Attuning to the Body – An exploration of somatic process within the therapeutic relationship
Attuning to the Body – An exploration of somatic process within the therapeutic relationship
Advances in interpersonal neurobiology, attachment and trauma research have highlighted that many of the issues clients bring into therapy are rooted somatically.
This workshop offers an opportunity for clinical inquiry into how we might work safely with embodied experience within the therapeutic relationship. We will explore how to pay attention to non-verbal communication and support our client’s capacity for somatic and felt awareness. There will also be a focus on transference considerations when shifting attention to the body.
Learning outcomes
The workshop will offer relevant models for working with trauma, affect regulation and somatisation.
It will provide an opportunity for exploring clinical scenarios and challenges when working with the above processes.
Suitable for: student counsellors, counsellors, counselling supervisors, student coaches, coaches, coaching supervisors
Trainer
Margaret Landale has been working as a psychotherapist for over thirty years. She is a UKCP accredited supervisor, has been a training director at the Chiron Centre for Body Psychotherapy in London and delivers a range of workshops and talks nationwide.
She holds an MSc in Mindfulness studies and has taught on the ‘mindfulness in individual psychotherapy’ module at the Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice, Bangor University.
Publications include: ‘Working with psychosomatic distress and developmental trauma’ in: Contemporary Body Psychotherapy – The Chiron Approach, Linda Hartley ed., Routledge 2009. ‘The use of imagery in body oriented psychotherapy’ in Body Psychotherapy, Tree Staunton ed., Brunner-Routledge, 2002.
Please note whilst Margaret does not identify herself as a Christian, she approaches discussions of spirituality and faith with great respect, sensitivity and openness to participant’s perspectives and questions.
Bookings close: 31 May.
Refreshments: Tea and coffee will be provide, but please bring your own packed lunch.
Ticket options
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Members cost £90 (please login to access your discount)
Non Members cost £105
Bookings close: 31 May
Refreshments: Tea and coffee will be provide, but please bring your own packed lunch.
Saturday 20th Jun, 2026, 10:00 - 16:00
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Please note that the price specified is for one person.
Please also note we do not offer refunds; in exceptional circumstances please email pastoral@acc-uk.org (this does not affect your statutory rights).
Bookings close: 31 May.
Refreshments: Tea and coffee will be provide, but please bring your own packed lunch.