Therapeutic Drumming with Jessica Hoggle

Using traditional djembe drums and other percussion instruments, this workshop teaches creative ways to regulate the nervous system, release stress and anxiety, and improve the mind/body connection. Therapeutic techniques will allow participants a safe environment to explore, express, and release emotions in a unique, creative way. No musical experience required! This workshop has a minimum of 3 participants, and a maximum of 12. If the workshop does not meet the minimum, participants will be refunded. This class is for students 14+, but all students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult, or a guardian must fill out a release form. Dr. Jessica Hoggle is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with a doctorate degree in social work, where she studied and researched therapeutic drumming as a unique clinical modality for healing from trauma. In addition to her work with therapy clients, she has used the healing power of rhythm with many different individual and group populations, including children and teens with special needs, as a tool for healing from trauma or adversity, and for adults looking for community connection. She is a trained facilitator in the Rhythm 2 Recovery method, and loves sharing the joy of rhythm across West Alabama and beyond. This event is made possible in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.