Curriculum

Professional Training in Cranio-Sacral Therapy

CURRICULUM

MODULE  1 – 40 hours

  • Principles of Cranio-Sacral Therapy with William Sutherland
  • Tuning In to the Field
  • Discuss basics  principles of CST Tuning in: Quality, Symmetry, Motion
  • The Rhythms and Tides: Cranio-Sacral Motion, Middle-Tide and Long-Tide
  • Anatomy and Physiology of the Cranio-Sacral Nervous  system
  • Cranio-Sacral link to Posture, Biomechanical and Biodynamic forces
  • Mindfulness, Centering and Grounding of the Practitioner
  • Breath Awareness and Sensory Awareness of self as a practitioner
  • The Sutherland Fulcrum
  • The Cerebrospinal Fluid
  • The Breath of Life and Inherent Vitality
  • The Reciprocal Tension Membrane System Anatomy and Physiology
  • The Bones of the Cranium and Sacrum Anatomy and Physiology
  • Venous Sinuses Anatomy and Physiology
  • Ventricular System Anatomy and Physiology
  • The Holistic Treatment Process from diagnosis to treatment
  • Heart Centre ,Solar Plexus Centre,Pelvic Centre,Sub-Occipital release
  • The Occiput Anatomy and Physiology and practical
  • The Sacrum and Spine Anatomy and Physiology and practical
  • The Sphenoid Anatomy and Physiology and practical
  • The Temporals Anatomy and Physiology and practical
  • The Frontals Anatomy and Physiology and practical
  • The Parietals Anatomy and Physiology and practical
  • Homework and home study practical discussion

Module 2 – 40 hours

  • Fascia Anatomy, Physiology and Function
  • Assessment and Diagnosis of Fascia
  • Fascial relationship to Biomechanics and Posture, linking to Acute and Chronic musculo-skeletal injuries and dysfunction
  • Fascia, Anatomy and Physiology of the upper limb and upper limb unwinding
  • Fascia, Anatomy and Physiology of the lower limb and lower limb unwinding
  • Fascia,  Anatomy and Physiology of the trunk and trunk unwinding
  • Fascia, Anatomy and Physiology of the neck and neck unwinding
  • The Spheno-Basilar Synchondrosis
  • Revision of connection with the Sacrum, Spine, Occiput, Temporals, Parietals and Frontals
  • Spinal Alignment Process
  • Full Integrative Assessment and Treatment including Fascia

Module 3 – 40 hours

  • Emotional Integration with physical illness for healing
  • Psycho-Somatic Resonance
  • Practitionership : learning how to take a Case History with Subjective and Objective Assessment, Diagnosis and treatment
  • Becoming an Effective Practitioner : self-awareness, personal growth, healthy boundaries
  • Case Studies with a holistic exploration of all symptoms , diagnostic findings and treatment progression
  • The Throat- Anatomy and Physiology
  • Anatomy of the skull
  • TMJ disorders
  • Posture analysis, Biomechanics of Movement and Functional Anatomy of Gait
  • Mindfulness and Somatic Awareness Meditation (MB
  • Medical Ethics and Cranio-Sacral Therapy Association SA rules and regulations
  • Central Nervous system Anatomy and Physiology, the Autonomic Nervous system- Sympathetic and Parasympathetic nervous system relevance
  • Treating Chronic Fatigue and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Cranial Nerves- Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology
  • Comprehensive Full Body Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment

module 4 – 40 hours

  • Facial bones-Vomer, Ethmoid, Palatines, Maxillae, Mandible, Nasal and Zygomatic bones
  • Vomer bone- Anatomy and Physiology and Cranio-Sacral therapy relationship
  • Ethmoid bone- Anatomy and Physiology and Cranio-Sacral therapy relationship
  • Palatine bones- Anatomy and Physiology and Cranio-Sacral therapy relationship
  • Maxilla bones- Anatomy and Physiology and Cranio-Sacral therapy relationship
  • Mandible bone- Anatomy and Physiology and Cranio-Sacral therapy relationship
  • Nasal bones- Anatomy and Physiology and Cranio-sacral therapy relationship
  • Zygomatic bones- Anatomy and Physiology and Cranio-Sacral therapy relationship
  • Pathology of Facial bones, acute and chronic illness and injury and the influence on the system
  • Dentistry, Orthodontics and Maxillo-facial surgery implications on the facial bones
  • Common conditions of the Face
  • Eye- Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology
  • Ear – Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology
  • Comprehensive treatment of the face in relation to the rest of the body

module 5 – 40 hours

  • The Endocrine system- Anatomy , Physiology and pathology
  • The Pituitary gland- Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology
  • The Pineal gland- Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology
  • The Thyroid gland – Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology
  • The Adrenal glands – Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology
  • The Thymus gland – Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology
  • The Female endocrine organs – Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology
  • The Male endocrine organs – Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology
  • The Viscera and all abdominal organ Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology
  • Treatment of the Vicera and Visceral Unwinding and Welcome Technique Process
  • Full body Unwinding
  • Integration of emotional, mental and physical treatment process

module 6 – 40 hours

  • The Neonate Skull
  • Pregnancy and the foetal development
  • The Birth process, common problems and Birth Trauma
  • Appropriate Neurological milestones according to age progression
  • Treating babies and the common conditions relating to Birth trauma
  • Treating mothers, during pregnancy and post-partum
  • Natural birth process and the influences on the Cranio-sacral system
  • Caesarean section, forceps and ventouse assisted birth processes and the influence on the Cranio-Sacral system
  • Case history and practical demonstration on babies and children
  • Breast feeding and the influence of CST on latching and feeding disturbances
  • Speech therapy, Occupational therapy, Physiotherapy and Child Psychology/Play therapy
  • Limbic Imprinting and the effect on the Cranio-Sacral system
  • Comprehensive treatment and diagnosis of children and babies

Total:                         240 hours

The training also includes:

Clinical Practice in Teaching Clinic environment                       72 hours
Home Study and Homework   (to be handed in at each stage)
Home Practice             (twice a week)

Study Groups           ( one between each module  )                                        18 hours

TOTAL OF TEACHING AND CLINIC HOURS: 330 hours