SomatoEmotional Release Deciphering the Language of Life

by Upledger, John E.; Grossinger, Richard

• ISBN13: 9781556434129
• ISBN10: 155643412X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-09-25
• Publisher: North Atlantic Books

Summary

Developed by the author, SomatoEmotional Release is a technique for bringing psychotherapeutic elements into CranioSacral therapy. It helps rid the mind and body of the residual effects of trauma by anatomically freeing the central channel of the body. John E. Upledger presents the history, theory, and practice of this subtle form of healing. A result of meaningful, intentioned touch, SomatoEmotional Release allows for identification and removal of energy cysts along with their associated emotions.

Author Biography

John E. Upledger is the founder of The Upledger Institute. Dedicated to the natural enhancement of health, the Institute is recognized worldwide for its groundbreaking continuing education programs, clinical research and therapeutic services. His work has been featured on Good Morning America, ESPN, Oprah, and CNN, and in publications such as USA Today and TIME. Dr. Upledger is a Certified Specialist of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, an Academic Fellow of the British Society of Osteopathy, and a Doctor of Science.

Table of Contents

Foreword	xiii
Richard Grossinger
Introduction: An Overview of CranioSacral Therapy	1	(4)
History	5	(2)
Techniques for Modifying Craniosacral Rhythm	7	(2)
Basic Principles and Range of Application	9	(4)
The Evolution of a Concept	13	(34)
Definition	13	(1)
The Discovery of Somato Emotional Release (SER)	14	(1)
Research With Autistic Children	15	(5)
The Use of Bioelectrical Measurements	20	(5)
Energy Cysts: A Model Is Suggested	25	(9)
Complications of Energy Cyst Retention	34	(3)
Observations in the Clinic	37	(7)
Somato Emotional Release	44	(3)
Energy Cysts and Somato Emotional Release (SER)	47	(22)
Energy Cysts and Arcing	47	(6)
Initiating the SER Process	53	(5)
Multiple Facilitator SER	58	(1)
Completion of Biological Process: Birth, Death and Other Transitions	59	(8)
Some New Experiences	67	(2)
Vector/Axis Integration and Alignment	69	(18)
Therapeutic Imagery and Dialogue	87	(56)
Imagination, Fantasy and Talking to Yourself	87	(5)
What's Quantum Physics Got to Do With It?	92	(3)
The Therapeutic Image	95	(1)
The Unsolicited Image	96	(2)
Soliciting an Image	98	(3)
Tumors	101	(2)
Emotions	103	(7)
Acupuncture and the Emotions	110	(3)
The Liver	113	(2)
The Heart	115	(3)
The Pericardium	118	(2)
The Lungs	120	(1)
The Kidneys	120	(2)
The Spleen	122	(1)
Right Timing	123	(7)
A Case of Resistance	130	(1)
Desensitizing Techniques	131	(6)
Acceptance and Forgiveness	137	(3)
Resolution and Application in Everyday Life	140	(3)
The Fruits of Openness	143	(46)
My Introduction to Acupuncture	143	(3)
Acupuncture Becomes a Regular Part of My Practice	146	(6)
Your Whole Body Is on Your Ear!	152	(2)
Opening to the Psychic	154	(5)
The Discovery of CranioSacral Therapy	159	(4)
Cranial Osteopathy: One Major Step Along the Way	163	(2)
Hands-On Energy: Acupuncture Once Again	165	(1)
Pulling Energy Through the Meridians	166	(3)
Our Bodies Are Our Own Best Laboratories	169	(1)
The V-Spread	169	(1)
My Experience With CO2-O2 Inhalation	170	(5)
Reincarnation? What Next?	175	(1)
Other Insights, Other Questions	176	(1)
Accepting Trauma for Another	177	(2)
Learning From Advanced Classes at the Institute	179	(1)
I Discover My Own Birth	179	(2)
News From Outer Space	181	(2)
A Past Life	183	(1)
Ramus Gives a Tune-Up	184	(1)
A Gorilla Speaks	185	(1)
Reynaldo and Umberto	185	(1)
Confirmation and Expansion	186	(1)
Closing	187	(2)
Channeling	189	(30)
Frederick, Doctor of Internal Medicine, Calls in a Consultant	190	(3)
THEO and the Actress	193	(2)
Bob, Gordon and CAUTHUS	195	(2)
Samantha and Her Group of International Guides	197	(16)
IM	213	(1)
SARAH	214	(1)
Channeling Postscript	215	(4)
Some Additional Case Histories	219	(12)
Case of Long-Standing Cephalgia (Head Pain) Treated by CranioSacral Therapy	219	(2)
CranioSacral Therapy: The Case of Olivier Scheps	221	(2)
CranioSacral Therapy and Animals	223	(2)
In the Nick of Time	225	(1)
When the Immune System Attacks the Liver, Find Out Why	226	(5)
Intensive Programs at The Upledger Institute	231	(26)
The Upledger Institute (UI) HealthPlex Clinical Services	231	(1)
CranioSacral Therapy Helps Migraines and More	232	(1)
CranioSacral Therapy Adds the Missing Piece to Stroke Rehab	233	(1)
Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Bring Woman to HealthPlex	234	(1)
Pilot Keeps Dream Alive	235	(1)
Child Rebounds From Pediatric Strokes	236	(1)
Community Backs Boy's HealthPlex Visit	237	(1)
CranioSacral Therapy Is a Family Affair	238	(1)
Hope, One Step at a Time	239	(2)
Women and War: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Crosses All Gender Boundaries	241	(1)
Young Dancer Makes Gains, Leaves Past Behind	242	(1)
CranioSacral Therapy Brings Quick Relief to Bell's Palsy Patient	243	(1)
Our Journey: The Story of My Experience With My Son at The Upledger Institute Intensive Therapy Program	244	(13)
Testimonials	257	(22)
On the Healing Crisis, Don Ash, P.T., CST-D	257	(4)
David's Talking Very Well, Thank You! Phillip Henderson, C.M.T.	261	(2)
Duane M. Tester, Executive Director, Michigan Center for Continuing Education in Osteopathic Medicine	263	(2)
Playing Jazz With the Body: A CranioSacral Healing Experience, Molly Vass-Lehman	265	(3)
Eleanor Mauder	268	(1)
Pamela D. Markert	269	(2)
Reid Mendenhall	271	(1)
Claims Review	272	(7)
Jill L. Mason
Afterword	279	(2)
Index	281