Biodynamic Skills for Health Professionals – A One Year Part-Time Course
GBII recognises the different branches of medicine, holistic, complementary, alternative, integrated and supplementary. We have devised this course to introduce biodynamic principles, which add a new perspective and dimension to each of these modalities.
If you are a holistic, complementary, alternative or supplementary medical practitioner, the biodynamic approach can enhance your existing practice, providing you with additional skills and therapies with which to treat your clients.
The course is delivered over one 2 day weekend a month for 9 months
All aromatherapists, reflexologists, holistic massage therapists, acupuncturists, homeopaths, osteopaths, chiropractors, nurses, doctors, psychiatrists, dentists, other health care professionals are welcome. You will find this course personally beneficial and particularly helpful within your existing practice.
THE BIODYNAMIC APPROACH
This one year Course introduces the long-established, effective and gentle methods of biodynamic psychology developed by clinical psychologist, Gerda Boyesen. Biodynamic methods are designed to activate or optimise the innate healing mechanism of the body, known as "psycho-peristalsis". This mechanism restores the spontaneous flow of life energy, (bio-dynamic) bringing deep relaxation, clear thinking, natural enthusiasm and health.
Often feelings can arise during or as a result of holistic treatments and sometimes in general practice. The biodynamic approach can facilitate the natural completion of these emotional cycles, bringing further relief to the client. This is a key feature of the course.
As the bio-energy is freed within a person it can bring "streamings" and a feeling of connectedness and well-being whilst simultaneously relieving pain and symptoms. This experience brings tonus and vitality for life leading to a feeling of being able to move forward with renewed confidence and strength.
The Course covers:
- The Art of Touching Introduction to Gerda Boyesen’s core biodynamic theory and practice, introduction to biodynamic massage methods, psychoperistalsis, use of the stethoscope, self-regulation, independent well-being
- Self and Body Healing through creative imagery and touch, working with the bio-field, streamings and orgonomy (Reich), vaso-motoric cycle, emotional blood circulation. Health and flow.
- Biodynamic Group Work Biodynamic processes for groups. Understanding biodynamic and psychodynamic influences in group work. Experiential exercises for expressing, building, melting, containing, grounding, boundaries, the "midwife" approach.
- Biodynamic Relating The art of adult living and relating. Completion of cycles, listening and talking, creative expression, meeting and moving forward, the value of social interaction and its benefits for the brain and the whole person.
- Introduction to Deep Draining The original postural change method working with the muscles and breath, dissolving "armour"; emptying. Behind each and every posture change can be a revolution in psychological understanding. Integrating change into everyday life.
- Introduction to Vegetotherapy and the Segments Reichian character types, seven segments, ocular, jaw, throat, chest, diaphragm, abdomen, pelvic. Gerda Boyesen character types - stone, warrior, sunshine. The main biodynamic psychology theories and practice, let id speak, the "great secret" of vegetative release.
ABOUT THIS COURSE
This is an experiential course with emphasis on introducing key concepts in the biodynamic philosophy. These ancient and modern principles can be used to enhance all professions and approaches. Participants will have the opportunity to experience this work through exercises in small groups and pairs and to practice the methods with each other under supervision.
WHO IS IT FOR
This Course is specifically designed for holistic practitioners, doctors, nurses, and all other health care professionals, who wish to have an introduction to the biodynamic approach related to their practice. Practitioners who wish to offer specific biodynamic treatments within their practice complete an additional Clinical Practice and Supervision Module during or after the Course with case work presentation and assessment by the Professional Standards Committee.
DEEPEN YOUR EXPERIENCE
Each participant is required to attend 36 hours (4 hours monthly over 9 months) individual biodynamic sessions with a GBII Licensed Biodynamic Psychotherapist during the course. Through these sessions, practitioners can deepen their experience of the biodynamic process as a client, and gain a profound and enriching personal understanding of this approach.
FURTHER YOUR SKILLS
For those in current practice we also offer one-to-one supervision with our Licensed Biodynamic Supervisors during the course and beyond. This provides an opportunity for reflective practice and to understand how what you are learning in the course can be beneficially applied in your practice.
"Our work with people is to help each person to realise all aspects of the primary personality within themselves"
Gerda Boyesen. The Primary Personality and its Relationship to the Streamings. 1982
