Nurse Healers-Professional Associates, Inc. (NH-PAI) The credentialing body of Therapeutic Touch International Association (TTIA)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Frequently Asked Questions About the Therapeutic Touch Mentorship Process<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n An Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Mentorship with a Qualified Therapeutic Touch Teacher (QTTT) or Qualified Therapeutic Touch Practitioner (QTTP) with five years\u2019 experience is a valuable way to deepen your own practice. It is also a required element for those seeking to become a QTTP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mentorship gives the student an opportunity for an ongoing conversation with an experienced practitioner. Each mentor tailors her\/his program to the needs and learning style of the student while covering a range of topics related to the core curriculum and mentorship guidelines developed by Therapeutic Touch International Association (TTIA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n While each mentor is unique, all mentors choose to participate because of their dedication to Therapeutic Touch (TT). Inquisitive, patient, knowledgeable, open and respectful mentors expect their students to be committed to deepening their own practice and understanding of TT. Students should be willing to take direction, study, practice regularly and take the mentor\/student relationship seriously. A mentor can take the student right through the application process for her\/his own QTTP credential should the student wish to pursue it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The relationship between mentor and student can lead to transforming experiences for both parties. Many students continue to work with their mentor in less formal ways long after becoming QTTPs themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Therapeutic Touch Mentorship: Q: Are there prerequisites to signing up for mentorship? Q: Do I have to be applying for QTTP? Q: How long is the program? Q: Why is mentorship required for the application process? Q: What does it mean \u2013 \u201cTT enhances transformation?\u201d Q: What exactly is the role of my mentor? Q: What kinds of things are covered in the mentorship process? Q: There are other mentorship programs- how do they differ from the TTIA Mentorship Process? Q: May I do the Mentorship Process in a shorter time? Q: How do I find a Therapeutic Touch mentor? What if I live in a remote area and there are no mentors close by? Therapeutic Touch Mentorship: For Mentors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Please read the TT Mentorship: For Students (above) first. It will answer many of your questions.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Mentoring, whether in the year-long Mentorship Process arrangement or at a mentoring program, is a great way to develop your own practice of TT, deepen awareness of the Inner Self and continue your transformative experience. Being able to guide another practitioner in her\/his exploration of healing, the Inner Self and TT are rewarding, challenging, educational and fun! We encourage those who are interested to become mentors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Frequently Asked Questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Q: I\u2019m interested in mentoring! Do I qualify? Q: Are there particular qualities I need to have? Q: What is the curriculum covered in Mentorship? Q: Is there a set way to teach the material? Q: What if I have never taught TT? Q: I previously have TT taught \u2013 where might I learn to become a mentor? Mentorship FAQs Nurse Healers-Professional Associates, Inc. (NH-PAI) The credentialing body of Therapeutic Touch International Association (TTIA) Frequently Asked Questions About the Therapeutic Touch Mentorship Process An Introduction Mentorship with a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":311,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
<\/strong>For Students Frequently Asked Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
A: A Basic 12 hour TT class is the minimum requirement. Many people begin right after their first workshop, while others begin later after taking Intermediate TT or even after the Advanced TT course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A: No, you do not need to decide whether or not you want to pursue your QTTP when you begin a TT mentorship. Some students enter a mentorship arrangement to explore and deepen their practice, with no intention of becoming a qualified practitioner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A: For anyone wishing to become a QTTP the process is a minimum of one year with a minimum of 36 hours of contact time with your mentor. Often students develop deep rapport with their mentors, and the mentorship continues for longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A: Experience has shown that working with a mentor plays a valuable and essential role in the education of a TT practitioner. As a QTTP, you will need to have many skills you might be unaware of as well as a deep understanding of the profound relationship between you as the healer and the TT recipient. During your mentorship these subjects will be explored and developed. You will often hear that \u201cTherapeutic Touch enhances transformation\u201d and a mentor helps to guide you through this time of growth and questioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A: TT, while based in research, becomes a deeply moving experience for the practitioner. It is a healing practice that requires compassion, honesty, and integrity. Often we show those qualities to others more often than we treat ourselves to them! Therapeutic Touch requires a level of compassion for ourselves, honesty with ourselves, and inner integrity that perhaps we haven\u2019t previously attempted. The practice of Therapeutic Touch initiates an exploration of our deep self, our relationship to the greater human community and to the life force that connects us ultimately to this multi-dimensional world we live in. This \u201ctranspersonal\u201d journey has the power to transform us and actually gives us greater access to the healing field for those with whom we work. Through this process, routine or familiar observations and understandings are transcended and we explore new territory previously unavailable to us. With that, our compassion, honesty, and integrity expand on all levels \u2013 within and without. Having a mentor familiar with this path is extremely helpful and personal. Mentorship provides an armature for this work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A: The role of the mentor is multifaceted: she\/he assesses your skills, creates a safe environment for learning, and provides knowledge and experience to help you develop and gain confidence as a healer. She\/he will help you define your personal and professional goals with healing, and organize incremental learning experiences that address those goals. Your mentor will support, assist and nurture you on your journey. From tweaking your technique, discussing books and guiding you through truly transforming moments, your mentor will be your companion. If and when you both feel you are ready to apply for QTTP, she\/he will walk you through the process by reviewing your application and case studies and writing a letter of recommendation for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A: Here is a partial list of subjects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A: Currently there are programs and continuing education workshops that support the TTIA Mentorship Process. We encourage students to apply and participate! Students of all experience levels and years of practice come to these programs. In all mentoring programs the mentor pays close attention to the interests and needs of the students and tailors a good part of her\/his program to reflect them. Working with a second mentor for a short time can be enormously helpful because an informed second perspective on the same material may open your eyes in new ways. Although these programs will not replace the Mentorship Process for those seeking their QTTP, some hours may be accepted at the discretion of your mentor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A: No. Again, experience has shown that even a year may be not quite enough to fully absorb and synthesize all you will explore and learn with your mentor. Students enjoy the one-on-one attention and time they get from their mentors and often continue for longer, even after receiving their own QTTP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A: Many mentors offer long distance mentorship programs using telephone, email and internet video conferencing to help to fill in the gap for \u201cseeing\u201d each other. Actual time together will still be required at some point. Some mentors hold weekend seminars or practice groups for mentorship students a few times a year so that they can meet, practice together and have some joint workshop time. There are lots of options. We\u2019ll do our best to help find you the right mentor to satisfy your particular needs. E-mail the TTIA office (ttia@therapeutictouch.org<\/a>) or the Education Trustee (Education@therapeutictouch.org<\/a>) for a list of mentors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A: Those who are Qualified TT Practitioners with 5 years\u2019 experience and Qualified Therapeutic Teachers meet TTIA\u2019s requirements to become a mentor. Contact TTIA for additional information and guidelines. Click on TTIA Calendar of Events at https:\/\/www.therapeutictouch.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
A: Yes! A good mentor is inquisitive, patient and open to learning. A mentor should be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A: Under FAQs for Students (above) is a partial list. A full list is available through TTIA to qualified mentors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A: No \u2013 that\u2019s the fun and challenge of mentoring. You design your own program according to the guidelines and the needs of your student. There are programs provided to support your knowledge base and development as a mentor\/teacher. Click Here <\/a>to access the TTIA Calendar of Events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A: There are courses for educators offered periodically for both teaching and mentoring. Some mentorship programs offer opportunities for learning to become a mentor. You could always become a QTTT, co-teaching with your mentor. Teaching seminars, led by very experienced teachers, are another wonderful way to be with a group of fellow teachers and to learn a lot in a short time. In these programs you learn about organizing class time, presenting material, developing curriculum, etc. Click here<\/a> for TTIA Calendar of Events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A: Mentoring at one of the mentoring programs is a challenging, exciting, and educational experience. You could also attend as a participant and shadow a mentor, observing as well as participating. You would see how the program is organized, meet different mentors and continue your own exploration of TT. Many have found this to be a very rewarding path. Please contact the TTIA Education Trustee at Education@therapeutictouch.org<\/a> for more information or Click Here<\/a> for the TTIA events calendar.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"