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BAPAM Newsletter April 2012
Thursday, April 12th, 2012Tags: Autogenic Training, CPD, Education, Fundraising, Health, medical research, Musicians, performance anxiety, Performing Arts Medicine, Professional Development, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Relaxation, Stage Fright, Stress
Posted in Actors, Concerts, Courses / Training, Dancers, Diploma/MSc, Education, Fundraising, MSc/Diploma in Performing Arts Medicine, Musicians, Newsletters, Performers, Practitioner Training, Professional Development, Psycho-social, Publications, Singers, Talks and lectures | No Comments »
BAPAM Training Day May 19 – Key Psychological Issues
Thursday, April 5th, 2012BAPAM training events provide an in-depth look at some of the key areas of Performing Arts Medicine and unique insights into aspects of performers’ health and wellbeing. Our May 2012 event focuses on the psychological issues encountered by performing artists.
Performing artists work in a highly competitive industry and are driven to achieve perfect results. Stress and anxiety are often in the background when performers present with physical symptoms. In addition, the psychological impact of an injury affecting performance can be tough to deal with. All health care practitioners working with actors, dancers, musicians, singers and other artists will find something here to apply in their practice.
BAPAM training events may be used as part of your CPD portfolio.
The programme for the day covers:
- Diagnosis
- Depression/bipolar
- Anxiety
- Career choices and development
- Performance coaching
- Autogenic Training
- Role play as a therapeutic tool
- Screening tools for psychological problems
Click here for the detailed programme.
The cost of the day is £65 (Students £35).
Venue: University College London, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT – Closest tube: Warren Street. We will update with the exact room numbers/campus directions as soon as we have confirmation from UCL.
To book your place or for more information please email Office and Clinics Manager, Clare Hicks, via clare@bapam.org.uk
Tags: Autogenic Training, Courses / Training, Couselling, CPD, Doctor, Education, medical research, performance anxiety, Performance Coaching, Performing Arts, Performing Arts Medicine, Professional Development, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Role Play, Stage Fright, Stress
Posted in Courses / Training, MSc/Diploma in Performing Arts Medicine, Practitioner Training, Professional Development, Psycho-social, Research, Talks and lectures | No Comments »
Hypnosis Unit UK CPD Introductory Course
Tuesday, March 6th, 2012Performing Arts Medicine practitioners, are you interested in the possible applications of hypnosis in your own profession?
Hypnosis Unit UK provide an Introductory Course in Applied Hypnosis. The next course takes place on Saturday 28th April 2012, at UCL Division of Psychology and Language Sciences.
Tags: Courses / Training, CPD, Hypnosis, performance anxiety, Performing Arts Medicine, Professional Development, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Relaxation, Stage Fright, Stress
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BAPAM Newsletter February 2012
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012Tags: Courses / Training, Focal Dystonia, Fundraising, Guitar, Health, medical research, Musicians, Performing Arts Medicine, Professional Development, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Research, Stage Fright
Posted in Actors, Courses / Training, Dancers, Fundraising, MSc/Diploma in Performing Arts Medicine, Musicians, Newsletters, Performers, Practitioner Training, Professional Development, Psycho-social, Publications, Research, Singers | No Comments »
Stage Fright, Well-being and Recovery Survey Results
Wednesday, November 16th, 2011We had a fantastic response to our request for help with Danica Giles’ Stage Fright and Well-being Survey. Huge thanks to all the performers who took part – 260 in all, of whom 167 were BAPAM patients!
This summary of the results of the study contains some demographic information on the participants, followed by brief explanations of the assumptions tested and the results.
The last part contains the interpretation of the results. Danica has tried to turn the rather theoretical findings into as many practical tips as possible and has also referred to previous research.
If you are not interested in all the details, just skip to the very last page with a summary of all
recovery tips!
Tags: Actors, Dancers, Health, Musicians, performance anxiety, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Research, Singers, Stage Fright, Stress
Posted in Actors, Dancers, Musicians, Performers, Psycho-social, Research, Singers | 1 Comment »
BAPAM Counselling and Psychotherapy Services Survey
Thursday, October 13th, 2011Dr Carol Chapman is a counselling psychologist and performance coach, and works as a BAPAM practitioner. Dr Chapman has recently taken the lead on our research into psychological and mental health issues affecting performing artists and the development of appropriate services and treatments for this special group.
Dr Chapman is currently conducting a survey of the amount, scope and treatment modalities currently being employed by counselling and psychotherapy practitioners on the BAPAM Directory. We are also interested to hear from practitioners who are not currently associated with BAPAM.
Practitioners are being asked to complete a brief, anonymous questionnaire covering details of professional practice, experience with performing artists, and views and needs regarding specialist support, as well as basic demographic information. The survey will help us identify practitioners’ needs and enable us to develop new and exciting networks, training and resources for specialist work in this field.
If you think the survey is relevant to you but have not yet completed a questionnaire, please download the survey form and return it to us at:
BAPAM, FREEPOST NAT 18607, London WC1X 8BR, or contact Dr Chapman at carol.chapman@bapam.org.uk for more information.
Thanks for your help!
Tags: CBT, counselling, psycho-social, Psychology, Psychotherapy
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Stage Fright and Well-being Survey
Tuesday, September 6th, 2011Please note, this survey is now completed.
Danica Giles MBPsS (Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society) is investigating the effect of stage fright on the health and well-being of professional performing artists as part of her diploma thesis at the University of Tübingen, Germany. If you are interested, take a look at the advert below.
Danica will share the results of this very interesting survey with BAPAM and the information will help our understanding of performers’ health. Participation is voluntary and anonymous. Details of the survey findings will be available through the BAPAM website
This independent research project has been checked and approved by BAPAM but we do not have a role in the funding, design or analysis of this work. We will not ‘own’ the data or project findings.
Interested in research on the well-being of performing artists?
Participate in this online survey and you can win £100!
Are you a performer and would like to know more about how you can improve your health & well-being through recovery? Then I invite you to participate in a study about stage fright and well-being that I am conducting for my diploma thesis in psychology. Just follow the link below to a questionnaire that takes about 20 minutes to complete. Your participation is completely anonymous and you can leave the questionnaire at any time. The study has been given a favourable ethical opinion by the University of Surrey Ethics Committee. You will also be given the option to enter a draw to win one prize of 100 Pounds by providing your email address at the end of the questionnaire. In a few weeks’ time you will be able to read the results with tips on how to recover more effectively from stress (via a link given to you at the end of the questionnaire)!
CLICK HERE to complete the questionairre
Tags: Actors, Dancers, Health, Musicians, Performance, performance anxiety, Performing Arts Medicine, Psychology, Research, Singers, Stage Fright, Stress, Well-Being
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Autogenic Training Sessions with Giovanna Reitano
Monday, September 13th, 2010Giovanna Reitano is starting a series of AT classes at BAPAM in London. She sent us the following information about the course, which is tailored specifically for actors, dancers, musicians, singers and all other performing artists:
Enhance your Performance with Autogenic Training
. Learn to Cope with Stress & Relax
. Relieve Muscular & Emotional Tensions
. Reduce Performance Anxiety
. Enhance Concentration & Self Confidence
. Feel Positive & Energized
Autogenic Training Sessions and Courses
The autogenic sessions aim to give artists, professionals and students, the skills for enhancing their performance using their artistic craft in the most effective way. AT helps to prevent and reduce performance anxiety and stress-related discomforts. It also enhances mental clarity, concentration and self-confidence.
The course consists of learning and practicing the autogenic standard exercises which allow the release of physical and emotional tension. By stimulating the body’s self-regulatory system AT fosters a progressive muscular and mental relaxation and supports the healthy functioning of the body’s systems, such as the circulatory, respiratory, gastrointestinal and metabolic.
The autogenic practice allows you to bring your body into a state of ‘awake’ relaxation whenever and wherever needed. In this way your body becomes more energized and you can use physical and mental energy in the most effective way.
By the end of the course you will have developed a calmer attitude when dealing with the negative effects of stress; learned to feel more in control and present – relaxed but awake; as well as focused and energised before, during and after a performance. Individual or small group sessions are available.
Please, read more on AT at www.musarteandmore.com
With: Giovanna Reitano
Date: Individual sessions are by appointment.
Small groups sessions: Evenings (Monday-Thursday) 5:30-6:30 or 6:30-7:30
AT Courses start the first week of each month and include 6 sessions (on weekly basis).
The cost for the 6 week AT course is of £ 140 (£ 110 for students).
Venue: BAPAM
To book an Autogenic Training session or a 6 week course with Giovanna please contact Clare at Bapam: clare@bapam.org.uk
Tel. 020 7404 8444 (Monday-Friday 9 am – 5pm)
Tags: Autogenic Training, Health, performance anxiety, Psychotherapy, Relaxation, Stress, Tuition
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Autogenic Training – an Introduction for Performing Artists
Monday, September 13th, 2010Autogenic Training (also called Autogenic Therapy) is a relaxation technique that can help improve stress management and increase wellbeing. Individuals learn the technique over a course of (usually 8 – 10) classes. It is a complementary therapy that is sometimes used in conjunction with conventional medical treatment for a variety of health problems, especially where stress is involved.
At our clinics, BAPAM doctors give medical advice to many performers with musculoskeletal injuries (temporarily) preventing their ability to pursue their careers/education. In addition to the physical problem, there is a psychological impact. Being injured is stressful! AT is one way of reducing the stress and tension which can exacerbate the effects of physical injury.
AT can be particularly useful for all forms of anxiety, including performance anxiety (stage fright), and panic attacks. The relaxed state induced by autogenic exercises restores regular heartbeats, normal breathing patterns, and increases concentration clarity and alertness. People report feeling more confident and energised.
Tammy Mindell, an Autogenic Therapist listed on BAPAM’s directory of practitioners, says, ‘a semi-professional singer learnt AT for other stress related issues. As an unexpected bonus, she found her singing greatly improved. She became less anxious about good performance, allowing herself to be good enough. The results meant that rather than over breathing and pushing the sound, I could relax and allow and enjoy a much easier and better quality performance’.
In some cases, advanced autogenic techniques may be used as a form of psychotherapy.
Useful links:
The British Autogenic Society is the professional and regulatory body for Autogenic Therapists in the UK. Their web site contains a wealth of further information about autogenic training.
Autogenic Therapists on the BAPAM Directory of Practitioners:
Tammy Mindel: www.autogenictraininglondon.co.uk
Giovanna Reitano: www.musarteandmore.com
Catalina Botello: www.autogenic-therapy.net
If you are worried about a medical problem, including anxiety or another psychological problem, you should consult your GP. If you are a performing artist and the problem is work-related you may also seek advice from a BAPAM GP at one of our free clinics.
Tags: Actors, Autogenic Therapy, Autogenic Training, Dancers, Health, Musicians, Performance, Psychotherapy, Relaxation, Singers, Stress, Stress Management, Tuition
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Alcohol and the Performing Arts
Wednesday, April 14th, 2010Here’s a link to the December 2009 issue of Alcoholis - The Bulletin of the Medical Council on Alcohol, which contains an article by Dr Jenny Lisle, ‘Alcohol and the Performing Arts’, focussing mainly on alcohol use among orchestral musicians.
Alcoholis December 2009 Issue (PDF)
The Medical Council on Alcohol is a small national charity committed to improving the medical understanding of alcohol-related problems.
Tags: alcohol, Health, Media Coverage, Musicians, Orchestra, Psychology, Publications, Research
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