Theme-Centered-Interaction (TCI)
is an attitude developed by Ruth C. Cohn and a method that takes communication and collaboration in groups to a new level. For lively learning, mindful leadership and human interaction.
This is TCI
Posture
TCI helps people to mindful, self-responsible and respectful with themselves and others – at work and in everyday life.
Method
TCI helps to organize groups and learning processes in such a way that all participants are actively, equally and personally involved with head, heart and hand.
Sustainable
TCI always includes the “I”, the “we”, the “it” and the globe in other words, the individual, the community and the common concern. This ensures genuine dialog and sustainable learning.
TCI briefly explained
Find your way with TCI
Learn TCI
What you learn in the offers & seminars
TCI seminars
The individual seminars are open to all interested parties and can be or become part of the Training. It is generally possible to join the methods and personality courses without any prior knowledge. All other seminars require the TCI Certificate or initial knowledge of TCI.
Method courses (M1-3)
The method courses focus on the experience and cognitive penetration of TCI methodology and didactics. In theory and reflected experience, you will deal with the tools of TCI group leadership and the practical significance of the Axiomes and Postulates.
After consultation with the respective course leader, individual methods courses can also be credited as in-depth courses for Advanced Training.
Personality courses (P)
Personality courses are about conscious personal development.
They are set in the context of the individual, social responsibility and professional activity.
The Advanced Training Courses A1- A3, Crisis Courses and Supervision Courses already require a certain level of familiarity with TCI and are part of the Advanced Training.
Leading yourselfbefore you lead others – with inner attitude and reflection
Understanding and shaping group processesinstead of just moderating
Enabling learning and developmentin school, counseling, leadership or social work
Dealing with differenceswithout losing connection
Take responsibilitywithout overextending yourself
How the training works
Basic Training
Certificate
You start with the Basic Training on the way to becoming a TCI group leader.
Here you will learn how to consciously shape group processes and apply elements of TCI in your everyday work.
Completion:
Certificate Basic Training in Theme-Centered-Interaction (TCI)
Advanced Training
Diploma
If you want to go deeper, you can follow this up with the Advanced Training following this.
Here you will deepen your methodological and personal skills – for challenging processes, leading
and reflecting on groups and seminars.
Degree:
Diploma in Theme-Centered Interaction (TCI)
teaching credential
Graduation
Would you like to train in TCI yourself?
After Advanced Training, you can acquire teaching credentials – through a qualified Graduation.
Degree:
TCI teacher (after graduation)
Ruth C. Cohn
Photo: Walter Schels
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"I want to encourage people who do not want all this suffering not to resign and feel powerless, but to use their powers of imagination and agency to explain and act in solidarity as long as we still feel autonomous forces within ourselves. - That is what I really want with TCI."
Photo: Walter Schels
www.walterschels.com
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TCI in society
Our society is facing major challenges: Polarization, exhaustion, speechlessness – in schools, leadership, politics and everyday life.
Theme-Centered-Interaction (TCI) offers an answer: a dialogical attitudethat tolerates differences, promotes responsibility and shapes relationships.
Where TCI works
In educationfor lively, relationship-oriented learning
In leadership: for teams that build on trust and participation
In social work & counseling: for real encounters instead of mere function
In social commitment: for dialog at eye level – even in conflicts
TCI strengthens people in to act consciously – with themselves, with others and in the world.
Not perfect, but alive. Not rigid, but flexible. Not from above, but in relationship.
Research & Science
Publications on TCI
Whether classic texts by Ruth C. Cohn, practical specialist articles or current discourses – TCI is documented in many different ways.
Our extensive collection of publications offers insights into theory, application and development.
Research
How does TCI work in schools, management, counseling or social movements?
What ethical, social and professional questions arise today?
TCI is being researched and tested in various research projects – and combined with other disciplines in new ways.
Join in
Becoming part of the TCI movement
TCI thrives on thinking, shaping and working together.
Whether as a member, in a working group, on committees or in research – you are cordially invited to help shape the Ruth Cohn Institute for TCI – international (RCI).
Actively contribute
As a member of the Ruth Cohn Institute for TCI – international (RCI)
In one of our TCIspecialist groups on topics such as school, supervision, theology
In our member associations and networks – in Germany and worldwide
Through voluntary commitment or financial support
Why take part?
Because you are interested in life-enhancing education and leadership are interested in
Because you network professionally and want to continue learning
Because you make a difference in the RCI and in society
About us
The Ruth Cohn Institute for TCI – international (RCI) is the umbrella organization for 14 member associations and 3 specialist groups in Europe and worldwide.
People with different professional backgrounds come together here and base their work on the model of theme-centered interaction (TCI)
as a form of lively and task-oriented teaching and learning.
Contact us
The Main Office of the Ruth Cohn Institute for TCI-international:
RCI-international
Kurfürstenstraße 35
10785 Berlin
You can reach us by telephone from Tuesdays to Fridays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., or at any time by e-mail.
Member organizations
Member organizations
14 member associations work under the umbrella of the Ruth Cohn Institute for TCI – international.
As well as 3 specialist groups, the Förderverein TZI-Ausbildung für junge Menschen e.V. (FöVe)
and the Stiftung Ruth Cohn zur Förderung junger Erwachsener:
RCI-Berlin/Germany-East e.V.
Butterfly Foundation for TCI international
RCI-Dreyeckland e.V.
RCI-Franconia
RCI-Hamburg / Schleswig-Holstein e.V.
RCI-India
TCI Region Mosel-Saar-Sauer
RCI Rhineland-Westphalia e.V.
RCI-Rhein-Main-Lahn e.V.
RCI-Switzerland
RCI Hungary (RCI Magyarország)
RCI-Regio Vlaanderen
TCI Community of Planetary Citizens
RCI-TZI Network Living Learning and Leadership
Ruth Cohn Foundation for the advancement of young adults
Association for the Promotion of TCI Training for Young People (FöVe)
Professional Group School
Professional Group on Supervision e.V.