Mitran Mitran: About Rhythms Within

Drumming Circles
Guided Imagery and Music

Louise Dimiceli-Mitran
Board Certified Music Therapist



	RHYTHMS WITHIN unleashes the ancient power of music to spark the creative fires that impact the bottom line. Drum circles plus Guided Imagery and Music (G.I.M.) encourage participants to discover how their unique creativity relates to the organization and its goals. Best of all, no previous musical experience is needed. RHYTHMS WITHIN seeks to activate an individual's "creative core," paving pathways to personal and professional growth. Group experiences promote the development of a more innovative and confident individual by suspending the inner critic and building team skills. Return to top of page.

	Use Drum Circles For: Team building Clarifying group dynamics Stimulating creativity Reducing stress/increasing energy Risk-taking RHYTHMS WITHIN drum circles offer a way to flex and tone creative muscles in a fun, failure-free atmosphere. Drumming and rhythmic games provide the opportunity to create original, powerful pieces while exploring drums and percussion instruments provided by us. Participants learn simple drumming techniques, experience positive physiological affects, and unite as members of a community where each is valued for their unique contribution. Program Ideas for Workshops, Conferences or Events: Opening Icebreakers: 30 minutes to 1 hour Full Drum Circles: 1 to 3 hours Energy/Creativity Breaks: 15 to 20 minutes Closing Activities: 15 minutes to 1 hour Louise's energy breaks illustrate important teamwork principles to our groups and raise overall levels of creative energy. Mentally and physically, everyone feels more productive after one of her sessions. - Gayle Moberg, Leo Burnett Idea Lab I was amazed how people who were complete strangers and nervous about expressing themselves musically so quickly fell into synch and developed comfort and rapport with each other. - Alan Amberg, Amberg Communications (after a 1-hour icebreaker) Learn more about Drumming... Return to top of page.

	Guided Imagery and Music (G.I.M.) accesses the creative unconscious that guides conscious life. The self-discovery that comes from G.I.M. can generate growth, clarity, transformation and vigor. It can also promote relaxation and self-confidence, tools that lead to a more effective and flexible team. RHYTHMS WITHIN uses G.I.M. in group settings to uncover the diverse dimensions of the individual and provide an opportunity to reach into the creative well that exists deep within. Choose to focus on leadership, problem solving, hearing the wise inner voice, or creativity. The G.I.M. experience involves listening to selected music in a relaxed state to elicit mental imagery from the deeper conscious self. The images may include visual pictures, emotions, memories, or physical sensations reflective of one's unique life journey. The use of art and other techniques are often used in the process of integrating and understanding new insights. I found the G.I.M. experience to be real, true and powerful. It enabled my group to get in touch with unconscious and archetypal information without having to use language or what usually speak of as thinking. - Don S., Psychology Ph.D. Return to top of page.

	Drumming and G.I.M. experiences can be tailored to suit your goals as single experiences or paired together for the ultimate in personal expansion. Use drumming first to energize, team-build and inspire, then shift into the deeper more introspective G.I.M. to access the creative self or experience innovative problem-solving techniques. RHYTHMS WITHIN will custom design each process to meet the specific goals of each organization. Learn more about Drumming... Return to top of page.