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Therapeutic Drumming
Interventions

Healing trauma. Rebuilding behavior. One beat at a time.

Tom Harris, M.S. Founder & Master Facilitator 48 Years of Practice Douglasville, GA
50%
Reduction in
Out-of-School Suspensions
30%
Reduction in
Behavioral Referrals
48 yrs
Proven Field
Experience
Source: Nash County Schools outcome study — 25 students | 2024-2025

The Work

Behavior is a
body problem.
Rhythm is the solution.

Traditional behavioral interventions address symptoms — not root causes. TDI meets students where they are: in their bodies. Using rhythm, percussion, and trauma-informed frameworks, TDI reduces behavioral disruptions, builds self-regulation, and creates learning climates where every student can succeed.

Not a drum circle. A structured, evidence-informed therapeutic intervention — designed for school and community behavioral health settings.

Programs & Offerings

$1,800 / day
Full-Day School Training
Immersive staff + student training. PBIS-compatible, scalable across grade levels.
$800 – $1,500 / session
Workshop Series
Targeted 2–3 hour sessions tailored to your school’s behavioral priorities.
$800 / day · 10-18 trainees
Facilitator Certification
Train your own staff with Tom’s 280-page manual across an 12-month certification program.

Who We Serve

  • K–12 schools & multi-tiered support (MTSS / PBIS) programs
  • Alternative education & behavioral intervention programs
  • Trauma-informed care & social-emotional learning (SEL) initiatives
  • Youth-serving nonprofits & after-school programs
  • Therapeutic & counseling centers
Tom Harris facilitating a TDI session

In the Field

“

"The students who participated showed measurable improvement in emotional regulation and school belonging — populations we hadn't been able to reach through any other intervention."

— Dr. Tabathia Baldy | Superintendent, Colquitt County School District
Nash County Schools, North Carolina

About Tom Harris, M.S.

Tom Harris, M.S. Founder of Therapeutic Drumming Interventions, in his yurt studio

Tom Harris has spent 48 years bringing therapeutic drumming into schools, correctional facilities, and community healing spaces. His work integrates West African drumming traditions with trauma-informed, bottom-up healing frameworks — producing measurable, school-verified outcomes.

Tom’s 280-page training manual is used by facilitators across the country. His programs are publicly endorsed by Michael Mead, mythopoetic educator and author.

TDI 280-page Training Manual

Ready to bring TDI to your school?

therapeuticdrumming.org therapeuticdrumming57@gmail.com (770) 843-3556