G. The Healing Power
of Your Hands:
CranioSacral Applications for Pediatric Populations
Presented by Nancy Lawton-Shirley, OTR
Saturday-Sunday, February 28-March 1, 2015
12 contact hours
Introductory Level
Audience: Occupational and Physical Therapists, interested others
Space is limited
Learn more about the power of craniosacral therapy
Saturday-Sunday, February 28-March 1, 2015
12 contact hours
Introductory Level
Audience: Occupational and Physical Therapists, interested others
Space is limited
Learn more about the power of craniosacral therapy
The course is designed to promote understanding of the power of personal touch to heal and to train the participant with specific techniques applicable to the pediatric population. The presentation will explore the use of fascial and craniosacral techniques and discuss how they impact modulation, postural alignment and sensory processing. Through lab experiences, participants will learn ‘hands on’ techniques while getting a boost in their own energy. All techniques taught are usable in clinic and home programs. Applications to the pediatric population and how to integrate these techniques with current practice will be discussed. Presentation of ‘self help’ techniques for healing the healer are included. Dress comfortably for practical experiences and leave with skills that can be put to immediate use. Be sure to bring a pillow and blanket to use in this session.
Objectives: Participants will be able to:
Schedule* 12 Contact Hours
Day 1
8:30 History
9:15 CranioSacral Therapy/Myofascial Release Definition
9:30 Connective Tissue
10:00 Break
10:30 Integrating These Techniques; Impact on Function and Therapy Outcomes
12:00 Lunch
1:00 How these techniques work, The “Energy Body”
2:00 Lab A: Fascial Release of Thoracic Inlet
2:30 Break
3:00 Lab B: Pelvic Release, Lab C: Respiratory Diaphragm Release
4:30: Adjourn
Day 2
8:30 Lab D: Palpation at Head, Lab E: V-Spread Hyoid
10:00 Break
10:30 Self Help Techniques, V-Spread, Still point inducer
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Clinical Applications in Pediatrics, Identification of Children Needing CranioSacral Therapy/Myofascial Release
2:30 Break
3:00 Integrated Approaches: Practical Application in Clinic/Home/School
4:30 Adjourn
*Topic times may vary; contact hours do not.
Objectives: Participants will be able to:
- Describe and demonstrate three self-help techniques for clients and therapists.
- Apply several practical techniques with the pediatric population.
- Discuss the impact of these techniques on posture, modulation, health and sensory processing.
Schedule* 12 Contact Hours
Day 1
8:30 History
9:15 CranioSacral Therapy/Myofascial Release Definition
9:30 Connective Tissue
10:00 Break
10:30 Integrating These Techniques; Impact on Function and Therapy Outcomes
12:00 Lunch
1:00 How these techniques work, The “Energy Body”
2:00 Lab A: Fascial Release of Thoracic Inlet
2:30 Break
3:00 Lab B: Pelvic Release, Lab C: Respiratory Diaphragm Release
4:30: Adjourn
Day 2
8:30 Lab D: Palpation at Head, Lab E: V-Spread Hyoid
10:00 Break
10:30 Self Help Techniques, V-Spread, Still point inducer
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Clinical Applications in Pediatrics, Identification of Children Needing CranioSacral Therapy/Myofascial Release
2:30 Break
3:00 Integrated Approaches: Practical Application in Clinic/Home/School
4:30 Adjourn
*Topic times may vary; contact hours do not.
Nancy Lawton-Shirley, OTR, Advanced HBL Facilitator is an occupational therapist who has integrated many techniques into her pediatric and adult practice. She specializes in sensory processing and energy work, but has branched out with use of new techniques. Nancy is also a certified Berard AIT Trainer. She is a licensed Higher Brain Living® facilitator. You can visit Nancy at her website.
