Frequently Asked Questions about GSPT

Why isn't the training program in Body-Mind Centering® since so much of the curriculum is based in BMC? Isn't Suzanne River a Certified BMC teacher?
Suzanne graduated from the School of Body- Mind centering in 1989 as a Certified BMC Practitioner  and in 1997 as a Certified BMC Teacher. The Mark holder of the Registered Service Mark of Body-Mind Centering®, however, only permits those who have graduated from The School of Body-Mind Centering (SBMC) to use the trademark professionally. Suzanne has developed Global Somatics™ Process, an evolution of BMC, and created a training program in that modality. All GRDGS students can professionally state they are studying the Body-Mind Centering® Approach with Suzanne River or that their work is influenced by the Body-Mind Centering® Approach. They cannot say they do the Body-Mind Centering® Approach professionally or use the registered trademark. Graduates can say they have mentored in BMC™ with Suzanne River and name themselves Global Somatics™ Practitioners.

Can studies at Green River Dance for Global Somatics™ be part of a university degree?
Green River Dance is not a credit-granting institution at this time. Independent degree programs often allow you to design your own course of study. Obtaining credit depends on the policies of the specific college or university.

Can I apply past courses in the Body-Mind Centering® Approach to this certification Program?
Possibly. Matriculated Students must participate in 80% of classes and all intensives, either as a student or an assistant, pass Competency Demonstrations, and complete all other program requirements. To apply for past course credit, document in writing all of your training in a given course and meet with the director to devise a personalized learning plan for each course. This will cost $100. Class tuition will be refunded based on this plan.

Can I take a longer period to complete the program?
You have up to one year post-graduation to complete homework. The Global Somatics™ Certification Program is designed to be taken as a sequenced study within a cohesive group. Future certification programs may have a different class schedule format (e.g. 3 week modules instead of weekly classes). You may take individual classes using the Serious Student Contract and then follow the protocol for students applying past course study to the certification program. (Refer to answer above)

Does the Program have housing?
No. Weekly classes allow students to be day commuters. Students traveling longer distances can request a referral list for overnight housing from the GRDGS office. Intensives will be held at Green River Dance Center in Lindstrom, MN. Students can carpool the 50 minute commute. The office can provide you with a listing of local motels and camping.