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2011 Hellerwork Training

HELLERWORK STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION TRAINING

Lonny Fox, CHP, RCSHom
Don St. John, CHP, Ph.D.
Diane St. John, CHP, B.S.


About Hellerwork Structural Integration
Hellerwork is an evolving system of Structural Bodywork that integrates movement education, energetics, and dialogue. Hellerwork is a philosophy and a way of being based on the inseparability of body, mind, heart and spirit. It teaches a psychology based on presence, relationship and the importance of developing self-awareness and responsibility. The emphasis is on guiding people back to their natural balance, alignment and aliveness.

Hellerwork SI Practitioners
Professionally trained Practitioners experience a sense of contribution to their clients' lives. They can enjoy the benefits of professional freedom and autonomy. A career as a Hellerwork Structural Integration Practitioner also provides the foundation for expanding into many areas of alternative health care. With the growing recognition of Hellerwork by the public and other health professionals, the opportunities and possibilities of application and expansion are limitless.

The Whole Picture
The Northwest Hellerwork Training is divided into five terms. Each term consists of a 14-day Intensive. The first four Intensives will be followed by an Independent Study period. Upon completion of the fifth Intensive, each student will be ready to begin their practicum of 120 sessions and, upon completion of the Practicum, be eligible to join a Regional Practitioner Association and become a fully Certified Hellerwork Practitioner. The Training takes approximately twenty months to complete.

Pre-Training
The Pre-Training is designed to introduce the student, who has had little or no experience in anatomy and bodywork, to the principles involved, and to bring the student up to speed with the more experienced students. Topics presented include Principles of Structural Integration, Anatomy, Movement and Palpation skills.

The Intensives
Intensives are total immersion processes oriented towards developing skills and deepening personal process. Information, concepts, techniques and skills are presented in a variety of ways and whole body learning is emphasized. Topics include Principles of Structural Integration, Anatomy, the Art of Seeing the Body, Somatic Counseling, the “Heart Space,” Movement Education Skills, and Movement Awareness. During the course of the five Intensives, students observe five series of eleven Hellerwork Structural Integration sessions from a variety of teachers. They receive two series from partners; give two series of eleven sessions to partners and give two series to models; all under direct supervision of the faculty. Each Intensive adds to and deepens the student’s understanding and skills acquired in the previous Intensive.

Independent Study Phase
Independent Study allows time for the study, reflection and integration of course material. The student will submit to and go over his/her homework with an advisor, and be able to ask questions for deeper understanding. (Approximately 220 hours of Independent Study are required). The advisor will serve as the student’s support person for the duration of the Training, and function as the student’s link to the Training in all the inter-phases and the six month Practicum. Depending on location, the student and advisor will meet in person or by telephone.

The Practicum Phase
Students are required to complete and document 120 sessions prior to the completion of the Training and their full certification by Hellerwork International, LLC. These sessions need to be done as part of the Hellerwork Series. During this phase, students will be provisionally certified to practice Hellerwork. The purpose of this phase is to insure that the student at least maintains or improves his/her skill level following the classroom phases.


MATRICULATION PROCESS

Pre-requisites:
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Be a high school graduate or the equivalent
• Have the life experiences that enhance your emotional and physical maturity

Application and Admissions:
• Complete, as a client, at least 3 sessions of the Hellerwork Series prior to meeting with the Admissions Committee.
• Submit your completed application for the Hellerwork Practitioner Training.
• Submit a $200 non-refundable admissions fee and a $1500 deposit to reserve a space in the Training.(If the applicant is not admitted the $1500 is refunded)
• Submit one letter of recommendation from your Structural Integration Practitioner and one letter of recommendation from someone who has known you for at least five years.

When the above has been received, request a date to meet with the Admissions Committee.



The Admissions Committee is composed of a member of the Faculty, where possible, and two Certified Practitioners. Your readiness to be a Practitioner will be considered. The qualities assessed are physical capability, emotional maturity and commitment to becoming a Practitioner. In addition, the Committee will consider personal initiative, confidence, social presentation, and financial readiness. If all prerequisites have been completed, and if the Committee feels that you are qualified to train as a Hellerwork Practitioner, you will be accepted into the Hellerwork Training. You will then be asked to sign a Hellerwork Training Agreement.

Prior to the start of the first Intensive the student is required to complete, as a client, a series of Structural Integration sessions. Requests for exceptions may be directed to the Training Directors.

Location:
to be announced.

Training Schedule 2011 - 2012
Fall of 2011.

Tuition Payment Schedule

Cost of the Training: (All monies are quoted in Canadian Currency.)

The cost of the non-residential Northwest Hellerwork Training is $18,000.00. This includes all classes, course materials (exclusive of books), and the Independent Study Phases of the Training. There are a limited number of spaces in the training; therefore, a $1500.00 deposit is required at the time of application.

In addition there is a non-refundable application fee of $200.00. This fee pays only the cost of the Admissions Committee and administration and is unrelated to any other fee or tuition.

The cost of the Hellerwork Pre-Training is $1200.00.

Payment Plans:

Payment plans will be available and specified at a later date.

Additional Information and Expenses:



Each student will be responsible for their own accommodations during the Training.

Students will need to purchase textbooks for their Training (most of which they will want to have in their permanent library) and a bodywork table.

Homework will be submitted electronically. A computer with Microsoft Office is necessary.

Refund Policy:
The following refund policy applies to the Hellerwork Diploma Program

1. Course Refund Policy
a. All institutions must have a refund policy that is described, in full, on the student enrollment contract.
2. Written Notice
a. To initiate a refund, written notice must be provided:
i. by a student to the institution when the student withdraws, or
ii. by the institution to the student where the institution dismisses a student.
3. Refund Entitlement
a. Refund entitlement is calculated on the total fees due under the contract, less the applicable non-refundable application or registration fee. Where total fees have not yet been collected, the institution is not responsible for refunding more than has been collected to date and a student may be required to make up for monies due under the contract.
4. Refund policy for students
a. Refunds before the program of study begins:
i. If written or verbal notice of withdrawal is received by the institution no later than 4:00pm on the first published day of the semester, the student will receive
a full tuition refund for the withdrawn course(es).
b. Refunds after the program of study starts:
i. If written notice of withdrawal is received by the institution, or a student is dismissed, within 10% of the period of instruction specified in the contract, the institution will retain 30% of the total fees due under the contract.
ii. If written notice of withdrawal is received by the institution, or a student is dismissed, after 10% and before 30% of the period of instruction specified in the contract, the institution may retain 50% of the total fees due under the contract.
iii. If a student withdraws or is dismissed after 30% of the period of instruction specified in the contract, no refund is required.
5. Other Refund Policy Requirements
a. Where a student is deemed not to have met the institutional and/or program specific minimum requirements for admission, the institution must refund all fees paid under the contract, less the applicable non-refundable application or registration fee.
b. Where an institution provides technical equipment to a student, without cost to the student, and the student withdraws or is dismissed, the institution may charge the student for the equipment or use of the equipment on a cost recovery basis, unless the student returns the equipment unopened or as issued within fourteen (14) calendar days.
c. Refunds owing to students must be paid within thirty (30) calendar days of the institution receiving written notification of withdrawal and all required supporting documentation, or within thirty (30) calendar days of an institution’s written notice of dismissal.
d. Where the delivery of the program of study is through home study or distance education, refunds must be based on the percent of the program of study completed at the rates specific to Part IV I. 1 (b) of the PCTIA Bylaws.

III. GRIEVANCE AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION POLICY

This policy applies to all grievances that arise between students, students and faculty, and students and other staff members.

In the case of a grievance, the primary goal of the Academic Board is to reach a just resolution in order to restore balance within the College environment. The Board will make every effort to remain unbiased throughout the resolution process.

1. All grievances must be presented in writing.
2. The Academic Dean deals with all grievances between students. The Academic Board - consisting of the college President, Academic Dean, Director of Admissions and relevant program deans - deals with all grievances between students and faculty or students and other staff members. Should a member of the Academic Board be cited in the grievance, he or she will be temporarily replaced on the Academic Board until the grievance has been resolved.
3. The persons involved in presenting the grievance must be identified by full name. Should the presenters wish, the Academic Board guarantees confidentiality in all matters related to the grievance and its resolution. Should the grievance be presented on behalf of a class, if one does not already exist, the class Student Advisory Committee must appoint a student representative who will speak on behalf of the class.
4. The Academic Board will convene for a meeting as soon as reasonably possible following the submission of the grievance. The Board will determine that
a) the complaint is valid, and
b) sufficient information regarding the grievance has been provided. If either criterion is not met, the Board will request in writing further information so that resolution can proceed.
5. Where the grievance is found to satisfy the above requirements, the Board will contact the subject of the grievance requesting a response, which must be submitted in writing. The Board will then conduct further investigation of the circumstances concerning the grievance and attempt to bring about resolution between involved parties.
6. The final decision of the Academic Board will be presented to both or all parties involved in the grievance.
7. The Board’s decision stands as the final word in the appeal process unless the student calls for third party arbitration. In the case of third party arbitration, the Board and the student must agree within one (1) week on a third party arbitrator. If the Board and the student cannot agree on a third party arbitrator within one (1) week, each will select one (1) individual not involved in the appeal. The two (2) selected individuals will agree upon the selection of a third party arbitrator. The third party arbitrator will act to resolve the dispute as expeditiously as possible, with the target for resolution being one (1) week.
8. The decision of the third party arbitrator will be binding in resolving such dispute. The College and the student will evenly share any payments owing to the arbitrator.