Craniosacral Therapy for Pregnancy Birth and Postpartum
Class Description
$800 32 hours
Monday - Thursday 9:30-5:30, Friday 9:30-1:30
November 8-12, 2010 in Portland Oregon three spaces left in this class
or
May 16-20, 2011 in Portland Oregon
or
August 15-19, 2011 in Hayward California five spaces left in this class
or
November 14-18, 2011 in Portland Oregon
Pregnancy, birth and postpartum recovery are powerful times for subtle work. Since 1995 I have been adapting my knowledge and experience as a Midwife, Doula and Craniosacral Therapist to provide care for a specific population - women in the childbearing year. The time has come for me to pass on this knowledge so the work can continue to grow.
Prerequisites: Subtle Hands-On Skills is the required prerequisite for this class. This requirement will be waved if you have already taken a CST class with Carol Gray. Students should be licensed, certified or student health professionals (CNM, CPM, DC, DO, IBCLC, LAc, LDEM, LM, LMT, MD, ND, NP, OT, PT, RN, etc.) or otherwise legally entitled to practice touch therapy or with instructor approval.
While not required, students are encouraged to receive at least one craniosacral therapy treatment prior to taking this class.
Overview: The focus of this class is CST for pregnant mothers, their babies in utero and women in postpartum recovery. It includes a pregnancy/postpartum anatomy and physiology review plus lectures, demonstrations and lots of supervised hands-on practice with classmates plus pregnant and new mothers. In order to maximize learning success class enrollment is limited to six students.
By the the end of this five-day class you should be able to:
Describe the historical and theoretical foundations of the work
Identify physical, energetic and emotional effects of pregnancy, birth and postpartum recovery
Demonstrate sensitive palpation skills
Use assessment techniques to identify body areas that would benefit from treatment
Locate and release physical, energetic and emotional restrictions
List clinical considerations
Practice safe and comfortable positioning of a pregnant woman’s body on a bodywork table
Provide treatments for mothers and their unborn babies during pregnancy and labor
Provide treatments for mothers who are recovering from vaginal or cesarean births
Listen to mothers’ fears and concerns without judgment
Help the mothers-to-be and their babies prepare for the birth together
Know when to refer a mother to a different practitioner
Make a big difference in the lives of the women and babies you treat
Reading Lists for All Classes
Subtle Hands-On Skills - No reading list for this class
Craniosacral Therapy - The Basics
Craniosacral Therapy - Beyond The Basics
Craniosacral Therapy for Infants
Craniosacral Therapy for Toddlers
Craniosacral Therapy for Pregnancy Birth and Postpartum
Carol Gray is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider. These classes have been approved or are eligible for continuing education credit in a variety of health-related professions.
