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Creative Therapy Training & Events in Manchester
Adventures in Sand, Sound & Story - Creative Retreat in an Irish Castle September 2026
CPD Workshops, Training & Events
The list of workshops, training & events below is organised by theme. If what you are looking for is not on the list, please enquire. Bespoke training available for organisations and groups in Greater Manchester, UK-wide and internationally.
Pesso Boyden System of Psychotherapy
My colleagues and I co-facilitate regular Pesso Boyden Experiential weekend workshops at The Sand & Sound Centre in Hyde, Tameside, Greater Manchester, and occasionally other venues.
Tue 19th May 2026
Online Introduction to Pesso Boyden Therapy with Masha
12noon
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1.30pm
ONLINE
Event Details
Tue 19th May 2026
Online Introduction to Pesso Boyden Therapy with Masha
1.5 hour Introduction to Pesso Boyden System of Psychotherapy, a powerful approach for healing our attachment wounds, unmet childhood needs ...
12noon
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1.30pm
ONLINE
Sat-Sun 4-5th July 2026
2-day Pesso Boyden Experiential Workshop with Masha & Clara
9.30am
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6.30pm
The Sand & Sound Centre, HYDE, Manchester
Event Details
Sat-Sun 4-5th July 2026
2-day Pesso Boyden Experiential Workshop with Masha & Clara
[NEARLY FULL] Facilitated by Masha Bennett and Clara Charlesworth
For more information and the booking form visit the page about the Pesso Bo...
9.30am
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6.30pm
The Sand & Sound Centre, HYDE, Manchester
Sun 16 August 2026
1-day Pesso Boyden Experiential Workshop with Masha & Mary
9.30am
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6.30pm
The Sand & Sound Centre, HYDE, Manchester
Event Details
Sun 16 August 2026
1-day Pesso Boyden Experiential Workshop with Masha & Mary
Facilitated by Masha Bennett and Mary Hollinshed.
For more information and the booking form visit the page about the Pesso Boyden method HER...
9.30am
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6.30pm
The Sand & Sound Centre, HYDE, Manchester
Sat-Sun 3-4th October 2026
2-day Pesso Boyden Experiential Workshop with Masha & Clara
9.30am
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6.30pm
The Sand & Sound Centre, HYDE, Manchester
Event Details
Sat-Sun 3-4th October 2026
2-day Pesso Boyden Experiential Workshop with Masha & Clara
Facilitated by Masha Bennett and Clara Charlesworth
For more information and the booking form visit the page about the Pesso Boyden method HE...
9.30am
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6.30pm
The Sand & Sound Centre, HYDE, Manchester
Sat-Sun 6-7th November 2026
2-day Pesso Boyden Experiential Workshop with Masha & Pete
9.30am
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6.30pm
The Sand & Sound Centre, HYDE, Manchester
Event Details
Sat-Sun 6-7th November 2026
2-day Pesso Boyden Experiential Workshop with Masha & Pete
Facilitated by Masha Bennett and Pete Joscelyne.
For more information and the booking form visit the page about the Pesso Boyden method HERE...
9.30am
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6.30pm
The Sand & Sound Centre, HYDE, Manchester
Sunday 13th December
1-day Pesso Boyden Experiential workshop with Masha & Mary
9.30am
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6.30am
The Sand & Sound Centre, HYDE, Manchester
Event Details
Sunday 13th December
1-day Pesso Boyden Experiential workshop with Masha & Mary
Facilitated by Masha Bennett and Mary Hollinshed.
For more information and the booking form visit the page about the Pesso Boyden method HER...
9.30am
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6.30am
The Sand & Sound Centre, HYDE, Manchester
Fri 9th to Mon 12th April 2027
Pesso Boyden Residential Retreat in Derbyshire
From 4pm Friday
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to 2pm Monday
Dove Farm, ASHBOURNE, Derbyshire
Event Details
Fri 9th to Mon 12th April 2027
Pesso Boyden Residential Retreat in Derbyshire
Our 2nd residential retreat at the beautiful Dove Farm, facilitated by Masha and Clara.
More details HERE.
From 4pm Friday
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to 2pm Monday
Dove Farm, ASHBOURNE, Derbyshire
Wednesdays TBC
Pesso Boyden Therapy Wednesday regular group
TBC
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TBC
The Sand & Sound Centre, HYDE, Manchester
Event Details
Wednesdays TBC
Pesso Boyden Therapy Wednesday regular group
This is a group therapy programme based on the Pesso Boyden System of Psychotherapy - start date to be confirmed. The group meetings take pl...
TBC
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TBC
The Sand & Sound Centre, HYDE, Manchester
Personal Development
The Sand & Sound Centre offers many personal development and healing events.
Apart from the workshops listed in this section, please see the information on Pesso Boyden System of Psychotherapy events, Metaphors of Movement, and Sound Healing events below.
Fortnightly on Thursdays
ADHD Support Group for Late Diagnosed Women
7.30pm
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9pm
The Sand & Sound Centre, HYDE, Manchester
Event Details
Fortnightly on Thursdays
ADHD Support Group for Late Diagnosed Women
New support group, to take place fortnightly on Thursdays, from 23rd April, 7.30pm to 9pm. Email to express interest admin@sandsoundcentre.c...
7.30pm
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9pm
The Sand & Sound Centre, HYDE, Manchester
Date TBC 2026
Online Introduction to the Enneagram with Masha
10am
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12noon
ONLINE
Event Details
Date TBC 2026
Online Introduction to the Enneagram with Masha
2 hour online introduction to the rich and fascinating system of the Enneagram with Masha Bennett. Book HERE
10am
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12noon
ONLINE
Fri 15 to Sun 17 January 2027
The Creative Enneagram: Out of the Box and Into the Playground with Masha
9.30am
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5pm
The Sand & Sound Centre, HYDE, Manchester
Event Details
Fri 15 to Sun 17 January 2027
The Creative Enneagram: Out of the Box and Into the Playground with Masha
Bookings are not yet taken but you can put your name on the list by emailing admin@sandsoundcentre.co.uk
9.30am
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5pm
The Sand & Sound Centre, HYDE, Manchester
Professional Workshops
Miscellaneous training & events for Health & Care Professionals at The Sand & Sound Centre in Hyde, Manchester
Wed 20th May 2026
Therapist Network & Support Meeting
10.30am
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12.30pm
The Sand & Sound Centre, HYDE, Manchester
Event Details
Wed 20th May 2026
Therapist Network & Support Meeting
A bi-monthly meeting for talk therapists and holistic therapists, to help support and inspire each other and grow our business. £6 including...
10.30am
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12.30pm
The Sand & Sound Centre, HYDE, Manchester
Wed 20th May 2026
Therapist Network Co-working Retreat
10.30am
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12.30pm
The Sand & Sound Centre, HYDE, Manchester
Event Details
Wed 20th May 2026
Therapist Network Co-working Retreat
A regular Co-working space for members of our Therapist Network - bring any project of your choice to work on in supportive environment, wit...
10.30am
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12.30pm
The Sand & Sound Centre, HYDE, Manchester
Sun 28 June 2026
Grounding Deepend: Gravity, Earth & Rhythm
10am
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1pm
The Sand & Sound Centre, HYDE, Manchester
Event Details
Sun 28 June 2026
Grounding Deepend: Gravity, Earth & Rhythm
Grounding techniques are familiar to most therapists, but what if there’s more to be explored? If we ask what happens when we reconnect with...
10am
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1pm
The Sand & Sound Centre, HYDE, Manchester
Fri 4 to Sun 6 December 2026
Groupwork & Facilitation Skills workshop with Masha
9.30am
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5pm
The Sand & Sound Centre, HYDE, Manchester
Event Details
Fri 4 to Sun 6 December 2026
Groupwork & Facilitation Skills workshop with Masha
This is a 3 day practical course teaching the skills of groupwork and facilitation, with Masha Bennett.
Who this is for: therapists, counsell...
9.30am
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5pm
The Sand & Sound Centre, HYDE, Manchester
Metaphors of Movement
Metaphors of Movement system, developed by Andrew T Austin, is a rich model of understanding and utilising our internal metaphors, which can help those “stuck states” where nothing else seems to work. It offers clarity on the metaphorical inner landscape, use of language to describe our experiences, and allows deep and often surprising discoveries of “where we stand” in the world. Metaphors of Movement training & events are open to therapists, coaches and general public, and delivered face-to-face at The Sand & Sound Centre in Greater Manchester (4 day training) or online (introductory half-day workshop).
Thu 30th July 2026
Introduction to Metaphors of Movement with Masha
1pm
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4pm
ONLINE
Event Details
Thu 30th July 2026
Introduction to Metaphors of Movement with Masha
This is a 1/2 day introduction to the innovative and comprehensive Metaphors of Movement system with Masha Bennett. This workshop will take...
1pm
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4pm
ONLINE
Fri 16th to Mon 19th October 2026
Level 1 / Level 2 Metaphors of Movement with Masha
9.30am
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5.30pm
The Sand & Sound Centre, HYDE, Manchester
Event Details
Fri 16th to Mon 19th October 2026
Level 1 / Level 2 Metaphors of Movement with Masha
This 4-day face-to-face training will cover Level 1/2 of the innovative and comprehensive Metaphors of Movement system, developed by Andrew ...
9.30am
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5.30pm
The Sand & Sound Centre, HYDE, Manchester
Sand Therapy Workshops
Introduction to Integrative Sandplay Therapy, and specialist workshops
Sat 6th to Sun 7th June OR 5-6th September 2026
Introduction to Integrative Sandplay Therapy with Masha
9.30am
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5.30pm
The Sand & Sound Centre, HYDE, Manchester
Event Details
Sat 6th to Sun 7th June OR 5-6th September 2026
Introduction to Integrative Sandplay Therapy with Masha
JUNE WORKSHOP FULL (names taken for reserve list). 2-day experiential workshop introducing Integrative Sandplay Therapy to counsellors, ther...
9.30am
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5.30pm
The Sand & Sound Centre, HYDE, Manchester
Sat 13 to Sun 14 June 2026
Working with Trauma in the Sand Part 1 with Masha
9.30am
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5.30pm
The Sand & Sound Centre, HYDE, Manchester
Event Details
Sat 13 to Sun 14 June 2026
Working with Trauma in the Sand Part 1 with Masha
2 day specialist workshop for counsellors and therapists who already have at least some experience of therapeutic work in the sand, taught b...
9.30am
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5.30pm
The Sand & Sound Centre, HYDE, Manchester
Sat 18 to Sun 19 July 2026
Working with Trauma in the Sand Part 2 (Advanced) with Masha
9.30am
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5.30pm
The Sand & Sound Centre, HYDE, Manchester
Event Details
Sat 18 to Sun 19 July 2026
Working with Trauma in the Sand Part 2 (Advanced) with Masha
2 day specialist workshop for counsellors and therapists who have completed Part 1 (or equivalent), taught by Masha Bennett.
For more details...
9.30am
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5.30pm
The Sand & Sound Centre, HYDE, Manchester
October 2026
Sand Therapy Journeys 6-month programme
ONLINE
Event Details
October 2026
Sand Therapy Journeys 6-month programme
Online personal & professional development programme for therapists and counsellors.
For full details, visit https://sandtherapyjourneys.co....
ONLINE
Mon 6th June 2026
Batik Painting workshop with Elena McLaren
11am
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3.30pm
The Sand & Sound Centre, HYDE, Manchester
Event Details
Mon 6th June 2026
Batik Painting workshop with Elena McLaren
In this practical workshop (suitable for beginners) we will paint a beautiful beach and shell scene using specialist batik techniques. All e...
11am
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3.30pm
The Sand & Sound Centre, HYDE, Manchester
2 Fridays (usually) per month
Gong Bath Meditation
7.15pm to 8.45pm
The Sand & Sound Centre, HYDE
Event Details
2 Fridays (usually) per month
Gong Bath Meditation
Julie Ralphs, Leonie Fox and/or Masha Bennett will be offering two Gong Baths per month, usually on 2nd and last Friday of the month.
Arrive ...
7.15pm to 8.45pm
The Sand & Sound Centre, HYDE
Wed 20th May 2026
Chant & Mantra Circle
7pm to 8.30pm
The Sand & Sound Centre, HYDE
Event Details
Wed 20th May 2026
Chant & Mantra Circle
Monthly Chant & Mantra Circle - no experience necessary. Book HERE.
7pm to 8.30pm
The Sand & Sound Centre, HYDE
Sat 23 to Sun 24 May 2026
Colours of Sound workshop with Dimitri Guerskine
9.30am to 5pm
The Sand & Sound Centre, HYDE
Event Details
Sat 23 to Sun 24 May 2026
Colours of Sound workshop with Dimitri Guerskine
1 place available. 2-day specialist workshop for both experienced and trainee sound practitioners - full details HERE.
9.30am to 5pm
The Sand & Sound Centre, HYDE
Sun 27th September 2026
Music as Medicine with Alistair Smith
10am to 5pm
The Sand & Sound Centre, HYDE
Event Details
Sun 27th September 2026
Music as Medicine with Alistair Smith
1-day retreat with sound healer, teacher and musician Alistair Smith, open to all.
Music touches the core of what it is to be human, whils...
10am to 5pm
The Sand & Sound Centre, HYDE
Sat 21 to Sun 22 November 2026
Trauma-informed Practice for Sound Healers with Masha
9.30am to 5.30pm
The Sand & Sound Centre, HYDE
Event Details
Sat 21 to Sun 22 November 2026
Trauma-informed Practice for Sound Healers with Masha
[FULL, names taken for the reserve list] 2-day workshop for both experienced and trainee sound practitioners with Masha Bennett - full detai...
9.30am to 5.30pm
The Sand & Sound Centre, HYDE
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