Achieving
BCTTN Recognised Practitioner
Status
A. Relationship with the
British
Columbia Therapeutic Touch Network
The
Recognized Practitioner:
- Is a member in
good standing with commitment to BCTTN.
- Agrees to follow BCTTN Guidelines for
Therapeutic TouchÔ.
- Has signed the
BCTTN Code of Ethics statement.
- Participates in bi-annual TT up-dates e.g. TT retreats,
conferences etc.
- Gives feedback
to other members documenting in their TT Practitioner
Workbook.
B. TT
Education and practice requirements
The applicant for the
Recognized Practitioner status:
Basic Education: Has
successfully completed Therapeutic Touch™ courses, Level 1, 2 and 3
(Minimum: 36 hours over 1 year or longer) with a Canadian/
NH-PAI recognised TT
teacher
Practice: Has practiced TT for at least one year following completing
Level 3 performing an average 6 sessions per month. Participates regularly in a
TT practice group or mentorship process (where
possible)
Continuing
Studies:
Has completed
an additional 20 hours of TT related studies e.g. repeated Level
2 or 3 with a different teacher, attended BCTTN practice days or
retreats, National TT
conference, Orcas Island TT intensive or mentorship
course.
(Note BCTTN:
36hrs
basic + 20
hrs continuing
studies = 56 hrs
TTNO:
24Hrs
basic + 32
Hrs continuing
studies = 55hrs i.e. BCTTN & TTNO are
equivalent)
Practitioner
workbook:
documents 72 case studies.
Maintaining Recognized
Practitioner Status
Education: 16
hours of TT studies over 2 yrs.
TT
Activities: 2 activities per year e.g. TT
workshops, volunteer events committee participation, TT
article .
Practice: 6 sessions / month
performed and documented.
Receive TT,
self-evaluation & TT reading. Give
feedback to members who are working towards Recognised Practitioner
status.
FEES:
Initial: $20 + $ 40 membership =
$ 60.
Seniors $20 + $30
membership = $50
Renewal: $10 + $40
membersip = $ 50.
Seniors $10 +
$30 membership = $40