Professional Training in Being In Movement®

As the developer of Being In Movement mindbody training, my goal is to teach others to teach the work. Professional training is available for people who wish to become certified practitioners of BIM.

There are three areas of focus in the training. The first, of course, is the use of BIM body methods for development of awareness, intentionality, power and love. As part of this, work with boundary control and self-protection is included. In addition, there is considerable practice in movement observation and evaluation, and there is attention paid to elements of anatomy, kinesiology and biomechanics.

A third area of emphasis is professional ethics and rules for safe teaching.

There is written work required, which includes case notes and written exercises on body observation skills.

Certification in BIM includes a final exam and a major project. These will be opportunities for the student to demonstrate competence in the BIM teaching methods. The exam will include essays showing a grasp of the theory and practice of BIM and demonstrations of hands-on body work and teaching of group exercises. The project will be an application of BIM material to some area of the student_s interest. Competence in BIM goes beyond the technical material to include the development of a respectful, assertive, and loving teaching manner, and this too will be a focus of evaluation.

This training is for people who would like to create a community of learners and questioners. Anyone with an interest in learning this form of body training is encouraged to apply for the program. As part of the application, participation in at least one BIM workshop is required.

This training program will be especially appropriate for participants with backgrounds in somatic education or body work, physical therapy, psychotherapy, or movement disciplines such as martial arts or yoga. BIM training will both enhance participants_ performance in their current mode of practice and allow them to expand into new areas of work or develop new approaches to old areas of work.

For further information about professional training in BIM, please contact
me at the Columbus Center for Movement Studies.