A practical, evidence-informed approach to using sound for regulation, co-regulation, and therapeutic change.
Harness the power of sound and nervous system regulation to support deep recovery, safety, and reconnection after trauma.
Who this training is for
Registered Music Therapists, Allied Health Professionals, clinicians and teachers working in:
- Trauma recovery
- Drug and alcohol rehabilitation
- Mental health
- Community and group programs
- Youth, adult, or residential services
- Behaviour schools and special education
What you’ll learn
A clinically grounded framework for integrating sound into trauma-informed and recovery-focused practice:
The S.O.U.N.D. Framework
A structured approach for session design, clinical decision making, and therapeutic flow.
Autonomic Nervous System Regulation
Polyvagal-informed principles for supporting safety, grounding, and co-regulation.
Therapist Voice & Presence
Using tone, pacing, rhythm, and vocal resonance as regulatory tools.
Low Frequency Sound Techniques
Practical methods using bowls, vocalisation, and simple rhythmic patterns to support down-regulation and emotional stabilisation.
Trauma Informed Facilitation
Creating safety, agency, and choice within individual and group settings.
Group Synchrony & Co-Regulation
Techniques for building connection, attunement, and therapeutic engagement in recovery groups.
Complete Sound Recovery Protocol
Learn to implement a full session from start to finish with clear, repeatable steps.
Why this training matters
Clients in trauma and addiction recovery often struggle with:
- Dysregulation
- Overwhelm
- Shutdown
- Difficulty engaging
- Limited access to verbal processing
Sound-based methods offer a gentle, non-verbal pathway to safety, connection, and therapeutic readiness.
This training equips clinicians with practical tools that can be used immediately in sessions and groups.
About the facilitator
Reanna Price is a Registered Music Therapist and Clinical Facilitator with over 15 years’ experience in hospital-based addiction, trauma, and grief services and schools. She specialises in trauma-informed sound recovery and teaches practical, evidence-based approaches to nervous system regulation.
Reanna is known for her clear, grounded facilitation style and her ability to make therapeutic sound work safe, accessible, and clinically relevant for allied health professionals.
Training details
- Format: Facilitator Course Clinical Training
- Includes: Demonstrations, practice, protocols, and facilitator manual
- Suitable for: Individual and group work
- CPD hours available (if applicable)
