Personal Stories

I have had the opportunity to introduce many hundreds of patients to Autogenic Training. It never ceases to amaze and delight me to hear of the treasures they find within themselves by using this simple meditative practice. Dr Ann D. Bowden, M.B, Ch.B., D.C.H., MFHom

Finding time for me
Allowing myself to be free
Deeper sleep
More energy
More relaxed.
Counsellor

I listen to myself more – find my own answers. Feel more connected with myself and with my life. I feel more in control. Trainee counsellor

Bringing calm and quiet to a busy mind where every day is always busy.
After 3 weeks of AT I experienced everything I wanted and failed to find, from 11 months of intensive CBT. Client – J.Bird, 2007

I have stopped taking painkillers. There is no panic when I found I had run out, then I realised I could cope with the pain. Client – J.Bird, 2009

Teaching autogenics to people profoundly relax and manage stress has been one of the most enjoyable and effective tools of my medical practice in helping people to help themselves. Dr Alice Green, 2009

AT researched and published ability (2004) to help early stage cancer patients to improve their immune systems and promote well-being. Margaret Hidderley

AT means to me
- daily pain – comforted
- daily exhaustion – reduced
- daily enjoyment – increased
Plus a skill I can pass on to others.

Judith Wren

Autogenic Training has done wonders for my long-standing insomnia. Nida Ingham

Autogenic Training is the quickest and most effective tool in my life for reducing and even eliminating anxiety and stress. Janet C. Love

AT is the most wonderful self help technique, allowing me to become calm and focused. Bernice Lorenz

I have workied with children who find learning difficult since 1994. I have found AT helps them enormously and about 80% of them find it a useful tool. I use a modified version with children as young as 5 obviously parental help is required at this stage. Children as young as 9 can use it on their own. Izzie Harrap

AT has been crucial in enabling me to cope with loss of sight and carry on working when over 70. Marion C Brion Dr PhD Cert. Ed

Diploma Course Application

How to apply

1. Complete a basic Autogenic Training course with a BAS practitioner. Ideally you will consolidate your own personal AT process over a 6-month period, before undertaking professional training, but this is not always possible.
2. Apply to the Course Admissions Administrator (see below) and complete our application form, which includes supplying a reference from a professional work colleague. We will later ask for one from the therapist who taught you AT.
3. Personal interview with two members of the BAS Education and Training Team. Acceptance on the course is by interview only.

TOP Contact

For application forms, or any other queries, please contact Jane Bird, Course Admissions Administrator email here giving your postal address, and telling us how you heard about us. The Society has a discretionary bursary scheme to support and fund training for suitably qualified professionals who would be able to promote and deliver Autogenic Training in their work situations, particularly within the NHS.