Admin – TCA Rubrics | Integral Yoga Therapy

Total Score

Scope - Key teaching and goal identified; appropriately applied to client/group throughout TCA

5 Exceptional Response is focused and compelling. Details are richly presented in a purposeful and concise way.	4 Proficient Clearly presented and purposeful response; details could be enriched and more compelling	3 Basic Clear response that may lack supporting details; may contain unnecessary distracting, and/or superfluous content.	2 Limited Response is somewhat clear. Some information does not support the central theme, is limited, and/or inconsequential.	0 Not Demonstrated Topic is not answered, or response is unclear and/or without purpose. And/or the response has been plagiarized.

Feedback on Scope

Sensory withdrawal: He is already withdrawn. Kapalbhati was brilliant to include.

Comprehension of Core Concepts - Demonstrates a clear understanding of concepts from the training and IY with the integration of critical thinking skills in goal and implementation.

5 Exceptional The response is complex, accurate, comprehensive, & showing breadth and depth of information; relationships are described and conclusions drawn.	4 Proficient The response identified relationships between concepts, there is some breadth of information, and minor adjustments may be needed	3 Basic The response presents some accurate information about the concepts, but the response is incomplete and there are some inaccuracies.	2 Limited The response addresses the assigned task but provides no accurate information about the concepts.	0 Not Demonstrated The response does not address the assigned task.

Feedback on Comprehension of Core Concepts

This client is suffering from loneliness, depression, and alcohol addiction/withdrawal. Alcohol is a depressant. When we look at depression, addiction, there is a lot of heaviness so more attention to the energizing practices-specifically pranamaya kosha as a key teaching focus may have been a more beneficial approach initially. It's like he is stuck in the mud. The place where a beautiful lotus flower emerges from! So long story short, I would have liked to seen your plan shift (especially after your client's feedback with kaphalbhati) from your initial thought of as the key teaching to the pranamaya kosha then manomaya. I am glad you added in joint freeing.

Analysis of Key Issues - Shows consideration of specific client/group, IY, core training, and Yoga Therapy.

5 Exceptional The analysis is well reasoned, logical sequence and rational; Thoughtful and convincing response clearly demonstrates depth of topic knowledge	4 Proficient Response is well reasoned, logically sequenced, and rational. Although knowledge is demonstrated, the response may not be fully convincing	3 Basic Response is mostly reasoned, logically sequenced, and rational. Depth of analysis and/or organization and/or topic knowledge may be lacking.	2 Limited Response is unconvincing and/or disorganized; Response demonstrates an insufficient analysis and/or topic knowledge is not demonstrated.	0 Not Demonstrated Analysis is not attempted, or the response fails to demonstrate effort or address the central topic.

Analysis of Key Issues Feedback

Key teaching and plan in mind was reasonable and there was a thoughtful approach as how to work with him initially.

Application Key teaching and goal are clearly and appropriately addressed in plan and follow up.

5 Exceptional The response shows evidence of the ability to apply skills; the response is complete and shows proficiency in the skill.	4 Proficient The response shows evidence of the ability to apply skills; the response is mostly complete but may have some gaps	3 Basic The response shows some evidence of the ability to apply skills. The response may have inaccuracies or be incomplete.	2 Limited The response shows little evidence of the ability to apply skills.	0 Not Demonstrated The response shows no ability to apply skills.

Application of Key Teaching Feedback

Continuing to practice kapalabhati would be good too in follow up. I still don't understand the importance of him being able to sit on the floor. How does that help him with his suffering?

"Also, I would suggest practicing hatha yoga to make his body to be flexible a little more so that he can stay sitting on the floor."

Relevance and Accuracy - Justifies methods and application.

5 Exceptional Points / assertions are supported by relevant research and references.	4 Proficient Supporting points are made but research with greater relevance could be integrated	3 Basic Supporting evidence is not relevant, recent or from questionable sources.	2 Limited Lacks necessary support for points.	0 Not Demonstrated No references to support points made.

Relevance and Accuracy Feedback

I would like to see some supporting research (other than from the blurb about manomaya kosha) as to supporting those with depression and addiction. What do studies show?

Integration and Originality - Exhibits critical thinking and individualized approach to TCA. Shows a difference between Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist approach.

5 Exceptional Demonstrates critical thinking about the topic and own interpretations. The reasoning is not merely presented but interpreted and applied to core concept.	4 Proficient Demonstrates critical thinking about the topic and own interpretations. The reasoning is presented but could be better interpreted and applied to core concept.	3 Basic Lacks some critical thinking about the topic and own interpretations. The reasoning may not be presented and could be better interpreted and applied to the core concept	2 Limited Lack critical thinking about the topic and the interpretations. The reasoning is not interpreted or applied to core concept.	0 Not Demonstrated No critical thinking about the topic and the interpretations. The reasoning is not interpreted or applied to core concept.

Integration and Originality Feedback

Individualized plan of care fully demonstrates the difference between yoga teacher and yoga therapist, but I feel you were very tied into your plan which may have limited adaptability and healing presence.

Observations, Recommendations, Alternative Solutions - Reveals significant reflection and understanding of population and key teaching. Displays ability to adapt, adjust, accommodate.

5 Exceptional Well-reasoned, logical, relevant observations and recommendations on effective solutions to most of the problems/issues. Alternatives are discussed and cover all areas of evaluation.	4 Proficient Solid, well-thought out observations and recommendations on effective solutions to many of the problems/issues. Alternatives are discussed with some methods to evaluate.	3 Basic Shallow observations and recommendations on effective solutions to some of the problems/issues. Alternatives are mentioned with a method to evaluate.	2 Limited Superficial observations and recommendations on effective solutions to a few of the problems/issues. One alternative is mentioned with an evaluation method.	0 Not Demonstrated No alternatives are given and/or no evaluation method given.

Observations, Recommendations, Alternative Solutions Feedback

I am not sure why, when I read your report, that you commented numerous times that he cannot sit on the floor. We have the tools to adapt to the client.

"I asked my client to find if it's possible for him to sit on the floor comfortably by next session".
I feel that encouraging him to be comfortable regardless of sitting on the floor is way more important and, although you say overall he had a good experience, that he may have felt more successful with the practices which equals more confidence which equals more uplifted energy and getting out of the mud. Perhaps you could have offered him a 1 minute meditation. . . why did it have to be 5. This client needs to discover successes. He may already be feeling like he has failed as a father, as a husband.

In your reflection you say you would do the same thing with a similar client. When your client said “I feel my head is clear and more energy in my body”, if it were in the first session, (that is unclear), you could have ran with that in regard to the above comments. You intuitively knew that your client needed to "energize the body and mind".

Writing Skills and Professional Presentation - TCA is presented in professional manner.

5 Exceptional Writing is totally free of grammar and spelling errors. Clear, concise, and creative presentation of ideas and properly referenced.	4 Proficient Competent There are few spelling or grammatical errors. Most ideas are clearly presented, and references are used.	3 Basic There are spelling or grammatical errors. Some ideas are clearly presented. References are sporadic or not used.	2 Limited There are many spelling errors and grammatical mistakes. Ideas are hard to follow. References are not used.	0 Not Demonstrated The paper is illegible and incomprehensible.

Writing Skills and Professional Presentation Feedback