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Cats Are Our Teachers: The Power of Quiet Connection
Welcome to Cats Are Our Teachers: The Power of Quiet Connection
Important Tips for Watching Class Videos
Welcome to the Class, and a Few Considerations
Section 1 - Basic Concepts
Introduction, and the Story of Berry at BARC Shelter
What is TTouch? A Look at Shy Cat Rooms in the Shelter, the Nine Elements of TTouch
Categories of TTouch, The Basic Circular TTouch
TTouch Tools, Praciticing With a Stuffy
Observation, Breaking Down Work into Steps, Letting Go of Labeling, The Power of Intention
Starting a Session, Setting Up for A Session
Slow Blinks, Connecting with the Cat with a Calming Voice and Mantras
Section 2 - Detailed Demos and Lectures on the Work
Next Steps and Air TTouches
Figure 8s - Another Distance Technique for Calming, Balance, Connection
Pressure and Tempo, and "Thinking" the TTouches
Transition from Tools to Hand, TTouches on the Head
TTouches with the Front of the Hand
The Difference Between Petting and TTouch, TTouches with the Back of the Hand and Snail's Tail
TTouches with the Side of the Hand, the Story of Cardi
TTouch Strokes, and Paw TTouch
Belly Lift, "Thinking" the TTouches, Using Belly Lift to Introduce a Cat to Being Picked Up
Inchworm TTouch (a TTouch Lift)
Python Lift
Visualization, Considerations for a Session
My Journey with Jungle (at Bideawee Westhampton)
Tail TTouch
Especially For Mobility Issues: Details on Connected TTouch, Using a Supporting Hand, Leg, etc. for More Awareness
Section 3 - Brushing, Treats, Clicker Training, Wraps and Thundershirts
Brushing and TTouch, Treats and TTouch
My Journey with Peaches (at Bideawee Westhampton)
Clicker Training and TTouch Groundwork
My Journey with Fruity (at Bideawee)
TTouch Wraps
Thundershirts and TTouch
Final Thoughts
Final Thoughts, and Thank You!
Resources Handout Section
Welcome and A Few Considerations
Information and Resources List
9 Elements of TTouch Handout
Cat Body Language Handouts
Brushing and TTouch, Treats and TTouch
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