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We feel that by developing our syllabuses carefully, with the input of well-qualified practising professionals, we can achieve this thorough grounding by distance learning, using well-structured study modules, videos and optional workshops where appropriate.
Whilst we aim to offer the best possible service to our students, we are aware that nothing is ever perfect and we constantly strive to improve both our service and our study material.
One of our current priorities is to increase contact with our students, particularly those who are inclined to be more 'lethargic' with the return of course work. Whilst we do not wish to be intrusive, we feel they would benefit from closer liaison with the school. Our student network enables them to keep in contact with other students worldwide, simply by logging on to the website.
We are sending representatives to open meetings of professional associations, and meetings of other schools and colleges, to benefit from greater networking and to review the best practices of others.
Well-informed practice
We believe that, like any trade or profession, it is only well-informed practice in the workplace that ultimately gives the therapist the skills and confidence they require. To this end we strongly recommend that all students on courses such as massage and reflexology attend practical seminars; either with the IYS Kevala Centre or a similar recognised training centre.
However, due to the logistical implications of our international student base, we have no plans, at present, to make this compulsory for our standard diploma courses. To help our overseas students we have begun negotiations with an American yoga institute with regards to offering practical facilities for our American students in this field.
The future
The Kevala Centre has just been appointed by the Bach Flower Foundation to offer all levels of their official training programme. These range from an introduction to the Bach Flower Remedies and philosophy on a self-help basis, and a 4-day intensive course followed by 6 month supervised home study. On successful completion these students are eligible to join the official register of Bach Flower Practitioners. The Kevala Centre is only the second complementary therapy school to be granted permission to offer all three levels.
This autumn will see the launch of two new advanced practical training courses in Aromatherapy and Reflexology, which will be validated by the Vocational Training Charitable Trust [VTCT]. This will give the courses extra recognition by an independent body, independent of the countless different associations.
The Kevala Centre
Hunsdon Road, Torquay, TQ1 1QB.
01803 215678,
www.kevala.com,
information@kevala.com,
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