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:
Benefits of practice groups:
- Network and problem-solve
- Share concerns, issues and information
- Exchange Therapeutic Touch sessions
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DELTA/TSAWWASSEN | Last Wednesday of each month, 7:00-9:00pm at Jacqui Saran’s house, in-person. | Jacqui Saran, TTRP | [email protected] |
| LADYSMITH | Every other Monday of the month, 1st Monday in-person 4pm, 2wks later on Zoom 6:30pm. | Judith Schweers, TTRT/RP | [email protected] |
| LANGLEY 19792 – 30 Ave. | On Zoom only – second Weds of the Month – 7–9pm PST. Open to all TT practitioners. | Cheryl Larden, TTRT/RP 604-510-0190, or Frances | [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 | 1st & 3rd Thursday afternoon at 1:30 PM. Address for both dates is 652 Kerry Place, North Van. We do not meet in July and August. | Contact Lynda Harvey at 604-980-6604 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 (Starting Nov., 19, 2024) | in-person only, 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7-9pm, Knox United Church, 5590 Balaclava St. | Facilitator: Sofia Sandover, TTRP. | Contact Robin O’Brien [email protected] |
| VANCOUVER | On Zoom first Wednesday of every month, 7 to 9 pm ON HOLD FOR TIME BEING | VACANT | |
| VICTORIA | Victoria Practice Group on zoom - The first Monday of the month at 7 -9 pm - contact Peggy Frank Victoria Practice Group in person- The following Thursday afternoon of the month from - 2-4 pm- contact Peggy Frank NOTE: No practice groups in April. | Peggy Frank | [email protected] [email protected] |