Dance of Soma & Psyche II: Healing Trauma and the Animal Body

 

This two-day module explores somatic approaches to healing trauma, drawing on the body's natural resources and capacity for self-healing.

 

Neuro-scientific research shows us that the instinctual parts of the brain that process trauma in humans are the same as in any other mammal. However, animals in the wild seem to be able to easily ‘shake-off’ and recover from the freeze response, rapidly returning to normal functioning, while humans experiencing the same immobility response are often not able to regain homeostasis in the same way.

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Traumatic symptoms in humans are caused by a 'frozen' residue of energy, that has not been resolved or discharged after a traumatic event. This residue remains trapped in the nervous system, where it causes havoc to our bodies and minds. The key to healing these symptoms lies in being able to mirror the fluid adaptation of animals, as they 'shake out' the immobility response, and return to full mobility and functionality.

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We will cover:

 

• Stabilising and establishing a sense of safety in the body

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• The physiology of fight / flight and freeze

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• Working with fear and anxiety

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• Working safely to release the fight response – anger and aggression

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• Somatic Experiencing techniques for working with trauma

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• Working somatically to re-establish and strengthen boundaries after trauma​​

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• Helping clients out of a dissociative state and back into their bodies

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• Working with the ‘animal’ body, using visualisation and movement

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This module may be taken individually (14 CPD hours), or as a part of our year-long Certificate training in Integrative Embodied Psychotherapy. However, please note that booking priority is given to participants attending the whole programme, so please do not send payment for this course until we have confirmed that we have a place for you. 

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"I came away with even more awareness of my body and how l have held some experiences and trauma for years within it. You are both amazing, thoughtful, and inspirational teachers! Really warm, wise and sensitive facilitators."  BK, Integrative Psychotherapist

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“I feel very grateful for the whole experience. The role-plays provided greater opportunity for deeper learning. I personally found the movement / embodying emotions very healing.” EM, Transpersonal Counsellor

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MODULE 2 London:  FULLY BOOKED 

26 - 27 October 2024

11am - 6pm

 

Venue: 

Colet House  

151 Talgarth Road
London W14 9DA (map)

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MODULE 2 Stroud: 

20 - 21 September 2025 

11am - 6pm

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Venue:

        Trinity Rooms

        Field Road,

        Stroud GL5 2HZ (map)

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Fee:

Early Bird £235 (if booked and paid for 6 weeks before the start of the course) otherwise £265

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PLEASE NOTE that our fees are increasing from 1st January 2025.

However, if you book and pay before 31st December 2024 - you can still pay the old 2024 prices 

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New fees 2025:

Early Bird £255 (6 weeks before), otherwise £285

To book please click the button below and fill out the form. The payment details are on the form.

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PLEASE READ OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE BOOKING 

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