Cranial Sacral Skills Part 2 (CSS2)

Tutor: John Wilks   

In-house Location: TBA

Summary: Building on part 1, further exploration of this gentle but extremely effective method of palpating the tissues and balancing cranial rhythms.

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Overview

*Accredited By the Bowen Association* - and following on from our Cranial Sacral Skills Part 1, we are delighted to offer this two day seminar to further explore the principles and practices of the wonderful world of Craniosacral Therapy.

This 2 day course with international tutor and therapist John Wilks (MA RCST BTAA) will provide a deeper understanding and broader application of the skills as outlined in part one of this course. Attending part one is therefore a prerequisite for joining this course.

Students will have the opportunity to further refine their palpation skills - of fundamental importance for any manual therapist. During the two days there will also be an interpretation of what is sensed beneath one’s hands and the implications for treatment approaches, whatever your modality.

This course will focus on a traditional Biodynamic approach that developed from the founder of Cranial Osteopathy, Dr William Sutherland. This particular approach is non-invasive and relies on sensitive palpation of the tissues and cranial rhythms - both of which are very useful skills for all manual therapists.

For qualified Massage Therapists/Bodyworkers

Course Content

John Wilks

Studies commence at 9.30 a.m. and finish at 5.30 p.m.

• A review of the principles and handholds outlined in 'Cranial Sacral Skills Part One'.
• Question and answer session around students' experiences of using these hand holds.
• Practitioner fulcrums and being present for your client.
• An exploration of trust & safety in the therapeutic setting and why this is important- negotiation of touch.
• Trauma - what it is and how to work with it from a manual therapy perspective.
• Further exploration of stillpoints - what they are and how to sense them and encourage them. An explanation of CV4 and EV4.
• More detailed palpation of the atlas, axis and occiput.
• Palpation at the lumbar and thoracic spine with a particular focus on the function of the Psoas.
• Palpation of superficial and deep fascial layers.
• Overview of the Cranial nerves and how they can be affected by nerve entrapment in the cranium and neck. A discussion of potential symptoms and what manual approaches could be used.
• Integration of palpations and assessments into a treatment plan, whatever your modality.

Many Associations accept our courses for CPD including the IFPA (12 Category A Points).

Please note: Pre-requisite – Craniosacral Skills Part 1.