TDI in the Media

Learning traditional west African rhythms, young people address emotions — such as anger — and develop coping skills.

“A lot of our kids, who have been through sexual and physical trauma, are disconnected emotionally from their bodies [for survival reasons” said therapist Tom Harris, who brought drum therapy to Inner Harbour Campus in the ‘90s. "When they start drumming, which is a very physical thing … they start reconnecting with their bodies emotionally in a powerful and positive way.”

Please enjoy this video ”Troubled Kids Work It Out”, which is the latest installment in Youth Today's hands-on learning video series.