Wisdom in the Body by Kern, Michael -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright Contents Acknowledgments Permissions List of Illustrations Foreword by Franklyn Sills M.A., R.C.S.T. Introduction Chapter 1 The History and Development of Craniosacral Work

Beginnings The Breath of Life Spread of the Work

Chapter 2 The Craniosacral Concept

The Three Tides Groundswell of the Breath of Life The Holographic Principle Original Matrix

Chapter 3 The Primary Respiratory Mechanism

Primary Respiratory Motion Five Core Aspects The Whole Body

Chapter 4 The Intelligent Body

Key Principles Relationship between Structure and Function Unity of the Body Inner Source of Healing

Chapter 5 Patterns of Experience

Fulcra in Health and Disease Inertial Patterns Effects of Inertia

Chapter 6 The Art of Diagnosis

Aspects of Diagnosis Preparing the Ground The Art of Palpation “Conversation” Skills Perception

Chapter 7 Essentials of Treatment

Aims of Treatment Heart of the Healing Process Inherent Treatment Plan Therapeutic Skills Particular “Conversations” Fluid Skills Stillpoints Treatment Practicalities Return to Wholeness

Chapter 8 A Holistic View

Origins of Disorders The Mind-Body Continuum Body and Energy

Chapter 9 Stress and Trauma

The Nature of Stress and Trauma Physiology of Stress and Trauma Shutdown and Dissociation Resources Shock and Trauma Skills

Chapter 10 Pregnancy, Birth and Children

Start of Life Pre-birth Entering the World Causes of Complications Working with Babies and Children

Appendix: So You Want To Be a Craniosacral Therapist? by Candice Marro R.C.S.T. Glossary References Further Reading Resource Guide