IN PERSON Tai Chi for Diabetes Stage 2 Instructor Training Workshop & Updates with MT Jocelyn Simpson

Tai Chi for Diabetes

Tai Chi for Diabetes is a tai chi form, specially designed by Dr Paul Lam in conjunction with his team of medical specialists and tai chi experts to improve the management of diabetes. The program will help to increase flexibility and muscle strength, increase heart/lung activity, align posture, improve balance, and integrate the mind and body. This safe effective program is supported by Diabetes Australia.

Based on the Sun and Yang styles of tai chi, Tai Chi for Diabetes (TCD) is easy to learn, effective, and safe. The program includes warm-up and cool-down exercises, the teaching method, basic knowledge about diabetes, and how to teach this program safely. Qualified participants who complete the course may be accredited by the Tai Chi for Health Institute to teach this exercise program.

Reasons to participate in the Tai Chi for Diabetes training workshop:

• Gain knowledge of tai chi and how it helps people with diabetes
• Be able to perform the Tai Chi for Diabetes set.
• Learn a new program incorporating a different tai chi style (Yang) for your existing and new students
• Yang style instructors will learn new perspectives to help improve your tai chi and introduce you to a proven teaching system
• Beginners can learn this for themselves to help improve their health and harmony
• To be a part of the Tai Chi for Health international family

Who is eligible to attend this training?

Diabetes Educators, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Exercise Physiologists, Certified Allied Health Assistants, Diversional Therapists, Lifestyle Coordinators, Health practitioners, Nurses, Tai Chi teachers and advanced Tai Chi students

The name of the Master Trainer authorized by Dr Lam to conduct this workshop is listed in the heading.

By the Completion of the Workshop, you will:

• Know the Tai Chi for Diabetes set at a deeper level
• Understand how tai chi improves health and relaxation
• Have learned how to teach this program effectively and safely
• Have improved your tai chi skill and knowledge
• Have learned how to attract and retain more students

Board Certification

Following successful completion of this course you will be required to register to become a Tai Chi for Health Institute Board-certified instructor before teaching the program (if not already a member). One annual fee covers Board Certification for all your Tai Chi for Health qualifications. You will then be listed with your certifications on the TCHI website.

Clothing

Wear loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes suitable for exercise.

For USA only - Optional Continuing Education Hours Available

The American College of Sports Medicine’s Professional Education Committee certifies that “Tai Chi for Health Institute” meets the criteria for official ACSM Approved Provider status from (2021 – December 2024).

Approved Providers and their content reflect the concepts of their respective organizations and do not necessarily represent the positions or policies of ACSM. Providership #701292

As a Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the Kansas Physical Therapy Association has approved the Tai Chi for Health Institute to provide continuing education contact hours to Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants. (CEUL073011)

The Indiana Professional Licensing Agency has approved the Tai Chi for Health Institute, c/o The Home Gym, Inc. to provide continuing education contact hours to Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapist Assistants. (98000561A) 

About the Creator of Tai Chi for Diabetes

Dr Paul Lam is an Australian family physician and tai chi expert, and a world leader in the field of tai chi for health. He is a well-recognized teacher, and the author of several books on tai chi and health, including Living Well with Diabetes by Dr Paul Lam and Pat Phillips, and best-selling instructional tai chi DVDs. Over five million people worldwide practice a Tai Chi for Health program every day. 

Dr Lam is one of the most sought-after tai chi teachers, having trained thousands of instructors. Many travel around the world to attend his workshop.

What is the Self-paced Tai Chi for Diabetes Instructor Training Workshop?

The Tai Chi for Diabetes program was created by Dr Paul Lam and his team of medical and tai chi experts 20 years ago. It has been shown to improve health and quality of life for almost anyone. Millions of people around the world have gained health benefits from it. Tai chi is proven to improve immunity by about 50%. It also relieves stress and improves almost all aspects of health.

Dr Lam created this package with two stages. Stage 1: Fundamentals of Tai Chi for Diabetes Instructor Training is a self-paced virtual program containing essential material to train effective and safe instructors. All you have to do is to follow the sequence with Dr Lam’s video guides for every step.

After completion of Stage 1, you will be ready for Stage 2 (a one or two day instructor training workshop to be eligible to become a Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI) Board Certified instructor).

Suitable participants include health and fitness professionals or those with other similar qualifications and experienced tai chi students.

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

When you register for this Stage 2 workshop, you will receive a link to the Stage 1 online package that you can complete in your own time. Do enroll asap because you must complete it before Stage 2. Depending on your experience, it may take anywhere from 10 to 70 hours.

This Stage 2 workshop is personal. The Master Trainer will work with you to answer your questions and help to improve your tai chi and ensure you can teach the program safely and effectively.

There will be discussions, practice sessions, sharing of skills and knowledge, Question and Answer portions, and most importantly, personal attention. The Master Trainer will give you feedback on what you did well and how you can improve your tai chi and teaching skill and connect you to the Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI), fellow instructors, Senior Trainers and offer continual support.

Dr Paul Lam and his team of medical and tai chi experts designed this program to be safe and effective. Based on Sun and Yang styles of tai chi, Tai Chi for Diabetes (TCD) is easy to learn, improves flexibility and muscle strength, increases heart/lung activity, aligns posture, improves balance, and integrates the mind and body. The program includes qigong, warm up and cool down exercises, the Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method, five levels of exertion and how to teach this program safely. 

This program is specially focused on helping people with Diabetes overcome their condition.  it is authentic tai chi with all other health benefits of tai chi. Anyone can learn and benefit from it.

Qualified participants who successfully complete the course will be accredited by the Tai Chi for Health Institute to teach this program

MATERIAL REQUIRED

Provided with your registration to this STAGE 2 workshop, you will immediately be sent a link to get access to the STAGE 1 Online Package to be used for three months (90 days), which includes:

• Online Tai Chi Lessons subscription to Tai Chi for Diabetes (normally priced at US$24.95 for two months)
• 14 instructional video clips by Dr Lam to guide you through every part.
• 6 webinars by Dr Lam covering the topics and beyond (normally priced at US$15 each for 30 days)
• References
• Online Quizzes – Do them as many times as you like, until you get all answers right.
• Guides to the Stage 2 virtual workshop

To be purchased separately:

1. Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book. Choose from:

• Paperback available from Tai Chi Productions
• E-book for your Kindle at Amazon (such as Amazon US or Amazon AU)

2. Tai Chi Diabetes handbook:

• Paperback available from Tai Chi Productions

If you are purchasing paperback books from Tai Chi Productions using the links above, use the code WS20 at Checkout to get a 20% discount (not valid for Amazon purchases).

Reasons to Come:

• Enjoy learning at your own pace and the personal training to become eligible to be an instructor of this program
• Learn how to teach this program effectively and safely
• Discover how tai chi improves diabetes
• Learn Dr Lam's Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method
• Gain essential knowledge about diabetes
• Learn about the essential principles of tai chi
• Improve your level of tai chi in a positive, enjoyable and interactive environment

Requirements:

Anyone is welcome to attend, but in order to be eligible to be certified as an instructor, please check the recommended qualifications listed below.                           

•  Physical therapists or physiotherapists
•  Tai chi teachers or advanced students
•  Exercise instructor
•  Other similar professionals

Participants will receive either an attendance or instructor/leader’s certificate.

• By the Completion of the Workshop you will:
• Know the Tai Chi for Diabetes set at a deeper level
• Understand how tai chi improves health and relaxation and helps to prevent falls
• Have learned how to teach this program effectively and safely
• Have improved your tai chi skill and knowledge
• Have learned how to attract and retain more students

Clothing - Wear loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes suitable for exercise.

NB:  The name of the Master Trainer authorized by Dr Lam to conduct this workshop is displayed on the workshop location and details page. 

Tai Chi for Health Program Updates - At this workshop instructors have an opportunity to update their other Tai Chi for Health certifications. 

For USA only - Optional Continuing Education Hours Available

The American College of Sports Medicine’s Professional Education Committee certifies that “Tai Chi for Health Institute” meets the criteria for official ACSM Approved Provider status from (2018 – December 2021). Approved Providers and their content reflect the concepts of their respective organizations and do not necessarily represent the positions or policies of ACSM. Providership # 701292. ACSM approved providership of this program does not imply endorsement of the sponsoring organization’s products/services.” 

The Indiana Professional Licensing Agency has approved the Tai Chi for Health Institute, c/o The Home Gym, Inc. to provide continuing education contact hours to Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapist Assistants. This workshop (Tai Chi for Health) provides a maximum of 14 OT/OTA contact hours  

The Tai Chi for Health Institute is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. The course offering is approved for up to 16.5 contact hours applicable to APRN, RN, or LPN relicensure. KS State Board of Nursing Provider Number (SP1460-0321). Excluding Correspondence .

FEE:

US$285

This is the total fee for the 1-day instructor training workshop (8.5 hours, including breaks). This fee includes access to the Stage 1 (cost US$130 if bought separately)

Contact the Master Trainer for update fees if you plan to update an existing certification.

$30  CEU/CECs

Payment Options:

Zelle (preferred) ID is jocelynsimpson854@gmail.com or 770-912-9229

Venmo - ID is @Jocelyn-Simpson-6

Check or money order to Jocelyn Simpson, PO Box 540, Acworth 30101

No refunds

Social Circle United Methodist Church

261 South Cherokee Road

Social Circle, GA 30025

Master Trainer - Jocelyn Simpson - jocelynsimpson854@gmail.com

Senior Trainer - Tracey Anfuso-Temple - tracey_anfuso@hotmail.com