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ADVANCED TRAINING
PROGRAM Sponsored by the Toyohari© Association of North America (TANA) This program is the first of its kind in North America. It has been designed to further develop the academic and clinical skills of participants (registered Toyohari© members). It will be funded exclusively by the fees charged and is not subsidized by TANA membership fees. This program will include an eleven day training spread over 14 months with U.S. and European resident study guides. Completion of this program will result in a certificate as a Registered Toyohari© Academic Practitioner. Everyone will participate equally in their own development through a process of group study, supported by peers. This program is only available to Toyohari© Association members that completed their basic Toyohari© training by at least two years prior (i.e., 2005). Applicants must also be able to document active participation in the Association through their committed attendance in formal branch study group sessions, informal local study sessions, formal TANA sponsored training programs, Japan (or European or Australasian) trainings and working for TANA through local branch activities, etc. Candidates will be selected through a selection process that will weigh these various factors (including years of membership). Study guides will include Junko Ida, Ned Holle and Brenda Loew. The primary goals of this advanced training program are: 1) To help raise the skills, standards and confidence of the Toyohari© practitioner 2) To develop more comprehensively trained practitioners and potential future instructors of the Toyohari© system CONTENT OF THE PROGRAM: In order to make available more detailed study through presentations, instruction and practice with feedback, the following activities will be included: 1) Writing up and then presenting to the group at least two case study reports (receiving feedback from the study guides and the rest of the group). 2) Researching and then writing up and reporting on a major study theme to the group. (Topics to be approved by the study guides with assistance from Stephen Birch, Ph.D.) [Note: Participants should come to the first weekend with some idea about their study project and must submit a more specific proposal by the second weekend.] 3) Oral and written presentations on assigned topics to the group (receiving feedback from the study guides and the rest of the group). The assigned topics will include reviews of the foundational Toyohari© program curriculum following major basic themes: theory; pulse diagnosis; four examinations; selection of Sho; point location; needling techniques; and supportive treatments. A schedule of presentations will be prepared so that all participants make an equal number of presentations. 4) Practice sessions focusing on: pulse diagnosis; four examinations; selection of Sho; point location; needling techniques; supportive treatments. 5) Kozato-style treatment practice sessions. 6) Presentation of translated articles and discussions from the Keiraku Shinryo (Toyohari© journal). 7) Presentation and discussion of important passages/chapters from the Classics (eg., Nei Jing and/or Nan Jing). 8) Possible lectures on what it is to be a teacher of Toyohari© and how to do research within the Toyohari© framework. If any particular areas are identified that are in need of improvement, each participant will be given additional assignments related to those areas. This will include everything from knowledge of theory, presentation skills, moxa skills, needling skills, diagnostic skills, treatment skills, etc. STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAM: There will be three 3 day weekends and one final 2 day weekend stretched over 14 months. (One of the weekends (#2) will include Junko Ida from the European Branch of the Toyohari Association (EBTA).) Participants will be encouraged to attend regular branch study sessions as usual, and wherever possible to arrange extra study sessions among themselves. Study guides Loew and Holle will be available to consult with each participant as needed and available. Stephen Birch and Junko Ida will be available as consultants as well. SCHEDULE: Weekend One (3 days) (January 26 - 28, 2007):
Weekend Two (3 days) (June 1 - 3, 2007 with Junko Ida):
Weekend Three (3 days) (October 26 - 28, 2007):
Weekend Four (2 days) (March 8 & 9, 2008):
PROPOSED DATES FOR THE PROGRAM January 26, 27, 28, 2007; June 1,2, 3, 2007; October 26, 27, 28, 2007 and March 8, 9, 2008 REGISTRATION: Registration is open to all members who graduated a TANA program by or before 2005. Please respond by sending the application form below by email or snail mail to: gentleacupuncture@earthlink.net, Brenda Loew, Japanese Acupuncture Center, 4110 Stone Way N., Seattle, WA 98103. Responses must be received by August 15, 2006. Letters of acceptance will be mailed out to participants no later than October 15, 2006 and deposits must be received no later than November 15, 2006, otherwise people on the waiting list will be notified. [Note: This program will not be offered again until 2009 at the earliest.] LOCATION: The eleven day program will be held at in Seattle (location to be announced). COSTS: A non-refundable deposit of $150 (payable to TANA) is due by November 15, 2006 in order to hold your place in the program. The total cost of this 11 day Advanced program is $ 1, 500. Payment can be made in either one payment of $1,350 (after deposit of $150) due no later than December 15, 2006 or - in two amounts, $700 by December 15, 2006 and $700 by June 1, 2007. [This second option costs $50 more.] Refunds will be made up to two weeks before the program begins contingent on receipt of written notification. If you cancel within two weeks of the start date, we will return 50%. After the start of the program, no refunds will be possible. ADVANCED TOYOHARI© PROGRAM 2007-2008 APPLICATION FORM Name [PLEASE PRINT]: _____________________________ Mailing Address: ________________________________ City/State/Zip: __________________________________ Phone number(s): ________________________________ Email: _________________________________ Fax: ___________________________________ Local Branch: ____________________________ Toyohari© graduation year & city: _______________________________ National Toyohari© Trainings attended (year/city): _________________________________ International Toyohari© Trainings attended (year/country): ___________________________ Please describe your level of participation in local
branch meetings and/or national activities and a brief
description of why you would like to participate in this
program (use separate sheet if necessary): _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ Will you need information about accommodations in the Seattle area? Yes: __ No: __ If accepted into the program, I agree to pay either the full amount by December 15, 2006 or $700 by December 15, 2006 and $650 by June 1, 2007. $150 is enclosed herewith (payable to TANA.) Signature: _________________________ Date: _____________________ PLEASE COPY THIS FORM FOR YOUR RECORDS. You will receive a letter confirming your acceptance into the program with further instructions. Please send your application to: Brenda Loew, Japanese Acupuncture Center, 4110 Stone Way N., Seattle, WA 98103 or email to: gentleacupuncture@earthlink.net or fax to: 206.545.8875. THANK YOU! |
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