1. Therapeutic Drumming

2. an opportunity to increase physical stamina, coordination and motor function a fun and relaxing leisure activity cognitive stimulation a stress release for patients a treatment to help with depression, chronic pain and improved immune system enhanced cooperation and social interaction through physical activity Benefits

3. Benefits equalized participation for those with difficulties for spoken language a new leisure skill that is transferrable into community living upon discharge music is a universal language and offers participants who do not speak English or those unable to speak have comfort and equality as they communicate through their instruments, of bells, drums and shakers, etc