Dr. Besel van der Kolk , MD, describes EMDR in his book, "The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma"  as one of the most effective methods for alleviating the symptoms of trauma. EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing and was developed by the psychologist, Francine Shapiro for the purpose of  alleviating the distress associated with traumatic memories and symptoms.  I have worked with many clients using EMDR to great affect and I highly recommend this approach for anyone seeking relief from symptoms of trauma and PTSD.

The psychoanalyst, Carl Jung, is quoted as saying "The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the play instinct acting from inner necessity." When we are engaged in the creative act, we begin to make connections between the mind and our emotional and physical states and understand a deeper, more intimate part of who we are. Our innate creative self is curious and in the curiosity, we begin to have perspective and insight.

In the process of creative inquiry, self-actualization, connection, and healing begins. 

Sound Baths are deep listening experiences incorporating a wide variety of musical drone instruments such as gongs, metal and crystal singing bowls, monochords, hand pans,  bells, flutes, and voice.  Sound Baths are effective in providing a sense of grounding, connection, opening, and release.  We incorporate breath, voice, visualization, gentle movement, and essential oils to open the mind and heart for this inner journey of healing and transformation.  

Days of Mindfulness are daylong or half-day retreats focusing on the practice of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction. Each day focuses on deep listening practices, self-care, creative inquiry through group activities, sound walks, mindful eating and and engagement with one another using all our senses. Days of Mindfulness can include sound bath meditations, sound walks, guided breath-work, creative art activities, yoga, partner voicework, and thoughtful discussion to integrate the day.

Sound Well Center offers a variety of daylong workshops and healing retreats ranging from sound bath meditations, to circle singing workshops, plant and herbal remedy workshops, Deep Listening workshops, Days of Mindfulness, family music days, art and music  therapy workshops, and more!