SOMATOEMOTIONAL PROCESSING(SEP)
Most people would agree that it is possible for there to be an emotional component to the manifestation of disease, serious illness, even a physical injury. Would it also be accurate to say that the exploration and expression of these emotions can be an important and sometimes necessary element in the healing process? To express this concept further, could we say that disease and physical illness can have its origins in unexpressed emotions, psychological, and/or physical trauma?
These are the questions behind all the studies, research, and books written on the mind/body connection. To look at healthcare this way seems like a relatively recent phenomenon. Some may consider this thinking "new age", like part of an emerging pop culture. Pioneers in bridging medical science and spirituality such as Bruce Lipton, PhD, stem cell biologist, bring us science-based evidence to suggest that all the cells of our body are affected by our thoughts. Medical doctor, research scientist, and spiritual teacher, Deepak Chopra tells us about discovering our "true self"and how it influences our health and happiness. Dr John Upledger, Osteopathic doctor, research scientist, developer of CranioSacral Therapy, brings us SomatoEmotional Release. Individuals like these, along with many others, are influencing the way we see ourselves today, but their work and their beliefs are based on phenomena that has been around for hundreds, if not thousands of years.
Somatoemotional Processing is the term used by teachers and students at the CSTA (Craniosacral Therapy Alliance). It refers to techniques that include intentional listening, compassionate touch, dialogue, and unconditional presence and skill, provided by the practitioner. The sole purpose is to invite the patient (individual engaged in this process) to gain awareness of emotions, expressions, belief patterns, and information that is part of their "non-conscious" or held in the body, becoming "trapped in the tissues". These techniques are referred to as a process because even though it is possible to experience immediate results through this type of therapy in the form of spontaneous physical improvement, or life-changing emotional and spiritual realizations, there are commonly processes involved including gradual changes, by way of integrating and assimilating new information and perceptions when they arise. This aspect of Craniosacral Therapy can be a significant part of treatment on its own, or as a compliment to other treatment interventions, and is commonly a reliable conduit for healthy change and personal growth.
These are the questions behind all the studies, research, and books written on the mind/body connection. To look at healthcare this way seems like a relatively recent phenomenon. Some may consider this thinking "new age", like part of an emerging pop culture. Pioneers in bridging medical science and spirituality such as Bruce Lipton, PhD, stem cell biologist, bring us science-based evidence to suggest that all the cells of our body are affected by our thoughts. Medical doctor, research scientist, and spiritual teacher, Deepak Chopra tells us about discovering our "true self"and how it influences our health and happiness. Dr John Upledger, Osteopathic doctor, research scientist, developer of CranioSacral Therapy, brings us SomatoEmotional Release. Individuals like these, along with many others, are influencing the way we see ourselves today, but their work and their beliefs are based on phenomena that has been around for hundreds, if not thousands of years.
Somatoemotional Processing is the term used by teachers and students at the CSTA (Craniosacral Therapy Alliance). It refers to techniques that include intentional listening, compassionate touch, dialogue, and unconditional presence and skill, provided by the practitioner. The sole purpose is to invite the patient (individual engaged in this process) to gain awareness of emotions, expressions, belief patterns, and information that is part of their "non-conscious" or held in the body, becoming "trapped in the tissues". These techniques are referred to as a process because even though it is possible to experience immediate results through this type of therapy in the form of spontaneous physical improvement, or life-changing emotional and spiritual realizations, there are commonly processes involved including gradual changes, by way of integrating and assimilating new information and perceptions when they arise. This aspect of Craniosacral Therapy can be a significant part of treatment on its own, or as a compliment to other treatment interventions, and is commonly a reliable conduit for healthy change and personal growth.