Polarity Analysis Courses
Methodology of Frei and Boenninghausen – Online – Global – Live Clinic
Course Content
Swiss Pediatrician Heiner Frei’s work is remarkable in every sense of the word. For decades, he has carefully assessed the client symptoms and modalities which provided the strongest indicators for successful outcomes, as he worked with clients in his busy practice. He has conducted several rigorous research studies, and published their results. He has written two Polarity Analysis texts. His website generously shares many hours of written and video training materials. He lectures frequently about PA, inspiring other practitioners to use this proven approach which is quite different than many other methods of contemporary homeopathy.
Tim Shannon, ND, DHANP, Mike Knapp, ND, and Margery Stearns, CCH share Heiner’s vision of polarity analysis as a catalyst to improve clinical outcomes and increase accessible, effective care for clients and practitioners. After 15 years of clinical practice based on training with Massimo Mangialavore and other leading teachers, Tim learned about polarity analysis. For the past 4 years now, Tim has used this approach exclusively and successfully in his busy practice.
With a desire to help other homeopaths get through the learning curve for this method, Tim and the PA team contacted Heiner to discuss the potential for teaching PA, with an emphasis on clinical experience. The result of those conversations is this three month course, with 16 sessions and 43.5 hours of class and clinic. The course covers the methodology and research, and the mechanics of polarity analysis. More importantly, it is filled with clinical experience, subtle perceptions and practical advice for practitioners who want to use PA well. More than half of the course time is spent in clinic, seeing clients for intakes and follow ups. Discussion and Q&A are part of each session. Participants have case supervision opportunities each month, to bring their own PA case notes in to class for mentoring.
Using a virtual classroom with a HIPAA compliant online clinic, this course allows each student to have a wise and experienced guide nearby. Sessions are recorded and can be reviewed when convenient. Additionally, a video case library offers additional independent study opportunities. If you are ready to learn to use polarity analysis, everything you need is right here for you!
Does Heiner Frei teach this class?
That’s a great question! Not directly. Heiner is incredibly productive… and still there is only so much that one person can do in a day or a year! Our mission is to extend his work with this course. We reach out to him for clarification if needed. All our students can take advantage of the great training materials he has created and posted on his website.
Required Text: Heiner Frei’s Polarity Analysis
The book is available in printed or e-book (Kindle) format. All students should purchase prior to the beginning of the class series. The text is not included in the tuition. It is available from Amazon, HES, and Niryana Verlag (for students outside North America.)
Course Syllabus
Orientation with Margery: 1hr Required for all new students. Overview of class components. Guidance for participation in class, clinic and supervision. Website navigation. Introduction to Polarity Analysis (PA) tools: Questionnaires, PA Software signup and arrangement for free software access during the course. Thursday, March 28, 2024, 8-9pm ET (New York).
Presentation with Tim: 2hr training. Polarity Analysis (PA) introduction and research summary. Advantages and disadvantages to this approach. PA within contemporary approaches. How to work with single complaint + case examples. PA Clinic 2 hr live session with Tim: New and follow up consults. Analysis and Materia Medica discussion and Q&A. Saturday, March 30, 2024, 11am-3pm ET (New York City).
Theory and Text Review with Mike: 1hr training. Chapter 1 Frei’s Polarity Analysis text. PA Tools “How to” – Q&A. Heiner on PA and Casetaking. Challenges to status quo ideas. PA Clinic 1.5hr live session with Tim: New and follow up consults. Analysis and Materia Medica discussion and Q&A. Thursday, April 4, 2024, 8-10:30pm ET (New York City).
Presentation with Tim: 2hr training. PA practitioner work flow. Case examples with student participation. How to prioritize symptoms in chronic cases. PA Clinic 2hr live session with Tim: New and follow up consults. Analysis and Materia Medica discussion and Q&A. Saturday, April 13, 2024, 11am-3pm ET (New York City).
Case Supervision with Tim: 1.5 hr. Three half hour clinical supervision slots for YOUR client casework. Open to all enrolled students. Present initial PA questionnaire and chart. Discuss where you are having difficulty. Schedule by 3 days before the session. Monday, April 15, 2024, 1:30-3pm ET (New York City).
**schedule shift to accommodate JAHC conference**
Theory and Text Review with Mike: 1hr training. Chapter 2 Frei’s Polarity Analysis text. Acute Illness review. Polar symptoms and Contraindications. Hierarchy of symptoms. Pattern within Organism (not psyche focused). PA Clinic 1.5hr live session with Tim: New and follow up consults. Analysis and Materia Medica discussion and Q&A. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 8-10:30pm ET (New York City).
Presentation with Tim: 2hr training. Example cases (Mental/Emotional complaint) with PA rubric selections, MM differential, and case management decision points for evaluation of response. PA Clinic 2hr live session with Tim: New and follow up consults. Analysis and Materia Medica discussion and Q&A. Saturday, May 4, 2024, 11am-3pm ET (New York City).
Theory and Text Review with Mike: 1hr training. Chapter 3 Frei’s Polarity Analysis text. Chronic Illness . Reliable indicators. Verifying Questionnaires. Structure of consults. PA Clinic 1.5hr live session with Tim: New and follow up consults. Analysis and Materia Medica discussion and Q&A. Thursday, May 9, 2024, 8-10:30pm ET (New York City).
Case Supervision with Tim: 1.5hr. Three half hour clinical supervision slots for YOUR client casework. Open to all enrolled students. Present initial PA questionnaire and chart. Discuss where you are having difficulty. Schedule by 3 days before the session. Monday, May 13, 2024, 1:30-3pm ET (New York City).
Presentation with Tim: 2 hr training. Additional theory and clinical guidance using case examples. Common challenges and trouble-shooting. Practical tips based on clinical experience. Review of lessons so far. PA Clinic 2hr live session with Tim: New and follow up consults. Analysis and Materia Medica discussion and Q&A. Saturday, May 18, 2024, 11am-3pm ET (New York City).
Theory and Text Review with Mike: 1hr training. Chapter 4 Frei’s Polarity Analysis text. Mental Illness. Confronting our biases. Prioritization of symptoms. Helping clients to confirm modalities. PA Clinic 1.5hr live session with Tim: New and follow up consults. Analysis and Materia Medica discussion and Q&A. Thursday, May 23, 2024, 8-10:30pm ET (New York City).
PA Clinic with Tim: 4 hr live session. Using what has been learned / Q&A. Emphasis on students co-working with Tim during client consults. New and follow up consults. Analysis and Materia Medica discussion and Q&A. Saturday, June 1, 2024, 11am-3pm ET (New York City).
Theory and Text Review with Mike: 1hr training. Chapter 5 Frei’s Polarity Analysis text. Heiner on Complex Multimorbid Cases. Setting expectations for outcomes. Reassessing – refine or retake? Benchmarking pathology with lab results and progress chart. PA Clinic 1.5hr live session with Tim: New and follow up consults. Analysis and Materia Medica discussion and Q&A. Thursday, June 6, 2024, 8-10:30pm ET (New York City).
Case Supervision with Tim: 1.5hr case supervision. Three half hour clinical supervision slots for YOUR client casework. Open to all enrolled students. Present initial PA questionnaire and chart. Discuss where you are having difficulty. Schedule by 3 days before the session. Monday, June 10, 2024, 1:30-3pm ET (New York City).
Theory and Text Review with Mike: 1hr training. Chapter 6 Frei’s Polarity Analysis text. Research review. Heiner on Studies and Outcomes. ADD/ADHD, Acute illness, Flu. Frequently Occurring Symptoms. PA Clinic 1.5hr live session with Tim: New and follow up consults. Analysis and Materia Medica discussion and Q&A. Thursday, June 20, 2024, 8-10:30pm ET (New York City).
PA Clinic with Tim: 4 hr live session. Using what has been learned / Q&A. Emphasis on students co-working with Tim during client consults. New and follow up consults. Analysis and Materia Medica discussion and Q&A. Saturday, June 22, 2024, 11am-3pm ET (New York City).
End of course survey for participants. End of course quiz for verification of Continuing Education / Continuing Professional Development for certification (if purchased).