Apprenticeship Programme and Professional Training

with Ya’Acov Darling Khan & Susannah Darling Khan

Staff: David Rose, Sue Khun and Jo Hardy

Our second Apprenticeship Programme will begin in April 2012 for which details are available below. The following Apprenticeship Programme is scheduled to begin the Autumn of 2014 and details for this will be available soon (the pre-requisites will be similar).

In the Apprenticeship Programme, you will be supported to find a healthy balance between accepting and being who you are, and becoming and realising who you can be. This will happen through a deep immersion in Movement Medicine practice, and the support of a strong staff team and a strong circle of peers. Just as the acorn has within it the blueprint of the fully-grown oak tree, each of us has within us a unique pattern for what we can become. Given the right conditions, we will grow in time and in harmony with the seasons. A supportive and demanding environment establishes the inner resources to give ourselves the best opportunity to awaken, embody the dreams we hold deep within us, and develop our potential as creative and empowered human beings.

Ya'Acov dance
The intention of this work is that you totally accept who you are, and continue in your evolution towards becoming all that you can be, contributing everything you’ve got and realising your dreams. Our work will take us on a journey of embodiment through Movement Medicine practice using the teachings of the Movement Medicine Mandala as our guide. Individual feedback is essential to help each of us make conscious and then work with our own blind spots. We and our small team of experienced staff will work with you individually to get a clear sense of where you are in your life, help you to establish focus, direction and intention, and together, generate a dynamic, practical and tailor-made programme for your apprenticeship

This programme is for participants who:

have made the choice to live their life as a spiritual practice

have dedicated their life to embodying spirit in all aspects of their lives
are committed to aligning all aspects of their lives with their highest purpose

want to work in an atmosphere of support, challenge and kindness to self and others

have a sense of humour about themselves and yet are serious about what they want to create in this life

want to make a difference and walk their talk in all areas of life

want to train to use the principles and practices of Movement Medicine in their work (*)

want to join the community of Movement Medicine Practitioners (∞)   
(*)
The Apprenticeship Programme is the route for Professional Training for those who wish to use the principles and practices of Movement Medicine in their work. 
(∞)
A Movement Medicine Practitioner is the term we give to those who have completed the Apprenticeship Programme who wish to go on using Movement Medicine as their personal practice. In years to come, there will be events that are only open to people in this category.
The programme runs for 20 months initially and will consist of:
Module 1: 7 -15 April 2012 8 days
Module 2: 1 - 9 July 2012 8 days

This is the Apprenticeship Community Gathering & Summer Long Dance which is included as part of the programme and is also open to all Movement Medicine Teachers and Practitioners, and previous Movement Medicine Apprentices. We feel that it will be an important part of the apprenticeship to meet with this circle. There will also be an Apprenticeship Community Gathering and Summer Long Dance on 30 June - 8 July 2013. The cost for this is not included in the Apprenticeship Programme and will need to be paid for separately. We recommend that you attend the 2013 meeting if you can.

Module 3: 22 - 30 September 2012 8 days
Module 4: 17 - 24 February 2013 7 days
Module 5: 16 - 22 September 2013 7 days
13 individual telephone coaching/mentoring sessions with Susannah, Ya’Acov and Staff   
Commitment to the whole programme is essential.
Whilst on the programme, you will also be entitled to:
50% discount on the full price of weekend workshops & 30% discount on the full tuition fee for Intensives. In the 2nd year there will also be opportunities to assist on weekends.

What do I need to do to prepare myself for this programme?

Our curriculum is set up to support students to Live the Dream they came here to live. For full details, please go to the curriculum page on our website. The suggested programme below will give you an idea of how to prepare for the Apprenticeship beginning in 2012:

Any weekend workshops you want to take. (*)
At least one E-Motion: Wild Life or E-Motion weekend. (√)
The Journey of Empowerment 3 modules in the Essentials of Movement Medicine practice. May, September and November 2011 in Devon (√)
Initiation A Journey through the 9 Life Cycles with Ya’Acov & Susannah. Devon. Devon. 23 September - 2 October, 2011 (√)
The Phoenix Retreat with Susannah & Ya’Acov at the EarthSprit centre in Somerset 4 -11th March 20121 (√)
Rituals The Journey of Responsibility with Ya’Acov. 3 workshops that can be taken individually or as a journey. 1) March 2011, Switzerland – The S.E.E.R Process. 2) June 2011, Devon UK– The Vision Quest. 3) September 2011, Belgium – Burial of the Warrior Ceremony. (*)
(√) Absolute Prerequisite            (*) Strongly Recommended
Feel free to apply if you are still missing a few courses but plan to complete them before the programme starts.

Cost:

Tuition and intra-module Coaching: Total: £4750

Food and Accommodation: Approximately £2750

Payment Structure:
Details of the payment structure including details of discounts worth £500 will be sent to you with the application form.
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Core Intention for Training

To pass on the skills of holding space and guidance for other people to grow, develop and flourish, using the principles and practices of MM. Our expertise is about how to teach this on the dance floor, so that will be a strong focus. However, we feel that these skills are transferable to any situation which requires movement of any kind
Options for Training
1

You want to train to teach Movement Medicine as an accredited Movement Medicine Teacher or integrate Movement Medicine into your existing movement teaching practice

2

You want to take the training to become an accredited Movement Medicine Facilitator in order to be able to use the principles and practices of MM to hold space for others and apply/translate/integrate this learning in your own field of expertise and work

3

You wish to take the training for your own ongoing study and are not sure where it’s all going to lead

Pre-Module 1: Once accepted onto the training, we will send you tasks related to your preparation for the first module
Module 1: Intensive training period.
Between Module 1 and Module 2
At the end of Module 1 we will discuss your plans with each one of you. For some of you, this will involve beginning to teach depending on your previous experience.
All students will be asked to complete one community service give-away project which will need to be documented in some way. There will be four skype sessions with Staff to support you in your work. Once a month skype sessions with peers for peer reflection.
If you are intending to teach or to continue to become an accredited Movement Medicine Facilitator, your time as a Movement Medicine Apprentice Teacher or Facilitator will begin from the time you begin to teach or apply the work. This period will last for a minimum of 18 months. In order to be accredited as a teacher or facilitator, you will need to:
Be in supervision with a member of staff
Teach or Facilitate for a minimum of 120 hours

Complete a research project of your choice relevant to your professional development as a Movement Medicine teacher or facilitator

Be assessed at the end of your time as an apprentice teacher/facilitator

Stay in once a month skype sessions with peers to give and receive support

Adhere to the School of Movement Medicine Code of Ethics

Have an up-to-date First Aid qualification
Assist Susannah & Ya’Acov which is an essential component of training 
Assuming you complete your work to a satisfactory level, you will then be accredited by the School of Movement Medicine. In order to maintain your status as an accredited teacher or facilitator of Movement Medicine, there will be some ongoing requirements such as ongoing supervision, continued study on your own journey, etc.
The next teacher training will begin in 2014 and is only open to those who have completed the Apprenticeship Programme.
 
 
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