Thunderstorm Therapy
8 CEUs
This 8 hour class is approved by NCBTMB as continuing education. In this class students will learn techniques to bring the body down from a heightened state so as to reach a more relaxed homeostatic state of well being.
Course Description
Students will learn techniques to bring the body down from a heightened state so as to reach a more relaxed homeostatic state of well being.
Learning Objectives
1.) Students will list pathologies related to stress and anxiety.
2.) Students will be able to explain what happens in the body during a heightened stressful state.
3.) Students will be able to administer breathing techniques with their clients.
4.) Students will be able to use guided meditation scripts with their clients to help them relax.
5.) Students will be able to use weighted blankets and sand bags to in their massage.
6.) Students will be able to identify triggers for PTSD and anxiety.
7.) Students will be able to make preparations to reduce the chance of a client having a flashblack during body work.
8.) Students will identify trauma.
Learning Outcomes
1.) Students will demonstrate proficiency in Thunderstorm Therapy.
2.) Students will demonstrate breathing techniques.
3.) Students will demonstrate guided meditation.
4.) Students will use props.
5.) Students will list pathologies that interfere with homeostasis of the body.
6.) Students will identify triggers for PTSD and anxiety.
7.) Students will demonstrate massage strokes that help to relax the body from a heightened state.
8.) Students will identify when it is appropriate to use thunderstorm therapy.
FAQs
Will students be given course material when they attend each course?
Yes
Will students receive a syllabus before each course, explaining the information that will be taught?
Yes
How will each student be evaluated?
Written
Case study presentation
Observation
Live Courses/Webinars
Lecture
Class participation
Lab/hands-on work
What do I need to bring?
Students will need a massage table, sheets, blanket, lotion, holster, pen and paper.
This class will be taught by Ashley Dwyer, NCBTMB Approved provider #1000021.
Please send email to to let us know which class you wish to enroll in.