"As the twig is bent, so grows the tree." ~ Andrew Taylor Still, founder of Osteopathy
Dr. Still used this image to highlight the relationship between structure and function. It's also an image that conveys the powerful opportunity in working with children. Learning to treat newborns may be the most fun you'll have! Infants are vital, mobile and tremendously present. Between the physical stresses of being born and remarkable growth, this population has its own set of challenges — you can offer much to help their bodies adjust and grow.
We'll use a blend of craniosacral, visceral and fascial methods aimed at the relatively health child. We use a gentle approach that aligns with the body's responses to achieve lasting change. Because the child's system is so available, treatments tend to be brief and immediate, requiring the practitioner to stay alert and adaptive. This approach is not a protocol but an ever-changing dance with each child.
- Practice clinical skills with newborns in a supervised setting
- Treatment strategies for common conditions such as torticollis, colic, latch or suckling problems, hip or shoulder dystocia, and disrupted sleep patterns
- Study the birth process, fetal presentations and common interventions during labor which may have structural implications for the infant
- Review infant movement and reflex patterns for assessing possible myofascial restrictions (not as a means of neural diagnosis)
- Support the foundational family unit during a crucial attachment period
- Offer treatment which emphasize rapport, non-verbal communication and acknowledging the whole family
Class activities will include table work, partnered exercises, multiple demos by instructor, lecture presentation and class discussion. On the third day, we will host a clinic with volunteer infants; if you have or know of infants who would be good candidates for this free clinic, please contact Lauren at: lauren@craftedtouch.com
Prerequisite: The Craniosacral Introductory Workshop taught by Lauren Christman or Ursula Popp in the past five years. If you have not taken that class but you have consistent skill in palpating motility/inherent health (CRI or mid-tide), or have subtle palpation skills from other methods, please contact Lauren to assess your readiness for the course: lauren@craftedtouch.com.
- A deposit of $100 may be made to guarantee your place as long as full payment is made by the first day of class.
- If you would like to register by paying the $100 deposit, go to the right side of the webpage. Just below the class price, there is a "Class Deposit" section. Click on the white circle next to the "$100 Class Deposit" option.
- The price will change to the $100 deposit price, then click on the green "Add to Cart" button. If you purchase a class with the deposit option, $370 for Non-Members, $340 for Members, $210 for Reviewers will be due at class.
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- Reviewer's Rate: $310 If you have taken this class previously through the Therapeutic Training Center, you may review it at $310. If are eligible for the reviewer's discount, please call 206-853-6875 to verify reviewer status and to obtain a coupon code to use during checkout.
- Member Price: $440 for enrolled, current or graduated Craniosacral Core Series or Certification Program students. To pay this price, please obtain a coupon code by calling 206-853-6875 and use your coupon code at checkout.
- Non-Member Price: $470 for all others interested in this class