Together, these two 2-day intensives contain the same course material as our traditional 4-day workshop.
This 2-day practicum is the second of two intensives designed to refine and deepen the foundational teachings of Process Acupressure. Participants will practice being at interface while following and encouraging a person’s natural process to: promote greater health; deepen understanding of symptoms and life events; recognize and follow signals that arise during a session; refine skills to advance professional and personal growth and development using acupressure and process skills. Movement sequences will also be included to enhance whole being integration of principles.
The pre-requisites for this course are Process Acupressure 1A: Foundations & PA Practicum 1
Together, these two 2-day intensives contain the same course material as our traditional 4-day workshop
This 2-day practicum is the first of two intensives designed to refine and deepen the foundational teachings of Process Acupressure. This practicum focuses on whole-being assessment skills in the practice of Insight Acupressure. Participants will review and deepen their proficiency with hands-on point location and skilled-touch assessments and protocols; refine awareness of channels, signals & cues as they arise during a session; deepen understanding of scope of practice and appropriate skills for working with emotions. Movement sequences will also be included to enhance whole being integration of principles.
The pre-requisite for this course is Process Acupressure 1A: Foundations
This 4-day workshop progresses process and acupressure skills. Practice with safely following and encouraging a person’s natural process, to promote greater health, the meaning of symptoms and life events. Deepen your confidence to recognize and follow the signals that arise during a session. Refine your skills as you go deeper into your own growth process. This workshop emphasizes soul work which includes life review and soul purpose. Advances Basic PA protocol and Chakra Tai Chi.
An Ethics Class defining Boundaries; how to recognize and deal with deviant behavior, including support practices for developing assertive communication and an admirable massage business.
Well-Known sources provide a broader, deeper understanding of the topic in succinct format, and provide resources through the text and biblio at the end.
Testimonial, ” What a highly beneficial Boundaries class! so needed. I also like how you brought in holistic ways to more deeply understand the experience of touch given and received in a therapeutic setting. BRAVO!! (GR)
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Boundaries Objectives
Definition of Ethical Principles.
Links to Codes of Ethics MT Organizations.
Discussion of natural biological Sexual Response Cycle.
Students will practice using an Intervention Model to determine safety in a situation and maintain boundaries.
Students will have examples of Informed Consent which can stem from initial intake and be accessed on a continual basis.
Students will be given practices for establishing a strong presence and grounding as well as developing a sixth sense for truth of a situation.
Students will see Interface Touch Exercise videos.
Students will learn Dr. Fritz Smith’s Criteria for Touch.
Students will be introduced to Marshall Rosenberg’s Nonviolent Communication (NVC) program. Suggested Role-Playing scenarios.
Students will consider their own professional and personal ethical standards and experiences and have supportive texts and cards to look to if questionable ethical situations occur.
Steps for Resolving Ethical Dilemmas on a handy card.
Students will be given Role Play situations to test their assertive abilities.
Students will consider resources for a safe and successful massage practice.
Students will be given self-care movements and meditations to strengthen their awareness and response abilities.
