Membership

 

BCTTNS membership is open to all who have studied Therapeutic Touch™ as developed by Dora Kunz and Dolores Krieger PhD.,R.N.

Membership to the network runs from May 1st - April 30th. New member fees received in March or April will be applied to the next year.

BCTTNS membership fees are:

  • Member  $50
  • Others $99         
  • Seniors and Students   $40
  • TTRecognized Practitioner    $60
  • Seniors TTRP    $50
  • TTRecognized Teacher   $70
  • Seniors TTRT    $60.00

(Seniors designated over 60 years of age); Seniors add $10.00 fee for TTRP & $20.00 fee for TTRT, when you join and/or renew membership.

First time members, may obtain a one year membership of $40.00.

BCTTNS membership gives you four BCTTNS newsletters yearly that provide articles of TT interest, reports on research and other activities, upcoming workshops and events within B.C. You will also receive quarterly IN TOUCH newsletters to keep you up to date on information from across Canada. In order to cover the cost of this publication, $15 of each membership fee paid to BCTTNS goes toward production costs of the IN TOUCH.

BENEFITS OF BCTTNS MEMBERSHIP

Anyone who has studied Therapeutic Touch, as developed by Dolores Krieger, PhD, RN, and Dora Kunz, and who agrees to abide by the BCTTNS Code of Ethics and Conduct, is invited to become a member of the BC Therapeutic Touch™ Network. Society.

There are many wonderful reasons to enjoy membership in the BCTTNS which offers :
  • BCTTNS CONFERENCES and practice days.
  • The BCTTNS WEBSITE, information at www.bctherapeutictouch.com
  • FELLOWSHIP with others who also practice TT.
  • CONNECTEDNESS through Regional Representatives, practice groups, and informative, eagerly-read newsletters from BC and Ontario.
  • ENCOURAGEMENT through contact with experienced TT practitioners
  • LEARNING opportunities for beginners and advanced practitioners.
  • HEALING WORK opportunities and experiences offering treatments to the public.
  • A TREATMENT CIRCLE for members facing serious health issues.
  • PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT for those who want to advance their talents as speakers, or writers, or organizers
  • PARTICIPATION in the advancement of complementary and alternative holistic health care.
  • STANDARDS of TT practice and instruction and course curricula for BC.
  • An ACCREDITATION process for those wishing to achieve TT Recognized Practitioner and TT Recognized Teacher status.
  • FUN in sharing experiences with others who are also excited by the possibilities of TT.
  • NEWSLETTERS: The BCTTNS "Shifts in Energy" and the Ontario Network "In Touch" along with the new monthly "TT Tidbits".
  • CONFERENCES: Reduced rates at BCTTNS Conferences
  • TT CONTACTS: listing of BCTTNS teachers and locations of Support/practice groups and TT classes.
  • A MEMBERSHIP card for your wallet
  • CURRENT TT research information
  • ACCESS to the Members Only section of the BCTTNS website
  • AGM: free admission voting privileges.
  • NEW:  Access to liablility Insurance plan

 

BCTTNS Code of Ethics for the Conduct and Practice of Therapeutic Touch™

As a member of BCTTNS, when giving Therapeutic Touch,  I agree to abide by the following :

1. I will conduct my practice of Therapeutic Touch (TT™) in accordance with the generally accepted principles of TT™ as developed by Dolores Krieger, PhD., RN, and Dora Kunz, and in a manner that upholds the reputation held by Therapeutic Touch™ throughout the world.

2. In all Therapeutic Touch™ sessions, I will maintain the highest integrity, keeping the interests of the client foremost. All interpersonal transactions between the client and myself will be non-exploitative and appropriate to their care.

3. The client will receive only Therapeutic Touch™ unless I have informed consent and explicit permission, by the client, to include other adjunctive skills, therapies and energy modalities for which I am qualified.

4. I will make clear to the client, in advance, any fees that I charge for my service

5. I will keep all personal information of clients in the strictest confidence.

6.  I will conduct myself in an ethical and respectful manner whenever practicing, representing or participating in any Therapeutic Touch™ function.

7. I will regularly evaluate my strengths, limitations and levels of effectiveness, and strive to enhance my abilities by means of further education, practice & training in Therapeutic Touch™.

8. I will not hold BCTTNS responsible for any consequences resulting from my practice and/or giving TT™ instructions to others.

9. I will actively support BCTTNS by interest, and/or participation in Conferences AGMs and other network activities.

10. If I am aware of unprofessional behavior or that this Code of Ethics has been breached, I will address this with the person involved and/or report it in writing to the BCTTNS Board of Directors for follow up.

 

Membership Coordinator:

Dianne Whetstone

5178 Jeffries Rd.

Duncan  BC V9L 6S8

dwhtstn@gmail.com

 

Membership Form Print Out
Code of Ethics and Conduct Print form  
Code of Ethics and Conduct for Teachers Print form
Membership Renewal Form