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).
Book your place on this specialist workshop here with depost.
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 £265, deposit of £60 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)
CONDITIONS OF BOOKING
1. Your place is not confirmed until the deposit is paid.
2. The deposit is not refundable but may be partially transferable at trainer's discretion (minus £25 admin fee) if cancelled more than one month in advance of the course, i.e. before 21st October 2026.
3. The balance is payable 1 month before the workshop (21st October), after which there will be no refunds in case of cancellations or non-attendance.
The course will take place at The Sand & Sound Centre in Hyde, Greater Manchester SK14 1NP
'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.'
'I have just attended the trauma informed sound healing CPD weekend with Masha. It’s up there as one of the most engaging and insightful workshops I have participated in (and like most practitioners I have done a lot of training over the years!).
With a vast range of experience in the fields of trauma, psychotherapy and sound, Masha weaves these together in a unique and interactive way. I learned a lot about group facilitation as well as upgrading my knowledge on the mechanisms of healing and trauma.
Masha teaches with great humility, warmth and wisdom. I loved the balance of information, practical exploration and group discussion. The space felt deeply held for each of us participating to express our own needs and feelings.
The dedicated sound and sand centre Masha has created feels safe and nurturing, every detail has been considered to keep us comfortable and well grounded; from hot water bottles to abundant snacks.
Highly recommended for anyone committed to holding safe space for sound healing.'
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If you are eligible for this training (i.e. you are a qualified/practising sound practitioner, or practitioner in training) reserve your place by paying your deposit here.
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 (France, Norway, Sri Lanka, 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. You can find out more about Masha's experience and training here.