When Sigmund Freud developed his revolutionary model for treating psychological problems, he called it "the talking cure." Freud embraced the ancient Greek concept of catharsis, while ignoring how it was originally practiced: through the expression of extreme vocal sounds, which resembled songs more than words. On The Singing Cure, vocal researcher Paul Newham presents the only professional training course in therapeutic singing. So effective that it has been accredited by England’s Royal Society of the Arts, The Singing Cure has enriched and transformed the lives of thousands of people in Great Britain and the United States for the past 15 years.The Singing Cure presents a complete course in Voice Movement Therapy, a system that can help anyone express the many aspects of the self through singing. Utilizing simple exercises adapted from many vocal healing traditions, including indigenous cultures, Newham helps you break down your voice into its key ingredients. Step by step, you use sounds and songs to investigate who you are and how you feel, and to express yourself to the world with confidence and clarity.
In the myth of Orpheus in the underworld, a youth who sings with a voice of indescribable sweetness descends into the depths of the earth to find his lost love, Eurydice. Along the way, Orpheus encounters a series of monsters and challenges. He discovers that with his voice alone, he can overcome any obstacle. Now you can learn how your voice can help you tame the "monsters" in your life: anger, grief, shame, and other difficult emotions. Unmask your natural singing voice and reclaim a beautiful, empowering instrument for living fully with The Singing Cure. This program contains 12 complete sessions with over 20 step-by-step exercises for learning Voice Movement Therapy. Includes 33-page study guide.