This is a two day course, covering both practical and theoretical aspects of working with clients who have experienced trauma, within the context of sound healing / sound therapy practice (including practitioners working with the voice, gongs, bowls, drums and other instruments).
Complete the booking form here, if accepted onto the course details of payment will be emailed to you
The course is aimed at qualified and trainee sound healers/therapists, it is also suitable for other holistic practitioners who incorporate sound into their work.
By the end of the course the participants will have learnt:
* how to recognise the signs of trauma in their clients;
* the basic neuroscience of trauma and how to apply it in practice;
* how trauma affects mind and body;
* why sound healing may be effective in releasing trauma and how it may also trigger traumatic reactions;
* protecting self from vicarious traumatisation and compassion fatigue;
* a range of simple techniques and approaches that will help both them and their clients stay safe and grounded during and after the session, and in between sessions.
Fee £225, deposit of £50 will secure your place.
Included in the fee:
* Comprehensive manual delivered in electronic format
* Abundant refreshments throughout the two days (not lunch)
* Support from tutor for a month after the completion of the course (if needed)
* CPD certificate (counts towards your CPD hours if you are a member of the College of Sound Healing)
The course will take place at The Sand & Sound Centre in Reddish, Stockport (nearest railway station Reddish North, a short train ride from Manchester Piccadilly station).
'This is essential learning for sound and gong practitioners in these huge times of change. I was blessed to attend this workshop with Masha back in February and came away with so much inspiration and information which I've already incorporated into my own healing offerings.
Masha has a wealth of knowledge and a huge caring heart and a truly wonderful way of teaching! She really is an extraordinary space holder for the space-holders...
Masha's wealth of experience and the knowledge and diligence and care that she weaves into this course is most definitely grounding information and trauma-informed attention and practise that is essential for practitioners old and new alike'
See further examples of feedback below
To reserve your place, complete the booking form here, if accepted onto the course details of payment will be emailed to you
“Fabulous content, professional and pleasing delivery of a difficult subject. Safely held over the two days. Really excellent and beyond my expectations.”
“A safe space to explore trauma awareness - connecting to myself and recognising and accepting what is there. Good toolkit resources to work with clients, recognising signs of trauma and how best to support them. It has taken the fear out of trauma.”
"Excellent weekend course. Masha was brilliant. The information on trauma was delivered in a sincere and compassionate way. Would recommend to everyone."
“It has been a privilege to benefit from the experience of such a well-informed, connected and skilful presenter. It has been inspiring and deeply effective.”
"Very informative course, I feel like I have learned so much to help me with understanding why people react and what happens in the brain. You're so easy to talk to and so knowledgeable."
“A good overview of trauma and a masterclass in providing a safe space for exploration.”
"I am so glad I came on this course - it has filled a hole in my knowledge that I didn't know I had before I came."
"Thank you so much. I have never been in a workshop that has held my attention all the way through. You are a remarkable teacher."
Masha Bennett is a UKCP registered psychotherapist and clinical supervisor, as well as a gong practitioner trained with the College of Sound Healing. She has an MSc in Therapeutic Practice in Psychological Trauma from the University of Chester, and has widely lectured and delivered training on various subjects of trauma, therapy, healing, wellbeing, in the UK and internationally (Norway, Sri Lanka, Israel, Lithuania, Latvia, Russia and other countries).
In addition to working with trauma Masha has wide experience in other areas of mental health, including seven years of work as a psychotherapist in the NHS, supporting patients with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, chronic pain. She has also worked for a number of years in addiction treatment services and criminal justice system, managing a drug rehab in a prison and running groups for the probation service.