I am Susan Scarth, a senior movement psychotherapist, and I provide a creative and calm space to work towards better mental and physical health – ‘bodyfulness’.
The body and mind are entirely connected and movement psychotherapy is a process of making sense of the blocks, confusions and overwhelming experiences, to reach a more balanced sense of self.
I can support you to reduce
anxiety
depression
developmental and attachment issues
trauma & PTSD
minor and chronic physical ailments; back pain, aching legs, shoulder pain, headaches
relationships at home and at work
low self-esteem and lack of self-confidence
communication issues; difficulties in expressing yourself with others, assertiveness, listening
And I offer
individual movement psychotherapy
EMDR as an integrative tool for trauma related issues
clinical supervision incorporating creative attention and tools
consultancy, mentoring and teaching in Dance Movement Therapy/Psychotherapy professional trainings in Europe
Overview
- Category: Therapy
- Purpose of the experience: Experience movement psychotherapy and reach better balance of yourself
- Will there be a physical touch between the recipient and the creator? : Yes
- Pick an emotion(s): Serenity
- Location of the experience: Venue
- Who should avoid it? Under 18? Pregnant? Allergies and phobias? : under 18 without an adult
- Should the recipient source medical advice prior to this experience? : No
- Do you offer medical advice for this experience? : No
- Your bio and contact: Susan Scarth RSMT/E RDMT/UKCP SP(1) Dip.Sup. CMA MCAT I have over 30 years experience of working as a Movement Psychotherapist and applying the model to a variety of client needs. I started my professional life as a social worker with an interest in mental health, going on to community rehabilitation projects for people surviving strokes, followed by a period in psychiatric nursing and community mental health care. I embarked on the world of movement psychotherapy with adults with visual impairment and other disadvantageous conditions. I was inspired by the value of dance and improvisation on a residential week with MotionHouse dance company; when dance through Contact Improvisation was introduced to people who rarely left their wheelchairs. The atmosphere was electric - I will never forget the energy, hope and sheer joy that the participants experienced - including myself. This led me to train as a Dance Movement Therapist at the Laban Centre, London (1990), later completing the Certificate in Movement Analysis at the Laban/Bartenieff Institute for Movement Analysis in New York (2008). My MA thesis based on group work undertaken in a women’s refuge was the beginning of developing an accessible and relevant service to support men and women survivors of abuse and neglect. In 2009 I completed Level 1 of the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy training from the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute (SPI USA) and Trauma Training in Scotland (TTiS). This study ensured I could practice safely and effectively with clients who are challenged every day from the fallout from trauma. Since 2015 I continue to engage in further studies in BodyMind Centering (BMC) – an intensive experiential anatomy training devised by Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen. These latter studies help me understand the depth and breadth of the body’s physical system and how it interfaces with our mindful self.
- How do you take payments?: card
- Location: Edinburgh
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