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 [email protected]
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 | |
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DELTA/TSAWWASSEN | On Zoom - 2nd Weds of the month – 7-9pm PST | Cheryl Larden, TTRT/RP 604-510-0190, Frances, or Selena | [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] |
DELTA/LADNER | On Zoom - Contact Tama for day/time of monthly practice group - varies from evening to afternoon groups. | Facilitator - Tama Recker, RTC, TTRT, QTTT Eagle Tree Counselling & Wellness 604-803-6672 | Therapeutic Touch Website: http://www.ttbytama.com/ Email: [email protected] |
COWICHAN VALLEY | Meet on Zoom, every Wednesday, Time: 5.00-7.00 pm, PST. Alternating Weds, Clients and Practitioners, and Practitioners only. Emphasis on Self Care | Judith Schweers, TTRT/RP | spiritwideo[email protected] |
LANGLEY 19792 – 30 Ave. | On Zoom – last Weds of the Month – 7–9pm PST | Cheryl Larden, TTRT/RP 604-510-0190, Frances, or Selena | [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] |
MAPLE RIDGE 22554 Lougheed Hwy | 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month. 3 – 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. | [email protected] |
NORTH SHORE | Meeting via Zoom 1st Wednesday of the month, 7.00- 8.30 pm PST 3rd Wednesday of the month, 1.30-3.00pm PST | Contact Lynda Harvey for the link. All are welcome. | [email protected] |
INTERIOR BC | Twice /month Thurs. pm occasional, Sat. am at the moment via Zoom | Marie-Paule Wiley, TTRT/RP 250-832-8176 | [email protected] or Gloria Andrews [email protected] |
SURREY/WHITE ROCK Cloverdale (Fay’s home) | 3rd Wednesday of the month. 7 – 9 pm. | Fay Torgerson, TTRT/RP 604-576-8176 | [email protected] |
VANCOUVER | On Zoom 1st Wednesday of every month 7-9pm | Mary Lou Trinkwon, TTRT/RP or contact Sofia Sandover | [email protected] or [email protected] |
VICTORIA | On Zoom - Contact Peggy Frank or Mary Leslie | Peggy Frank, TTRT/RP or contact Mary Leslie | [email protected] [email protected] |