Awake in the Body: Introduction to Somatic Movement Therapy

29 July 2024, 10:00am - 1:00pm AEST

In this three-hour workshop you will be introduced a brief history of Somatic Dance Movement Therapy and see practical applications for how such processes can be best introduced and utilised when working with adult clients.

You will learn about various Somatic Theories and tiered application to support integrating body-based movement and expressive arts processes to increase client’s self-awareness, inner resources & resilience.

Be guided through gentle processes to experience and discuss the role of suggested methods, illustrating best practices for facilitation. Consider case studies from individual therapy sessions and group work programs.

This is an opportunity for you to get curious and inspired, connect with your body and become more confident in exploring avenues for movement and creative self-discovery. 

Presenter:

Cathy Williams is a Movement and Expressive Arts Therapy Facilitator. She has worked in the field of Community Development within Australia and internationally for 14 years, designing and implementing a number of grassroots community, youth and social justice programs focused on capacity building. Her ‘Intuitive Self’ offerings, since 2016, utilise movement and creative modalities as avenues to enhance participants connection to their innate Body Wisdom and strengthen their ability to listen to, trust in and follow their intuitive guidance. Encouraging clients agency and creative self-discovery, Cathy guides individuals and community groups through experiences to inspire curious inquiry and access inner resources which support them to navigate the ebb and flow of this wild life. 

This course counts towards 3 hours of category A CPD.

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