Restoring Core Rhythmicity: A Trauma-informed Framework for Dancing, Moving and Breathing. Two Day Workshop with Amber Gray

We are movement. In the words of somatic pioneer Emilie Conrad, “Movement is not something we do. It’s who we are.” The body, an ongoing sea-change of movement, speaks through breath, posture, muscle tone, movement patterns and moving narratives. Life experience shapes us; stress, fear and trauma can force shapes that are not our own.

This workshop is a thorough, embodied, diverse introduction to the effects of traumatic experiences on the human body and its primary language of movement.

A combination of basic theory, neuro-scientific evidence and rich, varied somatic, movement and dance-based experientials will support participants to integrate trauma-informed wisdom into their work.

Amber Gray is an award winning dance movement therapist and human rights psychotherapist who has worked clinically with survivors of organised violence, torture, war and combat related trauma, natural disaster, ritual abuse, domestic violence and community violence for over 22 years.

This workshop is open to anyone who wishes to integrate somatic, movement, mindfulness and creative arts based practices and therapies into their work.

Workshop times:

Saturday 2 May 2020 - 10am to 5pm and

Sunday 3 May 2020 - 9am to 4.30pm

Fees:

Earlybird $385 (ends 28 March)

Full fee $425

Tea. coffee and light refreshments are provided. Bring your own lunch or visit the cafes of Newport Beach in walking distance.

Venue and Parking:

Newport Community Centre Main Hall 11-13 The Boulevard, Newport. There is parking outside the venue and in surrounding streets.

https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/community/community-centres-and-venues/newport-community-centre

Airport Transfers:

Public transport - bus or train to Wynyard then B Line bus to Mona Vale. Call Mandy for pickup Mobile 0411 645 389 (pickup must be pre-booked)

Airport shuttle transfers approx. $130 return. Email Mandy mindfulmovementpractice@gmail.com (must be pre-booked)

If you have any questions, please email Mandy Loveday mindfulmovementpractice@gmail.com or call 0411 645 389

This event is hosted by Community of Calm Inc.