Graduation

Graduate Attributes

Graduates from the Melbourne 4 FPTP will have:

1. A deep knowledge of the Feldenkrais Method ; a cognitive and experiential understanding of the human body - its structure and function and its potential (for movement and action); learning models; human development

2. The ability to generate ideas from the body of knowledge as abstract concepts such as:

• Engagement, disengagement and re-engagement
• Relating to self and others
• The ideal
• Boundaries
• Systems thinking
• Multiple perspectives
• Frameworks for observation, reflection and reasoning

3. The skills necessary for teaching ATM and FI as the application of the knowledge and concepts described above and including:

• Analyzing, evaluating, designing and executing lessons in relation to the practitioner/client interaction
• Using touch and language as effective and potent communication tools

4. Accountability as a professional practitioner working with individuals and groups via

• Professional and ethical behavior
• The ability to reflect on all interactions and use of knowledge, concepts and skills
• Peer and lifelong learning
• Accountability in all domains - to self, clients, the profession, allied professions, the market place , society

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Graduation

Graduation from Melbourne 4 Feldenkrais Professional Training means you are qualified to practice as a Feldenkrais practitioner.

As a graduate you will be eligible to apply to The Australian Feldenkrais Guild (AFG) for certification as a practitioner of the Feldenkrais Method. This will give you the rights to use the service marks the AFG now own that protect the Feldenkrais Method in the community. Certification is entirely the responsibility of the graduate.

You receive a certificate of Graduation that is recognised by all Guilds who are members of the International Feldenkrais Federation.

Graduation is complete only after all monies have been paid in full.