AusTAB collaborates on international Feldenkrais Method projects. All members and practitioners are encouraged to contribute to these projects. Contributions of ideas for other Feldenkrais Method projects are welcomed by the Board.
Trainer/Trainer Candidate Guidelines Project
Review of Trainer Application criteria and processes
The international Training and Accreditation Boards (TABS) are leading a project surveying views from the community.
To seek views from the community on the current Trainer/Trainer Candidate criteria and processes.
TABs are keen to hear from anyone who:
1. Thinks there is a need, or not, to revisit the current processes for becoming a trainer
2. If there is a need, what would be the desired outcomes of any change?
For example,
Refer to the AusTAB website for current details for applying to be a trainer if you are interested: Trainer Applications
Please email Susan Hillier (Chair, AusTAB) of any comments or views on the above, at info@feldenkrais-austab.org by March 30th 2025.
Open now for your comments till March 30th 2025.
International Accreditation Guidelines Project
The Future of Feldenkrais Method training programs
The International Feldenkrais Foundation (IFF) established an International Working Group (IWG), comprising representatives from all international TABs. Catherine Hamber, recent Board member, was AusTAB’s representative.
To create more contemporary and ‘best practice’ polices and guidelines for Feldenkrais Professional Training Programs (FPTP), aligning with contemporary educational practice.
The Project Group surveyed the wider Feldenkrais Method community for their views on training programs. Survey responses were shared between TABs. NATAB mapped existing FPTP models to current international guidelines and identified potential areas of change.
Amendments to the Guidelines have been implemented. Download the new Guidelines from our webpage Training Program Proposals
FGNA Pilot Project – ATM Trainings
The Feldenkrais Guild of North America (FGNA)
To assess the viability of offering trainings that will prepare graduates to become FGNA Certified Feldenkrais ATM Teachers.
FGNA approved 2 Pilot ATM Trainings in USA which commenced mid 2021. The AFG and AusTAB have released a call for pilot projects in the AusTAB region.
Practitioner and Trainee Surveys
The Feldenkrais Guild of North America (FGNA)
To survey the views of the Feldenkrais Practitioner and Student community to inform better policies and guidelines.
In 2020 the Feldenkrais Guild of North America undertook two international surveys.
Survey results are available for viewing.