Coming shortly - CPD courses in Hypnosis For Pain and Matrix Re-Imprinting for those that have completed at least level 2 EFT.
CPD - Certificate in EMDR
Date: Saturday 10th February 2024 Venue: Sakala, 50 High Street, Steyning, West Sussex BN44 3RD Time: 10am - 4pm Cost: £85 (lunch not included) To book please email Mel at melanie@maelotherapies.com
EMDR or Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing, is a great therapy for therapists already experienced in working with traumas. It is recommended for the treatment of PTSD in national and international guidelines and recognised by NICE. Due to this recognition, most private health insurance companies include this as an acceptable therapy in their cover.
The day will start with looking at how EMDR works and the various therapeutic scenarios it can be used with. A step-by-step guide on the procedure (manual included) with a demonstration. Break for lunch then the afternoon spent doing practical work.
This CPD is to add to the various therapies you already offer and is an excellent way to see if it is a therapy you would like to become certified in at a later date.
You will receive a CPD certificate on completion.
Not Sure? Some reviews from previous EMDR CPD:
I just wanted to take a moment to say a huge thank you to wonderful Mel Maelo. On Saturday, I sat with incredible women therapists as we learnt EMDR to support clients through trauma/PTSD. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation to aid processing of distressing information (referencing Mel’s words here!) When a trauma happens it can store in an unprocessed & raw state. Which means the hippocampus cannot do it’s job properly! For EMDR to work, a protocol of 8 steps will be followed by the EMDR therapist. This makes sure the brain reprocesses the trauma. There were a few worrying stories shared where people are not using EMDR correctly so ask to see their training certificate! If anyone is looking to learn from an incredible Psychotherapist/hypnotherapist ( I would write all of Mel’s qualifications here but there’s loads) then Mel is your woman. I learnt so much from the day, came away buzzing with information and felt confident in this new approach to supporting people. Thank you, Thank you Mel for sharing your wonderful gifts with the world! ~ Sian
I attended Mels CPD course for EMDR. The day was brilliant. Mel has extensive knowledge and experiences which she shares. The course was well organised from start to finish. As a hypnotherapist, I was familiar with EMDR and it was something I've wanted to train in for quite some time. This course did not disappoint! I feel confident in utilising this new tool, and can not wait to use it alongside my current skillset! Venue was great, content was great, participants were great and Mel was great! Highly recommend. ~ Jodie
Art for Wellbeing
Join Mel for a day of guided art therapy & find out how expressing yourself artistically can help you explore thoughts & limiting beliefs, reduce excessive stress, address unhealthy habits and improve self-awareness. All materials provided & no artistic experience needed.
Only a small group of 4 guests accommodated so booking is essential.
Please note - this is not an art class but a psychotherapeutic tool.
Date: Next date TBC Time: 10:30 a.m - 4 p.m Venue: TBC Cost: £40 Bookings only. Spaces limited to aid social distancing. Please bring drinking water. Food outlets within walking distance for lunch or bring your own
Recent Reviews
The last time I got up close and personal to paint, glitter, glue guns, ribbons and feathers was when I was a schoolgirl, so imagine my delight at discovering this workshop run by Melanie Maelo, a psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, and accredited EFT practitioner. We were handed a plain white cardboard mask and given a short time limit in which to decorate the outside with how we thought our friends and family perceived us. Truth be told, I was so excited at the opportunity to ‘get crafty’ that I forgot this aspect halfway through so the end result was a mixture of what I liked and how I believed the world saw me! According to Melanie, when we engage in creative arts the subconscious has a chance to explore and release what it feels appropriate. We all wear masks – either to protect ourselves or project something that we are not – and, often, we are so focused on the outward projection that we don’t allow our awareness to rest on the true self hiding behind the mask. Mine featured plenty of magenta pink – I wear bold colours and people often describe me as bright and bubbly – but according to Melanie, this colour also represents harmony, common sense (!) and a balanced outlook. Next up we were asked to decorate the inside of the mask. Mine was filled with indigo feathers, a blue block of colour across the brain and grey squiggles. It couldn’t be more different to the outside and, I assumed, represented the inner turmoil I’d been experiencing with the daily struggle of my health issues and some personal bits and pieces. However, the indigo, I was told, represented a spiritual awakening while the design suggested I was ready to process my worries. I wasn’t alone in creating a contrasting mask. Plenty of other women did the same thing and openly shared their stories which made for both a wonderfully creative and brilliantly empowering session. H.G. Internet Journalist - https://relaxyaselftohealth.co.uk
So today I spent with Mel taking part in art therapy. It was amazing! Mel is so warm, funny and intuitive to the needs of us clients. It has given me the opportunity to focus on me, my 'stuff"and my internal self. The environment is a warm, nurturing space. I feel that I have really nourished my needs and learnt a lot about how I tick right now. The venue at Sakala is a haven rich with Indian culture and peacefulness.
Thank you so very much Mel. xx C.W
Really enjoyed the guided art therapy day today, no art skills needed and a very insightful & reflective day, thank you. L.T.
Body Mapping
New - Body Mapping 3hr hour workshop. Body Mapping is a somatic therapeutic tool that brings together bodymind experience and visual artistic expression. In its basic form, it involves drawing a life-size representation of one’s body onto a large surface and using colors, pictures, symbols and words to represent experiences lived through the bodymind. Most of this method provides a creative vehicle for expression that enables participants to (re-)discover their bodies as a source of strength and healing as well as gain a deeper understanding as to why their bodymind responds to stimuli the way it does. It also gives the body a voice to speak and be heard by the participant. The creation of the body maps takes place in a safe and confidential small group setting and is interwoven with personal story telling, group discussions, guided visualisation and movement therapy. During this session Mel will help you come to a deeper understanding of how the mind and body are one and should therefore be treated as such when addressing physical and/or emotional and mental needs or problems. There is an intense energy process that takes place as you engage in this exercise.
Date: Saturday 25 September 2021 - FULLY BOOKED Time: 1 - 4:00 pm Venue: Sakala, Steyning High Street, Steyning, BN44 3RD Cost: £40 Bookings only
Preparing for body mapping
Reviews
I participated in a Somatic Body Mapping workshop run by Mel. She skillfully facilitated the session, making sure everyone felt comfortable and safe. I hadn’t been sure what to expect but found the technique very helpful and have come away with some insights that will enable me to make some changes. The three hours passed very quickly and I came away relaxed and uplifted, having been curious and slightly apprehensive about what the afternoon would entail. No artistic experience is needed. I can imagine the techniques can be quite powerful and Mel made suggestions as to where further support could be found if necessary. J.M. Shoreham-by-Sea, 25/09/21
Just wanted to let others know about the great afternoon I spent at the Body Mapping afternoon on Saturday just gone. Loved the Body Mapping exercise and dancing, but was sceptical about the EFT. Well, there you go, I was proved wrong! The EFT section made me feel really calm, and I slept like a log that night, which is the first time in years. […] More dancing though next time, please! More movement = less back pain. Great fun, but a challenge as well. Always good to get out of your comfort zone. Thank you. A.B. Lancing, 2019
Saturday I attended @maelotherapies body mapping workshop at @salt.water.studios I wasn’t sure what to expect as I have never attended anything like that before. Using EFT, meditation, art therapy and physical movement to express and release. Melanie created a safe and fun space to be part of. I would definitely recommend attending her next body mapping workshop to see for yourself. Thank you to both saltwater studios and Maelo Therapies for an awesome day. K.M. Shoreham-by-Sea, 2018