KAREN WOODLEY – Movement Psychotherapy

Karen Woodley – Movement Psychotherapy (RDMP)

Psychotherapy and the body in Movement is the therapeutic use of movement to enable and encourage the emotional, cognitive, physical and social integration of the person. It is based on the deep knowledge and wisdom of how the body and the mind work together for health or for illness!

Dance Movement Psychotherapy Sessions

As a Registered Dance Movement Psychotherapist I offer a warm and friendly psychotherapy and body movement based practice in South Wales for one off sessions, short term therapy or longer term therapy if desired.

CPD’s

CPDs (Continuing Professional Development) Continuing professional development is a vital necessity for any group/organisation and individual in keeping with best practice. I offer a series of workshops that address the need for Stress release, Creativity and Communication amongst others.

Sensory Movement and Communication Sessions

‘Sensory Movement and Communication Sessions’ Programme ‘If only I could do what you do in your sessions to instil a calming energy’! Sheila in Powys These are offered to Schools, Day Centres, Privately and run for an hour. It is focused on ‘Listening and then Helping’ Using elements such as Rhythm / Melody / Creativity / Harmony / Fluidity /Physiology / Playing / […]

Becoming a ‘Sensory Movement and Communication Practitioner’

Becoming a ‘Sensory Movement and Communication Practitioner’ I offer a training course for those in the helping professions in becoming a ‘Sensory Movement and Communication Practitioner’© which is a creative, person centred therapy programme that uses dance, movement, psychotherapy and energy healing.

I offer assessments of the leading of therapeutic sessions to pinpoint what needs to change in order for the delivery, experience and growth to be of maximum benefit.

For a consultation and advice session I offer ways on improving practice as a creative leader in your groups.

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A different type of therapy for adults with learning disabilites

Do you find it hard to express yourself in words? Do you feel that if only I could get answers to what feel like crazy disjointed ideas / memories? Do you feel alone? Do you wish that other people understood you? If yes is the answer to either of the above then you may want to consider how Psychotherapy through movement can help you.

Teaching Children with Special needs how to dance

One of my members who is a special needs teacher has asked me if she can teach her children how to dance, how can she do this?

Using Balls in Therapy

Balls are fun to play with and explore with a direct link back into the infancy and childhood where playing with friends was a source of joy.

‘Clinical Supervision’ (This service can be booked from summer 2018)

I will be offering a Person centred, Integrative approach in a warm and empowering space to you if you are a Psychotherapist, Counsellor; Supervisor, Sign Language Interpreter or Dance Movement and Arts Therapist. I will also provide Clinical Supervision for Companies and Schools

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An Approach to Tango Therapy

KAREN WOODLEY R.D.M.P - DANCE YOUR FEELINGS - Sensory Movement, Communication and Emotional Intelligence