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Welcome to scottish country dancing at Chiswick Scottish Country Dance Club. We are looking forward to dancing with you! £7 cash at the door. Any questions to Iris at secretary@chiswickscottish.org.uk  The dates are published here and communicated via email (please subscribe by clicking the "e-mail" tab) Social dancing every Sunday 7-9pm. Our last Club night to live music is on Sunday, 23rd of July, 7-10pm to the music of Chris Oxtoby (accordion). £10 and shared refreshments. MC Jim Cook.  Our summer break will begin from 27th July and our first dance in the autumn will be on Sunday 3rd of September 2023, 7-9pm.  If you want to try something new, that will keep you fit and is great fun too, contact us at secretary@chiswickscottish.org.uk to ask any questions and register your interest for the future. It may well change your life!  Kay Senior President Founder   Our focus is on Scottish Country Dancing and on our core values of fun, friendship and fitness. Here is your committee: Pat Dunn - Chair Sarah Hughes - Vice Chair Iris Ronayne - Secretary Matthew Goulden - Treasurer Tracy Jerham Caroline Banszky

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We are delighted to introduce our new, discounted Reformer, Mat and Equipment Pilates Teacher Training Bundle packages commencing from June 2023. These Bundles provide prospective students with the option of completing one full suite of Pilates Teacher training in a designated time period.

Taking minutes is a much under-rated skill. It can be challenging at the best of times. So how do you do it for virtual meetings? This trainer-led session will help. It's a very practical programme which explores the issues specific to minuting on-line meetings and gives solutions to some of the trickier problems. Full of useful tips, the session will enable participants to: Identify how to adapt their current minute-taking skills to on-line meetings Plan and prepare for a meeting Follow a line of discussion Work in partnership with a remote Chair Deal confidently with minute-taking challenges. 1 Welcome Programme objectives Personal introductions 2 Adapting minute-taking to virtual meetings How is it different? What changes in approach are needed? 3 Preparation Preparing for the meeting Technology and equipment Dress and personal presentation Liaising with the Chair Practical preparation tips 4 Minuting tips Managing the 'techie' elements, eg. poor sound/visual quality Knowing who is speaking Following a line of discussion What if I don't hear or understand? Tips for producing a set of minutes 5 Session review Summary, key learning points, feedback and close

FRONT-LINE COMMUNICATION AFFECTS PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF EVERY COMPANY. This training is designed to help organize ideas and communicate clearly. As a result of this session, you will be able to be more concise and communicate with conviction. You will be more productive, increase performance satisfaction, and create a true dialogue with your audience. For professionals who must meet the needs of the public, these areas of development are the right thing. Improved communications means increased internal and external customer satisfaction. Attendees will be able to: Write clearly, creating an greater public perception of expertise; Be more efficient with written communication, reducing wasted time and adding to profitability; and Craft concise, rapport-building written messages for internal and external customers, increasing productivity and forging a more pleasant workplace environment.   TOPICS Benefits of using email Purpose of E-mail Steps to take before writing Inflection in written messages Effects of instant messaging and text messaging Basic E-mail Plans Subject Lines Paragraph Structure Details Summary of Problem Use of CC and BCC TYPING IN ALL CAPS IS YELLING! Proofreading   Online Format—Email Etiquette is a 90-minute interactive virtual class. Register for this class and you will be sent ONLINE login instructions prior to the class date. Thank you very much for the wonderful and informative session. The audience was totally engaged and interested in your presentation. I want to congratulate you on a job superbly done and for all the effort that went into making this a successful seminar. Janet Riesel, Chair – Career Planning & Professional Development SIGHuman Resources Association of New York

Quality Guarantee: Promising training excellence, satisfaction gurantee Accredited by CPD UK & Quality License Scheme Tutor Support Unlimited support via email, till you complete the course Recognised Certification: Accepted by thousands of professional bodies Start Anytime With 1 year access to the course materials Online Learning Learn from anywhere, whenever you want This online Thai massage course will provide you with the skills you need to provide your clients with an amazing Thai massage using the most advanced techniques. This course at a glance Eligible to apply for the insurance Accredited by International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM) Accredited by CPD UK Endorsed by Quality Licence Scheme Know how to maintain hygiene and choose the perfect clothing for massage Recognise the contraindications of Thai massage Gain knowledge about anatomy and physiology that include the skeletal system, muscular system, cardiovascular system, nervous system, etc Understand the sequence of administering effective Thai massage Master the techniques and methods of chair massage Know how to win your clients and earn more money from them Recognise the self-life of essential oils Why Complete Thai Massage Course for you? This Thai Massage Course is ideal for anyone interested in learning Thai massage, regardless of whether they want to pursue a profession as a Thai massage therapist, enhance their current Thai massage skills, or simply learn Thai massage as a new skill. This Thai massage training course covers the entire process of Thai massage in detail and the contraindications of massage. You will also learn how to set up a therapeutic environment, maintain hygiene while providing massage and what clothing to use. This course discusses anatomy and physiology which include the skeletal system, muscular system, cardiovascular system, nervous system, etc. Finally, you will understand how to perform chair massage and impress your clients. Upon successful completion of this Thai Massage Course, you will be able to master the techniques of Thai massage and apply these methods to provide your clients with a comforting Thai massage experience. Complete Thai Massage Course Details Accredited by International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM) is a leading accredited organisation that certifies and regulates alternative therapists, healers, and training providers around the world. After completing the IPHM accredited course you will be eligible to apply for the insurance.   CPD certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Many organisations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means, that by doing this course, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field.   The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. Course Curriculum Thai Massage Introduction Introduction Now, Why Would I Say 'Roast Uranium' It's, 'Rose Geranium'. Therapeutic Environment Choosing Your Futon Clothing Hygiene Contraindications of Massage, Intake Forms Thai Massage and the Breath-Audio Lecture A Fun Look at Our Anatomy and Physiology Welcome to the World's Quickest Anatomy and Physiology Lessons The Integumentary System The Skeletal System The Muscular System The Cardiovascular System. The Digestive System The Nervous System The Respiratory System Thai Massage Techniques Step by Step Download the Full Written Sequence Some of My Favorite Massage Music for You to Listen To Thai Massage-the Beginning Sequence Leg Sequence Side Transition Side Sequence Side Sequence #2 Arm Sequence Arm Sequence Reversed Seated Transition Seated Transition Reversed Seated Sequence Lying Prone Sequence Putting It All Together Final Notes Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 A Little Bonus! Chair Massage(Body Mechanics) A Little Bonus! Chair Massage (Techniques) Question From My Students and Some Top Tips Here I Answer Questions From My Students and Give Lots of Tips What Marketing Ideas That Have I Found Very Successful. Great Ways to Earn More Money per Client Let's Stop Doing This After a Massage Here is a Great Way to Get Your Clients to Help Themselves Between Sessions My Two Top Tips for Massage Therapists When Should You Use Ice or Heat. Balms, Salves and Liniments-How Do They Actually Work How to Get the Perfect Pressure Essential Oils Shelf Life, Storage and How to Tell if They Have Oxidized What Are Some of the Best Ways to Help My Hands and Forearms The Palpation Challenge! Can You Beat ME What Helps DOMS? ( Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness)3 Congratulations Who should take this course? This Thai Massage Course is primarily aimed at: Spa therapists Acupuncturists Thai massage therapist Healthcare professionals Aspiring Thai massage therapist Owners of a Thai massage therapy clinic Anyone interested to learn about Thai Massage therapy However, this course is not restricted to a single profession or line of work. This course is open to anybody who wants to add a fascinating and beneficial therapeutic technique to their range of skills and knowledge. Entry Requirements There are no academic entry requirements for this Thai Massage Course, and it is open to students of all academic backgrounds. However, you are required to have a laptop/desktop/tablet or smartphone and a good internet connection. Assessment Method This Thai Massage Course assesses learners through multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Upon successful completion of the modules, learners must answer MCQs to complete the assessment procedure. Through the MCQs, it is measured how much a learner could grasp from each section. In the assessment pass mark is 60%. Join the Online Massage Courses Mega Bundle and learn the art of massage therapy from the comfort of your own home, with expert guidance and support from experienced instructors. Certification Endorsed Certificate from Quality Licence Scheme After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to order the Endorsed Certificate by Quality Licence Scheme. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. It will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees. There is a Quality Licence Scheme endorsement fee to obtain an endorsed certificate which is £65. Certificate of Achievement from Lead Academy After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to order your certificate of achievement as proof of your new skill. The certificate of achievement is an official credential that confirms that you successfully finished a course with Lead Academy. Certificate can be obtained in PDF version at a cost of £12, and there is an additional fee to obtain a printed copy certificate which is £35. FAQs What is a Thai massage? It is a traditional form of bodywork that originated in Thailand. It is also known as Thai Yoga Massage. It combines acupressure, stretching and assisted yoga postures to create a comprehensive therapeutic experience. What is a Thai Yoga Bodywork Course? It is a training program that teaches the traditional art of traditional healing . It is a therapeutic practice that originated in Thailand. This body work method combines acupressure, yoga postures and stretching to promote relaxation. What is traditional body therapy ? A traditional body therapy is a therapeutic bodywork technique that combines acupressure, stretching, and yoga-like movements to promote relaxation and balance the energy system of the body. It originated in Thailand and is henceforth named Thai massage. Is Thai Yoga therapy good for you? Yes, it is beneficial for many individuals because it offers several physical and mental benefits such as body and mind relaxation, relief from muscle tension, increased blood flow circulation, the release of mental and physical tension and many more.

Chairing or facilitating a panel discussion is a particular skill. When many experts and specialists in their field are asked to do this, they discover that it is not as easy as they imagined. Pitching and introducing the session, involving everyone, promoting audience engagement, dealing with difficult panellists and ending the discussion can all be a challenge for inexperienced facilitators. Our panel facilitation training workshop focuses on providing delegates with the techniques and confidence they need to chair panel debates effectively. It is delivered by BBC presenter Martine Croxall and is highly interactive, blending theory with practical exercises. During the course, you will learn: the best way to prepare, including audience analysis and research how to pitch a panel how to introduce a panel how to involve everyone in the discussion the best way to promote audience engagement how to deal with difficult panellists how to end a discussion Each delegate will have the chance to chair a panel discussion, with the other delegates and Martine playing different roles as panellists.

DATE: 25th January TIME: 4pm LOCATION: Studio A Central Film School are delighted to invite Alexis Watkins to speak to our student body about the importance of mental wellbeing and the keys to mental safeguarding for both yourself and other students. Alexis has professional experience in the following roles: - Mental Health Practitioner & Data Analyst for BWW Mind - Chair of Central & North West London (CNWL) NHS Mental Health Ambassador Group - Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees for the WïSH Centre - National Lived Experience Partner for NHS England She has filmed with the CNWL and was recently part of a team nominated at the Health Service Journal awards for Reducing Healthcare Inequalities for Children and Young People award. She has also been a guest-speaker at The Listening Place, a charity focused on helping those with suicidal thoughts. She will be joining us to specifically discuss topics of isolation, substance abuse and suicidal ideation. Even if you are fortunate enough not to be struggling with your mental health currently, it is always worth being aware of the signs and knowing how to help others, so please consider coming along to this event if you feel comfortable doing so.

DATE: 20th March TIME: 4pm LOCATION: Studio A Central Film School are delighted to invite Alexis Watkins to speak to our student body about the importance of mental wellbeing and the keys to mental safeguarding for both yourself and other students. Alexis has professional experience in the following roles: - Mental Health Practitioner & Data Analyst for BWW Mind - Chair of Central & North West London (CNWL) NHS Mental Health Ambassador Group - Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees for the WïSH Centre - National Lived Experience Partner for NHS England She has filmed with the CNWL and was recently part of a team nominated at the Health Service Journal awards for Reducing Healthcare Inequalities for Children and Young People award. She has also been a guest-speaker at The Listening Place, a charity focused on helping those with suicidal thoughts. She will be joining us to specifically discuss topics of isolation, substance abuse and suicidal ideation. Even if you are fortunate enough not to be struggling with your mental health currently, it is always worth being aware of the signs and knowing how to help others, so please consider coming along to this event if you feel comfortable doing so.

Gestalt Therapy is a psychotherapeutic approach developed by Fritz Perls. The therapy guides the clients to focus on the present and understand what is happening in their lives right now, rather than what they may perceive to be happening based on past experience. The therapy often uses role-playing to aid the resolution of past conflicts. The Gestalt Therapy Certificate course focuses on the Gestalt Therapy and teaches you how to use Gestalt approach in the psychotherapy work. The course illustrates the necessity of using experiments in therapy sessions. You will explore the several methods and techniques used by the global Gestalt therapist for treating patients such as 'Empty Chair Technique' or 'Repetition & Exaggeration', Mindfulness' approach, etc. You will learn how to work with couples and groups. What Will I Learn? Use Gestalt approach in the psychotherapy work Apply several techniques used by Gestalt therapists globally Work with people in therapy settings Requirements Your interest in psychotherapy, psychology or counselling Introduction About the Instructor FREE 00:03:00 About the Course FREE 00:05:00 What is Psychotherapy FREE 00:10:00 Introduction to Gestalt Therapy What is Gestalt Therapy 00:09:00 The origins of Gestalt Approach 00:12:00 Psychoanalysis & Gestalt approach 00:09:00 Forms of Psychotherapy 00:11:00 Therapeutic Relationship in Gestalt therapy 00:11:00 Philosophy and Principles in Gestalt Therapy The 'Self' in Gestalt therapy 00:09:00 Gestalt 'Present' Awareness 00:10:00 The concept of 'Respect' 00:06:00 The concept of 'Social Responsibility' 00:07:00 The Concept of 'Relationship' in Gestalt 00:08:00 Phenomenological Method 00:06:00 The Essence & Principles Dialogical Relationship 00:06:00 Field Theoretical strategies 00:07:00 Experimental Freedom 00:06:00 The Theory of Change 00:09:00 The concept of 'Mindfulness' 00:11:00 Gestalt Therapy Techniques Exercise and Experiments 00:05:00 The Empty Chair Technique 00:09:00 Discussing 'dreams' (Dream Work) 00:10:00 Exaggeration & Repetition 00:05:00 Guided Imagery and Fantasy 00:11:00 Suppressive Techniques 00:09:00 Working with 'Unfinished Business' 00:09:00 Forms & Methods of Therapy Working with Couples 00:10:00 Working with Groups 00:06:00 Pros & Cons of Gestalt Therapy The Strengths of Gestalt approach 00:04:00 Critiques & Limitations 00:05:00 Thank You and Good Bye! 00:02:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam- Gestalt Therapy Certificate 00:20:00 Final Exam Final Exam- Gestalt Therapy Certificate 00:20:00