Building
on the foundation of his first two books, CranioSacral Therapy and CranioSacral
Therapy II, Beyond the Dura, Dr. Upledger takes the exploration of
whole-body treatment one step further, moving into the realm of
mind-body-spirit integration.
SomatoEmotional
Release and Beyond
illustrates, through a multitude of patient studies, how negative emotion can
be stored within the body as “energy cysts,” thus inhibiting detection and/or
treatment of the “real” problem.
When
practitioners learn how to identify and release these energy cysts, they can
facilitate recoveries that seem almost miraculous. Dr. Upledger explains the evolution
of the SomatoEmotional Release® (SER) concept, revealing his early work with
Dr. Zvi Karni, as they investigated the effects of acupuncture, various osteopathic
manipulations, and CranioSacral Therapy on electrical potential changes in
patients’ bodies. Their resultant discovery of the energy cyst in numerous case
studies led Dr. Upledger to continue his research in this direction.
From
Chapter I where the concept of SomatoEmotional Release is introduced and
defined to the final pages of the text, Dr. Upledger intertwines actual case studies
which dramatically support the existence of stored emotional energy within the
organs, tissues, and perhaps individual cells within the body. Through personal
observation and participation in hundreds of SomatoEmotional Release processes,
Dr. Upledger concludes that most somatically-retained trauma and emotion
originally occur against a background dominated by psychologically destructive
feelings, such as anger, fear. or guilt. Discover how the body soaks in this
emotion at the time of an injury or trauma, later to mysteriously release in
the guise of some physical ailment that haunts both the patient and the medical
community.
Chapter
II covers current techniques on the initiation of SER and the release of energy
cysts. Both the “tree model” and the “brain generator model” are discussed in
depth. Chapter III offers a comprehensive description of Vector/Axis
Integration and Alignment, and Chapter IV addresses the significance of mouth,
face, and throat work in SER. Dr. Upledger provides an in-depth discussion of
the uses of imagination, creativity, imagery, and dialogue in the SER process
in Chapter V. Additional discussion revolves around tumors, emotions,
attitudes, connecting with the patient, and the relevance of quantum physics in
SER. The book’s final two chapters unselfishly share Dr. Upledger’s personal growth
experiences. They provide insight into the author and capture a glimpse of his
unique, innovative, and caring persona.
REVIEW:
"SER is where you really learn CranioSacral Therapy - you take the training wheels off."
EBOOK-for your computer or digital device - This book is Dr. Upledger's third in a series about his clinical observations and experiences with the craniosacral system. Recommended reading for all practitioners of CranioSacral Therapy, it provides a detailed description of the development and current uses of SomatoEmotional (SER), Energy Cyst Release and Therapeutic Imagery and Dialogue.
BOOK - In this book, Dr. Upledger leads us down his path to discovery of this process, taking us through many of the experiences that have shaped his understanding of the body's inner wisdom.
CHART - This beautifully illustrated trifold reference chart is a clear and concise review of the CranioSacral Therapy techniques for the Avenue of Expression (AOE). It is also a quick reference guide for the key anatomical structures of the AOE and a must have for all CST practitioners.
BOOK - A Touch Better describes how Dr. John E. Upledger’s work of CranioSacral Therapy (CST) inspired a shared journey of two therapists who put his work into practice. This book offers a promise of guidance for newer students to embrace the work, as well as for the sage therapist who is interested in learning about how the Upledger Institute International came into being. Embedded are personal observations of “Dr. John’s” philosophy and character, and his eventual rise to become one of Time magazine’s Top 100 Healthcare Innovators of the 21st Century.
BOOK - This lively book describes the discovery and therapeutic value of the craniosacral system in easy, understandable terms healthcare professionals and laypeople alike can understand.
EBOOK-for your computer or digital device- A Touch Better describes how Dr. John E. Upledger’s work of CranioSacral Therapy (CST) inspired a shared journey of two therapists who put his work into practice. This book offers a promise of guidance for newer students to embrace the work, as well as for the sage therapist who is interested in learning about how the Upledger Institute International came into being. Embedded are personal observations of “Dr. John’s” philosophy and character, and his eventual rise to become one of Time magazine’s Top 100 Healthcare Innovators of the 21st Century.
EBOOK-for your computer or digital device- In this book, Dr. Upledger leads us down his path to discovery of this process, taking us through many of the experiences that have shaped his understanding of the body's inner wisdom.
