Group Voice Therapy Training
Distance Learning Option
Professional Diploma
Group Voice Therapy Training (Professional Diploma) – Distance Learning
Learn how to use a range of vocal techniques to improve health and wellbeing. This course enables you to run professional and potentially transformative voice therapy groups using breath, movement, visualisation and a range of vocal techniques.
A blended learning option with a face to face module is also available for this course if you prefer.
No previous experience needed
Easy to use online learning platform
Case study 'test' sessions
Video recordings & further study materials
Recorded learning sessions for case study period
Supported by on-going scientific research
Community Project
Work With
Groups Only
Where?
Study from home via virtual classroom
When?
Course starts 7th February 2022
Course Fees
£1125 Earlybird Course Fee
£1238 Full Course Fee
Instalment Plan AvailableQualification
Dip. GVT (BAST)
Course Contents
- The key concepts and research underpinning working with the voice as a therapeutic tool
- The BAST Method of Voice Therapy
- Anatomy and physiology of the vocal mechanism
- Exploring the neuroscience and psychology of therapeutic voice-work
- How the voice affects the immune system and the release of certain neurotransmitters and hormones
- Breath-work, vocal warm-up and vocal development exercises help to develop and free your voice
- Voice-bath relaxation sessions using vowel sounds, overtones and therapeutic percussion
- The PramAna sequence – Similar to Tai Chi, this exercise is relaxing as well as balancing for mind, body and emotions
- Vocal Processing Techniques – Specific techniques using the breath, movement, visualisation and voice to help improve health and wellbeing
- The Narrative Voicescape process – an interactive session to help people to help reframe negative thoughts and behaviours in a new and more positive way. This is beneficial for working with grief, bereavement, trauma, fears, phobias as well as anything that holds a person back in life
Course Modules & Timeline
Distance Learning Option
Equipment Webinar – 14th December 2022
- A therapeutic percussion kit is a wonderful addition to your work and all facilitators are required to have one
- It comprises shakers, rainstick and chimes and is used to help people come back from being relaxed to more aware
- Good quality professional standard instruments will be hand selected for you and sent to your home
Foundation Module – 28th December 2022
- An online course to take at your leisure before the deadline.
- The key concepts and research underpinning the BAST Method of Group Voice Therapy will be introduced
- Quizzes and interactive exercises help you check your understanding and deepen your knowledge
Virtual Classroom 1 – 7th – 10th February 2023 – 9.30am – 2pm
- Unpack the BAST Method in more depth in the comfort of your home
- Experience voice-bath and vocal sessions to understand how different techniques affect mind, body and emotions in different ways
- Discuss the application of the therapeutic percussion instruments
Coursework and Home Study
- Embark on a wonderful investigation using a range of different vocal and breathwork exercises
- Explore how, when and why to implement gentle bodywork active exercises
- Coursework is estimated to take between 2 – 3 hours a week
- Practise the different techniques – videos and tutorials aim to support you with this process
- Experience the Vocal Processing Techniques (VPTs), effective exercises using voice, breath, movement, mindfulness and visualisation
Virtual Classroom 2 – 10th March 2023 – 9.30am – 11.00am – Coursework check-in
- During this session we will check all is well with your coursework and answer any questions you may have
- We will support you with your techniques
Virtual Classroom 3 – 5th May 2023 – 9.30am-11am
- Exploring the practical sessions in more depth including vocal warm-up techniques and ice-breaking games
- Further training on the overtone/harmonic toning technique
- Hypothetical case studies are discussed in smaller group sessions
Virtual Classroom 4 – 6th – 9th June 2023 – 9.30am – 2pm – Hypothetical group sessions
- Check in with your peers and tutors
- Explore your case studies in more depth
- Discuss research and ongoing business/professional development
- Prepare for the practical assessment
Individual Practical Tutorial Sessions – June 2023
- You and your tutor will meet during these individual practical tutorial sessions in order for them to help you with your playing techniques.
Virtual Classroom 5 – 29th September 2023 9.30am – 11.00am – Case study check-in
Virtual Classroom 6 – 24th November 2023 9.30am – 11.00am
Qualify
- On successful completion of this course you will be awarded a Diploma in Group Voice Therapy
- You can achieve a ‘pass’, ‘merit’ or ‘distinction’
Fees
Earlybird Course Fee: £1125 – Ends 30th November 2022
Full Course Fee: £1238