Welcome to Cats Are Our Teachers: The Power of Quiet Connection
Section 1 - Basic Concepts
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Introduction, and the Story of Berry at BARC Shelter (10:12)
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What is TTouch? A Look at Shy Cat Rooms in the Shelter, the Nine Elements of TTouch (7:13)
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Categories of TTouch, The Basic Circular TTouch (11:57)
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TTouch Tools, Praciticing With a Stuffy (10:09)
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Observation, Breaking Down Work into Steps, Letting Go of Labeling, The Power of Intention (9:17)
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Starting a Session, Setting Up for A Session (11:03)
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Slow Blinks, Connecting with the Cat with a Calming Voice and Mantras (12:22)
Section 2 - Detailed Demos and Lectures on the Work
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Next Steps and Air TTouches (8:55)
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Figure 8s - Another Distance Technique for Calming, Balance, Connection (7:19)
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Pressure and Tempo, and "Thinking" the TTouches (13:44)
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Transition from Tools to Hand, TTouches on the Head (14:10)
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TTouches with the Front of the Hand (9:17)
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The Difference Between Petting and TTouch, TTouches with the Back of the Hand and Snail's Tail (9:15)
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TTouches with the Side of the Hand, the Story of Cardi (8:38)
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TTouch Strokes, and Paw TTouch (12:33)
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Belly Lift, "Thinking" the TTouches, Using Belly Lift to Introduce a Cat to Being Picked Up (8:02)
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Inchworm TTouch (a TTouch Lift) (10:41)
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Python Lift (3:46)
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Visualization, Considerations for a Session (7:42)
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My Journey with Jungle (at Bideawee Westhampton) (6:58)
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Tail TTouch (7:24)
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Especially For Mobility Issues: Details on Connected TTouch, Using a Supporting Hand, Leg, etc. for More Awareness (8:09)
Section 3 - Brushing, Treats, Clicker Training, Wraps and Thundershirts
Final Thoughts
Resources Handout Section
