Group Sound Arts Therapy Training
Distance Learning Option
Professional Diploma
Group Sound Arts Therapy Training (Professional Diploma) – Distance Learning
The sound-arts therapy course offers a range of different activities that use sound as a therapeutic and transformative art-form. These activities are participative, dynamic and creative. Group members may work on a beautiful piece of sonic art for a project, workshop or performance, or to understand and work through a difficult time in their life.
A sound-arts therapist facilitates the session with a particular set of therapeutic and/or educational outcomes in mind. These include developing communication skills, improving mood state or memory, working on motor co-ordination and reducing anxiety or promoting relaxation to name a few.
You can also take this course via a blended learning option with a face to face module if you prefer, please request a prospectus for more information.
This course is particularly beneficial for people working in (or wanting to work in) the following areas:
Education
The arts/drama
Mental health
Health Humanities
Complementary and mainstream healthcare
Personal development and self help
Spiritual health and development
Occupational Therapy
Sonic art/art installations
Community Arts or Health Projects
Work With
Groups Only
Where?
Study from home via virtual classroom
When?
Course starts 24th March 2021
Course Fees
£946 – Earlybird Course Fee
£1,084 – Full Course Fee
Instalment Plan AvailableQualification
Dip.GSAT (BAST)
Course Contents
- Exploring the current research in the ‘arts for health’ field
- The neuroscience and psychology of therapeutic sound-work, community music making and improvisation
- Your Sonic Colour Pallet – Discover the ‘sonic colours’ you will be using as you go through this course
- Himalayan singing bowls, gongs, chimes, percussion, crystal bowls and drum and the psychology of sound will be discussed
- Group dynamics – ‘the hats we wear’ and how to hold and facilitate a transformative and therapeutic space
- Reflective practice – the 5Rs method of experiential processing – a way to understand ourselves more deeply
- Soundscapes and sonic-art – explore different types of soundscape and the psychology of soundscaping
- The therapeutic benefits of improvisation
- How to choose the soundscape for an intended therapeutic outcome
- Drum circle facilitation, body percussion, rhythm games and more will be explored
- Graphic scores – transforming sound into art and vice-versa
- Community research project – taking your work into the community to further the body of research
Course Modules & Timeline
Distance Learning Option
Equipment Webinar – 12th February 2021
- Videos and presentations introduce the instruments to you
- Choose the best equipment to suit your needs – help will be provided
- Playing technique tutorials will get you started and practising at home
- The instruments can be shipped to your home
Foundation Module – 19th February 2021
- An online course to take before the virtual classroom
- Explore current research in the arts for health field, sound and music psychology and neuroscience to support how and why sound can be so effective at improving health and wellbeing
- Quizzes and interactive exercises help you check your understanding and deepen your knowledge
Virtual Classroom – 24th – 26th March
- We will unpack the BAST Method of Sound Relaxation Therapy in more depth in the comfort of your home
- Take part in experiential exercises and small group sessions
- Practise playing techniques and experience sound-bath sessions
- Understand how different instruments affect mind, body and emotions in different ways
- Discuss the application of the instruments and techniques in more depth
- Put a soundscape together virtually
9.30am – 2pm plus 1-2 hours in the afternoon/evening in your own time
Distance Learning with your chosen instruments – 29th March – 3rd September
- Embark on a wonderful journey with your instruments
- Articles, quizzes, coursework exercises and training videos deepen your learning
- Coursework is estimated to take between 2 – 3 hours a week
- Practise the sessions you have chosen to qualify in – videos and tutorials aim to support you with this process
Virtual Classroom 2 – 9th – 10th September
- Exploring the practical sessions in more depth
- Hypothetical case studies are explored and discussed in smaller group sessions
- Prepare for the practical assessment
9.30am – 2pm plus 1-2 hours in the afternoon/evening in your own time
Practical Assessment
- Send in a video of you giving your session(s)
- Your own personal tutor will give you feedback and guidance
Case Studies & Research Project
- Take 6 – 9 months to complete your case studies
- Gain valuable experience whilst being supported by BAST
- Webinars help you through this rewarding part of your learning journey
- Join your peers and mentor for the research webinar
Qualify
On successful completion of this course you will be awarded a Professional Diploma in Group Sound Arts Therapy
You can achieve a ‘pass’, ‘merit’ or ‘distinction’
Fees
Earlybird Course Fee: £946 – you must enrol before 15th January 2021 to qualify for this discount
Full Course Fee: £1,084