CERTIFICATE IN CREATIVE THERAPEUTIC SOUND
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COURSE DESCRIPTION This course aims to teach participants how to work with sound for themselves, their communities or incorporate it into their own therapies. It will cover many aspects of the theory and history of sound as a healing modality; introduce participants to many sound healing tools such as Tibetan singing bowls, overtone singing, drum and percussion, and share skills, techniques and knowledge to ensure that the students become proficient in the playing of these. Throughout the course students will explore the different ways these instruments can be used individually, or woven together for group work. The course is also a journey of self discovery and is delivered in a ceremonial style i.e each session links with ancient knowledge and traditions and can include plant smudges, resins, and medicine songs. |
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SUBJECTS INCLUDE:
- Creating healing soundscapes
- Dynamics
- Harmonies and dissonance
- Exploring different tools and instruments
- Support for emotional release and challenges
- Chakra system
- Medicine Wheel
- Sound as an ancient medicine
- Performance and holding the group space
- Sacred space cleansing and preparation
- Preparation of self.
This Certificate course is held over five weekends, spread over a six month period, and held in a beautiful hall in Traquair in the Scottish Borders. It will suit therapists, teachers, medical staff, carers, musicians, community workers or anyone who is interested in the course for their own self development.
*There is also the option to join a Ceremonial Fire on the Saturday evenings which we would recommend if possible.
Students will be required to do home practice and study (including a written research project and case study report) and will be assessed through ongoing coursework and a final presentation. On completion of the course each student will have a deep understanding of how they can use sound in their own lives and communities, host group sound relaxations or journeys, or blend it with their existing therapies.
*Course includes Course Manual and ANSU Certificate
*No previous experience or musical training is required, just enthusiasm!
*Some therapy experience is preferred
***This course does not teach students how to become Practitioners of Sound Therapy to work with individual clients. If students wish to become practitioners they need to do this Certificate first, and in the second year they are eligible to join the new ANSU Diploma of Therapeutic Sound which develops into working with people individually
WHO WILL THE COURSE SUIT?
Over the years we have been asked by many people to come and work with their school, or Parkinsons group, or Alzeihmers group, or children with special needs to name but a few and we recognise the need for more people to be able to take sound as a therapeutic tool into the wider community. We have also seen the way sound can cleanse, support and energise individuals after even a short session and have developed this course to meet some of those needs.
We see this course as being of interest to:
* Individuals who would like to take sound into schools, hospitals, hospices and care centres
* Existing holistic therapists who wish to add sound to their healing practice
* Carers, counsellors or support workers who work with different communities
* Musicians looking to incorporate the healing aspects of sound and music
*Anyone who wishes to develop themselves and take this journey within a supportive and safe space
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COURSE DATES
The course is held over five weekends, spread over a six month period. Students will be required to do home study (including written assignments and case studies) and will be assessed through coursework and a final presentation. On completion of the course each student will have a deep understanding of how they can use sound in their own lives and communities, host group sound relaxations or journeys, or blend it with their existing therapies.
*Course includes Course Manual and ANSU Certificate and ANSU student card giving you 10% discount on any ANSU events for the duration of the course.
*Students will ideally have some form of therapist training although no previous experience or musical training is required, just enthusiasm!
The course is held over five weekends, spread over a six month period. Students will be required to do home study (including written assignments and case studies) and will be assessed through coursework and a final presentation. On completion of the course each student will have a deep understanding of how they can use sound in their own lives and communities, host group sound relaxations or journeys, or blend it with their existing therapies.
*Course includes Course Manual and ANSU Certificate and ANSU student card giving you 10% discount on any ANSU events for the duration of the course.
*Students will ideally have some form of therapist training although no previous experience or musical training is required, just enthusiasm!
Weekend 1: 18th - 19th April 2020
Weekend 2: 9th - 10th May 2020
Weekend 3: 30th - 31st May 2020
Weekend 4: 20th- 21st June 2020
Weekend 5: 5th - 6th September 2020
(Presentation day and closing)
*In order to be awarded the Certificate students must attend all modules.
If a student is unable to make any weekends it may be possible to arrange for a private session
which will have an additional fee of £150 per module.
COURSE FEES
The course fee is £980 and can be paid in one lump sum or in 3 monthly instalments. You can get the Early Bird Discount (£930) if you apply by
the 31st of October and pay your deposit by 30th November 2019. An additional £30 discount can also be applied (£900) if the full course fees are paid
by 31st Jan 2020
A deposit of £200 is required to secure your place once you have been accepted on to the course. You will also need to budget to buy equipment and we would suggest around a minimum of £300 - £500 will be needed for that, unless you already have some instruments or have a bigger budget to invest. It’s up to you how far you go with this one! DO NOT BUY ANYTHING BEFORE THE COURSE STARTS! Part of the journey is gathering your instruments as you go and trying out different types. Sometimes you find them in charity shops and random places (as they find you), plus we will also have some instruments (singing bowls, drums, percussion) for sale via the ANSU Shop onsite and you will no doubt have fun trying out some of the sounds available.
INSURANCE
Once you are qualified you will be able to gain insurance through one of our Insurance partners.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Please complete the application form and contact either of us for further information if required.
Weekend 2: 9th - 10th May 2020
Weekend 3: 30th - 31st May 2020
Weekend 4: 20th- 21st June 2020
Weekend 5: 5th - 6th September 2020
(Presentation day and closing)
*In order to be awarded the Certificate students must attend all modules.
If a student is unable to make any weekends it may be possible to arrange for a private session
which will have an additional fee of £150 per module.
COURSE FEES
The course fee is £980 and can be paid in one lump sum or in 3 monthly instalments. You can get the Early Bird Discount (£930) if you apply by
the 31st of October and pay your deposit by 30th November 2019. An additional £30 discount can also be applied (£900) if the full course fees are paid
by 31st Jan 2020
A deposit of £200 is required to secure your place once you have been accepted on to the course. You will also need to budget to buy equipment and we would suggest around a minimum of £300 - £500 will be needed for that, unless you already have some instruments or have a bigger budget to invest. It’s up to you how far you go with this one! DO NOT BUY ANYTHING BEFORE THE COURSE STARTS! Part of the journey is gathering your instruments as you go and trying out different types. Sometimes you find them in charity shops and random places (as they find you), plus we will also have some instruments (singing bowls, drums, percussion) for sale via the ANSU Shop onsite and you will no doubt have fun trying out some of the sounds available.
INSURANCE
Once you are qualified you will be able to gain insurance through one of our Insurance partners.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Please complete the application form and contact either of us for further information if required.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Our main email address is info@ansuschoolofsound.com
Or if you need to speak to either of us directly:
Suzy Nairn, info@soundsphere.org.uk / www.soundsphere.org.uk, 07875 272571
Anthar Kharana, info@tribalsoundhealing.com / www.tribalsoundhealing.com, 07576 708077
COURSE VENUE
Our main email address is info@ansuschoolofsound.com
Or if you need to speak to either of us directly:
Suzy Nairn, info@soundsphere.org.uk / www.soundsphere.org.uk, 07875 272571
Anthar Kharana, info@tribalsoundhealing.com / www.tribalsoundhealing.com, 07576 708077
COURSE VENUE
The course will be held in the magical village of Traquair within the Scottish Borders in the local community hall.
Traquair Hall is a rural location, 2 minutes from the town of Innerleithen, or 5 minutes from the larger town of Peebles. It is pretty, quiet and remote. It is also the first hall Suzy and Anthar held their first event in March 2009
Each weekend we will be based at the hall. There is plenty of parking and buses will take you as far as Innerleithen, where you can be collected if necessary, or link with your fellow students to car share.
Students are invited to bring lunch to share each weekend.
Peebles and Innerleithen are great rural towns with a few good pubs and restaurants, lots of lovely walks, forests, hills and countryside. It has everything you need and accommodation is provided within the local hotels or the Kailzie bunkhouse if you don't mind sharing (see information later). The bunkhouse books up quickly with cyclists so it is advised to book early.
** If you can stay overnight locally on the Saturday we would advise it if possible. It is always better to be able to fully immerse yourself over the whole weekend when possible. PLUS we will be offering a ceremonial fire each Saturday evening within Peebles in Casa Colibri, our lovely yurt.
For more information on Peebles please visit:
http://www.peebles.info/
http://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns
TRAVEL
Peebles itself is around 20 miles south of Edinburgh and easily accessed by car or bus (no X62 from Edinburgh run by Borders Buses - no trains sorry). If you know Edinburgh, it takes 20-30 minutes from IKEA at Straiton in Edinburgh. There are regular buses from Edinburgh although they don’t start till later on a Sunday morning so if you don’t have your own transport then it would be better to stay locally. A return fare from Edinburgh is around £9.50
Borders Bus information and timetables:
https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/timetables
Traquair Hall is a rural location, 2 minutes from the town of Innerleithen, or 5 minutes from the larger town of Peebles. It is pretty, quiet and remote. It is also the first hall Suzy and Anthar held their first event in March 2009
Each weekend we will be based at the hall. There is plenty of parking and buses will take you as far as Innerleithen, where you can be collected if necessary, or link with your fellow students to car share.
Students are invited to bring lunch to share each weekend.
Peebles and Innerleithen are great rural towns with a few good pubs and restaurants, lots of lovely walks, forests, hills and countryside. It has everything you need and accommodation is provided within the local hotels or the Kailzie bunkhouse if you don't mind sharing (see information later). The bunkhouse books up quickly with cyclists so it is advised to book early.
** If you can stay overnight locally on the Saturday we would advise it if possible. It is always better to be able to fully immerse yourself over the whole weekend when possible. PLUS we will be offering a ceremonial fire each Saturday evening within Peebles in Casa Colibri, our lovely yurt.
For more information on Peebles please visit:
http://www.peebles.info/
http://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns
TRAVEL
Peebles itself is around 20 miles south of Edinburgh and easily accessed by car or bus (no X62 from Edinburgh run by Borders Buses - no trains sorry). If you know Edinburgh, it takes 20-30 minutes from IKEA at Straiton in Edinburgh. There are regular buses from Edinburgh although they don’t start till later on a Sunday morning so if you don’t have your own transport then it would be better to stay locally. A return fare from Edinburgh is around £9.50
Borders Bus information and timetables:
https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/timetables
ACCOMMODATION
If you choose to stay locally there are plenty of hotels in Innerleithen or Peebles.
Or the cheapest option is to stay at the Kailzie bunkhouse (around £20 night) although those are shared rooms. It is within the Kailzie gardens grounds and also a peaceful and nice location in the heart of nature and only 5 minutes from Traquair.
http://www.kailziegardens.com/content/kailzie-bunkhouse
*If you need any help with accommodation or travel please contact us.