About the Metamorphic Association
The Metamorphic Association is a UK-based registered charity (Charity No. 326525) with an international presence. It functions as a network of people who support each other in learning, sharing, exploring, practising, promoting and teaching the Metamorphic Technique.
As members of the Association, they share a common aim: "to promote good health and wellbeing through awareness, understanding and use of the Metamorphic Technique in the UK and internationally and to uphold standards in practising and teaching the Technique".
As a network, the Association does not currently have a staffed central office. However it provides information to the public in two ways:
- an information pack (please send a 34p SAE or international reply coupon for outside the UK marked 'information pack' to:
The Metamorphic Association, 159 Bembrook Road, Hastings, East Sussex TN34 3PD). - through our members.
Forthcoming Events
Friday 16th May 2008
A one day Member's gathering in London.
12-14 September 2008
Members gathering at Gaunt's House, Wimbourne, Dorset
Information & Bookings: Keith Moore, Membership Secretary, 159 Bembrook Road, Hastings, east Sussex, TN34 3PD
Phone: 01424 432 566
Email: metasecretary@aol.com
Membership
Membership of the Metamorphic Association is open to people who wish to be part of a mutual support network for those practising and teaching the Metamorphic Technique. There are three categories of membership, which are outlined below.
Associate Member
Who is it for?
People who have attended a Metamorphic Technique workshop and wish to practise the Technique informally; this may include practising with family and friends, or building up practical experience with a view to working towards Practitioner Membership.
What is expected of me?
You should have attended at least one workshop with a Teacher Member of the Association (or a teacher trained and recognised by the Association).
What are the benefits?
You will receive:
- the Association's twice-yearly Programme, which gives listings of practitioners and teachers, details of workshops and other events, and of publications;
- the quarterly Metamorphic newsletter. This includes a list of all Associates and Practitioner and Teacher Members - so that they can contact each other to exchange sessions, share experiences, and organise local get-togethers if they wish.
- access to the members' area on the Association's website which includes facilities for sharing ideas, news and experiences with the whole membership online.
Practitioner Member
Who is it for?
People wishing to practise the Metamorphic Technique with the public; this includes those practising solely the Metamorphic Technique, those also practising various therapies, and medical and para-medical professionals using the Technique within their work.
What is expected of me?
You should have attended at least two workshops with a Teacher Member of the Association (or a teacher trained and recognised by the Association), with an appropriate period of practical experience between the two workshops. While the degree of practical experience required is not fixed, as a guideline, the minimum expected would be 50 sessions given to at least 10 different people, and 20 sessions received, over 6-12 months.
Practitioner Members are expected to be actively giving and receiving sessions on an ongoing basis, and in so doing are required to comply with the Association's Code of Practice.
What are the benefits?
You will receive:
- a certificate of membership denoting recognition as a Practitioner Member of the Association, and an entry as a practitioner in the Association's Programme and website so that clients can be referred to you;
- a practitioner's pack comprising a range of support materials for developing your practice;
- access to a mutual support network for practitioners, including the quarterly Metamorphic Newsletter, the twice-yearly Programme and the members' area on the Association's website (for details see under Associates).
Teacher Member
Who is it for?
People who have attended the Association's Teacher Training Course and who wish to give workshops in the Metamorphic Technique, as well as practising the Technique.
What is expected of me?
Application for teacher membership is currently subject to approval by the trustees of the Association; while the requirements for application are not fixed, as a guideline, application is open to those who have been Practitioner Members for at least three years, who have attended the Association's Teacher Training Course (open only to Practitioner Members), and who have subsequently given at least three talks/presentations and two workshops.
Applicants will be asked to submit a copy of their workshop plan plus feedback forms from their students along with their application. Teacher Members will be expected to participate in the Association's continuing professional development programme. Teacher Members are also expected to be actively giving and receiving sessions on an ongoing basis, and in so doing are required to comply with the Association's Code of Practice.
What are the benefits?
You will receive:
- a certificate of membership denoting recognition as a Teacher Member of the Association, and an entry as both a teacher and a practitioner in the Association's Programme and website so that clients can be referred to you;
- teachers' support materials; a teacher's referral service, including publication of your workshops in the Programme;
- access to a mutual support network for teachers;
- all benefits listed under Practitioner Membership.
Additional Information
Fees and membership periods
Annual membership fees are as follows:
Associate Member.............Oct-Dec £18
Jan-Mar £13.50
Apr-Jun £9
Jul-Sep £4.50
Practitioner Member..................£60
Teacher Member.......................£100
Memberships run annually from October to September; those joining during the year will pay a part-year fee.
Non-UK members
Applications are welcomed from people worldwide. While costs for servicing non-UK members are higher, fees are as per UK members, in recognition of the fact that some membership services may not fully meet the needs of non-UK members. Any non-UK members interested in helping to tailor services to their local country (e.g. through translating newsletters) will receive full support in doing so.
To apply for membership please complete printable application form. Alternatively, send a stamped addressed envelope, or international reply coupon for addresses outside the UK, marked 'Membership Pack' to the address below:
The Metamorphic Association
159 Bembrook Road
Hastings
East Sussex
TN34 3PD
Phone: 01424 432566 (9.30am - 6.00pm Monday - Friday)
The bank payment can be done direct to the bank:
Metamorphic Association, Barclays Bank, Leicester LE87 2BB
IBAN: GB70 BARC 2021 7860 3589 32
SWIFTBIC: BARCGB22