The Art Without Boundaries Association

Q: Is the certification recognized by the Government?

A: As mentioned earlier, MT is not Art Therapy, which is a psychological process and

needs extensive training and licensing by the state.

Although we consider MT a

therapy,

which is defined as: "healing power or quality,"

the

process: singing, painting and storytelling falls under the umbrella of

activities,

that

do not require a license or supervision by any government.

Q: Is this a franchise?

No.

AWBA is non-profit, professional association seeking to further

MnemeTherapy and

the interests of individuals engaged in that profession.

AWBA

provides training, certification

of competency and continuing education. You will be

operating your own private practice

that will be part of a Professional Association to

which you will pay dues.

Once you graduate, your business is your own. You will join the membership and

sign an

Membership agreement and the Code of Ethics. Beyond that, we do not

assign or protect

service areas or control your business in any way.

Membership entitles you to

Your own page on the AWBA website. Your page will include photos taken
during training, and photos you send in after you begin servicing accounts.
Participate in any AWBA sponsored fund raising campaign (we're always
thinking up something!) Most return 100% of collected funds to your practice
to provide scholarships that you may use at your discretion.
Benefit from nation-wide advertising or media coverage of AWBA.
Get access to 3 blogs that provide you with AWBA news and success stories,
continuing education and the latest in MT techniques.
AWBA has tax exempt status under section 501 c 3 of the Internal Revenue
Code. You will have the ability to send potential donors to the website to make
tax deductible contributions.
The most rewarding job you will ever have!

Q: If I got started and decided this wasn't for me, could I get a refund?

A: Anyone can walk away whenever they please and if they are making payments, do

not

have to pay their balance, but the

membership fee is non-refundable.

include this

question (that someone really asked) because I want everyone to do

their homework and

make sure they are "called" to do this work. If you have never

been around nursing homes

or autistic schools, you need to volunteer or at least

visit. Make sure this is where your

heart is. I love what I do. I love to see smiles on

those wrinkled faces and the loving hugs of

my autistic clients. I don't mind that they

might drool or fart or pick their nose.

Click on Larry Homan's picture. He's our first

male MMT.

But not

everyone feels that way. If you are impatient, can't stand

imperfection, are put off my

people who are not "normal" or expect to get rich, you

better look elsewhere.

Q: Will there be other MnemeTherapists working in my area?

This

last answer

is important

so please read carefully.

Although m

embership in AWBA is required

becom

certified in MnemeTherapy

and w

e do

not "sell territories" or

assign service areas

, w

can

however

make it

clear to

applicants

that

MnemeTherapists

have a

limited market.

MnemeTherapists

work

nursing

homes, assisted living facilities, rehab centers,

adult day centers,

autistic

schools/

programs and with individuals who are willing to

pay for the service,

Therefore,

some areas

, with low population density

may not

support more than one

practice.

Some larger, urban area

ould

Here's what it says

in our Membership

Agreement:

The AWBA does not guarantee or warrant, that Member’s will have an exclusive right
to service a particular area, that there will be sufficient work for the Member within an
area or that there will be sufficient employment within an area.
AWBA will maintain a record of all practicing Member's locations: city, geographic
region or the city closest to them.
A Service area shall be defined as “within driving distance” of the Member’s home
address. “Driving distance” assumes the Member is servicing an account and
returning home in the afternoon, instead of an overnight stay.
In areas of high density population, there may be more than one practicing Member.
In that case, driving distance does not apply. The AWBA Board of Directors will have
the final decision as to whether a geographic area can support two or more MT’s.
If an applicant is from an area which will not support two or more MTs, due to low
population density and the applicant does not wish to relocate, the application will be
denied.

If you live in a rural or sparsely populated area, even i

f there isn't a

ember

in your

area,

you still need to do your homework to see if there are enough

of these

potential places

within driving distance.

you are going to see

the

registry of our Members and

tudents

so you can

decide

if you are going to apply.

Some Members are looking for independent

contractors to train to work their area.

They will be highlighted.

Please note that

students

are in blue

on the

registry

and

cannot hire until

hey receive their MMT

designation, which may

take

several months.

You can be put

on a waiting list and

contacted if they leave the

program.

OK! You've almost made it!!

One more click and you're at the instructions!

You know how to get there!

Q & A

with Founder, Noell Hammer

" Throughout the process of
studying for certification and
starting up my business, I have
always felt that my mentor was
readily available with support,
answers and encouragement. Now
that my certification week is over, I
am more positive than ever that
she will be sitting on my shoulder,
whispering encouragement in my
ear as I make my way through this
endeavor. She is the spirit of AWB
and she's there for us - always."

Debra La Bar. Western North
Carolina

Akron, Ohio
Michael Henne

Minneapolis, MN
Larry Homan

Boulder, CO
Tania Henderson

Andover, MA
Donna Therrien

Charleston, SC
Katherine Oakley

Columbia, SC
Dana Warwick

Raleigh, NC
Sys Oppenlander

Boise, Idaho
Mary Jussel

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