Practice Groups
Practice group sessions are important to improve and maintain Therapeutic Touch® skills. If you are an experienced leader and require some information or if you have studied Therapeutic Touch and are interested in starting a practice group, call the BCTTNS Practice Group Coordinator:
Frances Schofield at francesschof.tt@gmail.com
Benefits of practice groups:
- Network and problem-solve
- Share concerns, issues and information
- Exchange Therapeutic Touch treatments
Leaders are expected to:
- Encourage participants to join the BCTTNS network
- Assist others to upgrade skills and increase Therapeutic Touch knowledge
- Keep the focus on Therapeutic Touch
- Keep regular dates and times as much as possible
Most groups meet monthly for 2 hours, often 7-9 p.m. Some groups have a small charge/donation if they have to pay for the location, but most are free. The usual format is a meditation, then sharing Therapeutic Touch news/events/ TT experiences/questions and giving and receiving a Therapeutic Touch session. Generally, groups have one person as a facilitator, but it is a good idea to have a back-up person as well. In some groups, there is a short closing ceremony for peace. Often, the group decides how they wish to develop.
Practice Groups
| Community | Details | Facilitator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BURNABY Burnaby Public Library, Tommy Douglas Branch, 7311 Kingsway | Contact Marie Preissl for information. | Marie Preissl, TTRT/RP. 604-526-6836 | mariepreissl@telus.net |
| DELTA/TSAWWASSEN | 2nd Wed of the month. 7:00 pm. | Run by Cheryl Larden, TTRP/RT. Contact: Frances: 604-948-1652, Selena: 604-952-4175 | francesschof.tt@gmail.com |
| DELTA/LADNER | Usually 4th Wednesday of the month. 7-9 pm. Contact Tama for details. | Facilitator - Tama Recker, TTRT/RP 604-803-6672 | tt_tama@hotmail.com |
| DUNCAN Cowichan Valley Hospice, 3122 Gibbins Rd. (Bank St. Entrance) | Alternating Wednesdays. 5:00-7:00 pm. | Judith Schweers, TTRT/RP. 250-748-5993 | spiritwideopen@yahoo.com |
| KELOWNA Heart Centered Living, 203-2000 Enterprise Way | 3rd Tuesday of each month. 6:30 pm. | Jeanette Kirschner, TTRP 250-215-4438, and Gloria Andrews, TTRP | insideoutheal@gmail.com |
| LANGLEY 19792 – 30 Ave. | Last Wednesday of the month. 7 pm. No meeting in December. | Cheryl Larden, TTRT/RP. 604-510-0190 | clarden@shaw.ca |
| MAPLE RIDGE 22554 Lougheed Hwy | 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month. 3:30 – 5 pm. TT for patients and families living with cancer, pain or other debilitating illnesses. | Jean Ruttan, TTRP. 604-463-7771. New practitioners welcome for mentoring and practice time. | jkr1944@gmail.com |
| N. VANCOUVER Lions Gate Hospital 231 East 15th St, N Van (Hope Centre, main floor, Telfer Burke Room opposite the elevators) | 1st Thurs of each month. 7 – 9 pm. | Lynda Harvey, TTRP. 604-980-6604 | lyndajharvey@gmail.com |
| N. VANCOUVER 1071 Hendecourt Rd., Lynn Valley, N Van | 2nd Thursday. 1:30 – 3:30 pm. | Diana Hirst. 778-338-5541 | dianahirst@shaw.ca |
| N. VANCOUVER West Vancouver United Church, 21st St & Esquimalt, West Vancouver | 3rd Thursday of each month. 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Enter side door from rear parking lot, go upstairs to 2nd floor, 1st door on right. | Christine Banham 604-925-8803 | |
| N. VANCOUVER 652 Kerry Place, Delbrook, N Van | 4th Thursday each month. 1:30 – 3:30 pm. 5th week will be organized by Alex and Brenda, 604-998-1045 | Lynda Harvey, TTRP. 604-980-6604. | lyndajharvey@gmail.com |
| RICHMOND | 3rd Tuesday monthly from 7 to 9 pm. | Lesley Reichert, TTRP. 604-272-1436 | lesquest377@gmail.com |
| SALMON ARM #2 – 621 Ross St. | Alternating every 2 weeks. | Marie-Paule Wiley, TTRT/RP. 250-832-8176 | mpawiley@hotmail.com |
| SURREY/WHITE ROCK Cloverdale (Fay’s home) | 3rd Wednesday of the month. 7 – 9 pm. | Fay Torgerson, TTRP/RT. 604-576-8176 | HF_Torg@telus.net |
| VANCOUVER | For details, please contact Mary Lou or Frances. | Mary Lou Trinkwon or Frances Schofield | francesschof.tt@gmail.com or maryloutrinkwon@gmail.com |
| VICTORIA | Peggy Frank, TTRT/RP. | pegfrank@telus.net |