Expressive Therapy Training

Gorzanów Castle, Poland 7-11 July 2027

"The voice is the muscle of the soul."

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— Alfred Wolfsohn

Do you sense the limits of talk-based therapy when trauma still lives in the body?

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This expressive therapy training integrates somatic voical approaches so you can work with trauma, emotion, and imagination at a deeper, embodied level.

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Psychodrama & Dramatherapy
Rewrite personal and relational narratives through role, movement, and symbolic enactment in a safely held group setting.

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Expressive Voice & Improvisation
Use breath, tone, and improvised sound to release emotion, expand expression, and reconnect with an authentic voice.

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This training is designed for therapists, coaches, and health professionals — as well as artists, mind–body practitioners, and educators — who recognise that insight alone is not enough. It is also open to committed individuals on a personal healing path who are ready for structured, depth-based experiential work.

What to Expect

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Experiential Learning
Engage in immersive somatic and expressive arts practices that settle the nervous system, soften defensive patterns, and safely access emotion.

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Psychosomatic Tools
Learn practical mind–body and imaginal techniques to move beyond insight into tangible shifts in behaviour, relationships, and daily life.

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Mindful Connection
Participate in collective therapeutic processes that foster authentic connection, reflective dialogue, and a grounded sense of belonging among peers.

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Expert Guidance
Receive personalised support and supervision from Dr Jessica Bockler and Dr Swan Dao, with space to explore your specific professional context and personal edges.

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Leave with

• A deeper understanding of the mind–body connection

• New tools for emotional release and creative breakthroughs

• Capacity to hold deeper, more transformative processes safely

• Confidence to apply these tools in your life and practice.

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Schedule

Each day offers a chance to deepen your practice and explore the depth of the voice. Here's what a typical day looks like.

7:45–8:45 AM: Breakfast
9:00 AM–12:00 PM: Morning Class
12:00–1:00 PM: Lunch
1:00–2:30 PM: Personal Time
2:30–3:00 PM: Group Reflection
3:30–6:00 PM: Afternoon Class
6:00–7:00 PM: Dinner
7:00–8:00 PM: Personal Time
8:00–9:00 PM: Evening Program

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“To free the voice is to free the person.”

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— Kristin Linklater

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Venue

How to get there

Gorzanów Castle

Gorzanów Castle is a located in the South of Poland, 90 minutes away from Wroclaw. Built in the 16^th century, it is an exceptional gem of South German Renaissance style. It has an original court theatre and boasts unique architectural features such as its sgraffiti-clad windows and exquisitely decoratd ceilings dating back to 1670. Its 4.5-hectare Baroque Park includes a garden pavilion and is home to abundant wildlife. The German poet and actor Karl von Holtei described Gorzanów as a fairy's palace.

Food

Nutritious and healthy vegan meals will be prepared on site with care and composed primarily of organic, local, and seasonal ingredients. We are happy to cater to special diets on request. Tea and snacks will be available throughout the day.