This seminar will detail the three stages of infant brain development in relationship to a caregiver. Different parts of the infant’s brain develop sequentially, and are related to a sense of fear, the establishment of a midline, and the self regulation of emotions and the autonomic nervous system. This has important implications in biodynamic practice. Concurrent with infant brain development, the cranial base continues to undergo significant structural and functional modifications for the first six years after birth. Students will learn how the cranial base is a reflection of the face, palate and pharynx.

Biodynamic approaches to working with infants and children will be taught, especially the social nervous system, the suck-swallow-breathe reflex and the relationship of the attachment and bonding process between an infant and caregiver. The adult therapeutic relationship in biodynamic practice will be demonstrated to be similar.

Educational Objectives:   

• To study how touch is processed in an infant’s brain and carried forward through life

• To work biodynamically with the implications of Caesarian section

• To differentiate attunement from physical contact in biodynamic practice

• To relate to coherence in the top down self-regulation of emotions in the prefrontal cortex

• To understand the metabolic function of the therapeutic relationship

• To work with the external Stillpoint/Dynamic Stillness

• To biodynamically form a body image through skin to skin contact.

Class Prerequisites:

• Reading will be assigned from Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, Volumes 1 and 2 by Michael J. Shea, PhD.

• Students wishing to participate in the remaining segments must take this class or have completed a Foundation Training in Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy.

London VENUE:
Skylight Centre, Unit 8,
9-15 Elthorne Rd.,
London N19 4AJ
Nearest stations: Archway (Northern Line) or Upper Holloway (mainline).

London Payment Information and Registration: Please Contact:

Craniosacral Therapy Educational Trust
78 York Street
London W1H 1DP
England
Tel/fax: 07000-785778
Email: info@cranio.co.uk
Website: www.cranio.co.uk

Point Richmond, CA
Taught by Michael J. Shea
Tuition: is $575.00 or $550.00 if you bring a table. A $200 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your space in this class. The balance of the tuition is due 30 days prior to the class or a $50 late fee will be assessed.
Registration & Refund Policy: Contact valerie@michaelsheateaching.com