Course Overview
Instructor: ChrŸs Tei
Duration: 5 Months
Topics: Five
Lessons: 20
Level: First Year
Price: $450
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Fundamentals of Therapeutic Touch is an introductory course that explores the principles and practices of Therapeutic Touch (TT), a holistic healing modality as practiced through the tradition of Reiki. Students will learn about the history and theoretical underpinnings of TT, including its roots in ancient healing traditions and its development as a modern therapeutic practice. The course covers essential techniques such as centering, assessing the energy field, and facilitating energy flow to promote healing and well-being. Through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on practice, students will gain the skills necessary to apply Therapeutic Touch in various settings, while also understanding the ethical considerations involved in this compassionate practice. A Level One Reiki initiation is included in the course.
What you’ll get from this course:
Fundamentals of Therapeutic Touch course deliverables:
- History and Theory: Learn about the origins and development of Therapeutic Touch (TT) and its roots in ancient healing traditions.
- Essential Techniques:
- Centering
- Assessing the energy field
- Facilitating energy flow
- Practical Skills: Gain hands-on experience through demonstrations and practice sessions.
- Ethical Considerations: Understand the ethical aspects of practicing TT.
- Level One Reiki Initiation: Receive a Level One Reiki initiation as part of the course.
Course Content
- Introduction to Therapeutic Touch (TT)
- History of TT
- Theoretical foundations
- Roots in ancient healing traditions
- Evolution into a modern practice
- Core Techniques of TT
- Centering techniques
- Methods for assessing the energy field
- Facilitating energy flow
- Practical applications of these techniques
- Practical Application
- Interactive lectures
- Demonstrations of TT techniques
- Hands-on practice sessions
- Applying TT in different settings
- Ethical Considerations
- Ethical principles in TT
- Compassionate practice guidelines
- Client safety and confidentiality
- Cultural sensitivity in healing practices
- Level One Reiki Initiation
- Introduction to Reiki principles
- Preparation for initiation
- Receiving Level One Reiki initiation
Integrating Reiki with TT practices
Course Content
Course Instructor
ChrŸs Tei
ChrŸs Tei is a passionate educator who provides comprehensive training for people who have an interest in growing wellness in their families, communities, and themselves. She was a co-founder of the Tau Wellness Co-op in 2014 and has brought together into one integrated approach the skills of therapeutic touch, therapeutic arts, and therapeutic trance. ChrŸs is a steadfast advocate for the gender/neuro diverse community and the grateful guest of the T’sou-ke First Nation for over 40 years.
As Tau we are guests everywhere forever and thank our many hosts.
We are one people amongst many nations
Our commonality is our diversity
And the ancestors WE share
May their voices lead us in our work
And our touch always heal
