Craniosacral Residential Training

Content of Training (Module 1-3 in 2019/2020)*

Module 1

History and Development of the Craniosacral Method

Learning to Listen and Perceive the Breath of Life

Palpation and Exercises to train your Perception and Awareness of the Primary Respiration

Key Positions

Stillpoints

Craniosacral Principles

Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology of the Craniosacral System

Bones of the Craniosacral system
Anatomy of the scull
Sutures
Meninges
System of ventricles
Craniosacral movement dynamics
Mechanical movement dynamics
Muscles, myofascia, ligaments, joints and fascia

Recognition and Professional Support of Inner Conditions of the Client

Possibilities of recourses in the system
The three step healing process of Dr. B. Becker
Offering a safe therapeutic container
Harmonizing and balancing of deep emotional conditions oft the client

Introduction to Fundamental Craniosacral Principles

Work with Gestalt
State of Balance
Disengagement
Sending of fluid
Work with the diaphragm

Detailed Skills for the Pelvis

Techniques for Parietal Work and Intracranial Membranes

Contraindications for Craniosacral Work

Module 2

Digging deeper into Anatomy, and deeper Methods for Listening

Individual bones and foramina
Mandibular joints
Brain and nervous system
Tissue layers

Triad Occiput– Atlas – Axis

Introduction to Unwinding

Fascial Gliding as a Therapeutic Method

Working with the Dural Tube

Basic understanding of traumas and various conditions of the nervous system, the Polyvagal theory

Foundation of biodynamic Embryology

Methods of Craniosacral Assessment

Module 3

Primary Respiration – Perceptual Experiences of the Tides (CRI, Mid-Tide and Long-Tide)

Introduction to Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy

More Anatomy and Techniques

Skull base bone
Nervous system

Unwinding (head, arms, legs)

Deeper understanding of traumas and various conditions of the nervous system

10 step protocol

*Note: Changes in the curriculum possible

Assessment and Certification after Module 3

Students complete the training by completing a practical exam with Elke.

Preparations for the exam are:

Attendance of all three modules (12,5 days)
10 sessions with an assistant or experienced craniosacral therapist
60 hrs of study cases
60 hrs reading relevant literature

Written essay on a topic related to Cranialsacral Therapy with a minimum of twenty A4 pages (not mandatory ).

You will receive an official certificate, acknowledging that you have successfully completed 120 hours of Craniosacral Training with this teacher.

Module 4 (23.3. – 28.3.2022)

More Anatomy and Techniques

Skull base bone
Introduction- Eyes
Nervous system
Os sacrum
Palatum durum
Jaw and jaw joint
Hyoid bone
Techniques for the Ventricel System and Sinuses

Perceptual Experiences of the Tides (CRI, Mid-Tide and Long-Tide)

Deepening in Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy

Deepening your techniques in your work with trauma

Unwinding (arms, legs, head)

Content of Training (Module 1-4, new dates in 2024)

Class 1 (6 days)