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

I think this was a wonderful approach and a great concept / key teaching to focus on!

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

Great: SMART all laid out. You had a clear picture of the approach for your client

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

Clearly demonstrated: with the key teaching in hand, you kept the approach simple and demonstrated thoughtfulness in how to work with your
client.

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

Sometimes envisioning the practice is very difficult, but I like that you directed (suggested) to him to practice at some point.
I know he has high stress but maybe it would have been a useful tool for him, or you could have created, a log for him where
he could have jotted down how long he practiced and rated his stress level on a scale of 1-5, something super simple.
Maybe next time!

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

wonderful

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

You demonstrated consideration and thought in how to help decrease stress levels for your client from the viewpoint of raja yoga!

Reflection on your reflection: the sentence that reads: he reported "He liked it better when we did it together."
Watch this in future sessions. As a yoga therapist, we don't want to influence our client's by practicing with them. (I know it is very difficult).
The problem then becomes exactly what he said. . . our work is to help the individual develop self-agency so they discover the benefits of a particular practice for themselves. Of course a brief demonstration is valuable. 🙂

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

- It would have been nice to see how the breathing practice could have benefited him while at work since that was one of the main goals (seemingly from the perspective of the yoga therapist). So once he shared with you his hesitation to practice at work this would have been a good opportunity to offer another breathing practice.
- Encouraging you client to use the practice during his commutes is a wonderful approach to helping him integrate coping skills into
his daily activities.
- I like that in your reflection you realized that offering him another breathing technique would have been beneficial.
- You can also offer a BBB (as one of my students called it: a Bathroom Breathing Break) while at work).

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

Watch the overuse of the word "DID" For example this paragraph is a little clunky to read:
He did report back to me that he was able to do it a few times in the morning and once visualizing during his commute but didn't do it at work. He expressed when he did do alternate nostril breathing, he did feel relaxed and would try to do it more. He did like it better when we did it together.

He reported back to me that he was able to practice a few times in the morning and once visualized it during his commute but didn't do it at work. He expressed that when he did alternate nostril breathing, he felt relaxed and would try to do it more. He liked it better when we did it together.

Good work Jeannie!!
Om
Rashmi