Vocal Health – Winter 2026
Your voice is one of your most valuable tools and caring for it is essential for a sustainable career. This session, with Senior Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Clarissa Hardaker, focuses on vocal wellbeing, prevention of strain, and healthy habits to support your voice through rehearsals, performances and beyond. This session is presented by Actors' Trust, in partnership with BAPAM, the largest provider of clinical services to the UKs entire performing arts sector.
Managing Stress and Burnout – Winter 2026
All of us can experience stress, anxiety and burnout. But it can be hard when you are in the middle of feeling stressed, anxious or burnt out to know it is happening, let alone to know how to manage it and where to turn.
Sleep – Winter 2026
Sleep has a clear link to how we feel and how we perform. While for some, sleep comes easily, many of us may be impacted by chronic or acute sleep issues. In this session we will explore sleep issues, techniques for improving sleep, sleep hygiene and when to seek clinical advice.
ADHD and Neurodiversity – Winter 2026
People with neurodivergent traits (diagnosed and undiagnosed) can find themselves with challenges at work. Without support and understanding, it can be hard to communicate your needs. And if the people around you dont understand your approach, you can feel lost and isolated.
Isolation & Connection – Winter 2026
This session with dramatherapist Heather Turkington will explore isolation and loneliness for actors and stage management professionals. Heather will take us compassionately through the differences between loneliness and solitude, how to recognise isolation and how to know when to reach out for support.
Cool Downs – Stepping Outside of Work – Winter 2026
This session, created specifically for actors and stage management professionals will explore how we can psychologically cool down, step away and separate our work from our lives, even during busy periods or intense productions.
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