Resolving Birth Trauma Workshops - October 2008
This series of four three-day workshops provides a detailed experiential overview of the stages of birth experienced by the baby. During each workshop, students will undertake detailed explorations of their own birth in a safe, contained and resourced way in order to release and resolve deep-seated physical and psycho-emotional restrictions.
In addition to the experiential work, students will also explore:
· Cranial and somatic physical imprintsof each stage
· Psycho-emotional dynamics of each stage
· The physical and psycho-emotional effects of obstetrical interventions
· Basic trauma facilitation skills
· Methods for diagnosing birth trauma
The ways in which we re-enact these patterns in our adult lives
Ample time is given between workshops to allow for the integration of the previous material. There is no homestudy required.
Commitment to attendance at all four workshops is required.
Stage One (October 28th-30th)
Stage one explores the baby's reactions to the onset of contractions with a closed cervix through to full dilation and the initial descent of the baby. This workshop explores the importance of lie side dynamics as well as common themes such as how we relate to stress and pressure, initiationg projects and transitions.
Stage Two (January 21st-23rd 2009)
Stage two explores the ways in which the baby needs to rotate in order to navigate through the mid pelvis. Major themes include decision making, orientation and balance, sense of direction and our relationship to our intuition.
Stage Three (April 7th-9th)
In stage three, the baby navigates the pelvic outlet. This stage influences how we complete projects, how we present ourselves to the world and how we handle fatigue and exhaustion while under pressure.
Stage Four (July 7th-9th)
In stage four, the baby has been born and now becomes subject to post-natal interventions. Major themes of this stage involve our relationship to touch, bonding, separation and intimacy.
Costs – £1400 for the full course Payable in instalments - £200 deposit on application, followed by four separate payments of £300
Venue – College of Integrated Chinese Medicine, 19, Castle Street, Reading, Berks.
Please note numbers will be limited to a maximum of 9 participants
Please note that all payments are non-refundable and non-transferable
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