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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
Posted in Courses / Training, Practitioner Training, Professional Development, Psycho-social, Talks and lectures | No Comments »
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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Well-being for Cellists
Friday, March 4th, 2011
Click on the image for the event flyer.
The London Cello Society‘s Well-being for Cellists workshop takes place on Sunday 13th March 2011 at the Royal Academy of Music. Expert presenters, Katherine Butler (Preventing Hand Injuries), Selma Gocken (Alexander Technique), Erika Klemperer (Psychodynamic Psychotherapy) and Felicity Vincent (Pilates Method) discuss:
How do we play our instrument in harmony with our design?
How can we take advantage of the wonderful natural coordination we possess as human beings?
How can we pass on to our students the knowledge that will prevent injuries?
What are the emotional challenges of our profession and how do they affect our well-being?
The event costs £50 or just £25 for students/concessions with a 25% discount for LCS members.
Tags: Alexander Technique, Cello, Courses / Training, Education, Ergonomics, Hand Injuries, Health, Injury Prevention, Musicians, Performance, Pilates, Playing Technique, Professional Development, Psychotherapy, Stage Fright
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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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The Power of Music
Monday, March 29th, 2010Hypnosis Unit UK CPD
In Association with the
Division of Psychology and Language Sciences, University College London
Directors: Professor David Oakley & Dr Val Walters
A talk by Prof David Hargreaves
The power of music: Applying music psychology in health and clinical settings
David Hargreaves is Professor of Education and Froebel Research Fellow at Roehampton University, and a Fellow of the British Psychological Society. His books, in psychology, education, the arts, and music have been translated into 15 languages. He has appeared on BBC TV and radio as a jazz pianist and composer, and is organist at his local village church.
In this presentation he will present evidence which illustrates the power of music in people’s everyday lives. Music is all around us, in shops, dental surgeries, tube stations, in pubs and on phones; recent studies show that it is present in some way in approximately 40% of the waking lives of adults, and that the equivalent proportion for young children may be as high as 80%. The talk will review the functions that music fulfils in society, and the effects that it has on individuals: on cognition and learning, on social relationships and emotional reactions. As a result of these developments, there is a clear growth in applied music psychology. The applications of music psychology will be reviewed with a special focus on health and clinical applications, especially in music therapy and the management of pain.
Open to all. Of particular interest to academics, health professionals & musicians.
Saturday 24th April 2010, 10.00-1.00pm
Fee: £68.00 (full time students £35.00). Places limited and must be booked in advance. Closing date: 16th April.
Venue: UCL Psychology Department 26, Bedford Way London WC1H 0AP.
For further information and application form email: Kate Murfin (CPD Administrator) at adminhuuk@gmail.com
Tags: Cognition, Courses / Training, Education, Health, Music, Psychology, Psychotherapy
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