[intermediate]

[advanced]

"Basic Level Krieger and Kunz Therapeutic Touch" is a 12 contact hour program

Who this program is designed for:

	Healthcare professionals
	Interested individuals with the desire to help themselves and others
	No previous knowledge or experience in Therapeutic Touch (TT) is necessary
	Experience in meditation, imagery or visualization may be helpful, but is not necessary
	Knowledge of other forms of energy work may or may not be useful

Objectives

	Define Therapeutic Touch
	Participate in a centering exercise
	Discuss the historical development of Therapeutic Touch as an introduction to the process
	Identify theoretical frameworks and basic assumptions that support the Therapeutic Touch process
	Discuss the aspects of the Therapeutic Touch process: centering, assessment, intervention, and evaluation.
	Identify potential problems if not centered during Therapeutic Touch
	Develop a personal sense of  "pattern recognition" of the human energy field
	Discuss the scientific basis for Therapeutic Touch
	Discuss beginning clinical issues affecting the integration of Therapeutic Touch into practice
	Identify 3 criteria to become a Therapeutic Touch practitioner as set forth by Nurse Healers -   Professional Associates International, Inc.

Benefits

	Learn from a recognized Therapeutic Touch teacher
	Outline with ample handouts and bibliography
	Certificate of attendance for both non healthcare professionals and professionals
	Beginning level skills to practice Therapeutic Touch with family and friends
	Ample time for practice sessions
	Quality videos about Therapeutic Touch
	Opportunity to begin a mentoring arrangement in order to use Therapeutic Touch in your healthcare setting

[beginner]

[intermediate]

[advanced]

"Intermediate Level Krieger and Kunz Therapeutic Touch" is a 14 contact hour program

Who this program is designed for:

	Healthcare professionals
	Non healthcare professionals and interested individuals may attend
	Have completed at least 12 hours of content in a Basic/Beginner Therapeutic Touch program by a qualified Therapeutic Touch teacher
	Consistent practice of Therapeutic Touch over at least a year period (average 2 times/week)
	Recommended mentoring arrangement according to NH-PAI criteria

Objectives

	Participate in the Therapeutic Touch (TT) process by demonstrating the centering, assessment, intervention and evaluation aspects during group practice.
	Explore the meditative aspects of TT from a personal awareness perspective.
	Discuss three theoretical frameworks that support the process of TT.
	Discuss methods for integrating Therapeutic Touch into the practice setting.
	Discuss Therapeutic Touch with expanded personal awareness of the process.
	Examine clinical applications of Therapeutic Touch.
	Explore the use of complementary healing interventions as they relate to Therapeutic Touch.
	Discuss current status of Therapeutic Touch research.
	Examine personal foundations necessary for the maintenance and deepening of a healing lifestyle.

Benefits

	Learn from a recognized Therapeutic Touch teacher
	Outline with ample handouts and bibliography
	Certificate of attendance for both non healthcare professionals and professionals
	Deepen your practice of Therapeutic Touch
	Policies\procedures and standards related to Therapeutic Touch
	Practice sessions include Therapeutic Touch, centering and energetic exercises to facilitate modulating skills, learn the hand-heart connection
	Interesting videos with Dora Kunz
	Guidelines for interacting with Therapeutic Touch detractors
	Guidelines for evaluating Therapeutic Touch research studies
	Opportunity to begin a mentoring arrangement in order to use Therapeutic Touch in your healthcare setting
	Prepares you to apply for recognized Therapeutic Touch practitioner status through NH-PAI

[intermediate]

[advanced]

"Advanced Level Krieger and Kunz Therapeutic Touch" is a 16 contact hour program

Who this program is designed for:

	Healthcare professional committed to Therapeutic Touch practice and learning
	Have completed a minimum of 12 hours of content in a Basic Therapeutic Touch program by recognized Therapeutic Touch teacher
	Have completed a minimum of 14 hours of content in an Intermediate Therapeutic Touch program by recognized Therapeutic Touch teacher
	Consistent extended practice of Therapeutic Touch a minimum of 3-4 years
	Recommended mentoring arrangement according to NH-PAI criteria

Objectives

	Examine the relationship of Therapeutic Touch (TT) to personal growth with an emphasis on articulating the interior experience.
	Describe the application of the principles underlying Therapeutic Touch at an advanced level.
	Explore the TT process through engaging simultaneously in its intricacies during practice.
	Describe relevant legal and ethical issues integral to the practice of Therapeutic Touch
	Describe variables involved in the healing process
	Discuss Therapeutic Touch research methods and findings of relevant and/or current Therapeutic Touch research
	Critique the theoretical/philosophical base underlying Therapeutic Touch
	Communicate to others the process of Therapeutic Touch

Benefits

	Learn from a recognized Therapeutic Touch teacher
	Outline with ample handouts and annotated bibliography
	Certificate of attendance for both non healthcare professionals and professionals
	Deepen your practice of Therapeutic Touch, opportunity for journaling and sharing
	Learn how to respond to the media
	Discussions and problem solving related to common pitfalls of Therapeutic Touch when not centered
	Participate in analysis of relevant Therapeutic Touch research
	Pertinent information related to legal and ethical issues with Therapeutic Touch
	In-depth Therapeutic Touch practice sessions
	Develop strategies for coping/responding to Therapeutic Touch detractors
	Excerpts of audio-tapes from the co-founders
	Opportunity to begin a mentoring arrangement for teaching Therapeutic Touch