Group Voice Therapy Training
Professional Diploma
Group Voice Therapy Training (Professional Diploma)
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 distance learning option is also available for this course, please request a prospectus for more information.
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?
A blend of home study & 1 class-room based module held at University of Chichester Bognor Regis Campus, Upper Bognor Rd, Bognor Regis, PO21 1HR. A distance learning option is also available.
When?
Course starts 10th March
Course Fees
£930 Earlybird Course Fee
£1,034 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
Blended Learning Option
Equipment Webinar – 12th February 2021
- 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 – 10th – 12th March 2021
- Unpack the BAST Method in more depth in the comfort of your home
- Take part in experiential exercises and small group sessions
- Explore research underpinning how and why voicework can be so effective
- 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
9.30am – 2pm plus 1-2 hours in the afternoon/evening in your own time
Coursework and Home Study 15th March – 28th May
- 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)
- Articles, quizzes, coursework exercises and training videos support this process
- Coursework is estimated to take between 2 – 3 hours a week
In-class Intensive 1st – 3rd May 2021
- Try a range of different approaches with your peer group
- Discuss the application of the techniques for different therapeutic outcomes such as chronic pain, anxiety, confidence for example
- Gain confidence and deepen your knowledge and skills with
support from the tutor team
Day 1: 9.30am – 6.30pm
Day 2: 9.30am – 6pm
Case Studies & Research Project July 2021
- Take 6 – 9 months to complete your case study groups Gain valuable experience whilst being supported by BAST
- Choose a subject to research in more depth with your peer group. Past research groups have explored chronic pain, anxiety and mood state for example. Use your findings to further your work/business and create opportunities
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: £930 – you must enrol before 31st December 2020 to qualify for this discount
Full Course Fee: £1034