REGISTRATION CLOSED / WORKSHOP FULL / WAIT LIST ONLY: TCA/TCAFP Instructor Certification & Updates & Enhancing TCA Suite w/Heather Chalon, MPH

***  REGISTRATION CLOSED,  WORKSHOP FULL, WAIT LIST ONLY as of 2/21/24. ***

Thank you for taking a few moments to thoroughly read the following information before you register.   

This workshop is going to be out of the ordinary - something exciting has aligned in a very special space!   

Your choice - for you is this a 2 or 3 Day event?   What is being offered?  TCA Suite Days 1 & 2,   TCA2 Enhancement and Sun 73 Day 3.  

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Together with our hosts in Northern Arizona, we have been growing steadily a community of TCA instructors - now generations deep - which is a natural progression of continuously evolving existing instructors, participants evolving to become instructors, everyone desiring new skills and next steps. 

Days 1&2 will focus on TCA, TCAFP, Seated TCA, and for those who are registered and prepared TCA2.   

Day 3 we will enhance TCA2 skills and for those who are prepared develop the flow of Sun 73 forms.  With the help of Senior Trainers, we will be able to break out into small groups to focus in skills at the appropriate level for each participant.  

We've envisioned a 3 day event that will empower as many people as possible to join in re-certifying their TCA Suite certifications, adding new ones, and for first time certifiers who are well prepared prior to the training days by taking classes from other instructors, working with Dr Paul Lam's Self-Paced Instructor Program (SIPP) and/or Dr Lam's materials which are required for all instructors (12 Lessons TCA DVD, Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book, TCAFP Handbook).

We will convene in a delightful historic town, play in a beautiful hall with majestic views all around us as we take our breaks and stroll the quiet plaza, enjoy the delights of an authentic French patisserie, take in the bounty of nature and more.  

Tai Chi for Arthritis (TCA) / TCA for Fall Prevention (TCAFP) Instructor Qualification Training, with options for:

1. First-Time TCA/TCAFP Instructor Certification, with the option to add Seated TCA if well prepared and approved by Heather.
2. Previously Certified, needing to reinstate your TCA/TCAFP certifications (more than 2.5 years since your last certification) with the option to add Seated TCA.
3. Current TCA/TCAFP instructors to re-certify/update their current TCH certifications and/or add Seated TCA
4. Skill Development / Just for Fun - space permitting for those who want to deepen their existing skills.

Welcome!  Thank you for taking this step for your own health and wellness in addition to gaining a powerful skill set for serving others in your community.   We look forward to supporting your Tai Chi for Health journey.   

This workshop is designed to train participants to safely and effectively deliver instruction in the Tai Chi for Arthritis / Tai Chi for Arthritis for Falls Prevention (TCA/TCAFP) program to others.  

TCA is the Tai Chi for Health Institute's flagship program, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for preventing falls and increasing overall health of participants.  TCA is also recommended by Arthritis Foundations, National Council on Aging, Health and Wellness Agencies and Health Departments around the world.  Many people who teach Seated TCA are amazed at how much depth they gain for themselves and their participants. STCA engages the mind-body connection and is fun to play with all skill levels and abilities, so it makes for a great bridge in mixed-level classes and for bringing new participants into an existing class. A simple application form, questionnaire, and release/waiver will be sent to all who register.

Your preparation / pre-requisites:   

• Participants study/practice a minimum of 20-30 hours is recommended, with the required Tai Chi for Arthritis video program (2 DVD set or online version), the Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention Handbook and the Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book prior to the class, along with preparing and completing required assignment at least 10 days prior to workshop start date. 
• Videos of you performing the TCA movements are strongly encouraged as a tool for self-discovery of tai chi forms and preparation accountability partnership, can be emailed to Heather for review prior to the workshop.
• By the end of our time together we will be able to demonstrate basic ability to follow the program using the prescribed teaching method and proficiently demonstrate the warm up, cool down, basic 6 tai chi moves (DVD 1), extended 6 tai chi moves to the left (DVD 2), including seated. Further details for your time efficient preparation will be provided in your email welcome package after you register and submit payment.  
• Participants who meet the requirements for certification will be awarded digital "Instructor Certification” with an invitation from Dr. Paul Lam/ Tai Chi for Health Institute to register online to become Board Certified Instructor with Tai Chi for Health Institute. Those who need more time to prepare will work with the MT to meet the requirements prior to receiving certification. Board Certified Instructor Annual fee (Australian $40, approx. US $27) is paid after the workshop to TCHI.  Please read http://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/faq-for-becoming-a-board-certified-instructor/   

Register By:  

• First-time certification registration, February 7, 2024, 5:00 pm MST
• Current instructor: Recertification or needing to be Reinstated, February 14, 2024, 5:00 pm MST 

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

Certification Options:

1. First-Time TCA/TCAFP Instructor Certification:

• For first-time certification select both Certified TCA and TCAFP Instructor options under Courses when registering.   
• With some teaching TCA experience and commitment to arrive well prepared, Seated TCA may be added.  Select Certified STCA Instructor under Courses when registering. 

2.  Previously Certified, needing to be Reinstated (more than 2.5 years since last certification) with Option to Add Seated TCA:

• Recertification is required every 2 years, currently with an additional 6-month grace period. Additional fees apply for reinstatement in Seated TCA and/or TCA Part 2.
• If it has been more than 2.5 years since your last certification, select the certifications you are seeking under Courses.  

3.  Recertifications/Updates (currently within 2.5 years since last certification) with Option to Add Seated TCA:

• Recertification is every 2 years, currently with an additional 6-month grace period. Additional fees apply for each update/recertification program in addition to the TCA/TCAFP workshop fee.  Including Seated TCA and/or TCA Part 2.
• If you are currently certified and seeking recertification in TCA, TCAFP, Seated TCA and/or TCA Part 2 then select the applicable programs under Refresher Courses when registering. 
• If you are adding Seated TCA to your current TCA/TCAFP certifications, then also select Seated TCA under Courses when registering.

4. Current TCA/TCAFP Instructors: Add First Time Seated TCA Certification with Skill Development (not recertifying in TCA/TCAFP at this workshop)

• If you are adding Seated TCA to your current TCA/TCAFP certifications, then select Seated TCA under Courses when registering.

5. Day 1 & 2 - TCA/TCAFP/STCA Skill Development (no certifications)

• Add "Day 1 & 2 TCA Skill Development" in the Comments section on the last page of registration.

6. Day 3 - Enhancing TCA Part 2 and/or Sun 73 Forms (no certifications)

• Add "Day 3 TCA2/Sun 73  Skill Development" in the Comments section on the last page of registration. 

7. Day 2 & 3 - Skilled TCA2 Players / Instructors (no certifications)

• Add "Day 2 & 3 TCA2 Skill Development" in the Comments section on the last page of registration. 

Required Training Materials for Certification:  Not included in registration fee.  Teaching Tai Chi Effectively (TTCE) book, Tai Chi for Arthritis & Falls Prevention Handbook, and the Tai Chi for Arthritis video program (2 DVD set or online version).  Optionally, work with Dr Lam's On-Line Self Paced Instructor Program.  Discount codes will be sent to participants upon receipt of registration and payment.

Best Results:  A minimum of 20-30 hours practice per course with the applicable DVD is recommended for the best learning experience.. 

NOTE: Assignments must be completed and returned to Heather at heatherchalonevents@outlook.com and by, February 25, 2024 - 10 days prior to the workshop.

Tai Chi for Arthritis/ Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention (TCA / TCAFP)

1.  Initial, First Time TCA and TCAFP Instructor Certification - DAY 1 and DAY 2 REQUIRED

Pre-workshop brief application form via Google Forms required, demo video strongly recommended.  Due 2/25/24.

• Cost $325/person.  Does not include the required training materials:  Teaching Tai Chi Effectively (TTCE) book, Tai Chi for Arthritis & Falls Prevention Handbook, and the Tai Chi for Arthritis video program (2 DVD set or online version).  The Tai Chi for Arthritis (TCA) Instructors Bundle can currently be ordered from taichiproductions.com with a 30% discount.  Upon receipt of registration and payment, you will receive a 20% discount code for additional training materials as well as a 30% discount code for the Online Tai Chi for Arthrits Self-Paced Instructor Program (discount cannot be combined with the TCA Instructors Bundle).
• With some teaching TCA experience and commitment to arrive well prepared, Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis (STCA) may be added for an additional $85/person - Total Cost $410/person.

2.  Previously Certified/needing to be reinstated (more than 2.5 years since last certification) - DAY 1 and DAY 2 REQUIRED

Brief pre-workshop assignment via Google Forms required, demo video strongly recommended. Due 2/25/24.

• TCA/TCAFP Certification:  Cost $325/person 
• Add STCA Certification:  Additional $85/person, total cost $410/person.

3.  TCA/TCAFP Recertification/Update (currently within 2.5 years since last certification) with Options to Add Seated TCA Certification – DAY 2 REQUIRED, Recommend DAY 1 and DAY 2, same fee.

Brief pre-workshop assignment via Google Forms required, demo video strongly recommended. Due 2/25/24. 

      Recertification/Update Fee (currently within 2.5 years since last certification)

• Update TCA/TCAFP:  Cost $195/person. 
• Add STCA Update:  Additional $50/person.
• Add TCA2 Update:  Additional $50/person.
• Add both STCA Update and TCA2 Update:  Additional $90/person.
• Option to Add First-Time STCA Certification:  Additional $85/person. 

4.  Current TCA/TCAFP Instructors: Add First Time Seated TCA with Skill Development In TCA/TCAFP (not recertifying in TCA/TCAFP at this workshop) – DAY 1 and DAY 2 REQUIRED.

Brief pre-workshop assignment via Google Forms required, demo video strongly recommended. Due 2/25/24.

• Add First-Tiime STCA Certification: Cost $260

5.  TCA/TCAFP & Seated TCA Skill Development (no certifications) – DAY 1 and DAY 2

• Two Day TCA/TCAFP and STCA Skill Development:  Cost $195 

6.  Enanching TCA Part 2 and Sun 73 Forms - Must be comfortable with the TCA2 set and be familiar with the Sun 73 Forms (no certifications) – DAY 3

• One Day Enhancing TCA2 & Sun 73 Forms:  Cost $150

7.  Skilled TCA2 Players, Instructors (no certifications) - DAY 2 and DAY 3

• Two Day TCA2 Skill Development - Cost $300

Payment:  You will not be asked for payment when you submit this registration, though it will be time efficient if you take your next step and submit payment following the instructions below.  You will be emailed a confirmation by TCHI upon registration, followed by a welcome email from Heather Chalon.  Thank you for promptly taking the next step - to submit payment to the Master Trainer.  NOTE:  Registration is not considered complete until payment has been made.

1)  Zelle, Cosmic Dolphin LLC, heather@heatherchalon.com.   NOTE:  Please make a notation within the transaction to identify the purpose of the transaction "TCA WS 3/24" along with your name.

3)  By check - communicate your request to heatherchalonevents@outlook.com. 

CANCELLATION FEE:  If a request to withdraw from the workshop is received within 3 days of registering and not less than 14 days prior to the workshop is received in writing AND with a written (email) confirmation from Heather, a refund minus $75 administration fee will be possible.  Within 14 days of the event, 50% refund with written email confirmation.

Clark Memorial Clubhouse  (adjacent to Libary)

19 N 9th St ,   Clarkdale, AZ 86324.  

Cottonwood is nearby and  is also a lovely place to visit and find accomodations and eateries

Question should be directed to workshop coordinator and TCHI Senior Trainer, Judy Safarewitz, at jsafarewitz@outlook.com

Master Trainer:  Heather Chalon, MPH,  heather@heatherchalon.com

Phone numbers will be provided with your welcome email.

Check your spam/junk folder if you feel you have not received welcome and preparation information within 3 business days of registering for this workshop.