Introduction to Therapeutic Touch Knowledge and Practice delivered in two formats:
Basic level workshops 1, 2 and 3 are taught in 1 day workshops of 8 – 12 hours with Level 3 taught in two formats (a day-long intensive or over 2 days for 14 hours. The two day format offers more time for exploration, discovery, sharing and integration.
Therapeutic Touch Extended Training Program offers an integrative learning approach in a small group setting. It covers the Basic Level curriculum in more depth to help the student integrate and apply the healing knowledge and competencies through sustained commitment to practice. Level One and Level Two are delivered over an eight week period, in weekly 3 hour sessions with homework assignments. Level Three is taught in 4 weekly 2.5 – 3 hours sessions, 3 – 6 months later.
For questions and to discuss please contact Julia von Flotow at (416) 686-6463
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Knowledge and skills gained in Level One:
- The history and development of Therapeutic Touch
- Scientific research in Therapeutic Touch
- Where Therapeutic Touch fits in the western medical model
- Basic Assumptions, Premises and Common Effects of Therapeutic Touch
- Enhanced ability in establishing rapport, obtaining permission and setting the stage for the healing session
- Foundational healing and mindfulness practices important to Therapeutic Touch: Centering, Grounding, Perceptual awareness and, Reflective practice (case study)
- The method – How to give and receive a basic Therapeutic Touch session
- Beginning understanding of the ethics, protocols and standards of conduct inherent to Therapeutic Touch
- Role of The Therapeutic Touch Network of Ontario
After Level One
Suggested Guidelines for Scope of Practice
We suggest applying the knowledge gained in the Level One workshop by doing Therapeutic Touch on self, family, pets and plants to gain experience, insight and confidence through Therapeutic Touch sessions and reflective practice (case studies).
It is highly recommended that students commit to taking Level One and Level Two close together (within two weeks to a month) as knowledge and practice gained in Level Two will reinforce Level One and help develop skills and confidence and encourage commitment to practice.
Knowledge and Skills Gained in Level Two:
At the end of Level Two, the student of Therapeutic Touch will:
- Have some proficiency in how to centre consciousness
- Understand the relationship between Therapeutic Touch Assumptions, Premises & Phases of a Therapeutic Touch session
- Be able to describe & demonstrate direction and modulation of energy, apply imagery & colour healing techniques in a healing session
- Be able to apply and demonstrate ethical principles & conduct inherent to Therapeutic Touch
- Understand the value and role of self healing in life and as healing practitioner
- Have an understanding of the value of reflective practice (case study) and know how to give and receive peer feedback
- Have a greater sense of confidence in giving and receiving a Therapeutic Touch session.
After Level Two
Suggested Guidelines for Scope of Practice
Similar to Level One with the addition of offering healing sessions to friends.
Knowledge and Skills Gained in Level Three:
At the end of Level Three, the student of Therapeutic Touch will be able to:
- Demonstrate integrated knowledge and competency in offering a Therapeutic Touch session.
- Comprehend the art & science of giving a Therapeutic Touch session.
- Confirm and explain the role of intuition in Therapeutic Touch
- Understand the role of the human energy system.
- Demonstrate ethical decision making in their healing practice.
- Identify personal strengths and challenges.
- Formulate a plan for ongoing self-healing and personal growth.
- Understand the value of reflective practice/how to complete a case study independently.
- Demonstrate giving Therapeutic Touch to clients in various positions.
- Demonstrate an understanding of distant healing.
- Describe the process for becoming a Recognized Practitioner, Therapeutic Touch.
After Level Three
Suggested Guidelines for Scope of Practice
Same as Level Two plus community members, as full members of the Therapeutic Touch Network of Ontario.
Stage One | Stage Two | Stage Three
