Leah Tylee, Bush Fire Recovery Practitioner

I am a social worker working with students and their families impacted by recent bushfires. This training was the most fun I have ever had at a professional development workshop and still so relevant to the therapeutic work we do. The course was very valuable to me professionally in being highly practical and responsive to issues relevant to my work in the community.

Sheila Connors, MT-BC, New York.

RUN, DO NOT WALK to a Rhythm2Recovery workshop if you ever get a chance to participate – such valuable ideas for music interventions that resolve around rhythm & drumming. It was absolutely worth the money spent and everything and more that I hoped it would be. 

Gerard McDonell, Senior Psychological Advisor, Specialist Support Unit, NSW Education Department.

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 within my work. 

Rebecca Arbon – Senior Teacher, Positive Learning Team, NT Department of Education

I have seen tremendous success with indigenous students through these social and emotional learning programs that combine both fun drumming and reflection, Both male and female students gain confidence, resilience, a stronger sense of self and a stronger sense of belonging. Many of our indigenous students are better able to communicate 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 see a student who has not displayed growth in social and emotional skills after being part of this work – I couldn’t recommend the Rhythm2Recovery programs enough.

 

Kate Leung – Music Therapist

Well organised and a perfect location. This training was inspirational with highly experienced and supportive leaders. The music making was so much fun and the opportunities for new learning were constant. I hope to be back again next year – Thanks so much.

Dr Jim Oshinsky, Clinical Psychologist, Adelphi University, New York

Simon Faulkner is an articulate and professional researcher, who can isolate and describe the social principles involved when people entrain via rhythm. This combination of skills served him well when he designed a sequence of classes using group rhythm activities to promote social skills gains in youth at risk in his native country of Australia. The DRUMBEAT program, he designed, grew to become one of the most successful and best documented programs of its kind in the world. Simon’s new work with Rhythm2Recovery has applications in corporate settings to examine team relationships, among incarcerated populations to encourage appropriate socialization and self esteem, in schools, in rehab centers, and dozens of other settings. The work is of high value to music teachers, music therapists, and music performers who wish to add new levels of audience involvement to their concerts. While his work is taught through a medium that requires no prior musical experience, it applies to all instruments at all levels of sophistication.

Professor Robert Donovan, Senior Principal Research Fellow School of Human Sciences, University of Western Australia

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 individuals wellbeing. I have been involved in the research into this model and its outcomes are supported by good hard evidence.

Jen Ryckaert

Our group of music therapists found their time with Simon to be incredibly valuable and all of the feedback that I’ve received about this workshop has been very positive. He provided a great balance 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 team music-making experience!

Contact us

For enquiries about Rhythm2Recovery programs, workshops, or general information please contact:

Simon Faulkner

Phone: +61 (0)429 038 380

Email: simon@rhythm2recovery.com

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