Empower a Special Needs Child. Personalized & life-changing Europe training for parents, caregivers, and professionals supporting Children With Special Needs.
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Europe’s Expert Training Program for
Parents, Caregivers & Professionals
Supporting Children With Special Needs
Optimize Every Child’s Developmental Trajectory
via Movement, Regardless of the Challenge or Disability
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Personalized Instruction by Master Teachers
Sharing our combined 50+ years of professional experience
empowering you to integrate this potent learning
into your own personal and professional worlds.
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Learn to Move With the Special Needs Child
Toward New Developmental Horizons
✔︎ Experience the gift of neural plasticity and change.
✔︎ Embody Experiential Movement® as the framework for neural plasticity and change.
✔︎ Translate and transmit your personal embodiment and integration into powerful movement lessons supporting your own or other Special Needs Children (and adults) facing diverse challenges.
✔︎ Enjoy more ease, grace, pleasure, and effectiveness in your personal and professional life.
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GROW, SERVE, THRIVE . . .
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SHIFT YOUR WORLD
through Experiential Movement® & neural plasticity - Movement is life. When we truly experience and embody our movement, remarkable learning and change take place.
- And when we learn to move with a child in ways that evoke, frame, and cultivate the child’s experiential learning, new developmental trajectories and possibilities unfold for the child, whatever their challenges. This is the beauty and power of Experiential Movement® and the NeuroScanBalance® Feinmotorik method, both based on the work of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais.
- Experience the pleasure of a more vital presence, embodiment, and movement ― all in the service of neural plasticity, re-mapping of the brain and nervous system, and improved function and quality of life ― for yourself, the kids, and all your clients.
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THRIVE PERSONALLY & PROFESSIONALLY
while powerfully supporting these great kids - Thrive with our one-on-one, highly personalized instruction by two seasoned practitioners and long-time colleagues ― Sylvia Leiner Shordike and Kerstin Baldischwieler ― sharing with you our combined 50+ years of private practice and professional training expertise.
- Our mission and passion are to help you deeply embody the principles and process of Experiential Movement for yourself. And to skillfully translate and transmit this learning into your work with the kids. We empower you to empower the kids.
- You may be a parent or caregiver who wants to more effectively support your own child. Or, you already may be a movement professional who wants to expand your repertoire. Or, you may be looking to learn a powerful movement modality, and embark on an entirely new personal or professional journey. Our small group setting and highly personalized program allow us to meet you where you are, whatever your prior experience and goals.
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GIFT YOURSELF THE CREATIVE PLEASURE
of personalized small-group learning, camaraderie - We are all about quality, not quantity. We love to teach, and deliberately keep our training group small (only 30 participants). This maximizes our one-on-one time with you, as we journey together through a unique synthesis of cognitive learning, experiential movement, and hands-on and practicum instruction. We are passionate about sharing our know-how.
- We teach about a profound process, not a product. So we won’t drill you or try to shoehorn you into rote "techniques" and "recipes". We instead support you to explore, embrace, and be confident in your embodied creativity. And along the way we have fun, and savor the camaraderie.
- Together we embody the transformational movement lessons, first for ourselves. We experience the learning process. We can then powerfully translate and transmit our own embodiment into each client relationship. We creatively "dance" with our clients according to their unique needs, and through their unfolding process, moment-by-moment.
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PROFIT FROM OUR KNOW-HOW, FOCUS, EFFICIENCY
through our expert, experiential, integrated curriculum - With our expert integration of cognitive, experiential, hands-on, and practicum instruction, you acquire the skills and develop the confidence to effectively and creatively address the diverse circumstances faced by Children With Special Needs.
- We are focused and efficient in the delivery of our long expertise with the kids. So we are able to offer just this single Training, with its personalized small-group curriculum, to get you working confidently with Special Needs Children as quickly and cost-effectively as possible.
- With our expert integration of cognitive, experiential, hands-on, and practicum instruction, you acquire the skills and develop the confidence to effectively and creatively address the diverse circumstances faced by Children With Special Needs.
- We present our Training in 10 manageable and energizing 5-day Segments, over the course of 18 months (plus optional Professional Supervision Intensives). This scheduling maximizes your ability to absorb and integrate the learning during and between Segments, without overwhelm or burn-out. We want our Training to fit gracefully into your life, not compete with it.
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SAVE YOUR PLACE NOW
to be one of the 30 joining our Training - Our next Training begins April 29, 2020, and is limited to 30 (first-come first-served with our prior approval). You will find all dates and program details below.
- So if you might be thinking about joining us, please be in touch soon (use our CONTACT form below) so that we may answer your questions and talk with you about how our program may suit your needs. If it is a "fit", we will add you to our list, and receipt of your deposit will hold your place.
- Even if we are already fully enrolled before we hear from you, we still hope to speak with you! We can place you on our waiting list in the event of later withdrawals.
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REVIEWS FROM PARENTS & GRADUATES
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"Kerstin and Sylvia are life-changing teachers, freely sharing with us new practitioners their vast experience, knowledge, and skill. And they do it with such clarity, passion, and good humor.”
Barbara Huse, Switzerland
NeuroScanBalance graduate & Mother of Special Needs Child❂
“Sylvia and Kerstin are absolutely recommended as masters of their method. Their contagious enthusiasm and explorer spirit continually inspire. They are a gift to their students and to the world.”
Katharina Schlechta, Austria
NeuroScanBalance graduate & Mother of Special Needs Child❂
“Sylvia and Kerstin's joy and generosity in sharing their expertise and passion seems infinite. I am still intoxicated from our last professional supervision group. The intense learning really brought me back to myself, to my humanity, and to my pleasure as a practitioner working with the kids. Outstanding."
Bastian Oberfeld, Germany
NeuroScanBalance graduate❂
“Kerstin and Sylvia are masterful teachers, real treasuries of knowledge and experience. I attend their seminars and professional supervision intensives whenever I can. I always gain so much, and my clients benefit tremendously."
Daniel Lerch, Austria
NeuroScanBalance graduate❂
"Sylvia and Kerstin mesh together and complement each other so incredibly well. It is wonderfully immersive to watch them work with my son — I sometimes feel like I’m the one getting the lessons! Even though I'm already an Anat Baniel Method practitioner, I would absolutely take their European training if I could — I can’t think of any better way to learn this work and effectively support Children With Special Needs."
Mika Keaulii, Hawaii
Anat Baniel Method graduate & Mother of Child With Special Needs❂
"It has been inspiring to watch how Kerstin connects and stays connected with my son. With only her touch and a few words she fills him with confidence. It is wonderful to see his joy and surprise at what he can achieve. And through Sylvia’s patient and insightful teaching it became much clearer how my child learns, enabling me to focus on connecting with my kids rather than trying to find ways to ‘fix’ them. I felt pretty great after working with both women; my son has positive outcomes, and I feel more ‘clarity’ and a bit more like myself.”
Brietta Enright, Ireland
Mother of Special Needs Child❂
"These two women look for all possibilities and strengths, with sincere, authentic, joyful intention and great energy. They connect, find missing pieces, and skillfully present my daughter with unique learning opportunities. I would encourage anyone interested in working with their own or other Special Needs kids to take full advantage of Sylvia's and Kerstin's expertise and programs."
Ivana Gadient, Hawaii
Anat Baniel Method graduate & Mother of Special Needs Child❂
“Kerstin and Sylvia are a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and above all else, compassion. Sylvia’s Parent Seminar gave me practical ways to help my son in the home environment, and the space to reflect on how best to support him going forward. Along the way I was able to re-connect and find a little piece of myself again. And then, over four lessons with Kerstin, I saw my little boy wake up and come to life."
Sinead Bourke, Ireland
Mother of Special Needs Child❂
“Our child had the opportunity to receive neuromovement lessons with Kerstin, and we have not looked back since. The gains are profound and completely life-changing. Sylvia’s Parent Seminar was fantastic, giving me insight into my child’s challenges, and very practical tools that empower us parents. These women have proven themselves beyond beneficial for us and our little one.”
Sally Batley, Ireland
Mother of Special Needs Child
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WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE . . .
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☞ About Sylvia & Kerstin
SYLVIA
⦿ Formerly a Trainer for the Anat Baniel Method® Professional and Children's Mastery training programs in California, and a long-time Practitioner at the Anat Baniel Center, California (2009-2016).
⦿ Originator of the personalized NeuroHorizons® Experiential Learning Programs for Professionals and Parents (since 2012).
⦿ Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner® (since 1994).
⦿ Certified Anat Baniel Method® NeuroMovement® Practitioner (since 2002).
⦿ ABM Mastery Certifications for Children with Special Needs, Aging and Vitality, and High Performers (2004).
⦿ Private Practice since 1994. There is a passionate place in my heart for Children with Special Needs. I work daily with these children and their families, supporting their advances through diverse challenges.
⦿ Continuing education NeuroHorizons YouTube channel for Movement Practitioners.
I was trained by Anat Baniel and worked with her for many years at the ABM Center in California as a Trainer and Practitioner.
In 2012 I saw an unmet need, and originated my highly focused and personalized NeuroHorizons® Professional Supervision Intensives, Professional Enrichment Seminars, and Parent Seminars, since attended by hundreds of practitioners, parents, and caregivers around the world.
I am so excited to be taking my next step with Kerstin, offering our transformative training program. We are on a mission to expand the number of skilled movement practitioners in Europe who are successfully supporting Special Needs Children!
Meet Sylvia and Kerstin
KERSTIN
⦿ Licensed Physical Therapist (Germany) (since 1987).
⦿ Certifiicate in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Avicienna Institute, Hamburg (1990-92).
⦿ Founder of the NeuroScanBalance® Feinmotorik Institut and movement training programs (since 2006).
⦿ Certified Anat Baniel Method® NeuroMovement® Practitioner (since 2012).
⦿ ABM Mastery Certifications for Children with Special Needs (2013).
⦿ Hebrew University of Jerusalem: Neurons, Synapses and Brains (2013).
⦿ ABM Mastery Certifications for Aging and Vitality, and High Performers (2014).
⦿ Private Practice since 1988. Today I work internationally with Special Needs Children and their families — my passion for many years.
I've always been a very curious Physical Therapist, and I spent many years absorbing and integrating the movement lesson repertoire of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais. I also immersed myself in the evolving and exciting neuroscience research that describes the potential and power of neural plasticity, and how we can use that information to optimize child development.
This learning transformed my work with both adults and Children With Special Needs, and led to my creation in 2006 of the NeuroScanBalance® Feinmotorik method. I have since trained and certified dozens of movement practitioners in Europe, many of whom now work professionally with children.
By 2014 I had completed all of the available Anat Baniel Method trainings in California, and added those certifications to my own evolving professional repertoire supporting children.
I love learning and teaching with Sylvia, and am thrilled to be offering in Europe our dynamic synthesis of Experiential Movement — all focused on the kids.-
☞ Program Segments
- ⦿ Our Training comprises 10 convenient 5-day segments at beautiful Ravensburg, Germany, for a total of 50 in-class days over about 18 months. Upon successful completion, you earn the NeuroScanBalance® Personal Service Certificate, and the confidence to work with your own children and family.
⦿ At your option, you may join our 3-day Professional Supervision Intensives. These are rich practicums in which you work hands-on with many and diverse Special Needs Children, with our close attention and support. Upon successful completion of 5 of these Supervision Intensives (a total of 15 in-class days), you qualify as a Certified NeuroScanBalance® Professional. You may then take your new skills into your professional practice and provide much-needed movement and neuro-education services in your community, throughout Europe, and around the world.
⦿ There will be modest additional inter-Segment assignments and "homework", mostly involving regular home exploration of the experiential movement lessons you are integrating into your daily life. For the Professional Certification, you will also receive personal movement lessons from movement professionals.
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☞ Dates
- ⦿ Please Note: Each sequential program Segment builds on the previous Segment(s). So it is important for your learning, as well as for the cohesiveness of our small group, that you commit to attend all of the 10 Segments. Please check the Training dates below for any potential conflicts with your personal calendar. Your Certification may be delayed if you miss all or part of a Segment for any reason.
⦿ Also Note: The Training is presented in English.
2020 Segments
(all at Ravensburg, Germany)
9:30 to 16:30 daily,
except 8:00 to 14:00 last day.
Segment #1:
April 29 - May 3, 2020 (Wednesday-Sunday)
Segment #2:
June 6-10, 2020 (Saturday-Wednesday)
Segment #3:
July 22-26, 2020 (Wednesday-Sunday)
Segment #4:
September 23-27, 2020 (Wednesday-Sunday)
Segment #5:
November 4-8, 2020 (Wednesday-Sunday)2021 Segments
(all at Ravensburg, Germany)
9:30 to 16:30 daily,
except 8:00 to 14:00 last day.
Segment #6:
March 27-31, 2021 (Saturday-Wednesday)
Segment #7:
May 26-30, 2021 (Wednesday-Sunday)
Segment #8:
July 21-25, 2021 (Wednesday-Sunday)
Segment #9:
September 22-26, 2021 (Wednesday-Sunday)
Segment #10:
November 3-7, 2021 (Wednesday-Sunday)3-day Professional Supervision Intensives
(Only required for the Professional Certification, but open to all participants)
(PSIs need not be taken in sequence)
PSI #1: July 27-29, 2021 (Ravensburg)
PSI #2: September 28-30, 2021 (Ravensburg)
PSI #3: November 9-11, 2021 (Ravensburg)
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☞ Tuition
- ⦿ Tuition for each of the 10 five-day Segments is €1.200 (travel, food, and lodging are not included), for a total program tuition of €12.000 (over 18 months) to earn your NeuroScanBalance® Personal Service Certificate.
⦿ If you join us for the optional practicum work to qualify as a Certified NeuroScanBalance® Professional (five 3-day Professional Supervision Intensives, for a total of 15 in-class days), the additional tuition is €600 for each of those five Intensives, a total of €3.000. A further requirement for the Professional Certification is that you receive 16 movement lessons during the course of the Training from at least three different certified Anat Baniel Method, Feldenkrais Method, or NeuroScanBalance Method practitioners. Your cost for these lessons will vary according to the practitioners you choose to work with.
⦿ The Training is limited to 30 participants. To register, please be in touch with the instructors (use the contact form below). We look forward to speaking with you! Upon our approval of your application, your deposit will hold your place in the Training.
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☞ Ravensburg, Germany
Travel to Ravensburg:
Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) = 20 minutes by auto to the venue.
Memmingen Airport (FMM) = 1 hour by auto to the venue.
St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH) = 1 hour by auto to the venue.
Stuttgart Airport (STR) = 1.75 hour by auto to the venue.
Munich Airport (MUC) = 2 hours by auto to the venue.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) = 2 hours by auto to the venue.
Basel Airport (BSL) = 2.75 hours by auto to the venue.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) = 3.5 hours by auto to the venue.-
CONTACT US / SAVE YOUR PLACE
- Please tell us about you, and your interest in our Training, and of course your questions! We will be in touch as soon as we can. — Kerstin & Sylvia
Feldenkrais® is a registered trademark of Feldenkrais Guild Corporation California.
NeuroScanBalance® is a registered trademark of Kerstin Baldischwieler.
NeuroHorizons®, Experiential Movement®, and A Child's Neural Map is Not the Territory® are registered trademarks of Sylvia Shordike.
Anat Baniel Method® and NeuroMovement® are registered trademarks of Movement Coordination Learning, Inc. DBA Anat Baniel Method Corporation.
Sylvia is a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner®. Both Sylvia and Kerstin are Certified Anat Baniel Method® NeuroMovement® Childrens Mastery Practitioners. Our programs are neither affiliated with, nor sponsored or endorsed by, the Feldenkrais Guild or Anat Baniel or the Anat Baniel Method.
All text and photos ©2007-2020 Sylvia Shordike and Kerstin Baldischwieler