Description:
OPD Points: 10
The wisdom of the body has been neglected in the evolution of cognitive and behaviourally focused therapy. Focussing on the body, its sensations, feelings and energies enables clients to enhance their therapeutic gains, achieve clearer cognition and establish a more rewarding relationship to the life of their emotions.In this TWO-DAY Training you will learn to guide clients to use somatic signals to support self-understanding, combat excessive self-criticism, enhance emotional regulation and improve self-care.
Key Learning Objectives / Outcomes:
ProgramDAY ONE:What is Expressive Therapies?Pioneers and History of Somatic PsychotherapyReflecting of relationship with the bodySomatic Awareness ActivitySensory Art Process – ClayworkProgressive Muscle Relaxation DAY TWO:Introduction to Bioenergetic movement exercisesBioenergetic activity sequencesDialoguing with Somatic SymptomsSlow Movement MindfulnessHow to be an Expressive Therapist
Presenter / Provider:
Dr Mark Pearson – Expressive Therapies Australia
Presenter Qualifications:
Mark is Co-Director of Expressive Therapies Australia, and has been conducting training courses in Expressive Therapies and Sandplay Therapy around Australia for over 30 years. He was a primary school teacher, then founded a remedial reading clinic. He spent several years studying and experiencing Transpersonal Psychotherapy with Dr Stanislav Grof and the Grof Transpersonal Training team. In addition to teacher training and a two-year Diploma in Emotional Release Counselling, Mark holds a Masters in Education, majoring in behaviour management, and a PhD, researching multiple intelligence theory in counselling.Mark has over 28 years of experience as a counsellor and counselling supervisor, and lectured in counselling at the University of Notre Dame Australia, the University of Adelaide, and at the University of the Sunshine Coast, and the Australian College of Applied Professions. He is Co-Director of Expressive Therapies Australia.Mark is the co-author of Emotional First-Aid for Children (1991), Emotional Release for Children (2004), Sandplay & Symbol Work (2001), and Using Expressive Arts to Work with Mind, Body and Emotion (2009). He is also the author of Emotional Healing & Self-Esteem – Inner-Life Skills for Children and Adolescents (2004) and for adults: From Healing to Awakening (1991) and The Healing Journey (1997). He is the author of the multiple intelligence groupwork program for schools and agencies: The Innerspace Program – Emotional Literacy for Student Wellbeing and Resilience (2006).
Car Parking:
Disabled Parking:
Yes
Meals Included:
Yes
