SELF-CARE

SELF-CARE
An Emerging Evidence Informed Science for Health Care Practitioners

with Randy Persad RMT, M.Ed., current PhD student
this course is sponsored by Bodhi Tree Teaching Centre however course content, instruction and any related materials are provided by the course provider. 

$275 + GST
These are NON-PRACTICAL, in-class lecture sessions.

Self-care practices are not new, and we all engage it in them in daily, moment to moment encounters such as from taking a shower, eating, jogging, walking, breathing to helping a friend or participating in community events. Within the RMT program curriculum Self-care is emphasized in the following documents:

1. Guidelines for Foundational Knowledge in Massage Therapy Educational Programs Effective November 30, 2018, in the section Self Care, p 113
2. Inter‐Jurisdictional Practice Competencies and Performance Indicators for Massage Therapists at Entry‐to‐Practice September 2016- Professional Practice -Professionalism 2 j page 14, and Treatment – Therapeutic principles 3.1 j page 20.

With this background a new understanding of self-care emerges one that goes beyond stretching, strengthening, icing and using hot packs, instead we will reimagine the role of the RMT as a Self-care Ambassador.  In this one day in person course participants will:

• explore the various organizational and cultural descriptions and interpretations of self-care
• discuss the scientific evidence and role of current and emerging self-care trends and technologies for health and wellbeing
• discuss the scientific evidence and current organizations researching self-care practices
• assess personal self-care needs
• explore the emerging role of the RMT as Self-care Ambassador, and explore ways of integrating self-care in personal and profession practice

Randy Persad, educator and RMT, brings over 33 years of experience in the health care profession.  He continues his education in many areas, including manual therapies, anatomy & physiology, Cannabis physiology, and he has a special interest in the science and physiology of breathing, relaxation and fascial physiology, anatomy and mobilization practices. To this end he has studied Cadaver dissection, attended various fascial special education courses and conferences, and has certification in Biofeedback, Breathing Analaysis, and Mindfulness & Happiness Practices . He began teaching myofascial CECs in the early 2000s to practitioners across Canada and continues to push the boundaries of myofascial therapy. He embraces eastern Vedic practices of yoga, breath awareness, deep relaxation and a vegetarian lifestyle to maintain his health and spiritual balance. He lives in Burnaby BC.

***IMPORTANT REGISTRATION & CANCELLATION INFORMATION***

• Courses will be held at Bodhi Tree Teaching Centre in Surrey, BC
• Hours are usually 9:30 am-5:30 pm & will be confirmed prior to course.
• FULL PAYMENT is required for registration
• Your space will ONLY be held once Registration form & payments are received

YOUR REGISTRATION WILL BE CONFIRMED UPON RECEIPT of both payment and form submission.

• **You may receive a refund if cancellation is prior to one month in advance of the course
• **A $20 processing fee will be withheld for all refunds.
• **Up to 2 weeks prior to the course fee may be transferrable to another course, space permitting or 50 % refunded.
• **Within the two weeks of the course start date, your space has been reserved for you and no refund or transfer of fee will be given.
• Transfers must be within the same CEC Cycle or for courses already scheduled at the time of transfer.

You will receive any pertinent details for the course approximately one to two weeks prior to its start date.

If you have any questions prior to that please don’t hesitate to contact us.

See contact information below.

ALTHOUGH RARE, IN THE EVENT OF LOW REGISTRATION OR UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCE, A COURSE MAY BE CANCELLED or POSTPONED.  ALL EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO AVOID CANCELLATIONS BUT IF NECESSARY, AS MUCH NOTICE WILL BE GIVEN TO REGISTRANTS AS POSSIBLE & THE CHOICE OF REFUND OR TRANSFER TO ANOTHER COURSE WILL BE GIVEN

778.547.1181, e. info@bodhitreeteaching.ca