Gong Practitioner Training Curriculum

The Gong Practitioner Training is a certificated training programme over four weekends plus a graduation weekend, over the period of one year. Completion of this training will give participants the information, knowledge and tools required to become a specialist gong practitioner.

The world of the gong and its' use for healing is an extensive, fascinating and little-known subject. This course aims to bring together and impart as much relevant knowledge and wisdom, ancient and new, as is possible in the time allotted for the course. Some of this knowledge was lost in the mists of time and rediscovered during the last century. Students are encouraged to do their own reading and studies between sessions to further promote their training.

Homework will be allotted after each session, and case studies required for certification. A short written exam will be set at the end of the course. Each participant will need to have the use of their own gong by the 2nd session.

TRAINING COURSE

To be held over five weekends, starting on September 25th and 26th, 2010.

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1st Weekend - Level 1

2nd Weekend - Level 2

3rd Weekend - Level 3

4th Weekend - Level 4

5th Weekend - Graduation Weekend

Please see the Practitioner Training Dates page for forthcoming workshop dates and venues.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To graduate, participants must :

Do 36 case studies, documented in paper form. No more than three treatments per subject/case study, so at least 12 different subjects are needed. Finished case studies to be written up as completed and handed in to tutor at each session, to allow for giving feedback.

Submit a 2000-word thesis on an esoteric sound-related subject of their choice, to be completed and submitted by Session 4.

Arrange and give a group gongbath solo. Write and submit a report to tutor at next session.

Pass a short written exam at Session 4.

Know the Universal Greeting and associated hand movements by heart.

Have an awareness of Gongmaster and Sound Healing practise Ethics/Code of Conduct.

Have attended all Levels 1 - 4 weekend sessions and the Graduation Weekend.

Own or have use of an appropriate high quality gong, mallets and associated tools and instruments.

Take part and assist at "Gong Day" or similar event.

COURSE INFORMATION

PREREQUISITES
It is helpful if participants have had some experience of healing before attending the course.

ASSESSMENT
There will be a practical evaluation during Session 3 in which the participants will have to give a supervised gong therapy treatment to another student. Thirty-six practice treatments (Case studies) will need to be carried out and written up to complete the course. Students will also need to complete a 2,000 word essay, and pass a short written examination.

CERTIFICATE
At the end of the course, if participants have satisfactorily completed the practice treatments, written work and the Gong therapy evaluation, they will be presented with a certificate of competence by the College.

COLLEGE MEMBERSHIP
Once you have completed the Gong Practitioner Training course you will be eligible to become a Member of the College of Sound Healing (MCSH). Membership of the College of Sound Healing costs £25 per year. Student Membership costs £20 for the course. Associate Membership costs £20 per year.

CPD
After they have qualified College members are expected to do a minimum of 16 hours a year Continuing Professional Development.

COST
The cost is £165 per weekend workshop. The total cost of the Gong Practitioner Training course is £825. Students will need to join the College as a student member (costs £20 for the course) and have insurance cover while they are training. Students will need to purchase a gong, mallets and other instruments for use during the course.

BURSARIES
The College provides bursaries for students on low incomes.

INSURANCE
The College has a Block Insurance Scheme. The premiums are £32.50 for Student Members and £46.50 for Graduates in the UK. Students need to have insurance cover while they are undergoing the Practitioner Training. Practitioners who already have insurance cover may be able to add sound healing to their existing policy at no extra charge.

TUTORS

The course will be taught by the Gong Tutors for the College : Don Conreaux, Sheila Whittaker, Aidan McIntyre