Thought-provoking ideas, and transformative tools and training for working with individuals, groups, organisations, and communities.
Mime therapy? Umm, no.
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Dear Reader This one's for the therapists and therapists-in-training! While body language and movement can be important in therapy, Silent Mime never really took off as a therapeutic modality. Even those who do very, very somatic work, still use some spoken words. And the words we use can either help the client go deeper in their work or keep them in shallow, unproductive, and frankly boring waters (or worse, make them feel judged or pressured). So how do you know what to say when? Is it learnable? Absolutely! Language is something we learn through socialisation (osmosis) and deliberate effort. Language has structure and logic that can be analysed, understood, and implemented into more effective language practices (check out this incredible thesis - Patterns of Communication by Julie Diamond - for an in-depth study). Silvia Camstral is again offering her popular short course The Skillfull Conversation - all about how to use language to help deepen your therapeutic work. Check out what Silvia has to say about the course: In two and a half hours, you'll learn more about:
Using live case demonstrations, you learn new language skills you can implement straight away with your clients. It's all happening on Saturday 17th August (9-11.30 Brisbane time), online so you can participate from anywhere! Check out the full details and register HERE if you want to feel like you're getting to the heart of matters with your clients. warmly ANZPOP P.S. The course is eligible for PACFA Category 1 CPD points as well as ACA. Probably also eligible with AASW and APS but check to confirm. |
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Thought-provoking ideas, and transformative tools and training for working with individuals, groups, organisations, and communities.
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