A psychomotor approach to expressive movement: 

as influenced by the work of Alfred Adler and Mary Wigman

Full Day Workshop presented by: 
Dr Nana Koch
Ed.D., LCAT, BC-DMT, NCC, LPC, LMA

Sunday 7 April 2024

9.30am to 5.00pm AEST

Note: This workshop is in person and will not be recorded.

6 CPD Points - Category A

Venue:
The Jack Dyer Community Room,
in Richmond's Citizen Park, 
Cnr Gleadell & Highett Streets,
Richmond VIC 3121

International Dance Movement Therapist and Educator Nana Koch returns to Australia to present a didactic and experiential workshop on the full expression of the individual.

This one-day event is open to clinicians and students of Dance Movement Therapy, Creative Arts Therapy, Psychotherapy, Somatic Psychotherapy and related fields.

Together, we will see what Adler’s concept of life force looks like in the body. We will identify blockages and tension patterns that prevent mobility and full expression, that affect body alignment and movement efficiency. We will explore movement sequences that serve to free the body of tension and holding. And we will experience how improvisation helps unleash a full range of feelings and emotions in the body.

The day includes time to reflect, share and ask questions.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion, participants will:

• Understand the Adlerian concepts of aggressive drive (life force), suppression of the life force and social feeling, and how they influence/impact a person’s ability to be expressive;
• Understand and experience how particular physical sequences can free bodily constrictions and engage the total body in movement freedom;
• Understand and experience how improvisation provides a way to express a range of emotions, calm, joy, anger, fear, sadness etc.

All you need:

Wear comfortable clothing in which you can move. Bring a pad and drawing materials, a water bottle and a cushion if needed.

Morning tea will be provided. BYO lunch or purchase nearby.

About the Facilitator

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BOOKINGS CLOSE 5.00PM AEST
SATURDAY 6 APRIL 2024

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Event Enquiries:
Sharon Todd Miller
0419 047 185 (Phone or Text)
Jane Guthrie
janeguthrie3@icloud.com