Breathworker Training Courses

 

Therapeutic Breathwork Training Schedule:

Summer 2007 Training Schedule

 

Summer 2008 Training Schedule          Application for Summer Training

 

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ONSITE COURSES

 

BREATHWORKER TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

 

Click here for more information on the Therapeutic Breathwork Training Program.

 

Breathworker Trainings are taught by the Therapeutic Breathwork Training Program staff and affiliated trainers.  All trainings are approved for Continuing Education Credit by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) and the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC).

 

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Fall and Spring

Therapeutic Breathwork Supervision-Teleconference

 

November through April

Practicum in Connected Breathing Technique

(also available by online Distance Learning as SPY 524 Breathwork Practicum)

 

Summer, even-numbered years

Introduction to Breathwork for Professional Counselors (Breathworker Certification Training- Module 1)

The Anatomy of Breathwork (Breathworker Certification Training-Module 4)

Breathwork in Water Training (Breathwork Certification Training-Module 2)

Group Breathwork (Breathworker Certification Training-Module 3)

Energy Release and Body Types in Breathwork (Breathworker Certification Training-Module 5)

Breathwork and the Biology of Trauma (Breathworker Certification Training-Module 6)

 

August, odd-numbered years

Basic Therapeutic Breathwork Training

August, odd-numbered years

Advanced Therapeutic Breathwork Training

August, odd-numbered years

Breathworker Trainer Apprenticeship

 

S.E.L.F. GUIDED COURSES

Available now through Transformations S.E.L.F. Guided SSP SPY 524: Practicum in Breathwork (3 credits)

 

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Course Descriptions

ONSITE COURSES

TELECONFERENCE COURSE


THERAPEUTIC BREATHWORK SUPERVISION
TELECONFERENCE   12 CE hours
WITH JIM MORNINGSTAR, PH.D.

    Begins Fall and Spring
This group supervision is for breathworkers who want professional and peer feedback on issues relevant to their practice of breathwork.  Creating the proper work setting, ethics and boundary issues, dealing with resistance, referral, use of substances, homework, support group and training, payment and completion are just some of the challenges that we will address. Camaraderie and sharing as well as benefitting from others' experience increases our confidence and expertise.  We benefit our clients as we care for ourselves personally and professionally.
All participants will have the opportunity to present issues and/or current challenges in their practice and get feedback from Jim in this 105 minute phone consultation.  Jim will also speak to address topics of importance to the group.  The synergy that emerges is always exciting and enhancing of our practice.
 
Limited enrollment.  Reserve your dates early.
Monthly on the first Wednesday 3:45-5:30 p.m.

Cost: $330.00 for all seven sessions or
          $55.00/session, plus your phone costs.

Information:  jim@transformationsusa.com
Registration:  registrar@transformationsusa.com or 414.351.5770

Jim Morningstar, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist who became one of the first Certified Rebirthers in the 1970's.  He incorporated breathwork into his counseling practice and blended it with other holistic techniques. He began the Transformations Breathwork Training Program in the early 1980's and has been training and supervising breathworkers ever since. He is past National Coordinator and vice president of the International Breathwork Foundation. His dedication to the professionalism of breathwork led him to founding the International Breathwork Training Alliance of which he is the co-coordinator www.breathworkalliance.org

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ONSITE COURSES

Practicum in Therapeutic Breathwork
with Jim Morningstar, Ph.D.
This course is an in-depth training in rebirthing breathwork as a practitioner. You will get supervision on your skills as a breathworker, and develop your confidence and abilities in applying breathwork in the course and with your clients. You will also learn how to integrate breathwork with other healing arts. This practicum is a major requirement for Certification through the Transformations Breathwork Training Program. This course may be taken on a correspondence basis with audio tapes and written assignments, for those unable to attend classes.
Meets: 4:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m., for six Fridays: November through April

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BREATHWORKER CERTIFICATION TRAINING MODULES SCHEDULE (EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS)
Modules are taught by the Therapeutic Breathwork Training Program staff and affiliated trainers.  Modules 1, 2 and 3 plus one other are required for Residential Breathworker Training (Levels 1 or 2).  All modules are approved for continuing Education Credit by the National Board of Certified counselors (NBCC) and the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse counselors (NAADAC).
 

An Introduction To Breathwork For Professional Counselors (Introductory Module 1- Dry Breathwork)

with Jim Morningstar, Ph.D. and Cathy Gawlik, MS

The purpose of this training is to introduce breathwork skills to professionals in the healing arts.  Breathwork is a conscious breath monitoring process which is used by health care professionals around the world to explore, release and integrate mental, emotional and physical material that maybe impeding a clients ability to:

 

  • Resolve chronic holding patterns in mind, body and spirit,
  • Release emotional material stored within the cellular memory,
  • Unravel relationship patterns that interfere with a sense of personal well-being,
  • Experience self-love in their bodies.

 

PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN TO

  • Identify ineffective breathing patterns,
  • Teach healthy breathing skills,
  • Use breathwork to address issues of depression, anxiety and addictions,
  • Integrate breathwork into standard clinical practice,
  • Monitor and release personal holding patterns that interfere with clarity as a clinician in the healing arts.

 

Dates: June
Tuition: $250, with CE credits $275

 

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The Anatomy of Breathwork

(Breathworker Certification Training-Module 4)
with Jim Morningstar, Ph.D. and Cathy Gawlik, MS

Participants will learn the foundational mechanics of healthy breathing and how to coach positive changes in dysfunctional patterns.  The schools and styles of breathwork techniques will be presented and experienced so practitioners may choose the methods that fit themselves and their clients best.

 

Date: August
Tuition:  $160, with CE credit $185

 

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Breathwork in Water Training

(Breathwork Certification Training-Module 2)

with Jim Morningstar, Ph.D. and Cathy Gawlik, MS

This training prepares the practitioner to give wet breathwork sessions.  Both theory and supervised experience are given in profoundly moving method of healing and growth.

 

Date: August
Tuition $160, with CE credit $185

 

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Group Breathwork Facilitation

(Breathworker Certification Training-Module 3)
with Cathy Gawlik, MS and Jim Morningstar, Ph.D.

Understanding and working with group dynamics, creating group sessions, use of music, movement, art, successful teamwork, and supervision in facilitation will all be addressed in this daylong training.

 

Date: August
Tuition:  $1609, with Ce credit $185

 

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Energy Release and Body Types in Breathwork

(Breathworker Certification Training-Module 5)
with Jim Morningstar, Ph.D. and
Cathy Gawlik, MS
Participants will be trained in hands on and hands off energetic release work, reading body types and facilitating exercises for maximizing their strengths and integrating these techniques into the breathwork session. Application from infancy through adulthood will be addressed.

 

Date: September       
Tuition:  $160, with CE credit $185

 

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Breathwork and the Biology of Trauma

(Breathworker Certification Training-Module 6)
with Cathy Gawlik, MS and Jim Morningstar, Ph.D.

The focus of this module is to demonstrate the effectiveness of breathwork with those who have experienced trauma continuing to be held in and limiting the body’s safe and instinctive response to life.

 

Date: September
Tuition:  $160, with CE credit $185

 

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RESIDENTIAL TRAININGS  SUMMER (ODD-NUMBERED YEARS)

 

Training Site:

"Cedar Valley" near West Bend, WI is nestled in the serene Kettle
Moraine area with a pond, pool, hot tub available for breathwork
sessions and comfortable accommodations.

Application:

Three hundred dollar deposit must be accompanied with a one page
statement of your goals for the training to which you are applying
and your prior healing arts experience. The balance due TBA. The TBTP Staff reserves the right to select the training appropriate to your experience level.

 

Level I - II  36 CE credits

Basic Therapeutic Breathwork Training

with Jim Morningstar, Ph.D. and Cathy Gawlik, M.S.
The purpose of this residential training is to teach breathwork skills to those in the healing professions. Breathwork is a science and healing art which uses conscious breathing practices to explore, release and integrate mental, emotional and physical energies and assist clients to:
- Resolve chronic holding patterns in mind, body and spirit
- Release emotional material stored within the muscles and tissue
- Unravel relationship patterns that interfere with a sense of personal well-being
- Experience a felt sense of self love in their bodies. 

Participants will learn to:
- Identify ineffective breathing patterns
- Teach healthy breathing skills to individuals and groups
- Use breathwork to address issues of trauma recovery, depression, anxiety and addictions
- Integrate breathwork into their standard clinical practice
- Utilize water as a medium for breathwork and facilitated movement
- Monitor and release personal issues that interfere with clarity as a practitioner.

Dates: AUGUST
 
 

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Level II - III 36 CE credits

Advanced Therapeutic Breathwork Training

with Jim Morningstar, Ph.D. and Cathy Gawlik, M.S.
The purpose of this advanced practicum is to give direct and intensive supervision to professional breathworkers in a supportive healing setting.
This is an opportunity to reach a new level of mindfulness in one's work as a healer. The limited size of the group allows for more immediate feedback from the trainers. Participants will learn to:
- Apply principles of breathwork and advanced energy reading and healing techniques with a variety of clients
- Integrate and expand present clinical skills into supervised breathwork sessions
- Practice dry, wet and group breathwork and group leadership
- Heal and clear self while giving highest service to clients
- Become a more confident and competent breathworker.
This practicum is for those who have already done breathwork sessions with others and who are ready to dramatically enhance their professional skills. There is an application and selection process with limited enrollment. A certificate of completion is awarded as well as an appropriate level of Breathworker Certification.

Dates: AUGUST
 

 

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Level IV 36 CE credits

Breathworker Trainer Apprenticeship

with Jim Morningstar, Ph.D. and Cathy Gawlik, M.S.
Professional breathworkers who are seeking to enhance skills as trainers will work under the direct supervision of the Transformation Breathwork Training Staff. Trainers will Learn to:
- Coach breathworkers to maximize their talents
- Facilitate in the planning, content and flow of training programs
- Increase confidence in constructing successfullearning experiences
- Orchestrate teamwork in a training

Dates: AUGUST

 

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S.E.L.F. GUIDED COURSES

 

SPY 524: Practicum in Breathwork (3 credits)

The theory and practice of breathwork will be presented along with readings and techniques for integrating the practices into ones life and profession. S.E.L.F Guided students will listen to the class tapes, engage in the exercises, arrange for mentoring and write a paper. Completion of the requirements for trainees in this course leads to certification as a Level I Entry Level Breathworker. [Faculty: Jim Morningstar, Ph.D.]

 

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Trainers

 

Transformations Breathwork Training Staff:

Jim Morningstar Ph.D., has been a licensed clinical psychologist since 1973, directed a community mental health center, and supervised students in a medical college and university psychology department. He has had extensive training in psychophysical techniques, notably breathwork and bioenergetics. He was the vice-president of the International Breathwork Foundation, as well as, their U.S. National Coordinator from 1996-2001. Jim is currently coordinating the formation of an International Breathwork Training Alliance. He is the author of three books and an audio tape in the field of breathwork.

 

Cathy Gawlik, M.S., is a psychotherapist, internationally known presenter and breathworker, faculty member in the School of Spiritual Psychology, seminar and workshop leader and breathwork trainer who is dedicated to the use of breathwork and its application to contemporary health.

 

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Application and Registration

 

Make purchases online by clicking on the "Buy Now" buttons, or complete the registration form specifying the seminars or courses you wish to take and method of payment and send to:

Check or money order -
Transformations Incorporated

 

Transformations Breathwork Training Program

 

4200 West Good Hope Road

 

Milwaukee, WI  53209-2250


 

 Or use credit card to order:

Phone: 414 351 5770
 Fax: 414 351 5760


 

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REGISTRATION TRAINING COSTS

 

ON SITE PROGRAMS

Application and Deposit:
A one page statement of your goals for the training to which you are applying (Breathwork Certification Training, Advanced Practicum in Breathwork, or Breathworker Trainer Apprenticeship) and your prior healing arts experience must be sent to Transformations Breathwork Training Program at the time you make your three hundred dollar deposit for the course.
The TBTP Staff reserves the right to select the training appropriate to your experience level.
These are residential trainings, prices include room and board.
Three hundred dollars deposit due at time of application; balance due July 15, 2005.
Fifty dollar discount if paid in full by June 6, 2005.
Send Application to:
Transformations Breathwork Training Program
4200 W. Good Hope Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53200
Fax 414 351 5760
E-mail registrar@transformationsusa.com

     
      
Breathwork Certification Training Deposit 36 CE credits

                                                                                                 $300   _____

                                                                                                          



Advanced Practicum in Breathwork Deposit 36 CE credits

                                                                                                 $300   _____

                                                                                                          



Breathworker Trainer Apprenticeship Deposit 36 CE credits                                                                                                       $300   _____
                                                                                                          


      
SPY 524: Practicum in Breathwork     
Seminar 1: Therapeutic Breathwork 12 CE credits    $120    _____
                                                                                 Tapes or CDs
                                                                                                          

 
                                                                         without text    $110    _____
                                                                                 Tapes or CDs
                                                                                                          

 
Seminar 2: Breathwork Supervision Group 12 CE credits
                                                                                           $142.50   _____
                                                                                 Tapes or CDs
                                                                                                          

 
      
SPY 781: Breathworker Certification Course     
Module 1: Introduction to Breathwork 12 CE credits  $185  _____
                                                                                 Tapes or CDs
                                                                                                          


                                                                  without CE test    $120    _____
                                                                                 Tapes or CDs
                                                                                                          
   
 
Module 2: Breathwork in Water Training 8 CE credits $130 _____
                                                                                 Tapes or CDs
                                                                                                          


                                                                  without CE test    $80      _____
                                                                                 Tapes or CDs
                                                                                                          


Module 3: Group Breathwork Training 8 CE credits  $130   _____
                                                                                 Tapes or CDs
                                                                                                          


                                                                  without CE test    $80      _____
                                                                                 Tapes or CDs
                                                                                                          


Module 4: The Anatomy of Breathwork 8 CE credits  $130  _____
                                                                                 Tapes or CDs
                                                                                                          


                                                                  without CE test    $80      _____
                                                                                 Tapes or CDs
                                                                                                          


Module 5: Energy Release and Body Types in Breathwork
                                                                      8 CE credits    $130    _____
                                                                                 Tapes or CDs
                                                                                                          

                                                                  without CE test    $80      _____
                                                                                 Tapes or CDs
                                                                                                          

 
Module 6: Breathwork and the Biology of Trauma 8 CE credits
                                                                                                $130    _____
                                                                                 Tapes or CDs
                                                                                                          


                                                                  without CE test    $80      _____
                                                                                 Tapes or CDs
                                                                                                          
 



                                 Shipping and Handling $5/seminar                 _____
      
                                               In Wisconsin add 5.6% tax                 _____
      
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