ongoing recreational activity.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-b5819684a69126d84 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_b5819684a69126d84\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"b5819684a69126d84\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-41464-1\" data-target=\"#b5819684a69126d84\" href=\"#b5819684a69126d84\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">2) Rhythm and Reflection =Embedded Learning Outcomes<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"b5819684a69126d84\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_b5819684a69126d84\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 17px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">Our programs explore a wide range of issues that impact people\u2019s lives. Participants are encouraged to choose the relevant theme for each session and then explore it in relation to their own experience and that of the group as a whole.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">Fun exercises are linked to questions that stimulate reflection and self-awareness and increase broader understanding of those factors that nurture healthy, happy and meaningful lives.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 17px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\"><br \/>\nSession topics are divided into five major subject areas of ten themes each.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 17px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">These include:<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 17px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">1. Social and Emotional Learning<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 17px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">2. Identity and Culture<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 17px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">3. Family, Friends, and Relationships<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 17px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">4. Community and connection<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 17px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">5. Health and Well-being<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-content-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small);\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">Other specific prevention programs address bullying, violence,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 17px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\"><br \/>\nhealthy relationships, and drug and alcohol prevention<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-18f4e9ba3ac96914e fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_18f4e9ba3ac96914e\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"18f4e9ba3ac96914e\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-41464-1\" data-target=\"#18f4e9ba3ac96914e\" href=\"#18f4e9ba3ac96914e\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">3) Physical and Somatic Therapy = Improved Coordination and Grounding<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"18f4e9ba3ac96914e\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_18f4e9ba3ac96914e\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 17px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">R2R programs include physical exercises that assist participants with gross motor coordination and body awareness.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 17px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">A wide range of percussion instruments are played, using different instruments according to the needs of different types of population.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">Specific exercises focus on hand coordination and grounding, as well as cross body (center-line) movement<\/span> <span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: 17px; font-style: var(--awb-content-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">to stimulate cognitive activity across the cerebral hemispheres.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 17px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">The music is also used as a constructive channel for the identification and release of emotions that may otherwise be repressed, or misdirected.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-17b2cdc47abcd3f59 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_17b2cdc47abcd3f59\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"17b2cdc47abcd3f59\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-41464-1\" data-target=\"#17b2cdc47abcd3f59\" href=\"#17b2cdc47abcd3f59\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">4) Regulation \u2013 Rhythmic Music Can Modulate the Human Stress Response<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"17b2cdc47abcd3f59\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_17b2cdc47abcd3f59\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 17px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">A key component of all R2R programs is the incorporation of specific routines that assist with emotional regulation.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">Neurological studies have shown that rhythmic music can impact those primary areas of the brain that regulate the stress response.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 17px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\"><br \/>\nRhythmic exercises, such as playing percussion, are recommended by many of the world&#8217;s leading trauma experts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">Each session includes a &#8220;rhythmic waves&#8221; component that teaches participants to move from an intensified to a reduced level of emotion through the different dynamics created in their music.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 17px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\"><br \/>\nChanges in tempo and volume mimic changes in arousal.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 17px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\"><br \/>\nIn the maximal control phase of this routine, attention exercises are incorporated to increase awareness and concentration.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 17px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\"><br \/>\nStrategies for handling everyday situations that stimulate emotional arousal, body-based strategies, are then linked to these exercises.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-d8476f1d182c600f7 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_d8476f1d182c600f7\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"d8476f1d182c600f7\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-41464-1\" data-target=\"#d8476f1d182c600f7\" href=\"#d8476f1d182c600f7\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">5) Belonging<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"d8476f1d182c600f7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_d8476f1d182c600f7\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 17px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">Community music making is an age-old tradition for bringing people together and having fun through a shared experience.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">Unlike <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-content-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">of many other group activities, making music avoids many of the pitfalls of language, particularly among people from different backgrounds or who are sensitive to criticism or prone to misunderstandings and distorted reasoning.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 17px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: 17px; font-style: var(--awb-content-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">Music transcends language and allows people to connect on a purely emotional level, in the moment, without fear of the past or future. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-content-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">Intrinsic to R2R programs is a focus on altruism and mutual support as members of the community.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 17px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\"><br \/>\nParticipants in these programs experience a great sense of connection which is used to initiate further opportunities for increased community engagement.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover); color: var(--awb-color1);\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-section-separator section-separator triangle fusion-section-separator-1\" style=\"--awb-border-top:1px solid #f6f6f6;--awb-spacer-height:1px;--awb-svg-margin-left:1.92%;--awb-svg-margin-right:1.92%;--awb-svg-margin-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-svg-margin-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-svg-margin-left-small:1.92%;--awb-svg-margin-right-small:1.92%;--awb-icon-color:#ffffff;\"><div class=\"fusion-section-separator-svg\"><div class=\"divider-candy-arrow top\" style=\"bottom:0px;border-bottom-color: #f6f6f6;\"><\/div><div class=\"divider-candy top\" style=\"top:-21px;border-bottom:1px solid #f6f6f6;border-left:1px solid #f6f6f6;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-section-separator-spacer\"><div class=\"fusion-section-separator-spacer-height\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1025\" title=\"DSC_7098_blue-2000-1536&#215;1025\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drumcirclespirit.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_7098_blue-2000-1536x1025-1.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-41476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drumcirclespirit.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_7098_blue-2000-1536x1025-1-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.drumcirclespirit.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_7098_blue-2000-1536x1025-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.drumcirclespirit.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_7098_blue-2000-1536x1025-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.drumcirclespirit.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_7098_blue-2000-1536x1025-1-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.drumcirclespirit.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_7098_blue-2000-1536x1025-1-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.drumcirclespirit.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_7098_blue-2000-1536x1025-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:15px;--awb-padding-right:10px;--awb-padding-bottom:15px;--awb-padding-left:10px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-custom_color_1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:9px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-margin-top-small:14px;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: 38px; font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing);\" data-fusion-font=\"true\"><span style=\"font-size: 49px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">The Training<\/span> <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-2 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:15px;--awb-padding-right:10px;--awb-padding-bottom:6px;--awb-padding-left:10px;--awb-bg-color:rgba(216,208,208,0.66);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(216,208,208,0.66);--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><b><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">A residential course of <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">two<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\"> day and a half that provides participants with the practical tools and skills to introduce rhythm as a means of addressing the social and emotional challenges encountered by their clients or students.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-3 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:15px;--awb-padding-right:10px;--awb-padding-bottom:6px;--awb-padding-left:10px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-custom_color_1);--awb-bg-color-small:var(--awb-custom_color_1);--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 17px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\"><b style=\"color: #282828; font-size: 26px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">FUN &amp; EMPOWERING<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #282828; font-size: 18px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">The R2R model is used by counsellors and educators around the world working in diverse fields including trauma, mental health, behavioural education, custodial facilities, child protection and refugee integration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-4 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:15px;--awb-padding-right:10px;--awb-padding-bottom:6px;--awb-padding-left:10px;--awb-bg-color:rgba(216,208,208,0.66);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(216,208,208,0.66);--awb-bg-color-small:rgba(216,208,208,0.66);--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><b style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 26px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">PRACTICAL AND ENGAGING<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">The exercises are fun, engaging and practical and require no prior musical experience. This work is evidence-based and customer-focused with an emphasis on solutions and personal empowerment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-5 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:15px;--awb-padding-right:10px;--awb-padding-bottom:6px;--awb-padding-left:10px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-custom_color_1);--awb-bg-color-small:var(--awb-custom_color_1);--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\"><div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><b style=\"color: #070707; font-size: 26px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">OFFERS AMPLE RESOURCES<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #070707; font-size: 18px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">It includes over 120 new exercises and rhythm games for both counselling and education settings and can be adapted for individual, family and larger group work.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-6 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:11px;--awb-padding-left:10px;--awb-bg-color:rgba(216,208,208,0.66);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(216,208,208,0.66);--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color); font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-size: 18px; font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small);\" data-fusion-font=\"true\"><br \/>\nAll R2R programs include evaluation processes to identify their impact on people<br \/>\nand implement changes in response to individual or group needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 18px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">R2R in Australia is an accredited training available to healthcare and education professionals.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-background-color-small:var(--awb-color3);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top-small:0px;--awb-bg-color:rgba(216,208,208,0.66);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(216,208,208,0.66);--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:54px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-margin-top-small:16px;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-7 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:1px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\"><p><b style=\"font-size: 25px; line-height: 28px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\"><span style=\"font-size: 30px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\"><br \/>\nTRAINING PROGRAM<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\"><b>CONNECTING WHAT WORKS IN THERAPY TO RHYTHMIC ACTIVITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">&#8211; Introduction to the Rhythm2Recovery model<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">&#8211; Rhythmic exercises and strategies to solidify the therapeutic alliance<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">&#8211; Exercises that explore values and boundaries<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">&#8211; Rhythmic exercises for fun and concentration<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">&#8211; Rhythm exercises for teamwork and healthy relationships<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">&#8211; Rhythmic mindfulness<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">&#8211; Exercises for physical balance<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">&#8211; Teamwork and coordination exercises<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">&#8211; Key analogies that link musical exercises to life experiences, to <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--h3_typography-color); font-family: var(--h3_typography-font-family); font-size: 20px; font-style: var(--h3_typography-font-style,normal); font-weight: var(--h3_typography-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--h3_typography-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--h3_typography-text-transform); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover); line-height: 28px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">encourage reflection<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">&#8211; Exercises on change management<br \/>\n&#8211;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\"><b>KEY PRINCIPLES OF EFFECTIVE PRACTICE AND A FLEXIBLE MODEL FOR CLIENT-CENTERED, RHYTHM-BASED PRACTICE<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">&#8211; Rhythmic exercises for better communication<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">&#8211; Listening exercises<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">&#8211; Adversity management exercises<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">&#8211; Exercises promoting accountability<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">&#8211; Rhythm exercises for the safe expression of feelings<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">&#8211; Rhythmic exercises for identifying feelings<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">&#8211; Emotional regulation exercises<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">&#8211; Grounding exercises<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">&#8211; Rhythmic exercises for coordination<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">&#8211; Strategies for effective implementation<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px; color: #c1c1c1;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">&#8211;<\/p>\n<p><b style=\"line-height: 28px; font-size: 25px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">ONLINE RESOURCES (English only)<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\"><b>Attendance at a Rhythm2Recovery training workshop also provides exclusive access to our locked facilitator resources through the R2R website.<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">These include:<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">\u2022 2200 Training videos of R2R exercises in situ<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">\u2022 Evaluation measures<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">\u2022 Permission Forms<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">\u2022 Mindfulness Scripts for the drum<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">\u2022 Indigenous 2 Way Learning workbook<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">\u2022 Session outlines \u2013COVID Resilience &amp; Recovery Program, Child Trauma Exercises,<\/span>, <span style=\"color: var(--h3_typography-color); font-family: var(--h3_typography-font-family); font-size: 20px; font-style: var(--h3_typography-font-style,normal); font-weight: var(--h3_typography-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--h3_typography-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--h3_typography-text-transform); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover); line-height: 28px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">and outlines for Veterans groups, DV Prevention groups, Elderly, Parenting, &amp; Grieving groups etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">\u2022 Tips sheets for effective implementation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">\u2022 Promotional material<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\"><div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-8 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:#ffffff;--awb-bg-color-hover:#ffffff;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:8px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"752\" title=\"Schermata 2024-12-06 alle 04.00.31\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drumcirclespirit.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Schermata-2024-12-06-alle-04.00.31.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-42345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drumcirclespirit.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Schermata-2024-12-06-alle-04.00.31-200x284.png 200w, https:\/\/www.drumcirclespirit.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Schermata-2024-12-06-alle-04.00.31-400x568.png 400w, https:\/\/www.drumcirclespirit.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Schermata-2024-12-06-alle-04.00.31.png 530w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-9 fusion_builder_column_inner_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:#ffffff;--awb-bg-color-hover:#ffffff;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16\"><p><b style=\"font-size: 22px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\"><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">RAY WATTERS<\/span> <\/b><br \/>\nHumanistic counselor, percussionist and founder of Drumwithus, conducts workshops throughout the UK.<br \/>\nPractitioner and trainer of Rhythm2Recovery, conducts workshops and training events throughout the UK (Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland), Europe, as well as Australia and Tasmania.<br \/>\nHe is also a Certified Drum Circle Facilitator of Village Music Circles.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;My emphasis is always on having fun, maximizing participation and providing a hands-on, fun and tailored rhythmic experience using drums, percussion and voice to create a collective rhythmic work involving collaboration among all participants.<\/p>\n<p>I work extensively in managing schools, special needs groups, hospice, bereavement groups, mental health and counseling using pace, specific protocols and my counseling skills to work with these people in group and personal exploration.<\/p>\n<p>I am passionate about using the drum as a tool not only to teach, but also to explore ourselves and our environment and to bring my skills to your classroom, drum circle, counseling and corporate environment for group and personal growth.&#8221;<br \/>\nRay<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-17\"><p><b style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color); font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover); font-size: 31px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\"><br \/>\n<\/b><b style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color); font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover); font-size: 31px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">WHERE IT TAKES PLACE<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--h3_typography-color); font-family: var(--h3_typography-font-family); font-style: var(--h3_typography-font-style,normal); font-weight: var(--h3_typography-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--h3_typography-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--h3_typography-text-transform); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover);\">The Rhythm2Recovery Facilitator Training will be held in residential mode, with room and board at Podere Amarti, home of Circolo Amarti APS and <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--h3_typography-color); font-family: var(--h3_typography-font-family); font-style: var(--h3_typography-font-style,normal); letter-spacing: var(--h3_typography-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--h3_typography-text-transform); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover);\"><span style=\"font-weight: var(--h3_typography-font-weight);\">of Drum Circle Spirit, at Via Val dell&#8217;Olmo n.10 in Marti, Frazione di Montopoli in Val D&#8217;Arno (Pi), <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 26px;\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/WSnBvv2hjajrZhi56\" data-fusion-font=\"true\"><b>HERE<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: var(--h3_typography-font-weight);\">.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: var(--h3_typography-font-weight);\">Participation in the course is reserved for ARCI members.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: var(--h3_typography-font-weight);\">You can receive your annual membership card on site, at the price of \u20ac10.00.<br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\nPodere Amarti has been organizing and hosting seminars and retreats on meditation, therapy, shamanism, permaculture, music since 2003.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--h3_typography-color); font-family: var(--h3_typography-font-family); font-style: var(--h3_typography-font-style,normal); letter-spacing: var(--h3_typography-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--h3_typography-text-transform); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover);\">Find out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/media\/set\/?set=a.3336113273075976&amp;type=3\"><br \/>\n<b>Podere Amarti, HERE<\/b><br \/>\n<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 31px; color: var(--h3_typography-color); font-family: var(--h3_typography-font-family); font-style: var(--h3_typography-font-style,normal); letter-spacing: var(--h3_typography-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--h3_typography-text-transform); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover);\" data-fusion-font=\"true\"><b>WHEN<\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">Check-in Friday MAY 8 from 3:00 to 4:30 pm<br \/>\nTraining Friday 5:00 pm&gt;7:30 pm<br \/>\nSaturday 9:00 am&gt;6:00 pm<br \/>\nSunday 9:00 am&gt;6:00 pm<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--h3_typography-color); font-family: var(--h3_typography-font-family); font-style: var(--h3_typography-font-style,normal); letter-spacing: var(--h3_typography-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--h3_typography-text-transform); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover);\"><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 31px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\"><b>COSTS<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><b>Discount for registration by March 8:<\/b><br \/>\n<b>\u20ac290.00<\/b> + room and board (\u20ac144.00 from Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon).<br \/>\n<b>Price for registration after March 8:<\/b><br \/>\n<b>\u20ac340.00<\/b> + room and board (as above)<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover);\"><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family);\"><span style=\"font-size: 19px; color: #000000;\">Have you already participated at least once in R2R Training? You get a 15% discount on the fee: <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Roboto Condensed;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover); color: var(--awb-text-color); font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-size: 19px; font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);\">\u20ac245.00 for confirmation by March 8 or \u20ac290.00 after March 8<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover); color: var(--awb-text-color); font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-size: 19px; font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><b style=\"font-size: 31px; color: var(--awb-text-color); font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color);\"><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color8); font-size: 33px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">SIGN UP NOW, THERE ARE ONLY <strike>24 SPOTS<\/strike> !SOLD OUT!<\/span><\/b><b style=\"font-size: 31px; color: var(--awb-text-color); font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color);\"><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color8); font-size: 33px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/b><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-size: 25px; font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color);\" data-fusion-font=\"true\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/NfqcS5KLKmZ6L36o8\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-size: 25px; font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color);\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">Click <\/span><span style=\"font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-size: 24px; font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color);\" data-fusion-font=\"true\"><span style=\"font-size: 25px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\"><b>HERE<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-size: 25px; font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color);\" data-fusion-font=\"true\"> to access the registration form in Italian.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-size: 25px; font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color);\" data-fusion-font=\"true\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-size: 25px; font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color);\" data-fusion-font=\"true\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/7kALip7Pa7cf6MEa8\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-size: 25px; font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color);\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">Click <\/span><span style=\"font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-size: 24px; font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color);\" data-fusion-font=\"true\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 25px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">HERE <\/span><\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-size: 25px; font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color);\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">to access the registration form in English.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-size: 25px; font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color);\" data-fusion-font=\"true\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1289\" title=\"272901082_404365331486959_5434129851873417745_n\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drumcirclespirit.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/272901082_404365331486959_5434129851873417745_n.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-41559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drumcirclespirit.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/272901082_404365331486959_5434129851873417745_n-200x126.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.drumcirclespirit.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/272901082_404365331486959_5434129851873417745_n-400x252.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.drumcirclespirit.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/272901082_404365331486959_5434129851873417745_n-600x378.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.drumcirclespirit.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/272901082_404365331486959_5434129851873417745_n-800x504.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.drumcirclespirit.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/272901082_404365331486959_5434129851873417745_n-1200x755.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.drumcirclespirit.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/272901082_404365331486959_5434129851873417745_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:2px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-18\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p><span style=\"color: var(--body_typography-color); font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing);\"><br \/>\n<b style=\"font-size: 24px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">Testimonials:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-background-blend-mode:overlay;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:47px;--awb-padding-bottom:27px;--awb-background-color:rgba(96,125,139,0.35);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:16px;--awb-content-font-size:17px;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f9f9f9;--awb-border-color:#cccccc;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-divider-color:#e0dede;--awb-divider-hover-color:#e0dede;--awb-icon-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.57);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-icon-box-color:#333333;--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#333333;--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:500;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-line-height:1.5;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;;--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:400;\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-41464-2\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-bfe7732025cc4a6f2 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_bfe7732025cc4a6f2\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"bfe7732025cc4a6f2\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-41464-2\" data-target=\"#bfe7732025cc4a6f2\" href=\"#bfe7732025cc4a6f2\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Dr. Daryl Chow, MA, Ph.D. (Psych) Counselling Psychologist, Senior Associate &amp; Trainer, International Center for Clinical Excellence (ICCE)<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"bfe7732025cc4a6f2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_bfe7732025cc4a6f2\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<div class=\"m8h3af8h l7ghb35v kjdc1dyq kmwttqpk gh25dzvf n3t5jt4f\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><i>Rhythm2Recovery gets to the soul of rhythm and its potent use <span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-medium-hover);\">when working with individuals, families, and groups of all ages.<\/span> <\/i><i style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-medium-hover);\">This training is a treasure. It\u2019s a must-do for anyone working in a therapeutic or educational context. When words get in the way, tune in to the principles that Rhythm2Recovery offers in this packed filled workshop.<\/i><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"l7ghb35v kjdc1dyq kmwttqpk gh25dzvf jikcssrz n3t5jt4f\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-cda0d9defccfb96b7 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_cda0d9defccfb96b7\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"cda0d9defccfb96b7\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-41464-2\" data-target=\"#cda0d9defccfb96b7\" href=\"#cda0d9defccfb96b7\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Professor Robert Donovan, Senior Principal Research Fellow School of Human Sciences, University of Western Australia.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"cda0d9defccfb96b7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_cda0d9defccfb96b7\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><i>The Rhythm2Recovery Model ticks all the boxes of what we know about effective mental health interventions. It incorporates universal principles of effective practice, including active physical activity, social connection and increasing awareness and understanding of the issues that impact an individual\u2019s wellbeing. I have been involved in the research into this model and its outcomes are supported by good hard evidence.<\/i><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-f02228cd0f93d79e3 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_f02228cd0f93d79e3\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"f02228cd0f93d79e3\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-41464-2\" data-target=\"#f02228cd0f93d79e3\" href=\"#f02228cd0f93d79e3\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Christa Tinari, CEO Peace Praxis, SEL Consultant &amp; Author of 'A Culture of Kindness in Middle School'<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"f02228cd0f93d79e3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_f02228cd0f93d79e3\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><i>This training was packed full of amazing activities I can use immediately. Highly recommended to those wanting to expand their skills in working with individuals and groups to support <span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">social and emotional learning using music.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-175dedd49a80e8815 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_175dedd49a80e8815\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"175dedd49a80e8815\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-41464-2\" data-target=\"#175dedd49a80e8815\" href=\"#175dedd49a80e8815\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Arthur Hull, Village Music Circles, CA<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"175dedd49a80e8815\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_175dedd49a80e8815\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><i>Simon Faulkner is my major VMC program producer in Australia, so my experience is that he knows how to produce an excellent training event. In my work across Australia, I have met and worked with many of Simon\u2019s graduates, this gave me some insights as to the effectiveness of Simon&#8217;s programs and how his protocols are effectively applied in real life, and real challenging situations. I was very impressed. I have attended Simon\u2019s trainings and worked with him in delivering programs to high risk youth and adults in schools and prisons. Simon Faulkner is able to deliver an exceptional experiential program and leave people demonstrating a high degree of confidence and competence in their ability to work with the drum in therapeutic environments. If you are now, or ever planning to, work with any type of at-risk population in schools, behavioral centres, hospitals, drug and alcohol rehabs, mental health rehabs, trauma services, prisons or child protection services, then you cannot afford to miss an opportunity to work with Simon and increase your skills.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-87cd5ad1fbd4e3cba fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_87cd5ad1fbd4e3cba\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"87cd5ad1fbd4e3cba\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-41464-2\" data-target=\"#87cd5ad1fbd4e3cba\" href=\"#87cd5ad1fbd4e3cba\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Bill Lewis, Corporate Trainer, Singapore<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"87cd5ad1fbd4e3cba\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_87cd5ad1fbd4e3cba\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<div><i>Totally enriched &#8211; exceeded expectations &#8211; Enough tools to last a lifetime.<\/i><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-0763a3c3244f9cb24 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_0763a3c3244f9cb24\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"0763a3c3244f9cb24\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-41464-2\" data-target=\"#0763a3c3244f9cb24\" href=\"#0763a3c3244f9cb24\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Rhonwyn Hagedorn, Youth Leader, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"0763a3c3244f9cb24\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_0763a3c3244f9cb24\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><i>I have learnt so many different activities that can be applied to my work with youth empowerment programs. A very wholesome experience.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-084bf37259dfa3f4b fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_084bf37259dfa3f4b\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"084bf37259dfa3f4b\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-41464-2\" data-target=\"#084bf37259dfa3f4b\" href=\"#084bf37259dfa3f4b\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Susannah Hollands, Teacher, Australia<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"084bf37259dfa3f4b\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_084bf37259dfa3f4b\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<div>\n<p><i>Unbelievable! What a wealth of amazing activities and ideas to use, not only in a counselling context, but also in a <span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">general classroom There are not many PD\u2019s I would drive 1,800kms return to attend, but this is definitely one of them.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-0750d62bd756a1833 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_0750d62bd756a1833\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"0750d62bd756a1833\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-41464-2\" data-target=\"#0750d62bd756a1833\" href=\"#0750d62bd756a1833\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">CANADA<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"0750d62bd756a1833\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_0750d62bd756a1833\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\"><i>Simon&#8217;s training sessions were life changing, and showed me how a drum can be used to give a voice to those who struggle with self-expression and oral communication. The simple and fun, yet extremely thought-provoking activities, open up a rich world of non-verbal communication and self- awareness. I have been amazed at how his program has enriched my students.<\/i><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-content-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\"><br \/>\nAnne Harris, Sullivan Heights, Surrey School District, BC, Canada<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i>Energizing, Inspiring &amp; validating. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.<\/i><br \/>\nShelley Stark, Assitant Principal, Northmount School, Surrey School District, BC, Canada<\/p>\n<p><i>I\u2019m very grateful to have the chance to learn these adaptable, &amp; fun activities to share with my clients. I am awed by the breadth of resources. You have inspired the beginning of a new journey for me, Thank you.<br \/>\n<\/i>Tracy Lowe, Counsellor, Victoria BC, Canada<\/p>\n<p><i>Excellent training &#8211; I found this training really great &#8211; I learned so much to bring into my classroom and my personal life, thank you.<\/i><br \/>\nEmilie Aujla &#8211; Teacher, Wickaninnish Community<\/p>\n<p><i>I feel that this training would be so beneficial in every Canadian school, prison, hospital etc. . It&#8217;s so well thought out. Clear and useful.<br \/>\n<\/i>Lulu Leathley, Music Educator, BC, Canada<\/p>\n<p><i>This was incredible \u2013 by far one of the best PD\u2019s I have done. I love how impactful the drumming was for me and will be for my students, Thank you.<\/i>.<br \/>\nDevon Bajura-Macaulay, teacher, Aldergrove School, AB, Canada<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-1b1bd8e1eca67750f fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color8);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_1b1bd8e1eca67750f\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"1b1bd8e1eca67750f\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-41464-2\" data-target=\"#1b1bd8e1eca67750f\" href=\"#1b1bd8e1eca67750f\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">USA<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"1b1bd8e1eca67750f\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_1b1bd8e1eca67750f\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<p><i>Simon Faulkner is a genius! His work has allowed me to impact the most marginalized members of our society, incarcerated youth, the homeless and at-risk students in a way that has revolutionized my community but most importantly so many lives. Many local organizations seek this innovative programming because IT WORKS. I&#8217;m anxiously anticipating Rhythm to Recovery his newest brain child! Completely Indebted.<\/i><br \/>\nNicole Williams, Music Educator, Indiana, USA<\/p>\n<p><i>Simon is a gifted teacher, counselor and mentor! I had no drumming experience prior to the <span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">workshop, but following the training, I was able to confidently implement the program in multiple settings including the school system, veteran services, college courses and individual counseling sessions. After 30 years of practice I can say that this is one of the most enriching and life-changing programs that I have included as part of my counseling and occupational therapy work.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-content-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">Terrie King, OTR, LPC Heart Space Counseling Center, LLC \u2013 Texas, USA<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i>Exuberating, Fun and Insightful! This dynamic course taught me extremely valuable therapeutic rhythmic skills and kept me in the here and now.<br \/>\n<\/i>Gail Schlosser, Catch Inc, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States<\/p>\n<p><i>The best seminar I have ever attended: a balanced combination of therapy and practice.<\/i><br \/>\nJonathan Williams, Shore Community Music Center, MD, United States<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-41fd1c0207d731619 fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color8);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_41fd1c0207d731619\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"41fd1c0207d731619\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-41464-2\" data-target=\"#41fd1c0207d731619\" href=\"#41fd1c0207d731619\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"41fd1c0207d731619\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_41fd1c0207d731619\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><i>Fun, Fulfilling, invigorating, Inspiring. An experience that really resonated with me and the work I do.<\/i><br \/>\nDawud Meeran, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Health Committee of the Hutt Valley District, New Zealand.<\/p>\n<p><i>I highly recommend this training course, which is full of practical strengths-based exercises that are so important in helping people with mental health problems.<br \/>\n<\/i>Patricia Taylor, Youth Mental Health Unit, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Perth, Australia.<\/p>\n<p><i>A real treasure trove of highly practical, concrete and well-grounded exercises that I will absolutely use in my practice.<br \/>\n<\/i>Dr. Jane Bentley, mental health clinic, Glasgow, UK.<\/p>\n<p><i>This training was outstanding. I loved the experiential learning &amp; the exercises were fun and pertinent to the populations I work with \u2013 Thank-you so much.<br \/>\n<\/i><span style=\"background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-medium-hover); color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-content-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform);\">Diane Avalon, Mental Health Systems, California, United States<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i>The training was outstanding and will definitely help my work with groups, families and individuals. <span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">Expressive, powerful and engaging training &#8211; I was one of those skeptics who could not see the value of the drum in therapy &#8211; how wrong I was &#8211; the connections through metaphors are so clear and practical and the instrument (the drum) itself is so engaging &#8211; an amazing experience.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-content-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\"><br \/>\nAnne-Marie Blacow, senior social worker, Supporting <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-content-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">family and children, Relationships Australia.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:16px;--awb-content-font-size:17px;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f9f9f9;--awb-border-color:#cccccc;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-divider-color:#e0dede;--awb-divider-hover-color:#e0dede;--awb-icon-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.57);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-icon-box-color:#333333;--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#333333;--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:500;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-line-height:1.5;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;;--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:400;\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-41464-3\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-5f5d5604a6e76432d fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_5f5d5604a6e76432d\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"5f5d5604a6e76432d\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-41464-3\" data-target=\"#5f5d5604a6e76432d\" href=\"#5f5d5604a6e76432d\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">MUSIC THERAPY SERVICES<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"5f5d5604a6e76432d\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_5f5d5604a6e76432d\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<div class=\"m8h3af8h l7ghb35v kjdc1dyq kmwttqpk gh25dzvf n3t5jt4f\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<p><i>As a music therapist, I felt this to be the best training I have attended which actually focused on the therapeutic\/mental health aspect as opposed to the usual musical focus. Extremely refreshing and valuable to the populations with mental health issues I work with.<br \/>\n<\/i><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-content-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">Linda Gerardy, MMT, MT-BC Recreation Director, Crestwood Behavioral Health, California, USA<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i>RUN, DO NOT WALK to a Rhythm2Recovery workshop if you ever get a chance to participate \u2013 such valuable ideas for music interventions that resolve around rhythm &amp; drumming. It was absolutely worth the money and all the content was worth much<span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\"> more than I had hoped for.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-content-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">Sheila Connors, MT-BC, New York, United States<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i>Very informative, well applicable and encouraging. It added<span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-medium-hover);\">to my practice <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-medium-hover);\">many more drum interventions and clinical vocabulary .<br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-content-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-medium-hover);\">Phillip Didlake, MMT, MT-BC, CA, USA<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i>Our group of music therapists found their time with Simon to be incredibly valuable and all of the feedback that I\u2019ve received about his workshop has been very positive. He provided a great balance <span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">between practical drumming interventions and discussion around topics such as group dynamics and therapeutic music making. The workshop not only gave us strategies for working with our clients, but also provided us with a great <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">Team Music Creation Experience!<br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-content-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">Jen Ryckaert, MMT, NZRMTh, MT-BC, Head of Clinical Services, Raukatauri Music Therapy Centre, New Zealand<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i>Wonderful! &#8211; great resources to take away. A motivating and beneficial experience that I will be able to use professionally.<br \/>\n<\/i><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-content-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">Christine Gallagher, MA, MTA, MT-BC, Philadelphia, USA<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i>Incredibly useful evidence-based, research-based, interventions for those with and without musical or therapeutic backgrounds.<br \/>\n<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-content-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">Dr. Vivian Nix-Early &#8211; CEO BuildaBridge, Pennsylvania, USA<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i>Awesome! I found Simon\u2019s teaching\/mentoring &#8211; organised, comprehensive and meaningful. I left happy, grateful, and empowered.<\/i><br \/>\nSolinda Bautista, Music Therapist, Manila, Philippines<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"l7ghb35v kjdc1dyq kmwttqpk gh25dzvf jikcssrz n3t5jt4f\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-9179748c29377ee5b fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_9179748c29377ee5b\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"9179748c29377ee5b\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-41464-3\" data-target=\"#9179748c29377ee5b\" href=\"#9179748c29377ee5b\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">MUSIC TEACHERS<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"9179748c29377ee5b\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_9179748c29377ee5b\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><i>It is so awesome that after 26 years of teaching music in the classroom I feel inspired and challenged <span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">again. I look forward to experiencing your teachings with my students.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-content-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">Jody Thibault, Kirkness School, Edmonton, Canada<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i>Fantastic workshop with countless games and hands-on activities that I can use in the workplace.<br \/>\n<\/i>Belinda Young, Larapinta Primary School, NT, Australia<\/p>\n<p><i>A totally engaging and fun training that opened up a whole field of new possibilities.<br \/>\n<\/i><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-content-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">Paul John Dear, Music Teacher, Scotland, UK<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-b690ff063c76d2236 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_b690ff063c76d2236\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"b690ff063c76d2236\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-41464-3\" data-target=\"#b690ff063c76d2236\" href=\"#b690ff063c76d2236\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGY<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"b690ff063c76d2236\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_b690ff063c76d2236\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><i><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small);\">The exercises we did were all very practical and the analogies used were clear and useful. It empowered me <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">in my work and helps me in my career as a therapist and trainer.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-content-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">Mirijam Hendrikson, Therapist, Netherlands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i>A fun, hands-on, safe experience with lots of variety and broad knowledge from the facilitator.<br \/>\n<\/i>Bernie Bane, consultant, UK<\/p>\n<p><i>I absolutely loved this workshop. I have gained in knowledge and experience that will be beneficial both to myself and in my work, Thank you.<\/i><br \/>\nLinda Irvine, Clinical Psychologist, Australia.<\/p>\n<p><i>Much more fun and playful than I expected! Thoroughly enjoyed it! Practical, tangible things I can immediately put into practice.<\/i><br \/>\nJenny Weiss, Psychologist, Coaching &amp; Wellness for Your Authentic Self, Toronto, Canada.<\/p>\n<p><i>Whether in sessions with individuals all the way through to larger groups, R2R allows me the flexibility to address any number of issues that come up and for any length of time. From single sessions, through to an endless process of finding connection through rhythm and music, R2R allows me to find the balance that is required between conscious cognitive content and calming activities that allow us to emotionally regulate. I am very excited about its application in my work.<br \/>\n<\/i>Gerard McDonell, Senior Psychological Counsellor, Specialist Support Unit, Sydney, Australia<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-7de1fc505da18c388 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_7de1fc505da18c388\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"7de1fc505da18c388\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-41464-3\" data-target=\"#7de1fc505da18c388\" href=\"#7de1fc505da18c388\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">JUSTICE AND PRISONS SERVICES<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"7de1fc505da18c388\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_7de1fc505da18c388\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><i>It has been a real pleasure to be part of this training: it is theoretical, practical, accessible and very relevant to the work we do.<br \/>\n<\/i>Oleen George, art therapist, The<span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-content-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">Forensic Hospital | Justice Health andForensic Mental Health Network, Sydney, Australia<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i>This training is excellent and very relevant to our work: conducted in a very professional and fun way at the same time.<\/i><br \/>\nSarah Parkin, Senior Psychologist, Adolescent Mental Health Unit, Long Bay Prison, Sydney.<\/p>\n<p><i>One of the most enjoyable trainings I have ever attended, very knowledgeable facilitators with wonderful potential for our work .<br \/>\n<\/i> Gemma Weeks, Senior Therapist | The Forensic Hospital | Mental Health Justice Network and Forensic Mental Health, Sydney, Australia<\/p>\n<p><i>A great exploration of the relationships between rhythm and human experience (emotions, affect, communication, etc.) that will readily engage my correctional participants.<\/i><br \/>\nPeter Giordano, The Storyteller Project, California, U.S.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-0b9bfc0a4f07f7304 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_0b9bfc0a4f07f7304\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"0b9bfc0a4f07f7304\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-41464-3\" data-target=\"#0b9bfc0a4f07f7304\" href=\"#0b9bfc0a4f07f7304\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">SCHOOLS<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"0b9bfc0a4f07f7304\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_0b9bfc0a4f07f7304\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><i>More than anything I was looking for a course that could provide social understanding, self-confidence, and empowerment to my students; this course provided that 100%.<br \/>\n<\/i>Kylie Bishop, Bold Park <span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-content-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">Community School, WA, Australia<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i>So much fun! I&#8217;ve never left a 2-day workshop so full of excitement to go to work on Monday, thinking about how I&#8217;m going to implement it with my students.<br \/>\n<\/i>Jess Patrick, Elizabeth Park School, SA, Australia<\/p>\n<p><i>Rhythm2Recovery extended my previous training with Simon and his DRUMBEAT program, expanding my repertoire and introducing a highly flexible approach to helping children develop effective personal and pro-social skills.<\/i><br \/>\nDonna Forfylow, Principal, Mount Royal School, AB, Canada<\/p>\n<p><i>Fantastic training, I am so excited to bring this back to my school and implement it with our school community. Excellent delivery of material with a great balance of theory &amp; practice.<\/i><br \/>\nLaurie Caines, Principal, Montrose School, AB, Canada<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-cb88193a6709a7b5e fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_cb88193a6709a7b5e\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"cb88193a6709a7b5e\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-41464-3\" data-target=\"#cb88193a6709a7b5e\" href=\"#cb88193a6709a7b5e\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION \u2013 INCLUDING AUTISM<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"cb88193a6709a7b5e\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_cb88193a6709a7b5e\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><i>Delivering the R2R program for the cohort of students at my school has been an amazing experience. <span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">I never come away from a day of teaching without being surprised. The connections that students are able to make with each other during lessons is a very special thing to be a part of. W<\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">atching the level of students\u2019 anxiety reduce over the term of the R2R teaching block is quite <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">remarkable. Watching the students\u2019 rhythmic skills and confidence develop from engaging in the lessons is unmeasurable.. We get to see transferable effects into the classroom on levels of concentration to more engagement and calmer students.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-content-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\"><br \/>\nMichelle Griffin, Redcliffe Special School<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i>So Amazing! As assistant director for special education, I can\u2019t wait to bring it back into my school system and have all my staff trained.<\/i>.<br \/>\nBarb Mackey, Assistant Director of Special Education, Northern Lights Academy, Cloquet, Minnesota, USA<\/p>\n<p><i>Many new activities learnt &#8211; Simon is a great facilitator, very authentic &amp; generous in his sharing. These ideas will be implemented in our inclusive classroom right away.<br \/>\n<\/i><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-content-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">Anne Siranathan, Special Needs Teacher, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i>Fun, interesting and great tools and exercises to share with my students.<br \/>\n<\/i>Anthony Chiovitti, special needs educator, Gwynne Park Ed Support Centre,<\/p>\n<p><i>Fun, engaging, and very relevant to our school setting. A valuable <span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">training experience full of practical exercises that we can easily adapt to our own needs.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-content-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">Laura Matchett, Headmaster, Rostulla Special School, Belfast, Northern Ireland<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-20260e0b4c5767b0c fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_20260e0b4c5767b0c\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"20260e0b4c5767b0c\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-41464-3\" data-target=\"#20260e0b4c5767b0c\" href=\"#20260e0b4c5767b0c\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">BEHAVIORAL CENTERS<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"20260e0b4c5767b0c\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_20260e0b4c5767b0c\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><i>Nothing less than awesome: I can&#8217;t wait to bring it back to my school.<br \/>\n<\/i>Koreen <span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-content-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">Bennett, Counselor &#8211; Student Services Officer, Queen Elizabeth High School<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i>Not only did I have a great time; I am inspired and motivated to implement this work in our school as part of my role as wellness coordinator.<br \/>\n<\/i>Jenny Jager, Euroa Primary School<\/p>\n<p><i>A truly powerful approach to bringing music to our school: engaging, fun, community-driven and loaded with potential to make a difference in the lives of many, thank you.<br \/>\n<\/i>Harmony Mc Millan, <span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-content-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">Mother Teresa Middle School<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i>A refreshing new approach, really enjoyable and relevant for my students.<br \/>\n<\/i>Christine Tindall, Metropolitan Behavioral Services, Queensland, Australia<\/p>\n<p><i>Wonderful; provided me with fun and inspiring tools to explore youth life.<br \/>\n<\/i>Warren Adair, youth worker, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia<\/p>\n<p><i>Such a motivational and upbeat experience. Really relevant to my work and exercises were practical and relatable.<br \/>\n<\/i>Roisin Kelly, Youth Support Worker, Belfast, UK<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-b52a15f14d3a08857 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_b52a15f14d3a08857\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"b52a15f14d3a08857\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-41464-3\" data-target=\"#b52a15f14d3a08857\" href=\"#b52a15f14d3a08857\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">ABORIGINES - 1st NATIONS<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"b52a15f14d3a08857\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_b52a15f14d3a08857\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<div class=\"xmprfx_elementToProof\">\n<p><i>Through my facilitation of social and emotional learning groups that combine both drumming and reflection, I have seen tremendous success with indigenous students. Both male and female students gain confidence, resilience, a stronger sense of self and a stronger sense of belonging.<\/i><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\"><i>Many of our indigenous students are better able <\/i><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-medium-hover);\"><i>to communicate<\/i><\/span> <i style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-medium-hover);\"><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">with the assistance of the drums and feel more comfortable communicating within the group due to the relationships built during drumming games and activities. I am yet to work with a student who has not displayed a growth in social and emotional skills after being part of this work \u2013 I couldn\u2019t recommend the Rhythm2Recovery program enough. <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">Rhythm2Recovery.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-content-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\"><br \/>\nRebecca Arbon, Senior Teacher, Positive Learning Group \u2013 PARR Rural, NT Department of Education. Australia<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i>Over the past 12 months Rhythm2Recovery has run two workshops in Ntaria involving predominantly local Indigenous staff employed to work with children and youth. Feedback <span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">of participants in these workshops was very favorable.<br \/>\nSimon&#8217;s ability to use simple language and practical, fun exercises made it easy to overcome language differences. Simon also demonstrated a keen understanding of how cultural differences can be accommodated through his sensitive delivery style. In particular, he understood how shame could be avoided in group learning contexts. Simon also responded to our articulated training needs, designing a series of activities appropriate for the time we had available and provided us with advice and support when needed once the workshops were completed.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">I would have no hesitation in recommending Rhythm2Recovery to others who may be interested in running Simon\u2019s workshops in a remote, Indigenous context. He understands the need to build local capacities, <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">local, works with respect and cultural sensitivity, and has shown sensitivity to the culture and conditions <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">local.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-content-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">Dr. Annie Kennedy, Director, Ntaria Stronger Communities for Children, Tjuwanpa Outstation Resource Center<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i>Fantastic workshop, lots of hands-on exercises to engage students and learn empathy.<br \/>\n<\/i><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-content-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">Melanie Miki, aboriginal practice leader, Surrey School Board, BC, Canada<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i>An extraordinary tool to get the attention of children and their parents, from all walks of life: very meaningful.<br \/>\n<\/i><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-content-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">Marlene Brajak, Aboriginal practice leader, Lena Shaw Elementary School, Surrey, BC, Canada<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i>This was a very valuable training program with material which will be of great benefit to our clients and community. I really enjoyed the effort Simon put into ensuring the content was tailored to the issues our team are dealing with on a daily basis.<\/i><br \/>\nJoanne D&#8217;Cress, <span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-content-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">Clinical Team Leader, Yorgum Aboriginal Counselling Service, Australia<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-1eae2b4b81cac4fbf fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color8);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_1eae2b4b81cac4fbf\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"1eae2b4b81cac4fbf\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-41464-3\" data-target=\"#1eae2b4b81cac4fbf\" href=\"#1eae2b4b81cac4fbf\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">DEAF CHILDREN<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"1eae2b4b81cac4fbf\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_1eae2b4b81cac4fbf\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<div>\n<p><i>I am a deaf teacher of the Deaf and worked with Drew Mayhill to implement the program. We had eight boys from year 8 to year 10 involved with varying degrees of hearing loss, from moderate and severe to profound. All but one of these students are fluent signers. Only 5 of them are confident enough to speak. <span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small);\">Some of the boys wore hearing aids, whilst others wore cochlea implants (which means their experience of sound is wildly varying but incredibly limited). One boy is profoundly deaf and <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">heard nothing, but he experienced a moment of enlightenment in which he finally understood the concept of <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">sound because he could &#8220;feel&#8221; the air vibrating and we were able to explain that it was noise.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>The results of this work have been far-reaching and fantastic. The boys from different year <span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">groups have bonded. Younger kids are more confident and more willing to communicate (with their voice <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">and sign) with their peers and teachers (before they only signed with a handful of people and <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">rarely expressed themselves with any real confidence). The older boys have developed greater <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">maturity and embraced the role of deaf mentors for the younger students. There was a <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">overall improvement in student behavior. One of the boys applied for <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">vocational training next year. It allowed the boys, Drew, myself and the Deaf mentor <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">to bond on a personal level. There was lots of laughter with a core value of respect.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-content-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\"><br \/>\nRaelene Walker, <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-content-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-medium-hover);\">Shenton College School for the Deaf, Perth, WA<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-3588adecfd962e328 fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color8);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_3588adecfd962e328\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"3588adecfd962e328\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-41464-3\" data-target=\"#3588adecfd962e328\" href=\"#3588adecfd962e328\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">BLIND OR VISION IMPAIRED STUDENTS<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"3588adecfd962e328\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_3588adecfd962e328\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<div>\n<p><i>The range of practical exercises and their clear links to personal development topics were very useful and I really enjoyed being part of this course.<br \/>\n<\/i>Niall Dempsey, Youth Support, Royal National Institute for the Blind, Belfast.<\/p>\n<p><i>It gave me a lot to think about and also some great ideas for creating conversations with the kids I support.<br \/>\n<\/i>Ryan Sturrock, Youth support, Royal National Institute for the Blind, Belfast<\/p>\n<p><i>In a thorough and insightful way, using the highly engaging medium of community drumming, <span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">Simon Faulkner has created Rhythm2recovery, a sequenced model for imparting social awareness to a variety of populations not easily reached by more common counselling methods. His <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">His activities are simple to understand, meticulously researched and powerfully impactful in lasting ways.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><span style=\"color: var(--awb-content-color); font-family: var(--awb-content-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-content-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-content-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-content-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-content-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-content-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small-hover);\">Dr James Oshinsky, Adjunct Professor of Psychology, Adelphi University, NY<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.it\/Rhythm-Recovery-Practical-Emotional-Development\/dp\/1785921320\/?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_w=stgLa&amp;content-id=amzn1.sym.77ffab5d-76b7-4938-b932-74add6a1a4b2&amp;pf_rd_p=77ffab5d-76b7-4938-b932-74add6a1a4b2&amp;pf_rd_r=260-1124186-0358056&amp;pd_rd_wg=x6Hoa&amp;pd_rd_r=01b5393c-f565-4d3a-9d3e-f229c9660bd9&amp;ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Two_Books\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drumcirclespirit.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Two_Books.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-41488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drumcirclespirit.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Two_Books-200x160.png 200w, https:\/\/www.drumcirclespirit.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Two_Books-400x320.png 400w, https:\/\/www.drumcirclespirit.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Two_Books-600x480.png 600w, https:\/\/www.drumcirclespirit.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Two_Books.png 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-41464","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drumcirclespirit.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/41464","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drumcirclespirit.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drumcirclespirit.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drumcirclespirit.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drumcirclespirit.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=41464"}],"version-history":[{"count":121,"href":"https:\/\/www.drumcirclespirit.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/41464\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":42794,"href":"https:\/\/www.drumcirclespirit.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/41464\/revisions\/42794"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drumcirclespirit.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=41464"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}