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Linda Receives Honorary Doctorate Degree
On June 21, 2008 Linda Tellington-Jones received an Honorary Doctorate degree from the Wisdom University and was granted the position of Director of the Institute for Interspecies Connection.
This unique university, licensed by the State of California, is accredited by the World Association of Universities and Colleges and the Accreditation Commission International (ACI). The university, a global learning community, is committed to the pursuit of wisdom as a way of life.
Linda Tellington-Jones, the founder of Tellington TTouch Training, has influenced hundreds of thousands of people and animals around the world with her extraordinary teachings. TTouch is a gentle hands-on technique that accelerates learning and enhances behavior, performance, and the well-being of all species, as well as deepening the bond between humans and animals. The work honors the body, mind and spirit of animals and their people.
Jim Garrison, the university's president and chairman, says of this honor bestowed upon Linda: "Wisdom University is giving Linda an honorary PhD for her decades of work with the Tellington TTouch, which has contributed enormously to what we know about both animal and human healing and behavior, and for the work she has done to expand the boundaries of inter-species communication. She is joining the university as Chair of Interspecies Connection and the Director of the Institute for Interspecies Connection."
Dr. Garrison is also founder and president of the Gorbachev Foundation/USA, which set the stage for the establishment in 1995 of the State of the World Forum, a San Francisco based non-profit institution created to establish a global network of leaders dedicated to creating a more sustainable global civilization.
Linda says of her affiliation with Dr. Garrison, "I worked closely with Jim Garrison when he was director for the Esalen Institute's Soviet American Exchange program. In the 1980s and 1990s I went to Russia as a citizen ambassador 10 times, and taught TTouch to the Russian Olympic dressage and jumping teams. I also taught a 10-day course for Russian veterinarians at the Bitsa Olympic Center, as well as working with the Moscow Zoo and the Russian Academy of Science."
When asked if this doctorate degree and director position would change anything for her, Linda smiled and said, "This has given me an umbrella under which to gather and acknowledge the gifts we receive from animals and other forms of Nature. We are now able to prove scientifically why TTouch works on so many levels what we have known intuitively for years. As director for the Institute for Interspecies Connection, it is my intention to support scientific studies and to raise awareness of the many forms of interspecies connection around the world."
Linda Tellington-Jones has been honored with numerous awards throughout the years, including the Western States Hall of Fame, American Riding Instructors Association Lifetime Achievement Award, Horsewoman of the Year Award, the American Riding Instructors Association Master Instructor Award, the Ronald Reagan Good Citizen Award and most recently, the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame. She is also a graduate of the Feldenkrais Professional Training at the Humanistic Psychology Institute, California.
Her latest book is in the field of human health: TTouch for Healthcare. In addition to writing 22 books about her work published in 15 languages, she has developed TTouch curriculum for the University of Minnesota Center for Spirituality and Healing. Linda has spent decades teaching people how to be effective with TTouch; today there are more than 1,600 certified practitioners teaching TTouch in 36 countries.
About Us > Our Teachers > Meet Our Instructors
Karin Freiling
Karin Petra Freiling was born and grew up in Germany. Since her early childhood, it has been a matter of her heart to practice and communicate connection and oneness between humans and animals. She discovered multiple ways of communicating with animals. Karin did her Master's degree in Biology on the interaction between pygmy chimpanzees and zoo visitors in several zoos in Germany. In the mid '90s, she discovered the Tellington TTouch® Method as an essential way of interspecies connection and worked with TTouch® on the apes.
She is an instructor for TTouch® for You - the Tellington Method for Humans and also an Instructor for TTouch® for dogs, and teaches many workshops for adults and children. She has been responsible for the rehoming of countless dogs that were considered to be untrainable from a local animal shelter. She inspired Linda Tellington-Jones to develop a certification training for humans in Europe and worked closely with her to establish the first European "TTouch-for-You" Curriculum.
Her versatile skills include profound knowledge of whole-brain and brain friendly learning, from which she developed an improved method for optimized learning and reading. She is also a natural practitioner for psychotherapy, NLP Master, dog physiotherapist, animal behavioral therapist, and lecturer for brain fitness at a notable German academy. Now she is working on her Ph.D. about interspecies connection worldwide in order to help people to open their hearts again and reconnect with animals and nature.
She lives in the wonderful countryside of Northern Germany, together with her wonderful cooking husband, her own little zoo comprising five dogs, cats, pigs, rabbits, chicken and always several animals for physical and behavioral therapy. Children love to learn TTouch® with these various species at her place and learn to interact in a respectful and loving way. For more information about Karin visit her website at www.viasolaris.de. Contact Karin Freiling at karin@karinpetrafreiling.de.
Lindy Dekker
Lindy started riding at age 10 in Stellenbosch near Cape Town, South Africa. The majority of the horses were rescued racehorses with problems. She was always surrounded by animals and her parental home was never without at least two dogs and two cats. She was given a rescued donkey in 1967 and had him for four years.
After studying Biochemistry, Microbiology and Genetics at university, Lindy moved with her husband Rick to Johannesburg in 1979. There she changed careers to become a computer programmer, and she is still involved in doing support for a consulting company.
In 1987 Lindy reached her dream and acquired her first horse 'Babyshoes' (ex-racehorse TB gelding) who stayed with her for nearly 21 years. Lindy has competed in dressage to Elementary level. In March, 1999 she attended a Natural Healing course for animals that included Reiki and Aromatherapy as well as an introduction to the Tellington TTouch® Method. She started her own therapy business in 2000. In January, 2001 she attended her first five-day TTouch® workshop for horses and hasn't looked back. She has been organizing the Tellington TTouch® practitioner training clinics in Johannesburg since 2002.
Now Lindy is a Tellington TTouch® Instructor for Companion Animals and for Horses. Besides organizing the practitioner training clinics for the Tellington TTouch® Method for horses, she gives clinics as well as private consultations for both horses and companion animals while traveling to all sorts of interesting places!
To learnmore about Lindy, visit her website, www.lindydekker.com.
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Horse 1999 EPM. Neurological Study
Tellington TTouch® as a Complement in the Rehabilitation of Horses with EPM and Neurological Deficits
The manual has been given to several veterinarians for the use of their clients and has been found very effective. Additional study and documentation required.
A study of the rehabilitation of horses with neurological deficits, using TTEAM, started through the efforts of Dr. Mark Meddleton and his wife, Becky. Becky's horse, Jewel, was severely affected by Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM) and Dr. Mark was trying all the forms of experimental medication. During the times that the medication seemed to be working, Becky decided to try TTEAM to rehabilitate Jewel. Becky applied her basic knowledge of TTEAM and was impressed by what she was observing with Jewel.
Becky and Mark came to a TTEAM workshop at Galisteo Creek Farms in April, 1999 to learnmore and to talk with Linda to see if TTEAM would cooperate in a study of rehabilitating horses with EPM. Becky explained to the group that initially she had thought that only the ground exercises would help, but after talking with TTEAM Instructor Carol A. Lang, she tried the TTouch and realized it too was a key element.
To initiate the study, Linda and Carol met with Dr. Mark and Becky at a client's farm. A neurological exam was performed by Dr. Mark on three horses. TTEAM techniques were shown the horse's owner and Dr. Mark set up a basic schedule of rehabilitation with instructions the owner was to follow. In a few weeks, Carol met with Dr. Mark and Becky at this client's farm. Dr. Mark reexamined the horses and both he and the owner agreed that improvement had been made. Carol taught the owner more TTEAM techniques and Dr. Mark scheduled another evaluation of the horses.
In June of 1999, Dr. Mark, Becky and Carol worked with Jewel and Mark's horse, Dugan, who also had been diagnosed with EPM. Dr. Mark did a neurological exam of each horse. Then, as they did TTEAM and TTouch® with both horses, Dr. Mark, Becky and Carol discussed which techniques were working, the timing of the sessions, the sequence of TTouch® and the work in the TTEAM Confidence Course. They also made a first draft of a checklist for the owners to keep track of their horses rehabilitation program.
Carol accompanied Dr. Mark and Becky on visits to at least three clients who had horses with neurological difficulties. Each owner was shown TTEAM techniques and Becky recommended the rehabilitative process. Dr. Mark's scheduled follow-up neurological checks in order to track progress. Becky reported that the percentage of improvement of the trial horses was very high and that the owners were very satisfied with the results.
To continue the development of a protocol that Dr. Mark planned to present to the AVMA, Carol met with Dr. Mark and Becky and TTEAM Practitioner, Kirsten Henry several times over the next year. They filmed a video demonstrating how to do TTEAM techniques specifically for rehabilitation of horses with neurological deficits and developed a modified Confidence Course.
They did many trials with TTEAM techniques, in particular the use of wand and lead, the TTEAM body wrap and TTouches.
Carol prepared a booklet of TTEAM techniques to be distributed to participants of the study. Dr. Meddleton reviewed this booklet and made suggestions from his perspective as a veterinarian.
Hoping to receive a grant, Dr. Mark presented this protocol to a veterinary conference in the fall of 2000. The evaluation and advice offered about their study gave Dr. Mark and Becky new insights and direction. However, Dr. Mark's veterinarian practice was expanding so much that their time for continuing this study was curtailed.
In March, 2002 Dr. Mark reported to Carol that he could not proceed with the study of a protocol for EPM/neurologically impaired horses. He offered to share his and Becky's work with any veterinarian that Linda might find who would be interested in continuing.
We know that TTEAM has been very effective in helping horses rehabilitate from neurological deficits. We offer this booklet as a guide to TTEAM Practitioners and others who will use TTEAM and TTouch to facilitate their horses' rehabilitation.
Carol A, Lang, TTouch Instructor
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Purchase the Booklet in our Shop.
NOTE: TTEAM is an acronym of "Tellington TTouch® Equine Awareness Method." Since this article was written, the brand name for all the facets of the TTouch® organization is Tellington TTouch®.
Horse 2009 Immediate Benefits of TTouch® Reflected in EEG
Immediate and Cumulative Benefits from Tellington TTouch® Program Reflected in the EEG of An Anxious Mare
Robin Bernhard, LCSW, MEd, Sandy Rakowitz, Jessica Eure, MEd, EdS
Linda Tellington-Jones has created a gentle non-invasive system of bodywork comprised of specialized circular touches, lifts and slides that improves focus, balance and motor function, enhances learning and even promotes trust and communication amongst its users. Over the past 30 years, practitioners have seen both immediate and cumulative benefit from its use in training and healing animals and in healing the relationship between animals and their owners. After attending one of Linda's 5-day workshops in April 2005, I wanted to see if these techniques could help my injured mare to be comfortable while healing from a ligament injury and help us to improve our ability to communicate so that her balance problems under saddle would not degenerate into rushing out of control.
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Interactive & Online Tellington TTouch® for Horses
Immersion Series with Robyn Hood & Guests
Join Tellington TTouch Method Instructor, Robyn Hood, as well as other guest instructors, including special sessions with Linda Tellington-Jones, and develop a deep level of understanding and skill that will transform how you understand, handle and train horses.
This course is the ideal option for anyone seeking an integrative and compassionate approach to horse training and management. It will provide you with an incredible framework of philosophical understanding, observational skills, bodywork techniques, groundwork exercises, innovative tools, and work under saddle that can make what you already do well, be even better; all while developing a deeper, more trusting relationship.
Enjoy the logical, linear, learning of online learning along with the inspiring and adaptive format that includes 36 (up to 72 with both classes) hours of small, LIVE, Zoom sessions – all recorded for your convenience and on-going learning.
$999.00
Dates: Saturdays starting September 28, 2024
(Enrollment is open throughout this time period)
Time: 8:00 – 11:00 PT/ 16:00 – 19:00 GMT via Interactive Zoom Sessions
(Recorded in case you miss a session!)
AND/OR (students may choose which session they attend)
Saturdays for Australia: 9:00 – Noon Sydney time/ Fridays: 14:00 – 17:00 PT
Full Details and Registration
Tellington TTouch® Training for Dogs
This Workshop is Full. If you'd like to be added to the waiting list, contact us here
Three-day Workshop: May 9-11th, 2025
Instructor: Linda Tellington-Jones
Schedule:
Day 1: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Arrive by 9:45 AM to get settled)
Day 2: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Day 3: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuition: $595
Deposit: $300 due at registration to hold your spot. Balance due by April 11th, 2025.
Early-bird Discount: Pay in full by March 28th to receive $55 off.
Please note: If you pay your deposit with a credit card, any remaining balance will be charged to the same card 30 days before the start of the workshop unless you have paid in full or informed us of a different payment method.
Three Ways to Register:
Online: Register Below
Phone: Call our office to pay with Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover.
PayPal: Send payment to forum@tellingtontraining.com.
Cancellation Policy:
Organizer Cancellation: If the session is canceled due to unforeseen circumstances or insufficient enrollment, all payments will be refunded.
Participant Cancellation: Cancellations made more than 30 days before the workshop will receive a refund minus a $100 administrative fee. No refunds for cancellations made within 30 days of the workshop, but funds can be applied to another training within one year of the cancellation date.
Animals Attending the Training: Dogs and other companion animals are welcome. Notify us when you register as there is a limit on the number of dogs. Complete and submit an Animal Profile Form one month before the workshop.
If bringing your dog:
Only one dog may participate per day due to space constraints.
Bring a crate, x-pen, or mat, water bowl, food & treats, proof of vaccinations or titer, an ID collar, lead, and any head halter or harness.
Guidelines to help us maintain good relations with our training facilities and partner hotels by:
- Respect facility and hotel animal policies.
- Safely contain your animal when unsupervised.
- Leave facilities and hotel rooms in their original condition.
What to Wear: Comfortable clothing suitable for bending, stretching, and sitting on the floor.
Meals: Meals are not included. Bring your own lunch and snacks. Water, coffee, and tea will be available. There will be a one-hour lunch break each day.
Travel Information:
Airports:
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) - 36 miles
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) - 58 miles
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 52 miles
We recommend that you purchase trip insurance for your flight, hotel, etc.
Accommodation: For nearby hotels, visit Hotels.com or check Airbnb.com or VRBO.com.
Additional Information: Frederick, MD, is only 15 minutes away, offering dining, arts, shops, and entertainment. Enjoy outdoor activities like rock climbing, canoeing, and mountain biking. Washington D.C. and Baltimore are about a 50-minute drive from the training site.
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Interactive & Online Getting in TTouch® with Your Cat
On April 14th and 28th (16.00 – 18.00 GMT/ 11:00 – 13:00 EST) join Toni Shelbourne, Tellington TTouch Instructor, author and Animal Behaviourist, takes you through the steps to begin understanding and interacting with your cat in a more positive, mindful, and proactive way.
Learn how to notice subtle changes and communication signals that you cat is trying to convey to you and understand how you can adjust and adapt your approach to each individual animal. This course includes 4 hours of live, interactive, virtual learning AS WELL AS, online course material, available to you 24/7 with lifetime access.
Taking what you observe, discover the versatile and adaptive TTouch body work techniques that allow you to make positive contact with your cat, in a way they enjoy and look forward to; deepening your bond and helping your feline friend become more comfortable and relaxed.
In addition to simple yet effective TTouch techniques, discover fun, interactive exercises that will engage your cat and help transform apprehension or indifference into curiousity and engagement.
Use your new skills in practical applications, learning how to help your cat become more comfortable in typically challenging everyday handling scenarios such as, Vet visits, nail trimming, and more!
This course can count (4 Academy credits) towards the Tellington TTouch Practitioner Program.
The Live Interactive portion of the course includes:
- 4 hours of live learning sessions in a small, friendly group setting.
- Access to an exclusive Facebook Group for ongoing questions and feedback
- Recorded sessions for future viewing
- Individualized advice and coaching about your specific cat.
- Private Whatsapp group.
The online portion of the course includes:
- 3 Lessons: Each consisting of several specific topics.
- Over an hour of “how-to” videos and lectures about each specific concept and exercise
- Downloadable 40 page Course Manual
- 24/7 access to all materials
Check out the time zone converter for the course time in your area.
(shelter and rescue workers are entitled to a discount)
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Tellington TTouch® Advanced Training for Dogs
If you are a Tellington TTouch Practitioner or are currently in the certification program, here’s your chance to refine, update and expand you skill set!
Enjoy the positive, fun filled learning environment that looks at dog training in an all encompassing, whole, way. With her fun, clear and innovative teaching style, Robyn Hood will bring your Tellington TTouch skills to the next level.
Develop and build on the nuances and details of Tellington TTouch Bodywork, Groundwork, and Observation skills. Even if you think you already “know it” you will be amazed by the added layers of detail, understanding and refinement that come from an Advanced Training.
The Tellington TTouch Method is constantly evolving and developing. Staying current with new exercises and practices will ensure you have the most up to date skills and knowledge that you can relay to your clients and take into your dog training program.
This counts as an Update for current Tellington TTouch Practitioners and 6 credits for those working towards certification (requires at least 14 completed credits)
Tuition: 3-Day: $605 plus 5% GST
For cancellations made more than 30 days in advance of the training, a refund will be given minus a $100 administration fee. No refunds are possible for cancellations less than 30 days prior to the start of the training, unless we can fill your spot. In some cases credit can go towards subsequent events.
We recommend that you purchase flight and hotel insurance for each event for which you register.
All prices are quoted in Canadian Dollars.
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Interactive & Online Tellington TTouch for Dogs
Intro with Jyl Hershman-Ross – April 2025
(CST Zone)
$239.00
About the Class:
Dates: Fridays April 18 & 25 – 5-7 pm CST & Saturdays, April 19 & 26: 4-7 pm CST
Time: Fridays from 17:00 to 19:00 CDT & Saturdays 16:00 to 19:00 CDT via Interactive Zoom Sessions (recorded for repeated viewing)
Included Content: Easy to follow, self-paced course! Includes many hours of video lectures and how-to video demonstrations. Plus 10 hours of interactive, live-streamed instruction.
Academy Credits: 6 (Tellington TTouch Practitioner Certification & 10 CEU’s for CCPDT & NAODI
Discover techniques designed to cooperatively:
✅ Help your dog be their BEST selves!
✅ Enhance self-control
✅ Develop good leash habits
✅ Reduce anxiety & fear
✅ Address reactivity
✅ Support senior & special need dogs
✅Develop trust & Communication
You will learn how to:
➔ Interpret your dog’s behavior in a non-judgmental way
➔ Notice a dog’s subtle body language for signs of stress or relaxation
➔ Use simple, relaxing body work techniques to support your dog and your relationship
➔ Support your dog to reduce anxiety and enhance self-confidence
➔ Incorporate leash exercises to create more harmonious on-leash communication
➔ Recognize and acknowledge how your own state of mind will affect your dog
Click here for more Details and to Register Online
Interactive & Online Getting in TTouch® with Your Cat
On November 10th and 24th (16.00 – 18.00 GMT/ 11:00 – 13:00 EST) join Toni Shelbourne, Tellington TTouch Instructor, author and Animal Behaviourist, takes you through the steps to begin understanding and interacting with your cat in a more positive, mindful, and proactive way.
Learn how to notice subtle changes and communication signals that you cat is trying to convey to you and understand how you can adjust and adapt your approach to each individual animal. This course includes 4 hours of live, interactive, virtual learning AS WELL AS, online course material, available to you 24/7 with lifetime access.
Taking what you observe, discover the versatile and adaptive TTouch body work techniques that allow you to make positive contact with your cat, in a way they enjoy and look forward to; deepening your bond and helping your feline friend become more comfortable and relaxed.
In addition to simple yet effective TTouch techniques, discover fun, interactive exercises that will engage your cat and help transform apprehension or indifference into curiousity and engagement.
Use your new skills in practical applications, learning how to help your cat become more comfortable in typically challenging everyday handling scenarios such as, Vet visits, nail trimming, and more!
This course can count (4 Academy credits) towards the Tellington TTouch Practitioner Program.
The Live Interactive portion of the course includes:
- 4 hours of live learning sessions in a small, friendly group setting.
- Access to an exclusive Facebook Group for ongoing questions and feedback
- Recorded sessions for future viewing
- Individualized advice and coaching about your specific cat.
- Private Whatsapp group.
The online portion of the course includes:
- 3 Lessons: Each consisting of several specific topics.
- Over an hour of “how-to” videos and lectures about each specific concept and exercise
- Downloadable 40 page Course Manual
- 24/7 access to all materials
Check out the time zone converter for the course time in your area.
(shelter and rescue workers are entitled to a discount)
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Hands On -Tellington TTouch® for Dogs
Hands On -Tellington TTouch® for Dogs: with Robyn Hood(April 6-8) 2025) Somerset, UK
$488.00
Date: April 6 – 8, 2025
Discover the Secret to a Happier, Healthier, and More Confident Dog!
Are you ready to transform your relationship with your dog and create a calmer, more enjoyable experience—whether at home or on your walks?
Imagine your dog feeling relaxed, resilient, and ready to tackle the world by your side. With the Tellington TTouch Dog Training Workshop, you can unlock the tools to make this a reality.
This workshop will be led by the renowned Robyn Hood, a Tellington TTouch Senior Instructor with decades of experience. Robyn has worked alongside Linda Tellington-Jones to bring this innovative method to people and animals worldwide. Known for her engaging teaching style and profound understanding of animal behavior, Robyn will guide you every step of the way in mastering these transformative techniques.
With her deep expertise and passion, Robyn has helped countless professionals and dog guardians create happier, healthier relationships with their companion animals. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from one of the best in the field!
Full Details and Registration
Interactive & Online Tellington TTouch for Dogs
Are you a dog lover?
DO you want to help your dog become a calm companion?
Have you recently added a rescue or shelter animal to your family?
Do you have a dog who needs a little extra support or has some specific challenges?
Maybe you simply want some positive, mindful ways to be with your animal.
Join Dawn Jansen (Tellington TTouch Instructor), weekly, starting March 2nd and learn trust-based, gentle, effective and supportive techniques from the comfort of home. This includes 10 hours of live, virtual, group instruction and 24/7 access to a self-paced online study course.
Discover techniques designed to cooperatively:
✅ Help your dog be their BEST selves!
✅ Enhance self-control
✅ Develop good leash habits
✅ Reduce anxiety & fear
✅ Address reactivity
✅ Support senior & special need dogs
✅Develop trust & Communication
TTouch offers simple, gentle, and effective ways to help your dog become more comfortable, self-controlled, and cooperative.
You will learn how to:
➔ Interpret your dog’s behavior in a non-judgmental way
➔ Notice a dog’s subtle body language for signs of stress or relaxation
➔ Use simple, relaxing body work techniques to support your dog and your relationship
➔ Support your dog to reduce anxiety and enhance self-confidence
➔ Incorporate leash exercises to create more harmonious on-leash communication
➔ Recognize and acknowledge how your own state of mind will affect your dog
This workshop includes:
10 hours of LIVE, interactive instruction via Zoom
Instant, life-time access to the online course, “Tellington TTouch for Dogs: An Introduction” for solid foundation of knowledge and accessible review opportunities.
Supportive Study Group Access
*This course counts as 10 CEU’s for PPAB (PPG) and NAODI as well as 6 credits towards becoming a Certified Tellington TTouch Practitioner.
Register and gain instant access to an extensive, clearly laid out and detailed online course. This course can be done at YOUR OWN PACE, before or after the LIVE sessions.
During these sessions, Dawn will expertly guide you on how to adapt the Tellington TTouch techniques and exercises to your own specific animals and even your self! Each session is recorded for future viewing and learning OR as catch-up, in case you miss the livestream.
This course is suitable for dog guardians who are interested in the method to enhance their relationship. All levels of experience and areas of interest are welcome. This approach integrates easily into positive dog training methods.
Students will have immediate access to online material to cover at their own pace. The online portion of learning consists of a logical, linear, “Tellington TTouch Method for Dogs: An Introduction”, which can be accessed at any time.
The online portion of the course includes:
8 Lesson Modules: Each consisting of several specific topics.
Over 24 “how-to” videos and lectures about each specific concept and exercise
Easy to follow mind maps
24/7 – lifetime access to all materials
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CELLebration Learning 3-Day Conference & Interactive Workshops
Celebrating 50 Years of the Tellington TTouch Method in 2025!
In 1975, Linda Tellington-Jones introduced a groundbreaking approach to influencing behavior, performance, and wellbeing in animals with the Tellington TTouch Method. In 2025 we are thrilled to celebrate 50 years of this revolutionary work!
Even though our October 2024 in-person "Cell-ebration" event was disrupted by hurricane Milton, we’re excited to transform this challenge into an opportunity:
The 2025 Tellington TTouch “Cell-ebration” Learning Conference & Interactive Workshop Sessions have been reimagined, revitalized, and ready to inspire with a completely new format!
This exciting in-person event brings together a community of passionate animal lovers for a blend of learning, sharing, hands-on practice, break out sessions, and meaningful connections.
Mornings will feature engaging lectures, including an inspiring keynote from Dr. Stephanie Cote, DVM, who integrates TTouch, Cranial Sacral Therapy, and other holistic techniques in her veterinary practice.
Afternoons will be dedicated to interactive workshop labs, where you can apply new techniques, refine existing skills, and receive personalized feedback.
Event Details:
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel
304 West Colonial Drive
Orlando FL 32801
888-295-7563
Dates: January 24-26, 2025, Conference & Banquet
Schedule:
CELL-ebration: Friday January 24th
9:00 - 12:30 Presentations
12:30 – 2:00 Lunch at the Hotel included in tuition.
2:00 - 5:00 Interactive workshops
CELL-ebration: Saturday January 25th:
9:00 - 12:30 Presentations
12:30 – 2:00 Lunch at the Hotel included in tuition.
2:00 - 5:00 Interactive workshops
6:30-8:00 Banquet dinner (not included in tuition)
CELL-ebration: Sunday January 26th:
9:00 - 12:30 Presentations
12:30 – 2:00 Lunch at the Hotel included in tuition.
2:00 - 5:00 Interactive workshops
Note: Program details subject to change.
Fans of TTouch who are not Practitioners or have not taken any trainings, are welcome to attend the full conference.
Event Highlights
Presentations:
- TTouch & Proprioception for Dogs & Horses – Rachel Jackson
- TTouch in Rehabilitation – Karin Freiling
- Experiencing Flower Essences, Acupressure and TTouch with applied Kinesiology – Kathleen Aspenns
- TTouch Success Stories: Extreme Physical Deficits – Sanju Ramachandran
- How TTouch brings light to the cells as a form of healing communication / theory and practice – Elinor Silverstein
- TTouch Behavior Insights for Cats – Toni Shelbourne
Interactive Workshops:
- Refining & Expanding TTouch Skills with Linda Tellington-Jones
- Fascial Integration & Body Wraps with Robyn Hood
- TTouch & Cranial Sacral Therapy with Stephanie Cote & Sally Morgan
- Advanced Concepts for Dogs & Horses with Robyn Hood
- Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement (ATM) Session
- Round Table Discussions on successes, challenges, and strategies
Participants will be grouped by experience level, creating a dynamic learning environment for both beginners and seasoned practitioners.
Join us for this extraordinary gathering as we "Cell-ebrate" 50 years of changing lives, one TTouch at a time, while honoring Linda Tellington-Jones and our dedicated teachers worldwide.
Note: Program details subject to change.
Incentive:
Bring a friend to our in-person conference (who was not previously registered to attend) you will receive an incredible bonus – of a 30-minute consultation, via Zoom, with Linda Tellington-Jones herself ($200 value)!
Payment options.
Fees: $595 if paid in full when you register
or
you can opt to pay in installments of 3 payments of $211 each (a total of $633), 1st payment due at time of registration, 2nd payment on December 6th and 3rd payment on January 3rd (the last 2 payments will be charged automatically on those days unless you contact our office with different instructions)
Tuition includes the conference and lunches. It does NOT include the Saturday evening banquet dinner.
Special Registration Fees for the CELLebration:
• Daily attendance: $245 per day (includes lunch).
• Banquet: $85 (3 course meal plus coffee and tea)
How to Register
- Below – scroll to the bottom to register and to make a payment.
- Call our office to pay with your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover card
Cancellation Policy:
Tellington TTouch Training reserves the right to cancel the CELL-ebration and trainings if necessary, because of circumstances beyond our control. In this case all deposits, tuitions and the processing fees will be refunded.
We recommend that you purchase trip insurance for your flight, hotel, etc.
Participant Cancellation Policy:
Any cancellation made more than 45 days before the start of the event will incur a $150 administrative cancellation fee. The remaining amount you have paid will be refunded to you.
For any cancellations made within the 45-day window before the event begins, whatever monies you have paid are nonrefundable, unless you are able to find a substitute participant to take your place.
Lodging
Tellington TTouch has reserved a block of rooms at the Crown Plaza Hotel at the following group room rates (The room block is under Tellington TTouch Training):
$149 plus tax in a Two Queen or King Bedroom
(Two Double Queen Beds or a King Bed with a comfortable sitting area, 48” flat screen, and workspace. A wet bar, mini refrigerator, Keurig coffee maker and full-size microwave adorns the kitchenette area. This suite sleeps 2 to 4)
Group rates include the following for overnight guests:
- Free Wireless Internet Access in all rooms
- Outdoor Pool and Hot Tub daily open from 7 AM – 11 PM
- On-Site Self-Parking – Reduced rate of $10 + tax per day
- 24-Hour Fitness Center
- 24-Hour Business Center
- Bite Bistro & Wine Bar 7 AM – 10 PM
- EV- car charging station on site
- Service Animals are accepted – no other animals allowed
- Free Hotel shuttle within 3 miles of the hotel (closest Grocery store less then 1 mile away -Publix)
Method of Reservations:
Individual reservations can be made online:
Tellington TTouch Training Reservation Link
If you need assistance, you can call Central Reservations: 888-295-7563.
(For International callers use: 407-843-8700)
Please refer to Group Reservation: Tellington TTouch Training
Check In Time: 3:00 PM Check Out Time: 11:00 AM
Please note: Reservations by attendees must be received on or before Monday, December 23rd, 2024 (the “Cutoff Date” for our room block). Reservations received after the Cutoff Date will be confirmed on a space-available basis at prevailing rates.
Please view additional Amenities at the hotel:
www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/orlando/mcooa/hoteldetail/amenities
Airports: Orlando International Airport (MCO) about 13 miles to the hotel
Shuttle: We have not been able to locate any airport shuttle but there are Uber, Lyft and Taxies. Please research your preferred option.
Things You Should Know About Orlando
Orlando is one of the most popular travel destinations in the United States.
Some interesting websites:
www.visitorlando.com
worldstrides.com/blog/2017/07/10-fun-facts-orlando/
theculturetrip.com/north-america/usa/florida/articles/15-things-to-know-before-visiting-orlando-florida
Weather:
The average weather in Orlando, Florida at the end of January is mild and comfortable, with temperatures ranging from the 40s to 70s°F
TTouch® for You and your Horse
TTouch® for You and your Horse with Linda Tellington-Jones in HawaiiThree-day TTouch® for You and your Horse December 8th – 10th, 2024
TTouch for your Horse, Dog and You - Demo December 7th, 2024
Instructor: Linda Tellington-Jones
3 day Horse class Schedule:
Day 1: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
(Arrive by 9:45 AM to get settled)
Days 2: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Day 3: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
1 day demo schedule:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
TUITION:
1 day TTouch for your Horse, Dog and You demo (see Dec 7th): $125 if you are participating at the 3 day horse class your tuition for the demo is discounted at $75.
3 day TTouch for You and your Horse class tuition: $695
We highly recommend that you participate at the demo on Saturday December 7th since you will get a wealth of information about the TTouch Method and it will enhance your learning experience during the 3 day class.
A $300.00 deposit is due at the time of registration to hold a space in the workshop. The balance is due November 3rd, 2024.
Please note, if you pay your deposit with a credit card, any balance due will automatically be charged to the same card thirty days before the start of class unless you have already paid the tuition in full or let us know that you wish to use a different payment method.
Three ways to Register:
• Online - Use form below
• Call our office to pay with your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover card
• You can also pay through PayPal. Our account is forum@tellingtontraining.com.
Cancellation Policy: Tellington TTouch Training reserves the right to cancel a session if necessary because of circumstances beyond our control or when enrollment is deemed insufficient. In this case, all payments you have made will be refunded – whether deposit only or the full tuition amount.
Participant Cancellation Policy: For cancellations made more than 30 days in advance of the training, a refund will be given minus a $100 administrative fee. No refunds are given for cancellations made less than 30 days prior to the start of the training, but you may apply this money to another training that must be attended within one year of your cancellation date.
Animals attending the Training: At this class you will work with the horses from Hoku Lio Stables.
Meals: Meals are not included in the tuition. Please bring your own lunch and snacks. Water, coffee, and tea are provided. There is a one-hour break each day for lunch.
Traveling to the class:
Airport: Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
We recommend that you purchase travel insurance for your trip.
Accommodations:
Please contact Karin O’Mahony if you like accommodations close to the venue
808-224-7296 hokuliohawaii@gmail.com
Additional information: The daytime temperatures are comfortably warm, averaging in the high 70s and low 80s. Evenings are slightly colder and dip into the 60s, especially along the beaches.
Equipment:
TTouch Wand, a 4 ft white dressage whip.
TTouch Zephyr lead.
The wand and lead are essential items for a Tellington TTouch training. If you have them, bring them with you. If you do not have a wand and lead, they will be available for sale at the clinic.
If you have any other TTouch equipment, i.e., TTouch driving lines, Balance Rein, Lindell or ace bandages, it would be very helpful to have them on hand.
Please be sure your items are well marked for easy identification.
Equipment, videos and books will be available for purchase.
Recommended Reading:
Before attending the training, we suggest you read Linda's book, The Training and Retraining Horses the Tellington Way Book. This book may be purchased through our Online Store on our web site: www.ttouch.com or call 866-488-6824 to place your order.
Application Form and Further Information:
Download the logistics here.
Events > Past Events Archive
TTouch for You: Inspiring Self Care
Connect With The Magical Intelligence Of Your Body
Tellington TTouch® is a simple, proven method of touch that has been used to improve the lives of thousands of people and animals throughout the world.
Learning TTouch® for Self-Care.Releasing anxiety and pain with TTouch® and gratitude.A supportive community sharing TTouch® in a global online setting.Connecting to the Creative Life Force in every cell in your body.The merging of science and spirituality.
This program offers credits for those looking for TTouch For You practitioner status. To learnmore email kirsten@ttouch.com.
In this online, interactive course, you’ll discover what thousands have already experienced first-hand: the life-changing power of Tellington TTouch®!
$89/month or $979/yr
Dates and Times of Live Training Classes:
Each Class is 3 hours, and all classes are on Sundays at: 10:00 am Pacific Time / 11:00 am MT / 12:00 pm CT / 1:00 pm ET BONUS Weekly ‘Live With Linda’ Tuesdays each week at 11am -1 pm Pacific
Details and RegistrationInteractive & Online Tellington TTouch for Dogs: Intro
$129.99 – $179.99
Join Jyl Hershman- Ross (Tellington TTouch Senior Practitioner), Friday, November 10 (5-7 pm CT) & and Saturday, November 11 (4-7 pm CT) and learn effective, mindful and positive ways to help successfully introduce a new pet into the home.
Are you thinking about adding another animal companion into your home, but worried about integrating that animal into your current pack?
Perhaps you have had a problem with pack dynamics before?
Or you just want to learn a little more about helping integrate shelter animals into new home?
Jyl will introduce practical and effective Tellington TTouch as well as common sense positive, reward based training techniques to help new and old pets live together.
Develop trust & communication and discover simple, gentle, and effective ways to help your dog become more comfortable, self-controlled, and cooperative.
You will learn how to:
➔ Interpret your dog’s behavior in a non-judgmental way
➔ Notice a dog’s subtle body language for signs of stress or relaxation
➔ Use simple, relaxing body work techniques to support your dog and your relationship and their role in the household with other animals
➔ Support your dog to reduce anxiety and enhance self-confidence in a new home
➔ Recognize and acknowledge how your own state of mind will affect your dog
This workshop includes:
- 5 hours of LIVE, interactive instruction via Zoom
- Access to all session recordings for future review
- Instant, life-time access to the online course, “Tellington TTouch for Dogs: An Introduction” for solid foundation of knowledge and accessible review opportunities.
- Supportive Study Group Access
This course counts as 9 CEU’s for CCPDT as well as 4 credits towards becoming a Certified Tellington TTouch Practitioner.
Register and gain instant access to an extensive, clearly laid out and detailed online course. This course can be done at YOUR OWN PACE, before or after the LIVE sessions.
During the LIVE Zoom sessions, Jyl will expertly guide you on how to adapt the Tellington TTouch techniques and exercises to your own specific animals and even your self!
The class is small and allows for individualized advice and attention. You will love the supportive, caring, community of animal lovers! This course is suitable for dog guardians who are interested in the method to enhance their relationship. All levels of experience and areas of interest are welcome. The Tellington TTouch approach integrates easily into positive dog training methods.
Students will have immediate access to online material to cover at their own pace. The online portion of learning consists of a logical, linear, “Tellington TTouch Method for Dogs: An Introduction”, which can be accessed at any time. The online portion is not specific to integrating a new animal into the home but serves as a foundation for the techniques and exercises described in the live, interactive sessions.
The online portion of the course includes:
- 8 Lesson Modules: Each consisting of several specific topics.
- Over 24 “how-to” videos and lectures about each specific concept and exercise
- Easy to follow mind maps
- 24/7 – lifetime access to all materials
Our Method for > Horses > Success Stories
Workshop attendees comment!
"This line of work has opened up a new world of alternative training which is sympathetic and supportive to the horse. The results were outstanding and immediate."
– John
"TTOUCH has awakened me to a whole new (wonderful) world. I feel things and look at things (animals, people, etc.) in a renewed and understanding way. I myself feel different too. When in a situation I handle it much differently than before. I have stopped blaming the animal/person and begun to search for the real cause of the problem."
– Sharon Crement
"A novice can do the Tellington TTouch Method It's easy to make changes very quickly even for a novice person that doesn’t do the work as effectively as an experienced person. It’s not necessary to know the work perfectly.
"It's truly amazing to be able to make changes in an animal’s behavior, physical being or mental state, and have a reciprocation take place. For every animal I see being helped by TTouch, I always feel I have learned and changed in the process as well."
- Amanda L.
"The Tellington Method teaches me to be a partner with my horse so I can learn to be a team. It gives me the tools to LISTEN, OBSERVE, COMMUNICATE and then give back information to our animal friends so that they can teach me to become more effective. TTouch brings joy to my horse and me."
– Amy Kendis
"This workshop has totally changed the way I view myself as a partner to my horse, our relationship and the relationship of the people and horses around me."
– Whitney Knauer
"The evening the clinic ended, my daughter was riding her Appaloosa mare (not at the clinic) in a drill team practice. The horse was a bit antsy and would not stand quietly. Rather than disciplining her as I have in the past, I spent a few minutes doing mouth work and some touches along her neck. She settled down immediately and stood quietly."
– Denise Schoenladler
"Thank you for the marvelous lessons, ideas and awareness you’ve brought to my life. My animals, family and I appreciate what I’ve learned from your lessons, patience, carefulness etc. I enjoy meeting new horses and watching, reading and understanding them because of what I’ve learned from 'Getting in TTouch' and being able to help relax, soften and relieve tension from horses whose caretakers haven’t had the chance to study and use your methods."
– Terri Rexroad
Paste Worming
"I guess horses, like people, can develop a dislike for something over a period of time, especially when it becomes associated in their minds with some similar, but bad experience. Out elder mare, Canadair, developed a real hate for paste worming over a period of years, until our only recourse was to fit her with a snug, stout halter, lash her head firmly against a solid pole (of the power-pole type!) and wait until she gave up resisting, sighed, and let us do it.
"She always looked faintly surprised after, as it was never (in recent years) as bad-tasting as she’d expected. Mind you, she's not an evil-minded horse, never bit or struck at us, just tried with all her strength and skill to keep her mouth out of reach. It took, I suppose, no more than five minutes in all, from haltering to worming, but it was nerve-wracking for me to handle her enormous resistance. In fact, I always postponed worming the entire stable until me son who was very quiet and cool with horses could be home to help.
"Then I learned the mouth work at a Tellington TTouch weekend clinic and before the next worming day I gave the mare some “treatments.” Hey! She loved it! The mare that disliked anything going on around her head! We decided to try the worming sans power-pole, just my son’s hand on her halter, head over stall door, but essentially free to charge backwards. I worked the gums, played piano on her tongue, gently worked the nostrils, sides of the mouth and then slipped in the paste wormer - MAGIC!! No fight, no fuss, and all over in a matter of seconds! No fluke either; we’ve wormed twice since the breakthrough. And next time I’m going to have a go at doing her all by myself!"
– Pat Ritchie in Alberta
Professional trainer impressed!
"This TTouch Training showed me:
effectiveness in changes
new realizations
confidence
philosophy
strength to be “weird”
appreciation and honor to all animals - we are all the same at cell level.
"At the end of this week-long training (my 6th or 7th, I think), I am once again struck by how powerful the TTouch method is. The combination of the TTouch body work, the ground work and leading, and the overall philosophy creates overall changes in the horses and in the people working with them. I have never seen this in any other system in my 25 years of working with animals.
"These competitive event horses began with very obvious problems: stiffness, short-strided, uneven gait, high headedness, dragging the rider to the jumps, kicking, biting, unwillingness, lack of attention. In every case there was dramatic improvement.
"We were fortunate to have top level riders who showed us their horse being led and being ridden nearly every day. This allowed us to see the changes in the horses after being worked each day by the clinic participants. It also allowed us to see the riders soften and ride more correctly after using the specialized TTouch equipment in their riding sessions. It was a joy to observe the riders' pleasant surprise as the horses became easier and more enjoyable to ride.
"After working as an animal professional for almost 20 years, I was so impressed by Tellington TTouch effectiveness. In the years since then, I’ve used it more and more in my work. I continue to learn better ways to work with animals through TTouch trainings and to be constantly amazed by the changes the TTouch method for horses brings about.
- Penny Stone
Our Method for > TTouch-for-You > Why TTouch-for-You
Effects for You!
If you've done much work with Tellington TTouch® Training, you have most likely discovered the benefits for animals - not only for horses, but also for dogs, cats, small critters, zoo animals and wildlife rescue. You may have discovered improvements in health and well-being, a reduction in stress, and often, miraculous changes in behavior. And in horses and dogs you will have been rewarded by enhanced performance and a more flexible, intelligent four-legged friend. Many, who work with the Tellington TTouch Method, report an unexpected deepening of relationship that gives you the feeling you are Dr. Doolittle with the ability to communicate without words, and understand each other in a way you didn't think possible.
However, what is often unrecognized or unspoken, are the effects on you! There is often experienced a transformation in the people using TTouch as well as their animals. We become more flexible and balanced mentally and physically, as well as emotionally. Many adults report a sense feeling of being smarter and more confident.
In classes of school children practicing TTouch on their companion animals, teachers and parents describe similar changes: improved ability to focus and concentrate (just like horses and dogs) with heightened confidence and more tolerance. Children with a tendency to lose their tempers or bully other kids increase self-control and another level of understanding that allows them to adapt and be less reactive. I believe TTouch teaches children what I call "compassionate empowerment®."
What causes these transformational changes in the two-leggeds? I believe the reasons are two-fold:
1. TTouch activates both hemispheres of the brain resulting in Whole Brain learning. The left side of the brain is commonly referred to as the logical side, and the right side is thought of as the creative or intuitive side, although in reality that is not so. The brain is actually an integrated whole. The left hemisphere is more linear and the right is oriented to spatial issues and understanding the big picture.
You wonder how TTouch affects the whole brain?
Each time you push the skin in a circle imagining the face of a clock, the intuitive side is engaged, because imagining or visualizing as well as the actual movement have to do with the intuitive. When you "see in your mind's eye" the numbers on the clock, the logical is activated because numbers have to do with logical thinking.
When you're practicing leading exercises imagining the "Elegant Elephant’s" trunk as the end of your "wand" or whip, the movement itself, and holding the wand and chain in both hands, affects the right brain. And the logical way of holding the wand and chain in two hands awakens the thinking side.
2. The second indication of this whole brain effect comes from the two studies I did in the summers of 1987 and 1988 in cooperation with Anna Wise of the Boulder Institute of Biofeedback. Working with a "Mind Mirror" developed by her mentor, British psycho biologist and biophysicist Maxwell Cade, produced some fascinating results. The Mind Mirror is an EEG that differs from the traditional EEG in that it used spectral analysis to simultaneously measure eleven different frequencies in each hemisphere of the brain. Unlike the normal EEG it has the unique ability to measure beta, alpha, theta and delta brain waves in both hemispheres of the brain.
We measured over a dozen students to determine their brain wave activity while being TTouched, rubbed, petted and massaged. Surprising was the fact that consistently, whether our students were being TTouched or TTouching a horse or a person, there was an activation of all four brain waves –beta, alpha, theta and delta – in both sides of the brain. When the person being measured was petted, stroked, rubbed or massaged, the relaxing alpha brainwave pattern was present, but never beta – the problem solving potential. Only with the circular touches were the beta brainwaves present.
So the next time you head out to the barn remember that TTouching your horse a few minutes a day can reduce your stress, clear your mind, deepen the connection with your horse and dog, and make you smarter. That's why the phrase "The Touch That Teaches" came into being.
Linda Tellington-Jones
Arthritis in Knee
Combining Tellington TTouch and Feldenkrais for extreme arthritis in knee due to poor posture. Client: female - 48 years old
This patient had her first surgery when she was 18 years old. When bending the knee at a certain angle she sometimes would loose control of her right knee and fall down. Repositioning the ligaments should have helped, but the surgery was not successful.
To avoid falling the patient developed the habit to straighten the knee instead of bending it while walking. Due to many years of this poor way of moving a strong case of arthritis developed in her knee. In March 2006, she once again underwent surgery on her meniscus. This surgery, followed by intense Physiotherapy also did not bring any relief and required weekly drainage. A friend suggested she'd come to me for a Feldenkrais session.
I combined TTouch for You and Feldenkrais as follows:
With specific Feldenkrais exercises we searched for the "right" gait, the physiological movement of the walk. The ankle had "forgotten" that it had to move, there was no possibility of up or down movement. The leg was lifted by a swing of the hip, foot and knee remained stiff.
With the lightest impulses, we organized the body in a way that foot, knee and hip were able to "learn" to move properly. To heal the arthritis in her knee I treated the patient 20 minutes at the beginning and end of each session with TTouch on her right leg with the following TTouches:
Abalone pressure 1, two-second TTouches on the whole leg including knee starting at the hip down to the foot.
Lying Leopard pressure 1, one-second TTouches on the inside of the upper thigh down to the knee and then on the outside of the upper thigh.
Raccoon TTouch, pressure 1, one-second TTouches around the area of the knee and later directly on the knee.
At the end of the session Lying Leopard with pressure 1, one-second TTouches on the entire leg and ending with octopus on both legs.
After three weeks, the ankle has much more movement. The knee is starting to bend and the hip slowly leaned a new movement. we continued working on the movement of knee, foot and hip with Feldenkrais. I also use TTouch on the knee including in positions that are similar to a normal gait, with the patient standing with one leg ahead of the other, putting some pressure on the ligaments and tendons. I used the following TTouches:
Abalone, pressure 1, two-second TTouches on the right leg.
Raccoon TTouch, pressure 1, one-second TTouches around the knee and along the path of the tendons and ligaments going up to a pressure 3.
The fluid build-up in the knee has noticeably been reduced and the patient is using less pain medication.
After six weeks of therapy:
On flat ground and light incline the gait is normal. When the patient gets tired there is a slight unevenness in her rhythm. She puts more weight on the strongest leg and keeps it on the ground for two seconds while to injured leg stays on the ground for one second. Only when she walks downhill is there a chance of the knee collapsing on her. There is no more access fluid in her knee and it no longer needs to be drained. The patient is NOT using ANY pain mediation
The case study is not yet finished, but it showed very clearly how the combination of TTouch for You and Feldenkrais encouraged the healing of an old condition.
Marie-Jeane Dufour, Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner and TTouch for You Practitioner
Shop > Horses > Books
Rehabilitation of Horses - Booklet
Useful techniques to help your horse recover from neurological deficits including EPM.
Shop > Horses > Equipment
Balance Rein - Woven
Good for horses who are above the bit, behind the vertical or strung-out. New lower price!
Worldwide > Animal Ambassadors International
1987 The Value of TTouching Stuffed Animals
TTEAM News International December, 1987 Vol 7 No 5 P. 6.
The following article appeared in Bear Tracks - The Journal of the Good Bears of the World. The article is charmingly written and presents a side of Animal Ambassadors International® which recognized animals as our friends and teachers. However the reporter failed to state why the children brought their stuffed animals to class to learn the TTouch on them. Including stuffed animals as a part of teaching the TTouch in the schools recognizes the importance of stuffed-animal-friends for children who don't have animals at home. Just because stuffed animals don't need to be fed doesn't mean they don't have individual personalities.
The idea of having a stuffed animal to demonstrate the TTouch came to me several years ago in Los Angeles when I was asked, at a social gathering, how the TTouch worked. There was no cat or dog in residence, but a lovely soft stuffed polar bear was lying on the couch. I demonstrated a few minutes of circles on him and someone said delightedly, and maybe kiddingly, "look his eyes are softening." Since that day we have had many stuffed animal volunteers. How many of you have teddies and other stuffed animals in your house?
ANIMAL AMBASSADORS
by John Watson
In our last edition, Teddies to the Rescue by Alexandra Kurland was reviewed in the "Bears and Books" section. While it's a charming and beautiful book in and of itself, there is much more than meets the eye here! Author Alexandra Kurland has been using this book, along with her real life teddy Kenyon Bear, in a wonderful program that encourages understanding between people and animals around the world, the Animal Ambassadors International® Program.
Teddies to the Rescue tells the story of Kenyon Bear and his bear friends who live at the Shuttle Hill Herb Shop, (Alexandra notes that the bears and the herb shop are indeed, quite real.) The book, beautifully illustrated by Mark Kenyon, finds the teddies rescuing a fellow bear from a home where he is unloved. During the rescue mission real animals assist the bears in their efforts and friendships are formed.
We all know the importance of animals in our lives. Many of us find friends and teachers in our pets. From our childhood pets, we learn love, loyalty and responsibility. The Animal Ambassadors International Program is an international cultural exchange organization whose primary goal is to celebrate the importance of animals in our lives while encouraging intercultural understanding.
Here's how it works: school children bring their own stuffed toys to meet Kenyon Bear when he and Alexandra Kurland visit classrooms. Alexandra uses the book and the bears to guide the children through the story telling process. Kenyon takes the children to many lands where different animals are met through the children's own imaginations. The children ask each animal if they have any stories, words or songs for them. By the end of the session each child has his/her own special animal friend.
"I end by telling them that their animals would always be with them to tell them stories," says Alexandra. "All they had to do was listen." She adds that there is something the children can then do for their animal friends. "Many of the animals who come to us need our protection. They're having a tough time surviving, and one way we can help them is by learning more about them." She then asks each child to read a book about the animal who came to them.
Kenyon Bear acts as a story collector for the Animal Ambassadors International Program. There are story collectors in other parts of the world. The all collect animal stories. So, Alexandra asks the children to send in the stories that their animal friends have shared with them to Kenyon at the herb shop. Kenyon then sends each child an Animal Ambassadors International® Certificate.
The stories are then sent on to Animal Ambassadors International® headquarters in San Francisco where they are compiled into newsletter form and sent to children participating in similar programs as far away as Australia and the Soviet Union! Stories from the children overseas are sent back to San Francisco to be shared with the American students. Thus, not only are stories and information exchanged, but an international goodwill link is made between children of many countries.
Alexandra adds that the program is not limited to school groups. "Anyone who loves animals can join in the sharing," she says. In fact, wouldn't our own Good Bear Dens be just the perfect type of folks to join in? "Bear Dens could spend a wonderful evening telling animal stories which could then be compiled and sent on the Animal Ambassadors International®," says Alexandra. We couldn't agree more, Alexandra and we'd love to hear from any of our dens or bears-at-large who decide to participate. We would love to have our Good Bear Dens associated with such a worthwhile project.
Reprinted with permission.
