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Twelve hours of introductory training includes . . .
. drumming
. singing
. group percussion / rhythm facilitation principles
. other percussion and melodic instrument playing
. stress reduction
. physical fitness
. self-expression
. camaraderie and support
. nurturing
. spirituality
. individual and group engagement at level of functioning
. warmth, compassion, and caring

 

Training takes place in three mandatory sessions. Session one consists of seven hours of experiential and didactic class instruction. Session two consists of three hours of on-site group and individual observation and Joy Receiver instruction. Session three consists of two hours of supervision and assignments guided by a Joy Giver mentor.

 

Resounding Joy welcomes requests to train Joy Givers outside San Diego and California. Email a request to arrange Joy Giver training in your community.

 

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A qualifying interview prefaces 12 hours of scientific evidence-based volunteer Joy Giver instruction and hands-on experience led by credentialed music therapists. Joy Giver training assumes that neither volunteer Joy Givers nor Joy Receivers are musicians. No one needs to be able to read music, play an instrument, or possess a trained voice.

After successful completion of introductory training, Joy Givers receive three more hours of advanced training.

Once newly trained Joy Givers accept assignment to Joy Receivers, board-certified music therapists provide mentorship until Joy Givers are comfortable working without supervision.

Thereafter, one evening per month, active Joy Givers attend a supervision class, where they learn new techniques and strategies and share experiences they’ve had with their Joy Receivers.
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