Deepen your understanding of stress and its effects on the body in this two-day workshop, where you’ll gain hands-on skills to support the parasympathetic nervous system and help clients achieve deep relaxation and balance.
In Working with Stress and the Parasympathetic Nervous System, you’ll enhance your clinical skills and take a truly holistic approach to stress management. Gain practical tools to address stress-related issues, deepen your understanding of emotional and psychological factors, and improve client outcomes with effective Bowen techniques.
This workshop is ideal for Bowen Therapists wanting to refine their skills, broaden their holistic perspective, and elevate their practice with evidence-based techniques to manage stress effectively in the modern world. You’ll strengthen your ability to assess and address stress-related issues through Bowen Therapy. Advance your professional growth as a practitioner to sand out as a knowledgeable, compassionate, and well-rounded Bowen Therapist.
Experience live demonstrations and actively participate in hands-on stress management exercises, such as simple stretches, somatic practices, and breathing techniques. A PowerPoint presentation will be used, and a digital workbook and digital gratitude journal will be provided.
This workshop explores:
- Working with stress and the parasympathetic nervous system
- How stress affects the body, mind, and emotions.
- How different stressors impact the body and mind and how to address them holistically.
- How fascia holds tension and its impact on stress and relaxation.
- The vital role of the parasympathetic nervous system in relaxation, healing, and overall well-being.
- Identifying the physical manifestations of stress in your clients.
- Developing awareness of internal and external sensory processing (interoception and exteroception) and its role in stress management.
- Somatic techniques to help clients release stored stress safely.
- Effective Bowen therapy applications to activate the parasympathetic response.
- Developing a well-rounded perspective by integrating emotional and psychological considerations into your treatments.
- Implementing techniques that help clients experience deep stress relief and long-term wellness.
Presented by: Samantha Ashley
Pre-requisite: Module 7
Duration: Two days
Continuing Education Units: 16 hours (Category 1) with Bowen Association Australia & Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)
