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Our Values Form the Foundation of the TT Recognized Practitioner (TTRP)Status and the Recognized teacher (TTRT)Status.

Presented by  Kathy Gilchrist RN, BSN and Brigid Ting BSN, M.Ed. 

 

The BCTTN membership in Oct.30, 2004  discussed the following key values that form the foundation for establishment of guidelines for the BCTTN Recognized Practitioner (TTRP) status and the Recognized Teacher (TTRT)status

  • Provide a foundation for TT education within BC
  • Be cohesive with other Canadian provinces & the US in our policies while maintaining the BC perspective.
  • Ensure accountability of practitioner and teachers
  • Extend the reach of TT education to others in the larger community
  • Maintain the simple elegance of Krieger/ Kunz teachings
  • Meet the yearnings for continual inner growth / self care
  • Enhance our ability to practice with each other
  • Provide possibilities for mentoring & help to  practice groups
  • Create a flexible  system flexibility to accommodate those in remote areas or with special circumstances
  • Provide possibilities to learn with different teachers
  • Encourage documentation of treatments and learning how to become at ease with this
  • Maintain currency with new developments within TT ™

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Achieving BCTTN Recognised Practitioner Status

 

A.  Relationship with the British Columbia Therapeutic Touch Network

The Recognized Practitioner:

  1. Is a member in good standing with commitment to BCTTN.
  2. Agrees to follow BCTTN Guidelines for Therapeutic TouchÔ.
  3. Has signed the BCTTN Code of Ethics statement.
  4. Participates in bi-annual TT up-dates e.g. TT retreats, conferences etc.
  5. 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  

 

    It is important to acknowledge that not all members will choose to work towards the Recognised Practitioner status; this is a choice that may be suited to volunteers or professionals working in health care agencies or people in private practice.

 

 
 		    

 

 

 

 

     

 

 

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