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Body Mind Integration Workshops
Body Mind Integration Workshops are a series of workshops using various mediums to tackle the problem of living life feeling a disconnect in body and mind after trauma or stress have taken their toll. Read on to discover more...
Trauma 101
Everyone nowadays is talking about stress, trauma, triggers, PTSD, anxiety, flight/fight. In this introduction we’ll explore these concepts.
You can ask questions… find out what these words actually mean, and how they relate to you.
This will be a one-off workshop, lasting one hour, and can be seen perhaps as an intro to all the other workshops, explaining the link between mind and body and how this is affected by trauma and stress.
The sort of things we've all been surviving since Covid hit, and the sort of things we have to survive every day in modern life, the daily grind, burnout.
Jenny Brown is an experienced Psychodynamic counsellor of both individuals and couples, specialising in trauma counselling.
Dates for this workshop are October: 3rd, 10th, 24th, 31st 10am and 7pm at 7 Clairmont Gardens, Glasgow, G3 7LW.
Cost £20 per 1hr session.
To book, just get in touch.
Tai Chi Chuan
These workshops will introduce you to Tai Chi through Hand Form and standing exercises, and are intended to give you a basic practice of value on completion of the 6 weeks, while introducing you to the potential for further exploration.
Tai Chi Sessions involve:
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an introduction to the basics of Tai Chi- the underlying foundation, which include relaxation, correct posture, correct movement and breathing, Centre Awareness and Mind Intent.
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Progressively developing these principals through practice of standing postures and gentle exercises, the Hand Form {a set of postures which flow together in slow movement} and participative interaction.
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An opportunity to learn an art that you can take with you anywhere.
Benefits of Tai Chi sessions:
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Learn to relax your body and improve self awareness.
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Improve balance and core strength.
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Find a route to improve general physical and mental well-being.
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Learn to focus on the moment.
Stephen believes in a down-to earth, pragmatic approach to practice and teaching. He has been practicing Tai Chi Chuan for nearly 40 years, and teaching classes for around 30 years. He is a certified Senior instructor in the Five Winds School of Tai Chi Chuan and holds Forms medals in Tai Chi European Competition.
Price is £30 per 2 hour session or 6 sessions for £150.
(Concessions available-give us a call for a quick chat in confidence)
Workshops will be held on Monday evenings at 6.30pm at 7 Clairmont Gardens, Glasgow G3 7LW. Places will be limited so get in touch to secure a place
Dance Movement Therapy
Learn how to listen to your body, responding to music and allowing the natural rhythm of your heart to lead you in reconnecting body and mind through dance.
The practice of conscious free dance, reduces stress and increases wellbeing. It’s a gentle, powerful, fun activity and you will feel the benefit as you practice, gaining strength, self-awareness and confidence.
No previous experience is required and all are welcome. Before signing up, please send us a email to let us know if you have any illnesses or conditions which may affect movement or mood, and if you have any previous experience of movement/ body practice. We need this information to be sure the workshops are a good and safe experience for all participants.
Drop us a line on:
counsellingandtherapyscotland@gmail.com or 07843877929 to text or call.
Susana is a Dance Movement Therapist, Gestalt Psychotherapist, Body Psychotherapist and Group Facilitator. She is a member of the Association of Dance Movement Therapy in the UK and the author of several published works on the subjects of self-care, wellbeing and Dance Movement Therapy.
Workshops will run evenings at 7pm on September 29th. October 6th, 20th, 27th. November 3rd and 10th at 7 Clairmont Gardens, Glasgow G3 7LW.
Price: £30 per 2 hr session
or £150 to block book 6 sessions
(Concessions available-give us a call for a quick chat in confidence)
Places are limited, so book now to avoid disappointment.
Introduction to Nutrition
Have you noticed that you eat more the day after a poor night's sleep?
Or that you crave sugar when you are stressed?
Do you ever think that you just lack willpower, or that if you were more determined that you would overcome these feelings?
What you might not know is there is nothing wrong with your willpower. Instead, there are things going on in your body and brain which drive these cravings.
To overcome these feelings, we need to get to the root of what is happening.
In this series of workshops, you will learn about the main elements that work together to create health, and how you can make small, simple changes that will add up to better health.
There will be no weigh-ins or strict diet plan, but you will gain the knowledge and understanding to take control of your health, for life.
Madeleine has an advanced diploma in nutrition and weight management from Future Fit School of Nutrition.
She understands the challenges and barriers there can be that get in the way of reaching your health goals, and will help you to find creative ways to overcome them.
Join us on Tuesday evenings at 6.30pm from 3rd October at 7 Clairmont Gardens, Glasgow,
G3 7LW.
Price: £30 per 2 hr session
or £150 to block book all 6
(Concessions available-give us a call for a quick chat in confidence)
Places are limited so book now to avoid disappointment.
Expression Through Arts and Creativity
Through various art forms, encouragement of embodied expression and mindful engagement the workshops provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals to explore and embrace their inner selves and experionce emotional release.
Working with different mediums of art, and materials such as drawing and painting, Chinese ink and calligraphy, stone art you will learn more about you, your body and how to express what you are feeling inside.
This process fosters personal growth and healing as participants gain a deeper understanding of their emotions and experiences.
By bridging the conscious and unconscious through symbolic representation and metaphors, creativity becomes a powerful tool to unlock the limitless potential of imagination and empower individuals to embrace their uniqueness.
Siji Wang is a dance movement psychotherapist registered with ADMP, UK. She also is a qualified The Body Mind Approach (TBMA) facilitator with expertise in chronic pain and somatic symptoms.
Workshops will run on Saturday Mornings at 10am from October 14th and 21st, 28th, November 4th, 11th, 18th at 7 Clairmont Gardens, Glasgow G7 3LW.
Price: £30 per 2 hr session
or £150 if block booking all 6
(Concessions available-give us a call for a quick chat in confidence)
Places are limited so book now to avoid disappointment.
Writing for Self Discovery
Who are you?
What makes you tick?
What makes your heart sing and your blood boil?
Why do you say yes when you really want to say no?
What are you still thinking about decades later?
What has been left unsaid?
These workshops aren't about crafting the next bestseller. They are about gifting yourself the space to connect with your inner world for personal insight and healing.
You will be given the opportunity to engage with others in reflecting on what the writing experience was like for you.
You will never be asked to share, or show, your writing to anyone and participation in the reflective sessions is completely voluntary.
Offers to read your writing aloud will be welcomed, but your preference simply to write, think, and listen will be respected. This will be no less beneficial.
Workshops will begin on Wednesday the 11th October at 6.30pm for 6 weeks, at 7 Clairmont Gardens, Glasgow G7 3LW
Price: £30 per 2 hr session
or £150 if block booking all 6
(Concessions available-give us a call for a quick chat in confidence)
Places are limited so book now to avoid disappointment.