The Necessity Of Trauma-Informed Voice Practices: Impact, Research, Scope
Thursday 9th June 2022, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (London Time)
In this course, participants will learn about the definition and importance of the term “trauma-informed”.
We will discuss mental health and trauma-related factors in professional singers.
We will also learn about the incidence and impact of trauma and explore ways for voice professionals and voice users to embody a trauma-informed approach feeling comfortable in their own role and scope.
Dr Elisa Monti
Dr Elisa Monti is a voice-specialized psychologist with a PhD from The New School for Social Research in New York. Her concentration is the relationship...
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We have plenty of upcoming short courses coming soon. See details of some of them below or look at the full list of short courses.
Tuesday 2nd April 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Singing for Lung Health: The Basics
Dr Rachel B. Goldenberg
According to a 2016 study, nearly 1 in 5 people living in the UK have received a diagnosis of lung disease, making it highly likely that clinicians and voice teachers will encounter a singer living with a lung disease. In this presentation, we will explore the current available research and theories about why singing is beneficial to people living with impairments in the respiratory system.
Thursday 4th April 2024
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
(London Time)
SOVT Exercises: What, How, When, and Why?
John Nix
SOVTs (Semi-occluded vocal tract postures or exercises) have become widely used by singing teachers and voice therapists. Professor Nix's presentation will begin by defining and describing the various kinds of SOVTs...
Tuesday 9th April 2024
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
(London Time)
Therapeutic Singing: Understanding Effective Vocal Health Practices for Music Therapists
Elizabeth K. Schwartz
This session will share ways of understanding the voice and therapeutic singing and examine proactive ways in which voice educators can support music therapists to promote vocal health. The presenter will give an overview of 2021 research that...