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Drumming through trauma: Music therapy with post-traumatic soldiers
2008
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Moshe Bensimon, Dorit Amir, Yuval Wolf
Language
English
Source / Publisher
The Arts in Psychotherapy
Keywords
Research article
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Intergenerational connection
Self-control
Drum cirle
Openness
Mental health
Trauma
Adults

This study presents music therapy group work with six soldiers diagnosed as suffering from combat or terror related PTSD. Some reduction in PTSD symptoms was observed following drumming, especially increased sense of openness, togetherness, belonging, sharing, closeness, connectedness and intimacy, as well as achieving a non-intimidating access to traumatic memories, facilitating an outlet for rage and regaining a sense of self-control.

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