Virtual Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis & Updates with MT Jocelyn Simpson EDT

Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis

What is Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis? This modified seated version of Tai Chi for Arthritis can be enjoyed by anyone wishing to practise tai chi sitting down. People with almost any chronic condition can learn to improve their health and mobility. This safe easy-to-learn program relieves pain and improves health and quality of life. Many people wanted to try tai chi, but mobility issues caused them to hesitate. Dr Paul Lam and his team of medical and tai chi experts designed this program to give them a safe and effective way to learn; it will also provide health benefits and improve almost anyone’s quality of life. Based on the Sun style of tai chi, Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis (Seated TCA) is easy to learn, effective and safe. It improves flexibility, muscle strength, increases heart/lung activity, aligns posture, improves balance, and integrates the mind and body. Qualified participants who successfully complete the course will be eligible to become Board Certified by the Tai Chi for Health Institute to teach this program.

Reasons to Come

• Learn how to teach this program effectively and safely
• Discover how tai chi improves health and arthritis
• Learn Dr Lam's Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method
• Gain essential knowledge about arthritis
• Learn about the essential principles of tai chi
• Improve your 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 instructors
• Other similar professionals

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

By the Completion of the Workshop, you will:

• Know the Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis 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

About the Creator of Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis

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-recognised teacher, and the author of several books on tai chi and health and best-selling instructional tai chi DVDs. Over five million people worldwide practise 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 workshops.

NB: The Master Trainer authorised by Dr Lam to conduct this workshop is named on this workshop page.

Preparation

Required preparatory work includes learning the forms through the Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis online lessons or DVD and reading the Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book. Depending on the workshop, these materials are either included in the workshop fee or offered at a 20% discount. The Details section of the workshop page explains how the cost of preparatory material is handled.

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 you are not already a member. One two-year membership fee of AUD 99 covers Board Certification for all your Tai Chi for Health qualifications, and you will then be listed with your certifications on the TCHI website. To learn more about membership benefits, see How to become a certified instructor.

Clothing

Wear loose comfortable clothes and closed flat shoes suitable for exercise.

Tai Chi for Health Program Updates

At this workshop, instructors have an opportunity to update their other Tai Chi for Health certifications. Let the Master Trainer know in advance that you are interested in updates. Additional fees apply.

Continuing education credits

The Tai Chi for Health Institute is an approved provider of continuing education with the American College of Sports Medicine and other professional bodies in the USA, Australia and Korea. See Partnerships and accrediting organisations for the current list and the credits available for this program.

IMPORTANT DETAILS BELOW - PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY

This workshop is the seated version of Tai Chi for Arthritis, although its principles can be used for other programs. Certification in Tai Chi for Arthritis or Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention is required before attending this workshop. 

Virtual - What's Different?

1. You get to attend this workshop from the comfort of your own home or office!

2. Zoom Platform - Download the free Zoom app and review the tutorials so you will be familiar with it prior to the workshop. Senior Trainer Tracey will hold a Zoom Practice so you can practice various features and make sure you can be seen head to toe. This will be held Thursday April 15, 7-8pm EDT.

3. Your Introductions - Introductions will be done as usual, but virtually using Breakout Rooms. You will be paired with another participant, interview each other, then introduce each other to the rest of the participants.

4. Following the workshop, you will meet with the Master Trainer (Jocelyn) for an individual Zoom session where you will teach her "Waving Hands" using the Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method and demonstrate the Seated warm ups, cool downs and forms.

6. Instead of the customary 15 minute tea breaks, we will have 5 minute breaks approximately every hour for a screen break. Please have a drink or snack nearby. We will have the customary 1 hour lunch break.

7. I will send you the STCA quiz to complete BEFORE the workshop, and you will email me the completed quiz as well as a video of you performing the STCA forms. (This demonstration is preparatory and does not determine your certification.)

Who Can Come?

Anyone currently certified in TCA or TCAFP.

Preparation

Prepare by working with the Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis DVD or online lessons as much as possible. This will enable you to gain the maximum benefits and enjoyment from this workshop. This preparation is required for those seeking certification. You will need to submit a video of the STCA forms and complete a written quiz prior to the workshop, due April 3.

The book Teaching Tai Chi Effectively will be our text for this workshop. Review of this text, and especially the chapters on safety, teaching effectively, Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method and Working with Chronic Conditions is part of your preparation.

The dvd and text are available at www.taichiproductions.com. Paid participants receive a 20% discount.  A code will be given to you when your booking is confirmed and payment received.

Wear loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes suitable for exercise.

Who will be Certified to Teach the Program?

Participants who have met all requirements on completion of the workshop and Zoom session will be eligible to be certified by the Tai Chi for Health Institute to teach this program. Please see the following links for details of the certification process:  https://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/how-to-become-an-instructor-of-dr-lams-program-3/ and http://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/faq-for-becoming-a-board-certified-instructor/. A nominal fee is required.

Should you not be qualified for certification by the post-workshop Zoom session, you will have 2 additional weeks to complete requirements. There is an additional fee for Zoom sessions beyond your first one, so be sure to put in the time prior to the workshop to prepare.

Updates

At this workshop qualified instructors will have an opportunity to update their existing qualifications. There may be an administration fee and you will need to complete a written assignment and submit it no later than April 3. Be prepared to demonstrate the form associated with the program you are updating. Reminder: Updates are required every two years. Updates are available for TCD, TCA, TCAFP, STCA, TCA2, TCB, TCE, TCE2, TCHC, TCM, TCO, TCR, TCK.

Registering online

If you are already a certified instructor, you will need to login to the website to register for this workshop.  Use the "Lost Password" link to reset your password if you are having difficulties logging on.

CEU Credits

6.5 contact hours for CEUs per day are available for a small additional fee for Physical Therapists (PTs & PTAs), Occupational Therapists (OTs and OTAs), Advance Practice Registered Nurses (APRN), Registered Nurses (RN), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) & American College of Sports Medicine Certified Professionals (ACSM). Every state and certifying organization has different requirements, and these requirements are subject to frequent changes.  TCHI, as with all CE providing organizations, require that each participant check with their certifying organization to verify that they will accept these CEUs and that they will accept virtual workshop 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).

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. Provider #98000561A

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. This workshop (Tai Chi for Health) provides a maximum of 14 PT/PTA contact hours. Provider #CEULO10539

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.”

Authorized Provider:  Tai Chi for Health Institute • www.taichiforhealthinstitute.org USA Program Administrator:  TCHI-USA (CE) • c/o Meghan E Creations, LLC, 265 Turkeysag Trail, Ste 102 #130, Palmyra, VA 22963

Cancellations are subject to a $50 administrative fee prior to April 3, 2021; after this, cancellations will be refunded at 50% of fees paid if requested.

Prices are in USD and INCLUDE:

Zoom Practice April 15, 7-8pm EDT

1-day Instructor Training Workshop with Master Trainer and Senior Trainer

One-on-one Zoom Session with Master Trainer following the workshop

$150  Early Bird Discounted Price (paid/postmarked by March 31, 2021)

          (space is limited so early registration is highly recommended)

$165  Standard Price (paid/postmarked after March 31, 2021)

$150  STCA Update 

$40  Additional updates (written assignment required). Please contact Master Trainer regarding multiple updates pricing.

Written assignments for updates are due no later than April 3.

$30  CEU/CECs

$50  if additional Zoom sessions are necessary

Registration Deadline:  Registration recommended no later than 2 weeks prior to the workshop so you can obtain study materials and have time to learn the tai chi forms. Registration is accepted after that date as long as space allows, but you may need to do some work post-workshop in order to certify. If this is the case, an additional fee may apply.

Cancellations are subject to a $50 administrative fee prior to April 1, 2021; after this, cancellations will be refunded at 50% of fees paid if requested.

Payment may be made via Zelle (preferred) jocelynsimpson854@gmail.com or 770-912-9229, Venmo @Jocelyn-Simpson-6 or check or money order to:  Jocelyn Simpson PO Box 540 Acworth GA 30101

This is a virtual workshop using the Zoom platform. Please download Zoom (you may use the free version). If you haven't used this platform before, Zoom provides videos to help you learn how it works. This is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Find a space in your home suitable for practice, and experiment with Zoom so you learn how to stay within the frame. I will need to see you head to toe. I recommend using painter's tape on the floor to outline the area you will need to stay within. You may also use an appropriate sized area rug. If available, I recommend using a USB connection to a larger screen or your television, so you have a larger image.

Master Trainer - Jocelyn Simpson - jocelynsimpson854@gmail.com

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