Craniosacral-Rhythm

Section1:And yet the cranium does move: overview, theory, and introduction 1.1 The range and variety of craniosacral treatment - an overview 1.2Origin and history 1.3The craniosacral system 1.4 How the craniosacral system relates to other body systems 1.5The craniosacral rhythm: An expression of primary respiration 1.6The still point 1.7Self-palpation of the body rhythms on the head, pelvis and thighs 1.8Indications and contraindications 1.9The efficiency of the craniosacral treatment: How many sessions at what time intervals? 1.10Basic points before beginning treatment 1.11The resource-oriented approach 1.12The dialog prior to treatment 1.13The treatment record 1.14Position 1.15Therapeutic dialog 1 1.16Interactive work as the companion in the process Section 2: Treatment and balancing of the craniosacral system 2.1The art of gentle touch 2.2Golden rules before you begin 2.3Whole-body assessment 2.4Release of the transverse layers of connective tissue 2.5 Inviting inducing still points 2.6Self-treatment techniques for the head 2.7Treating the head 2.8Releasing the temporomandibular joints 2.9The cranial vault hold: 'Listening to the cranial orchestra' 2.10Harmonization and integration of head and torso 2.11Supplementary treatment elements 2.12Suggestions for short treatment sessions 2.13Basic treatment for beginners Section 3: Experiences from craniosacral therapy practice 3.1Practice and experience 3.2Stories from craniosacral therapy practice 3.3Frequently asked questions and tips Section 4:Waking the inner healer: The integration of body, mind and spirit 4.1Neutral and stillness 4.2The three-step healing process 4.3The fulcrum 4.4Sensations and emotions durign the session 4.5How the client can support the session: Dedication to her own inner process 4.6Cell memory, therapeutic pulse and entrapped energy 4.7Unwinding 4.8Treatment invovling several practitioners (multiple hands-on 4.9Intention and thought power 4.10Intuition 4.11The therapeutic dialog 11: Dialog, imagination adn mental pictures 4.12Treatment continues to take effect after the session 4.13Intensification of symptoms due to re-organization 4.14Guided meditation to increase CSF flow in the body 4.15Self-treatment techniques for the torso Section 5: Advance treatment 5.1Basic treatment for advanced practiioners 5.2Taking treatment further 5.3Advanced self-treatment techniques Section 6: Further applications 6.1Pregnancy and childbirth 6.2Treating children 6.3Tooth and jaw problems 6.4Accidents and illnesses 6.5Shock, trauma, and post-traumatic stress syndrome 6.6Combination with methods of allopathic and energymedicine 6.7Treating animals 6.8Concluding remarks Appendices Craniosacral treatment record A list of indications Glossary Further reading Contact address and useful websites