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About the Program
The Three-Level Certificate Training Program in Performance Wellness offers performers, educators, life coaches, and health professionals a clinically-proven systematic approach to diagnosing and treating performance-related disorders (i.e. stage fright, mind-body illnesses/ injuries, and addictions) on stage, at the podium, and in the classroom, boardroom and treatment room. Using a powerful synthesis of research, theory, and techniques from the disciplines of music therapy, behavioral medicine and yoga science, the training provides participants with a deeper understanding of the implications of stress in performance, as well as practical tools for allowing the body-mind to become a resilient "instrument" in the face of stressful situations.
The uniqueness of this approach involves the activation of Essential Musical Intelligence - the innate ability to use music and sound as self-reflecting, transformational tools to instantly transform consciousness through bypassing the limitations of the conscious mind and moving directly to the emotional brain centers where memories, feelings, and desires are stored and activated.
Level I and II Registration
2008 Schedule
| Level I | February 1-2 | Berklee College of Music, Boston MA | $350* | Register |
| Level I | February 8-9 | Los Angeles, CA | $350* | Register |
| Level I | February 15-16 | New York, NY | $350* | Register |
| Level I | April 5-6 | San Francisco, CA | $350* | Register |
| Level II | March 28-31 | Honesdale, PA | $600 | Register |
| Level II | May 23-26 | Honesdale, PA | $600 | Register |
| Level III | TBA | TBA | $1500 |
Student discounts available, room and board not included
Continuing Education Credits Available
CBMT 16; National Board for Certified Counselors 16; NASW 10
CE's for Holistic Nurses, Life Coaches, and Psychologists pending.
Please make check/money order payable to:
PERFORMANCE WELLNESS, Inc.
and mail to:
55 West End Ave, Suite S4E, New York NY 10023
Refund Policy: Full refund if you cancel 48 hours prior to first session. There will be no refunds given if you do not show up without giving prior notice.
Cancellations: Performance Wellness, Inc. reserves the right to cancel programs due to insufficient enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. Registrants will be notified by phone within 24 hours prior to the program; full refunds will be issued.
Level I: Weekend Workshop
Introduction to Performance Wellness
- In-depth exploration of underlying causes of performance anxiety, injuries, and addictions
- The use of music as a transformational tool in dealing with the emotional issues associated with stage fright and other performance-related disorders
- Advanced body-mind awareness and stress management techniques
- Stress-reducing creative arts therapy techniques including transformational drawing, poetry, movement, and psychodrama
- A series of simple, yet effective physical exercises to prevent performance-related injuries and maximize creative expression in all performers
- Assertiveness training and Marshall Rosenberg's "Non-Violent Communication" strategies for conflict resolution
- Tools for developing emotional intelligence to optimize performance
Level II: 4-Day Intensive
Mastering Performance Wellness/Teacher Training
The Level II Training offers participants an opportunity to earn additional income teaching and coaching others as Performance Wellness Trainers.
- Opportunities to uncover and transform personal performance-related issues in a therapeutic milieu with the support of Dr. Montello and fellow trainees
- Advanced techniques for maximizing performance and utilizing Essential Musical Intelligence
- Access the subconscious using powerful creative arts therapy techniques, to uproot and permanently change self-destructive habits
- Clinically-proven techniques for integrating head and heart to promote healing and lasting change
Level III: Apprenticeship
The final step for certification in Performance Wellness comes with successful completion of an apprenticeship, where the candidate will work as an assistant/co-leader with Dr. Montello on-site while she is working either with a performing group or in a classroom/training situation.
Requirements for Certification
- successful completion of Level I and II
- present three case studies documenting the use of the PW approach in treating/coaching individuals with performance-related disorders
- pass a written test and teaching audition