ONLINE VIA ZOOM
The Poise Project - “PARTNERING WITH POISE”
A SPECIALIZED TEACHER TRAINING IN AN
EVIDENCE-BASED FULL COURSE CURRICULUM FOR FAMILY CARE PARTNERS
This training is part of The Poise Project's
Alexander Technique Global Replicable Programs Project &
The Boston/Providenc Regional Model Project &
The United Kingdom International Model Project
ONLINE VIA ZOOM “PARTNERING WITH POISE” FULL COURSE CURRICULUM TRAINING INFORMATION
DATES/HOURS:
Prerequisite: You need to have completed the “Partnering with Poise” workshop curriculum in-person training.
30 hours of online training
Friday, July 26 @ 9:30am-3:30pm EDT
Saturday, July 27 @ 9:30am-3:30pm EDT
Sunday, July 28 @ 9:30am-3:30pm EDT
Friday, August 2 @ 9:30am-3:30pm EDT
Saturday, August 3 @ 9:30am-3:30pm EDT
Sunday, August 4 @ 9:30am-3:30pm EDT
LANGUAGE
In English
PARTICIPANTS Certified Alexander teachers
COST $750*
* All funds go to support The Poise Project 2024 Regional & International Model Programs. We do not want cost to be an obstacle for ANY interested and motivated participant in this pioneering initiative.
— You can arrange a payment installment plan. Just let us know.
—We will also set up a donor fundraiser for you to reach out for tax-deductible donations to help cover your training costs if you want.
OUR MISSION & GOAL
To train Alexander technique professionals to deliver workshop curriculum of evidence-based Alexander technique group courses for family care partners in a variety of settings, including online.
In 2024, we are running two large-scale projects: one in the Boston/Providence area, and one in the UK. This type of strategic and focused team effort has never been done in our AT global community. You will be part of a ground-breaking project to bring the AT principles to those who can benefit the most. In this way, we are working strategically to remove many of the existing barriers to accessing AT principles across broad socioeconomic groups. We are creating demand for new jobs for Alexander technique teachers in new fields, and then training AT professionals to meet that new demand.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Prerequisite: You need to have completed the “Partnering with Poise” workshop curriculum in-person training.
30 hours of online training
19 hours delivering ONE free group public full course to practice your curriculum. Teacher records all workshop delivery and then shares recordings with the instructor for feedback mentoring
12 hours of Zoom post-training mentorship meetings with instructor after delivering your first workshop curriculum and after instructor has reviewed your recordings
Commitment to Memorandum of Understanding agreement with TPP
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
The Poise Project has drafted a good-faith Memorandum of Understanding that outlines the relationship between the instructors and The Poise Project when participating in this ongoing Replicable Workshop Courses Project.
Please read this document before registering for this training, and if you have any questions, feel free to contact us with any questions. We will discuss it thoroughly in our first online meeting.
Thank you for your willingness to be a part of this novel grassroots effort!
Link to: Memorandum of Understanding
Take time to learn more about The Poise Project and all the many activities we do. You will find links to all of our activity Timelines from 2016-2023 here:
https://www.thepoiseproject.org/2023-timeline
A care partner gives a gentle “up” message at a "Partnering with Poise" group in Greensboro, North Carolina.
"Partnering with Poise" was developed in the United States with funding from the Parkinson's Foundation. It was part of an IRB-approved research study through the University of Idaho led by Dr. Rajal Cohen, who is the Scientific Consultant for The Poise Project. The course curriculum and protocols were written by Monika Gross and Belinda Mello. You can view research that has been presented on this course at this link: https://www.thepoiseproject.org/tpp-research
THIS “PARTNERING WITH POISE” FULL COURSE CURRICULUM TRAINING WILL INCLUDE:
All parts of the detailed training course manual, including lesson plans for twelve classes; class structure; course objectives; course terminology; and detailed instructions for course administration.
How to understand, manage and troubleshoot group dynamics when working with caregivers, including how to keep them “in the room.”
Basic training on The Poise Project's strategic model and overall project objectives, and clarification of team agreements.
Strategic next steps, including ongoing communications and accountabilities; ongoing team support; strategies for finding funding and community partnerships at the local level; recruitment; and future developments.
Follow-up mentoring and training through Zoom after teachers have delivered their first workshop, to increase confidence and effectiveness of delivery.
The training will be led by Monika Gross, Executive Director of The Poise Project and co-designer of the course.
To reserve your place:
1) Send an email to monika.gross@thepoiseproject.org with "Registration for Online Care Partner Full Course Training" in the subject line.
2) Please make payment using this PayPal link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/2891341
Contact info@thepoiseproject.org for payment plans
Please contact Monika Gross with any questions or needs you may have to participate:
monika.gross@thepoiseproject.org
WhatsApp": +1 828-254-3102
Thank you, and we look forward to working together in July/August!
Mount Holly NC class learning about torso movement in breathing cycles.