Craniosacral Residential Training
Content of Training (Module 1-3 in 2019/2020)*
Class 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
Class 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
Sensing and Experiencing of different Tissue Layers
Basic understanding of traumas and various conditions of the nervous system, the Polyvagal theory
Foundation of biodynamic Embryology
Methods of Craniosacral Assessment
Class 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
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.
Content of Training (Module 1-4 in 2020/2021)
Class 1 (6 days)
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
Anatomy and Physiology of the Craniosacral System
- Bones of the Craniosacral system
- Anatomy of the scull
- Sutures and foramina
- Meninges
- System of ventricles
- Nervous system
- Craniosacral movement dynamics
- Mechanical movement dynamics
- Muscles, myofascia, ligaments, joints and fascia
Recognition and Professional Support of Inner Conditions of the Client
- Basic understanding of traumas and various conditions of the nervous system, the Polyvagal theory
- 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
Class 2 (6 days)
Digging deeper into Anatomy, and deeper Methods for Listening
- Individual bones
- Mandibular joints
- Brain and nervous system
- Tissue layers
Triad Occiput– Atlas – Axis
Introduction to Unwinding
Fascial Gliding as a Therapeutic Method
Fulcrums
Working with the Dural Tube
Sensing and Experiencing of different Tissue Layers
Methods of Craniosacral Assessment
Class 3/2 (6 days)
Primary Respiration – Perceptual Experiences of the Tides (CRI, Mid-Tide and Long-Tide)
Introduction to Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy
Unwinding
Deepening your techniques in your work with trauma
Techniques for integration
More Anatomy and Techniques
- Skull base bone
- Eyes
- Nervous system
- Os sacrum
- Palatum durum
- Jaw and jaw joint
Class 4 (6 days)
Questions and Answers
More Mouthwork
Digging deeper with Schock and Trauma Work
Techniques for the Ventricel System and Sinuses
Work with Silence
Assessment and Certification
Students complete the training by completing a practical exam with Elke.
Preparations for the exam are:
- 10 sessions with an assistant or experienced craniosacral therapist
- 1 session with Elke after class 2
- 60 hrs of study cases
- 60 hrs reading relevant literature
You will receive an official certificate, acknowledging that you have successfully completed 120 hours of Craniosacral Training with this teacher.
Enquiries
For more information or to enquire about the next upcoming training, please contact Elke by email info@cranio-therapie-stuttgart.de or phone +49 (0)15735 220 814.