How do we digest the unpalatable? In these challenging days of the 21st century, we are bombarded not only by chemically tainted food, water and air, but also by the ever-present threat of climate change, greedy businessmen and irresponsible politicians. How do we assimilate all of this without becoming ill or overwhelmingly stressed? There is […]
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Biodynamic Gratitude
Preparing for a Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy session, I am washed by waves of gratitude to be able to engage in this profound practice. I feel honoured and privileged to have been led to this work and guided into deepening into Biodynamics. Each session is like a prayer. We speak to establish a safe settling of […]
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Darkness and Light
How do you meet the darkness at this time of year and welcome yourself and the light within more fully? Many of us are challenged by the darkness of shorter days, the reminder of what we have or haven’t accomplished in the year that is ending, the social demands of celebrations, family gatherings, parties, […]
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Awakening the Social Engagement Nervous System
This post is a primarily an excerpt from my recently published, book, The Breath of Life: An Introduction to Craniosacral Biodynamics. May it support your sense of well-being and presence in your life and the world! In the 1990’s, neuroscientist, Stephen Porges discovered there is more to the autonomic scene than sympathetic and parasympathetic stress […]
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Being with Birth Trauma in Healing Ways: Healing Vs. History
In previous posts we have explored how early trauma may arise in both clients and practitioners during session work. The purpose in enhancing awareness of this phenomenon is to support us in healing rather than being imprisoned by our history. How we deal with reactions based on our history can make the difference between reinforcing […]
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