| How Does the Group Support Continuing Professional Development / Lifelong Learning |
Regional network
Networking between members with similar interests. ICSP discussion and exchange.
Clinical reasoning and practice, discussion topics in regional groups.
Telephone support.
Peer support/mentorship
Student support re. Dissertations.
Publications:
- Biannual Newsletter:Intermittently including CTACP newsletter
- Information Leaflet
- Directory of members & their interests, for networking, updated every 2 years.
Suggested reading list:
Books written by or co-written with members of this Association include:
- Energy Medicine: The Scientific Basis (2000) James Oschmann. Churchill Livingstone
- Energy Medicine in Therapeutics and Human Performance (2003) James Oschmann. Butterworth Heinemann
- Complementary Therapies for Physical Therapists (2000) Robert A Charman (ed). Butterworth Heinemann.
- Healing with the Chakra Energy System: Acupressure, Bodywork and Reflexology for Total Health (2006). John Cross. North Atlantic Books.
- Acupressure: Clinical aspects in disease (2001) John Cross. Butterworth-Heinemann
- Acupressure: Clinical Applications in Musculoskeletal Conditions (2000) John Cross. Butterworth Heinemann.
- Myofascial Release and Beyond (2008) Ann Childs Stuart Robertson, in Massage for Therapists, Third Edition. Elizabeth Jones (ed) Blackwell pub.
- Healing for horses (2001) Margrit Coates.
- Healing for pets (2003) Margrit Coates.
- Bioelectricity and Electrotherapy- Towards a New Paradigm. Robert Charman, The Journal of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. Sept-Dec 1990, Jan-March 2000.
- Chapter: QiGong and Thai Chi in Physical Therapy in Complementary Therapies for Physical Therapists (2000) Sara Mokone. Edited by Robert Charman. Butterworth Heinemann.
- Chapter: Acupuncture in the Community in Acupuncture and Related Techniques in Physical Therapy (1997) Sara Mokone. Edited by Val Hopwood, Maureen Lovesey & Sara Mokone. Churchill Livingstone
- Conferences and study days: Annual conference in March, Periodic QiGong study days
Formal courses offered/recommended:
- Myofascial Release : Jon Annan. Stuart Robertson.
- Subtle Touch: John Cross
- Energy Medicine: Cathy Rowlandson.
- Links with other groups/organisations:
- Written articles for Reiki magazine (In-Touch), Run workshops and involvement with Harmless (Advisory Group for self harmers), Developing links with British Psychology Society Holistic SIG.
Attending other CIOG study days and conferences:
- Scientific & Medical Network
- British Holistic Medical Association.
- Breath of Life
- CTACP- Cranial Sacral Therapy
- ACPIRT- Reflex Therapy
- CPMAsTT- Massage & Soft Tissue Therapy
- ACHRN- Alternative & Complementary Health Research Network
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| How Does the Group Promote Research and Evaluation |
Promoting research awareness
Encourage members to maintain/update personal CPD port folio, feedback via newsletter on courses/conferences attended.
Ongoing discussions on Outcome Measures (MYMOP & MYCAW)
Support Student dissertations.
Research/education awards: N/A
Published evidence-based material:
See recommended reading list
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Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Energy Medicine (ACPEM)
