Richard P. Brown, MD & Patricia L. Gerbarg, MD
Bill & Martha Benedict, Brian Hart & Sheila Katz
Friday - Sunday, March 27-29, 2020
Prerequisite: Completion of a Level-1 Breath-Body-Mind Teacher Training
In this second level of the BBM teacher training sequence, you further develop your skills in teaching BBM techniques for stress, anxiety disorders, PTSD, military trauma, post-disaster, depression, ADHD, and stress-related medical conditions. Specific methods you learn to teach in this program include:
"Ha" breath, coherent breathing, breath moving, 4-4-6-2 breathing, Qigong 4-4 breath, Ocean Breath, Alternate Nostril Breathing, Tapping
The Four Golden Wheels
The Great Harmonizer of the Breath
Body scan, Guided meditation/relaxation
Focus is on developing skills and confidence in teaching groups
BBM beginning practices for Children
Precautions in teaching individuals with psychiatric and medical conditions
Integrating Breath Practices with other therapies
Increase understanding of neurophysiological effects of voluntarily regulated breathing practices on emotion regulation, bonding, and cognitive function. Practice teaching groups while faculty observe and offer suggestions for improvement. Attention is given to creating a safe container, tone of voice, pacing, accuracy of instruction, trauma sensitivity, planning teaching sequences, developing teaching materials.
With the completion of Level-2 Teacher Training participants will acquire the skills to:
Teach BBM practices to individuals and groups
Develop teaching sequences
Assist others in teaching Breath-Body-Mind Workshops
Conduct follow-up session for those seeking ongoing practice
Offer further guidance to beginners in these techniques of self-regulation
Help develop programs in their communities and workplaces
Required reading and listening: Richard P. Brown and Patricia Gerbarg, The Healing Power of the Breath . Book and CD set or e-book available on Amazon.
Information & Registration: Click here or contact Martha Benedict at: 607-425-8432 or blvdben48@yahoo.com