# Event Details - **Event Name**: Afrikan Drumming, Movement, and Play Therapy Interventions - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 am – Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 05:30 pm - **Event Description**: This one-day workshop introduces traditional Afrikan drumming as a culturally grounded, evidence-informed approach to mental wellnessAbout this EventThis immersive one-day workshop explores how Afrikan rhythm, movement-based play therapy, and Ubuntu-centered healing practices can support work with trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, and the lasting effects of racism and discrimination.Clinicians will learn practical ways to integrate Afrikan drumming and movement-based play therapy interventions into clinical practice.8 Continuing education credits provided through CE-Classess.com2 Play therapy contact credits provided by FamPac Wellness Center, an Association for Play Therapy (APT) Approved Provider #25-796. Play therapy credits are awarded to master's-level mental health professionals or students and are specific to play therapy. Play Therapy credits count towards: 1 Contact hour - Skills and methods, and 1 Contact hour - Cultural and social diversityCE’s provided for:Licensed clinicians including Social Workers, Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Psychologists, Substance Abuse Counselors, and Expressive Arts Therapists.2.5 CEs - The healing drum & drum circlesExplore traditional Afrikan healers — male and female — performing rituals that invoke the spirit of intelligence and metaphysics. Live drumming sessions reveal the healing power of ancestral rhythm, connecting participants to communal healing energy. Clinicians learn practical applications of drum circles for group therapy settings.2.5 CEs - Movement and trauma healing: Integrating Play Therapy InterventionsDiscover how dance and rhythmic movement modify affect and deepen insight into traumatic experience. This module presents Afrikan Dance Therapy as a structured, culturally grounded approach, alongside Western movement-based research. Rhythms that increase emotional range and promote harmonious being are central to clinical practice.- Movement-based play therapy interventions provide clinicians with creative, developmentally appropriate strategies to help clients regulate emotions, process traumatic experiences, strengthen relationships, and build resilience. Through experiential activities and demonstrations, participants will gain practical tools for immediate use in individual, family, and group play therapy. Participants will experience a variety of movement-based techniques, including rhythmic activities and expressive movement exercises.3 CEs - Drum patterns & neuro-cognitive effects of rhythmAfrikan polyrhythm functions as a full conversation among voices in a drum orchestra — each rhythm speaking to the soul. This session examines how rhythm, harmony, and entrainment impact mood, promote mindfulness and concentration, and improve executive functioning. The language-drum connection and its neurological implications for mental health treatment are fully explicated.Learning Objectives for The healing drum & drum circles, Movement and trauma healing, and Drum patterns & neuro-cognitive effects of rhythm modulesExplore the foundations of Afrikan/Black Psychology and Ubuntu Psychotherapy.Examine traditional healing systems and culturally responsive practice.Understand the role of Afrikan drumming in cultural knowledge transmission and healing.Compare Afrikan and European worldviews in assessment and treatment.Identify applications of Afrikan drumming as a therapeutic intervention across diverse populations.All five learning objectives are woven throughout the three modules, ensuring an integrated, progressive understanding of Afrikan drumming as clinical practice.Learning Objectives for Integrating Play Therapy InterventionsUnderstanding Afrikan/Black Psychology as a foundational and culturally-grounded approachApply movement-based interventions within a play therapy framework to address emotional regulation, trauma processing, resilience, and parent-child relationships.Develop a movement-based play therapy activity plan that can be integrated into clinical practice with children, families, and groups.Evaluate the appropriateness of movement-based play therapy interventions based on client needs, developmental level, and treatment goals.Credits are offered and awarded to participants who attend the event in its entirety and complete and submit an evaluation.Direct zelle payments can also be made to fampacwellness@gmail. com https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/658333b0-9104-11f1-a33a-f7150662a5aa-rimg-w957-h740-dce8e8e8-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM Registration and continental breakfast?: 08:30 AM - 11:00 AMThe healing drum & drum circles ?: 11:00 AM - 11:45 PMLunch?: 11:45 AM - 02:15 PMMovement and trauma healing: Intergrating play therapy interventions?: 02:15 AM - 05:15 AM Drum patterns & neuro-cognitive effects of rhythm?: 05:15 PM - 05:30 PMWrap up and closing - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/afrikan-drumming-movement-and-play-therapy-interventions/100001991563556208 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, workshops, entertainment, performances, music, mental-health, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - door_time: 2026-08-14T12:59:00Z - Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes - Location: Apostolic Church of God - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 215.26, max: 215.26, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Apostolic Church of God - **lat**: 41.7793398 - **long**: -87.59240510000001 - **full address**: Apostolic Church of God, 6320 South Dorchester Avenue, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Afrikan Drumming, Movement, and Play Therapy Interventions - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/8e52ddaa02c752a1a1900813e3174aced901c6fb0ab608f3c3fe54830ba04916-rimg-w1200-h900-dcd5d7d6-gmir.jpg?v=1781517559 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Afrikan Drumming, Movement, and Play Therapy Interventions being held? - **A:** Afrikan Drumming, Movement, and Play Therapy Interventions takes place on Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 am to Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 05:30 pm at Apostolic Church of God, 6320 South Dorchester Avenue, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Afrikan Drumming, Movement, and Play Therapy Interventions? - **A:** Afrikan Drumming, Movement, and Play Therapy Interventions is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 18 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Afrikan Drumming, Movement, and Play Therapy Interventions? - **A:** Afrikan Drumming, Movement, and Play Therapy Interventions is organized by FamPac Wellness Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Afrikan Drumming, Movement, and Play Therapy Interventions is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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