{"id":4926,"date":"2015-10-14T16:14:41","date_gmt":"2015-10-14T15:14:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/integrationtraining.co.uk\/blog\/?p=4926"},"modified":"2018-01-11T19:36:58","modified_gmt":"2018-01-11T19:36:58","slug":"principles-of-embodied-facilitation-excellence-efc-assessment-criteria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.integrationtraining.co.uk\/blog\/2015\/10\/principles-of-embodied-facilitation-excellence-efc-assessment-criteria\/","title":{"rendered":"Principles of Embodied Facilitation Excellence – EFC Assessment Criteria"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"These are the exam criteria we use for EFC<\/a>. I thought I’d share them to show what we have found makes for good quality embodied training.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0 Ethics
\n–\u00a0\u00a0 Embodiment!
\n–\u00a0\u00a0 Aims
\n–\u00a0\u00a0 Principle use
\n–\u00a0\u00a0 Tool use
\n–\u00a0\u00a0 Listening
\n–\u00a0\u00a0 Adaptation
\n–\u00a0\u00a0 Language use
\n–\u00a0\u00a0 Rhythm
\n–\u00a0\u00a0 Testing
\n–\u00a0\u00a0 Application
\n–\u00a0\u00a0 Body Leadership
\n–\u00a0\u00a0 Tikkun olam<\/p>\n

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–\u00a0\u00a0 Ethics<\/strong><\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0 Rather than list rules in depth, what is most important to consider is a general service orientation and \u201cdo no harm\u201d imperative. \u201cIs it kind?\u201d is the key question. Specifics include care in \u201cdual relationships\u201d (e.g. trading services), not having sexual relations with students, consent for any exercise, \u00a0especially touch and confidentiality. See Paul Linden\u2019s code of conduct for Being In Movement if you\u2019d like more detail as EFC also uses this.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0 In the exams it should be clear the client\/s are being served, there is consent and no harm done<\/span>
\n–\u00a0\u00a0 This is one of the essential pass fail elements of the exam<\/span><\/p>\n


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–\u00a0\u00a0 Embodiment!<\/strong><\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0 Who you are (long term) and how you are (short term state) are more important than techniques for an embodied trainer. We must embody what we teach to be credible and because people learn from you<\/em>, not from what you say. Awareness and acceptance are key as ever.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0 In the exams we would like to see it demonstrated that you have practiced to some depth what you are teaching and can manage your state<\/span> (though you can be human and be nervous!)<\/p>\n

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–\u00a0\u00a0 Clear aims<\/strong><\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0 What is the purpose of any exercise? What is you intention? Know what you are doing and convey this. Also, helping others clarify their own aims, e.g. the classic: \u201cSo what do you want to get out of tonight\u2019s coaching call?\u201d. This brings both clarity and motivation.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0 In the exams we would like to hear you state, or draw out from participants, a clear aim<\/span><\/p>\n


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–\u00a0\u00a0 Principle use<\/strong><\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0 The core principle that we use at EFC is that by building awareness of what someone is doing habitually, and increasing their range of new options, they have more freedom and will be more effective.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0 In the exams we would like to see the core principle used implicitly or explicitly and others where appropriate<\/span><\/p>\n


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–\u00a0\u00a0 T<\/strong>ool use<\/strong><\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0 A skilled embodied facilitator uses a range of the 8 tools (awareness, intention, acceptance etc). This is important as people will respond better to some than others. If we use centring as an example visualisations are great for some, while others get better results working with posture or breathing. Awareness is always the starting place and acceptance and intention usually follow (AAI form).<\/p>\n

– In the exams we would like to see a range of tools used <\/span>(though you don\u2019t need to cram in all eight!).<\/p>\n

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–\u00a0\u00a0 Listening<\/strong><\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0 Embodied training is always relational and replies on listening though empathy, touch, micro-mirroring, intuition and conscious body reading is an embodied trainer\u2019s foundation. We can only facilitate effectively if we are in connection and appreciate who and how participants are in the moment. In this way effective embodied training is an emergent relational meditation<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0 In the exams we would like to see you listen to participants one way or another and take them into account <\/span>(not just \u201cdo your thing\u201d)<\/p>\n

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–\u00a0\u00a0 Adaptation (individual, group and culture)<\/strong><\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0 Embodiment is a highly individual matter and every person must be treated differently for embodied work to be effective. Pacing and calibration (what\u2019s too much or too little?) are two important examples of factors that change, and we have explored how different types (e.g. four elements) need different things. Relating techniques to people\u2019s current lives and world-views is also skilful. For example when working in the tech sector you could refer to \u201cthe embodied operating system\u201d. While the body is beautifully universal, cultural factors mean embodiment needs to be taught quite differently in different countries, companies and even departments. This may mean changing how you manage time, the level of touch, how authoritarian you are being and the language you use for example<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0 In the exams we would like to see you treat people differently according to their\u00a0 types and needs, and appreciate group and national culture. NB: you may frame the group as someone else, e.g as bankers.<\/span><\/p>\n

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–\u00a0\u00a0 Rhythm<\/strong><\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0 The one constant is change, nothing stays the same. There are cycles (e.g. the seasons model) and trainers need a good sense of rhythm and timing to know how to design and flow with beginnings, middles and ends. Any session has a rhythm and each part needs to be respected. The constant of impermanence means that each moment is alive and different from the last so must be responded to dynamically as shift happens – a centring technique may stop working for a client for example. Effective embodied facilitators appreciate, adapt to, and manage flow.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0 In the exams we would like to see an appreciation of rhythm.<\/span><\/p>\n

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– Language Use<\/strong><\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0 One key thing that distinguishes effective embodied trainers from ineffective ones is often the clarity of instruction and making what is taught \u201coperational\u201d – involving a clear doable method. See the \u201chow to teach embodiment\u201d guide for more on this. We also encourage invitational and enquiry-based language rather than directive language as it supports consent and learning<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0 In the exams we would like to see clear doable instructions, not confused with metaphor or results.<\/span>
\n–\u00a0\u00a0 This is the other essential pass fail element of the exam<\/span><\/p>\n

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–\u00a0\u00a0 Testing <\/strong><\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0 Theories and assumptions are tested in high quality embodied work. Embodied\u00a0\u00a0 practice is an empirical enquiry not a belief system. This also helps get client buy-in and \u201cownership\u201d, avoids cynicism and helps with continuous learning.<\/p>\n

– In the exams we would like to see participants and facilitator testing and exploring<\/span><\/p>\n

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–\u00a0\u00a0 Application<\/strong><\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0 Practical application in the rest of life makes embodied training useful and not irrelevant! EFC stresses this element and business demands this.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0 In the exams we would like to see the link to life and \u201creal-world\u201d application<\/span><\/p>\n

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– Body Leadership<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Effective embodied training means leading the embodiment of clients, with modelling (one\u2019s own embodiment), direct influence such as verbal exercises, with music, humour etc. This is the basis of emotional and charismatic influence.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0 In the exams we would like to see you lead the clients\u2019 bodies<\/span><\/p>\n

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–\u00a0\u00a0 Tikkun olam<\/strong><\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0 We teach embodied work to make the world a better place. This work is about service and love. We are concerned not just with running successful businesses but also in reducing intra-personal, interpersonal and environmental violence. Tikkun orim <\/em>is a Hebrew term meaning \u201cheal the world\u201d which sums up that this is a heart-felt spiritual quest and not just a set of techniques. <\/em><\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0 In the exams we would like to see expression of this, although don\u2019t crow-bar in an explicit reference if\u00a0 the session doesn\u2019t give opportunity. It can be implicit if reflected in subject or participant choice. Over the course we would love to see this in your motivation and choice of practice clients<\/span><\/p>\n

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You do not have to be perfect to pass, <\/strong>only to demonstrate that you are safe<\/strong> to teach, have some basic competence <\/strong>and that you are on a learning<\/strong> path. <\/strong>This would mean that we feel comfortable with you working in the world and stating that you are an EFC trained facilitator. There is also an element of continuous assessment from module 4 so so should you get very nervous and blow it on the day this won\u2019t necessarily result in a fail. Good luck, and by \u201cluck\u201d we mean practice. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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– Mark, Francis, Tess<\/em><\/p>\n

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