THERAPY & MOVEMENT
Therapy in Motion
Therapy in Motion is a therapeutic movement-based healing method, which translates issues and experiences into an embodied language. Combining movement with talking can increase the depth and effectiveness of therapeutic interventions. Simultaneously, it offers creative resources helpful in daily life.
Therapy in Motion is a specialised training from Open Floor International, for qualified therapists to utilise movement in a therapeutic setting with individuals or groups.
MORE ABOUT THERAPY IN MOTION
During my own process of recovery from trauma, I have discovered that the body can not be left out in the healing process. Conscious Dance practices have been a space for me to connect and move with whatever was expressing itself in my body-emotion-mind-self, in a contained environment, where I did not feel judged. I could attend to my needs at the time, stay in my own bubble, or connect with others; I learnt to listen to my senses, and be more spontaneous, authentic and real in my expressions of the sometimes complicated emotions that can come up when moving with others. I have made lasting friendships on the dancefloor, and continue to be amazed by the connections that can happen with others, often strangers, in a moment of sharing a dance. As an Art-form, Conscious Dance has become my medicine, my healer, and my place of Belonging.
Over the years, I have become a passionate advocate of integrating the body and movement into my work as a Psychotherapist; Therapy-in-Motion, as part of the Psychotherapy track on the OPEN FLOOR training, has been a response to my call to be supported in moving more closely in that direction.
Movement therapy is widely acknowledged now as an approach to work effectively with trauma, as it responds directly to the body, where trauma is stored (Bessel van der Kolk) . Movements sessions can be funded by ACC (sensitive claim) as part of recovery from sexual abuse trauma.
ABOUT SESSIONS AND WORKSHOPS
Therapy in Motion sessions and workshops are available one-on-one and for groups.
I offer one-on-one sessions to:
extend your repertoire of embodied resources in daily life
increase embodied emotional Intelligence/ awareness of body and feelings
gain clarity on specific issues in your personal or professional life
increase understanding of, and change patterns or beliefs that are no longer helpful
increase self-acceptance, self-esteem and enjoyment in life
resources for self-care
reduce physical or emotional symptoms (insomnia, anxiety, depression etc...)
deal with relationship issues, separation, divorce etc
deal with the effects of trauma and abuse, ie post traumatic stress
grief and loss, illness, migration or other unexpected life changes etc.
For health-professionals seeking:
supervision with specific issue/client/situation
self-care and well-being; burn-out prevention
increased awareness of embodied resources etc
I am available for one-off or ongoing sessions to explore movement as a main approach, or in combination with talking therapy.
In Motion Together Daylong OPEN FLOOR workshop with Ingrid Rose Nagl and Sacha Paddy 2/12/2023 Waiheke Island
“IN MOTION TOGETHER”
See the flyer below for full details or see the Facebook event
Please contact me to register your interest.
Click on the image to view full size, or click here for a high quality PDF of the flyer that you can print).
TESTIMONIALS
“I am inspired by Ingrid Rose Nagl and what I have learnt from her... I found and experienced my own sense of transparency, sensuality and authority - Which have all been parts of me that I have feared! I allowed myself to dance with them and realised they are essential components of me, and I cannot be in this world without them...”
