Linda, I'm told, goes more into theory and research behind the TTouches. This thrills me no end because learning the TTouch is a big part of what it's all about, but for me, knowing what's behind it is equally important to the whole picture. When I first learned of TTouch and read up on it, I was intrigued by the statement, "[d]on't need knowledge of anatomy to be successful". I immediately asked myself, "why?" and dove into that whole realm. Knowing that Linda will go into it in more depth, is a great thing for me and an essential part of what I do.... okay, what I'm LEARNING to do. LOL
Looking forward - I'll have 4 months to spend on case studies between session 3 and 4 and I'm very much looking forward to a good long stretch of time to expand myself, my craft and to help a bunch of deserving companion animals. Meeting new critters and their people is so much fun!
Case Studies
I am so thrilled - I've been contacted by an area obedience instructor who is interested in being a case study and sending out her students to me as well! This means a plethora of case studies for me and (hopefully) an end to my constant begging. LOL Back in the old days, students submitted FIFTEEN case studies per session, now it's five. I was worried about getting my minimum of 15 total during my training. Me hopes that worry is dead in the water.
Case Study @ Home
I met a new client over the weekend who was the first to come out to my home for a session. This went amazingly well! I have issues with my home only because of petty vanity.... the garbage pile that still needs hauling off to the landfill and a house that's well.... eclectic and old. But then, I am eclectic and old... so I have learned to accept this feature. LOL
The driveway is heavily shaded and that's where we worked. It was great! I loved having my playground equipment all set up and ready to roll when doggie and human arrived. Alice (the dog) has occasional issues with strange dogs and occasional insecurity. We worked on several TTouches to help her relax and walked through the labyrinth, ladder, etc., with ease. Alice later worked very well along with Jazz and then later with Jazz and Nestle. It was so nice to have "stranger doggies" handy without them having to hang in the car till their time to work.
I honestly had concerns about working at home, but this was so great that now I know my intuition was right. This is a special place to travel to and work with our fur friends. We live on the lake, on the main channel and I know this is special as I enjoy it daily and I love to share this gift with others. Someday I'll have the gardens & yard done to where even my petty-vanity can't get in the way. LOL .... so if you ever wander to my neck o' the woods...kindly forgive the mess. I'll feel better. LOL
Herbs
After scouring my local nurseries and studying up specifically on herbs for doggies, I've made an online order for those "hard to get" plants. What really excites me is an herb coming in that was historically used for sinus congestion. It occurs to me that such an "allergy" response in dogs is pretty much ignored, unless you really like giving antibiotics for sinus trouble. I like to avoid the whole antibiotic trip if at all possible as I feel this mode of healing is over used and not kind to the body in the long run..... human and animal alike. I like to reserve antibiotics as a last resort.
So, stay tuned. Nestle has minor sinus issues with "reverse sneezing" (as it's called.... it's really just inward snorting to clear nasal passages); I'm looking forward to seeing if this herb will offer some relief. IF so, I may end up working on herbal mixes for clients. How fun is that?! I'm learning all about drying, tinctures, etc.
Plants and animals.... my two favorite things on this earth.
Nestle - master gardening assistant, in charge of sticks.