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HOW WE WORK
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
The Orpheus Institute works with mental health professionals, entire teams of professionals, NGOs / Nonprofit organizations, and researchers to train in a unique tool focused on emotions for mental health and cognitive condition treatment, the Catharsis Application Program (CAP), and to integrate it into standard therapeutic settings.
The Catharsis Application Program employs the effects of music and imagery on the brain. Our psycho-emotional therapy helps practitioners to circumvent the self-protection challenges present in traditional conscious exploration of the past, getting around resistance, fear, or communication difficulties. People are able to gently reveal otherwise “unspeakable” realities deep within their mental or behavioral illness. Both patients and professionals get a powerful methodology for emotional exploration and relief, and for making memory connections. Through online and onsite training and consulting services we tailor training to the needs of the practice, facility or field environment, and offer direction and support. The training covers principles and implementation of the Catharsis Application Program. To support the training we offer supervision, conferences, consultation, assessment tools, and informative webinars. The Programmatic Music used in CAP is designed to take individuals on a journey to explore their inner terrain. The music is played in its raw, inspired, improvised state which resonates with everyone as they discover his/her own universe through it. The music pieces stimulate a variety of emotions and emotional attachments that follow a cathartic trajectory prompting a positive release of unwanted emotions. It is important to emphasize that the music, all original compositions, are the core of this method.
“More powerful than conscious elaboration, the intensity of that which has been revived through musical induction is preserved in the patients' drawings. This is particularly true of the musical selections offered by Dr. Alain Amouyal. I had the opportunity to witness with consistency the impact his music had on the patients.” — Dr. Michel G. Mouret, psychiatrist and psychotherapist
SCIENTIFIC RIGOR
CAP is a structured clinical method whereby projective drawings and written commentaries are conducted under standardized protocols CAP offers a systematic method of analysis and interpretation of the drawings that is congruent with a psychotherapeutic framework As a structured approach, the standardized sessions of CAP with its well-defined procedures and projective tests, brings reliability and validity to the therapeutic process All data collected from thousands of patients have been carefully analyzed resulting in a reliable, efficient and safe method Within a safe place of a structured methodology CAP provides a secure relationship between patients and therapist Clear, efficient, practical curriculum of training Based on Jungian principles and extensive evidence-based outcomes Integrates standard and effective evaluation and assessment tools Best practices for measuring outcomes and improving therapeutic outcomes This music associated with graphic expression has been the subject of a rigorous observation in the past 40 years This method in the creative arena has benefited from the expertise of many accomplished professionals in the medical and mental health fields CAP effectiveness is proven through strong empirical research studies and clinical case reports
HOW CAP WORKS
Music is specifically composed to gently surface emotional connections and promote discovery without re-traumatizing patients or forcing change Elicits constructive, empowered feelings, imagination, and creative intelligence Unobtrusively addresses deep emotional core issues and helps overcome resistance to change Therapeutic medium suitable for all ages: a mode of psychotherapy whereby the patient creates their own expressions through a process of graphic expression under musical induction Equally effective for individuals, couples, family and group therapy Treatment approach: whatever your psychotherapeutic approach, this process acts as a complementary tool for a variety of psychological problems and concerns Issues: specially effective in alleviating emotion imbalances including anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, phobias, anger, grief, motivation, self esteem, obsessive compulsive disorders and post traumatic stress disorder Key benefit: self-discovery and personal fulfillment, stress or pain relief
WHO CAP ASSISTS
Children or young adults with learning disabilities or difficulties adapting to the school environment Children, teenagers, or adults with personal problems People of all ages who are challenged with communication and language difficulties such as stuttering, hearing impairment or those who are incapable of expressing themselves due to a limited vocabulary When words are not the appropriate medium of expression for the individual People with serious medical disorders such as autism, brain injuries, eating disorders, cancer, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depression Managers and/or staff in the workplace to relieve conflict and stress People who believe they are problem-free and simply would like to develop a deeper sense of self discovery

 

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INDIVIDUAL SERVICES
The Orpheus Institute offers online and in-person services created specifically for individuals to explore and experience CAP outside a therapeutic setting on a fee-for-service basis.
Self-Exploration: The Actor's Spirit Being a better actor, dancer, musician or artist comes from knowing more about yourself, about becoming who you truly are. Your performance is your way of communicating to others your unique mission in the world. We offer a transformative and creative program of 28 online session that help performers connect with their personal inner world. It is an individualized tool that connects you to your spirit, helping you bring more into your work. You become a better conduit between the inspiration of your art and your audience. The program is a combination of art and music, archetypes, symbols, and ancient practices all interwoven into a complex, yet very approachable analysis and growth system. Conscious Parenting Attentive parents look beyond the moment and the obvious and observe what the child is demonstrating so that the parent can best respond to what they really need. The Orpheus Institute offers self-awareness work for parents or parents to be to better understand yourself and awaken your ability to make conscious choices for you and for your children. In individual or couple sessions you will work on your own emotional wounds, discover your potential and offer the best of yourself spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically to your children.
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Self-Discovery We all, at some time in our lives, are faced with stressors, which cause us to feel unfulfilled. We are sometimes in a period of personal questioning and desire to better understand ourself or long to improve our relationship with family, children, spouse or co-workers. In times where we feel overwhelmed by life events, it is important to find the right path to gain personal insight and recover a positive direction in life. We offer a transformative and creative program of 14 online session that help you to embrace the infinite possibilities of your evolution. You open your heart to discover the richness of life deep within yourself inspires you to commit fully to being present in the world and explores new personal insights about your relastionships with others. The program is a combination of art and music, archetypes, symbols, and a very approachable analysis. It is astoundingly simple, yet extremely profound and effective. Isolated Elderly Sensory changes, cognitive changes, and weakness may plague those over age 85. Diseases and disorders are often complicated by suffering caused by isolation and loneliness as we age. We offer a powerful program of 14 online session that helps to better identify the underlying emotional component associated with the suffering either psychological or physical. With our very supportive, very safe and secure psycho-emotional therapy, we help to deal with a lot of challenges associated with aging. For those who have no more words to express themselves, we offer another language, the symbolic language of drawing, color, and shapes that help mobilize the inner potential while reducing stress and numerous side effect of illness, dementia or depression. CAP is a process that embraces - with respect and tenderness - the deep and sensitive layers of each being, and helps to develop an uncommon dialogue, a beautiful therapeutic alliance between the therapist, the person, their family, & the healthcare team.
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 A program which weaves art & music into a unique and unprecedented therapeutic intervention. A very structured methodology for accurately assessing the nature of a problem and for monitoring treatment progress. A groundbreaking artistic mediation which addresses deep emotional core issues unobtrusively and can overcome clients resistance to change
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The Orpheus Institute c/o Zaradich, 333 W. Broadway # 653 ANAHEIM, CA 92815 • USA We are a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to empowering people and communities to realize their full potential through the transformative power of music and art.
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