Musicotherapeutic techniques as a tool of relaxation, psychohygiene and prevention of the burnout syndrome
The course/seminar focuses on the basic knowledge of musicotherapy and practical learning of the musicotherapeutic relaxing and self-regulatory techniques in the context of prevention of the burnout syndrome, voice problems, loss of motivation, excessive stress and other difficulties which can occur in connection to a gruelling job. We will try breathing and voice exercises which can help to protect our voices and to add attraction to our speech at the same time. With the naturally tuned instruments (Tibetan bowls, frame drums, African drums, percussion, didgeridoo, Jew’s harp, etc.), we will learn how to relax effectively, to “clear our heads” after a hard day and to gain motivation together with creativity for our future days.
Participants will gain basic information about opportunities of the usage of the naturally tuned instruments for their own relaxation, prevention of health issues and for self-development. During the program, everyone will try basic musicotherapeutic techniques suitable for their own self-regulatory purpose as well as for their performances in jobs. At the end, the participants will experience the effect of the musicotherapeutic music during passive experiential relaxation. Adaptation of musicotherapeutic techniques will help participants to gain an effective tool for the maintenance of physical and mental health when they have demanding jobs. They will play the naturally tuned instruments, such as Tibetan bowls, frame drums, African drums, percussion, didgeridoo and Jew’s harp, which can help to prevent the burnout syndrome, the overload caused by stress or the loss of motivation. During the final experiential relaxation, they will get the chance to rest deeply thanks to the music playing by trained musicotherapists.
The course/seminar is for complete beginners and previous education in music is required.