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

Specifically targeted. Specifics (asana and pranayama) are mentioned under "envision working w/ client".
You may choose to include the specific asana here being that asana are the main function of your core teaching.

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

Implementation of concept is very good following the SMART guide.
Specifics: Clear - hatha
Measurable: Using assessment questionnaires at the beginning and end of sessions.
Attainable: This is great. To the point sessions. 30 - 60 minute. (this variable considers the client's overall wellbeing)
Relevant: Asana and raja concept (answers to why)
Time-bound: Consideration for client to continue her practice encouraged by even if a few minutes per day.

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

Well done. The plan focused directly on the goals of both the client and the yoga therapist.
Yoga therapist demonstrates meeting the client where she is (including pranayama and a dab of raja) and moving from there
while maintaining focus and direction.

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

I am unclear about the follow up and/ or suggestions for the client.

Did you advise her to practice pranayama techniques and to follow up with you if even a few minutes daily? (this may be a lot for both you and your client. (You might consider every few days or 2x's per week for a few minutes???)

This is why I was confused:
"I also advised the client to read Yamas and Niyamas for a deeper understanding of the teachings (at her request)."

I suggest starting with what you did address in a follow up plan.
What you would have liked to advised her of could be entered in the reflection under "what you might change"

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

Other than from your manual and training I did not see any referenced research to your plan. I recognize that yoga therapy, yoga, and
endometriosis may not have a lot of research. This you can not in your TCA. You might research endometriosis and physical therapy. Google scholar or IAYT resources are very good. Here is an example of research I found.

Saxena, R., Gupta, M., Shankar, N., Jain, S., & Saxena, A. (2017). Effects of yogic intervention on pain scores and quality of life in females with chronic pelvic pain. International journal of yoga, 10(1), 9–15. https://doi.org/10.4103/0973-6131.186155

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

I feel your approach was right on. The selected asana seems appropriate for the condition and you used logic in order to come up with the plan. Using and intake and measurable assessment shows a difference between a yoga teacher and a yoga therapist.

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

Good use of realistic time frame both during and post sessions;
long term recommendations included reading yamas and niyamas;
and I like your reflection in noticing the challenge of bringing a person back "in". It is difficult when the person starts to "spin out".
This is very challenging. You can interject: "where is your breath right now?" or "what are you noticing in this moment?", "how would you feel if you exhaled right now?"

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

Clear and concise.
VERY IMPORTANT:
Respecting confidentiality, please do not use the client's full name or send an intake with personal information.
Under "selected client and setting" rather than bullet points, keep to the specifics:
ie. Client is a F, age 47 with a medical history of . . . . . Client reports pain in lower extremity pain due to edema. . . .
Unless you feel this impacts on the client's wellbeing no need to include children or marital status. It is good to know medications that the client takes since that can give you some information as to side effects, but specific vitamins aren't needed especially since this is out of the scope of practice for a yoga therapist, unless you are a nutritionist and feel it is needed.