Course Overview & Live Dates

PRE-REGISTRATION LIVE NOW -
Sessions to take place: March 3rd - April 21, 2022

This 16-hour intensive dive into the development and integration of the vestibular and visual systems offers clinicians the opportunity to understand the impact that their interconnectedness has upon function and intervention. Neuroscience guides clinical reasoning and problem-solving, offering validation with evidence for our treatment selections. Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists will have the opportunity to bridge theory to practice through lecture, videotape analysis, small group discussions and lab experience through live, online and interactive trainings. Although the goal of this course is primarily to support pediatric rehabilitation, the concepts will be applicable across the lifespan. This is an intermediate-level learning experience, and neurodiversity within a wide range of diagnostic categories will be explored.

Edited recordings of each of the 8 X two-hour sessions, led by Kim and supported by her Relationship Matters Team, will become available to each participant for 90 days via live-streaming with multiple viewings being possible. Handouts and an extensive reference list will be made available before the training, and chat histories with content summaries will be provided after each session.

  • Participants will receive handouts and recordings for each of the 8 X 120 minute modules, and the series’ reference list
  • Recordings will be accessible to each participant for 90 days after the last recording is available.

    • LIVE ZOOM SESSIONS

    FROM 4:30 TO 6:30 PM PACIFIC AS FOLLOWS:

    March 3, 2022 - Module #1 4:30 to 6:30 PM Pacific
  • Vestibular Contributions to Posture and Movement
  • Theory and Practical Applications

    March 10, 2022 - Module #2

  • Vestibular Contributions to Regulation, Emotion, Behaviour and Learning
  • Theory and Practical Applications

    March 17, 2022 - Module #3

  • Visual Contributions to Posture and Movement
  • Theory and Practical Applications

    March 24, 2022 - Module #4

  • Visual Contributions to Regulation, Emotion, Behavior and Learning
  • Theory and Practical Applications

    March 31, 2022 - Module #5

  • Practical Labs of Vestibular-Visual Functioning

    April 7, 2022 - Module #6

  • Treatment Demonstrations and Analysis through Video

    April 14, 2022 - Module #7

  • Vestibular-Visual Interventions: Tools and Strategies

    April 21, 2022 - Module #8

  • Putting the Pieces Together

    Any questions? Please reach out to [email protected]

    • Course Objectives

    Participants will be able to:

    • Analyze the impact of the vestibular system upon posture and movement

    • Summarize the neuroscientific contributions of the vestibular system upon regulation, emotion, cognition and learning

    • Determine the impact of the visual system upon posture and movement

    • Describe the current science of visual contributions to regulation, emotion, behaviour and learning

    • Assess skills of vestibular functioning through videotape analysis, labs, breakout room participation

    • Develop vestibular-visual strategies that support clients with a range of vestibular-visual challenges, in diverse settings

    Financial Support & Group Discounts

    Discounts are available in accordance with Relationship Matters’ group rates, and considering the economies of different countries (Countries at Category B @ 50% off, Category C @ 55% off, Category D @ 60% off). Financial assistance is also possible for individual registrants from Category A countries @ 25% off when truly needed. See forms below for details.

    • GROUP DISCOUNTS

      Group discounts are available for groups of 3-5 @ 15% off, groups of 6-19 at 25% off and groups of 20+ @ 40% off.

      TO APPLY FOR THE GROUP DISCOUNT, please submit the application form: Group Discount Application Form

    • FINANCIAL SUPPORT

      Some financial support available (upon request) from people in developing countries (Countries at Category B @ 50% off, Category C @ 55% off, Category D @ 60% off). Financial assistance is also possible for individual registrants from Category A countries @ 25% off when truly needed.

      TO APPLY FOR THE SUPPORT please submit the application form: Financial Assistance Application Form

    Instructor

    Kim Barthel

    Hi, I’m Kim – I’m humbled by your interest in what I’m up to, and inspired by the work that countless people are doing to support others – and yourselves. If this kind of thing were easy, it would be a different world we live in. Which tells me we need to nurture our relationships through attunement, compassion, humour, and mindfulness. Remember, when it works it’s treatment, and when it doesn’t it’s assessment. This means we aren’t expected to get it right the first time. I’ve been doing my best at this for over 35 years, and still learning and repairing every day. For anyone who doesn’t know what I especially like to study and teach, the hot topics that I wake up thinking about are understanding complex behaviour, neurobiology, sensory-processing, movement, trauma informed practice, attachment theory, mental health, and anything that will support people in being their best selves. Thank you for being part of the great momentum globally towards understanding, interdependence, and compassion. Please connect with our team at Relationship Matters if that’s an interest for you, and importantly, thank you for doing whatever it is that you do to help others. We may never know the fruit of the seeds we plant through our smallest gestures, but just by caring we are more connected than we know. I feel great hope.