Biodynamic Touch
Level One- FOUNDATIONS
An Introduction to the Foundations of a Biodynamic Based Practice.
The practice of Biodynamic Touch is an expression of the practice of Biodynamic Craniosacral therapy, acting as a branch belonging to a very old tree of hands-on healing. The methodology applied stems from a decade long study of Biodynamic Craniosacral combined with years of investigation into the varied pathways of personal healing, self growth and supportive application for the health and well-being of others byway of therapeutic touch.
The Biodynamic Touch Foundations course lays the groundwork for further studies. The Foundations workshop can act as a stand alone course to support an established therapeutic practice & ones personal life and is also a stepping stone for those who want to go deeper.
Attendance of this course is required for those who would like to attend Level Two- Sensation and Perception ~ Enlivening the Realms of Biodynamic Touch.
What is Biodynamic Touch
Biodynamic Touch is a practice of embodied presence. This study and practice is a tool for the student of life to access their connection to source energy, with Nature. In its essence, Biodynamic Touch is not limited to being solely an applied technique or modality. This practice serves as an evolutionary path of healing for both practitioner and recipient.
The study and practice of Biodynamic Touch acts as a powerful tool to promote homeostasis and encourages compassionate connection. Both of which enhance the skills of the professional and function as an invaluable support for achieving and maintaining personal well-being.
The Biodynamic approach emphasizes that health is inherent in the body and explores how health expresses itself in every living process. The therapeutic container supports a returning of the body to a greater relationship to this inherent health. Centered at the heart of the Biodynamic approach is a held understanding that it is the inherent resources available that support change and that given the right relationship and resources, the intelligence in the body will choose the best way to transform and heal.
In the study of Biodynamic Touch we use the relational field created by physical touch to amplify our experience of connectivity. The joining of the two fields provides greater potency of life force and also provides opportunity for us to practice being with ourselves while also being present with and for another. In the workshop container there is opportunity to examine oneself with the support of the feedback that is delivered byway of relational touch. For the attentive observer, the feedback loop that is created offers a gateway into greater understanding of ones inherent nature.
Biodynamic Touch is helpful in relieving body-mind symptoms that result from life stressors and traumatic events (including physical &/or emotional impact). The nourishing presence offered helps the nervous system come into a resting state that supports the self healing mechanisms to restore balance and calm. Restoration of movement in places of inertia supports the release of life force that can be then utilized throughout the whole body system in support of systemic health.
Foundations Course
This foundations course is for anyone who is interested in the healing power of presence. Refine your ability to be present with yourself and others. This practice supports bringing about an enhanced quality of embodiment that can enrich the quality of your life & the practice of therapeutic touch.
In this course we will be focusing on cultivating embodied awareness of the Therapeutic Use of Self. This course is designed for the benefit of those sharing their presence in a therapeutic relationship. The experiential wisdom encountered in this course will act as a resource of support for the holistic life within and outside the therapeutic setting.
“To touch is to be touched”
When working within the relational field our Presence is a vital component that influence the work being done within the therapeutic setting. Whether we are making physical contact with technically skilled hands or sitting with another as an active listener, or acting as guide, counselor, coach or facilitator, our ability to remain centered in an integrous Self makes an impact.
“The work that we do for ourselves makes a difference in the work that we do for others.”
This course provides opportunity for those who are in service to others to resource themselves by tending to their inner landscape. The practices we will engage in will offer opportunity to build upon the inner wisdom that resides within the core of every human being. We will be given a chance to touch upon the inner strength and resilience that is present within the compassionate witness. The adaptability innate in our makeup will be enlivened by the process of tending to the present moment. Through our action of tending to our inner landscape greater permission for Being is granted.
“There are those who live their lives in service to others. There are those who live their lives in service to themselves. It is possible to be both.”
The work we do together in the immersive field of our diverse commonality will nourish the united heart-soul. Each individual adds to our collective story. This course is created with YOU in mind.
Biodynamic Touch is beneficial for healthcare practitioners such as craniosacral practitioners, massage therapists, Reiki practitioners, nurses, ND's, MD's, physical therapists, yoga teachers, acupuncturists, psychologists, social workers, psilocybin facilitators etc. to apply in their area of expertise.
Course highlights
Development of a centered & grounded state of being
Cultivation of embodied self-awareness
Somatic explorations
Learn to listen to the wisdom of the body
Investigation & identification of resources and other contemplative exercises
Relating with the healing potency of Neutral
Form & strengthen relationship with the innate healing potential
Enhancement of perceptual awareness via the felt sense
All participants will receive several hours of treatment during this course. We recommend that participants allow themselves time to integrate in the evening after class and the days that follow the completion of the workshop. You will likely want extra quiet time to rest and renew.
This course is being offered by Stacy Darby.
As a facilitator Stacy creates a spacious container that provides opportunity for participants to lean into their experience and take note of what the moment has for them to receive. She endeavors to guide in such a way that promotes learning to be garnered from the inner wisdom of the participants. Offering a safe container for the curious mind to explore she leads byway of practicing the listening skills that are at the heart of the teachings.
The content of this course is influenced by the foundational principles that are at the core of osteopathic medicine & Craniosacral Therapy, the Quietude Based Practice of Biodynamic Craniosacral, Usui Reiki and includes experiential tools shared by various teachers that have influenced the study in Self and Energy Awareness.
Course Information
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Dates/Time
May 31-June 2nd 2024
(Friday-Sunday 9am-6pm) -
Location
Awakenings Wellness Center
1016 SE 12th Avenue
Portland, OR 97214 -
Tuition
$750 total | $150 non-refundable deposit to reserve a spot
* Payment plans available -
Contact
Stacy Darby (503) 753-2611
stacy@lightessence.org -
Continuing Education
24 CEUs/PDAs
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Facilitators
Stacy Darby LAc, LMT
Workshop Registration
Interested in joining this class?
To register please follow the link below to reserve a spot in the class.
Make appointment for Biodynamic Touch Workshop on start date
Follow the instructions to fill out the class intake form.
A non-refundable deposit of $150 is required to reserve your spot in the course.
Once the form and deposit are received I will confirm your registration.
Thank you for choosing to be with us!
Interested in arranging a payment plan?
Payment plans can be arranged to meet your budget.
Payment plan example:
$150 initial non-refundable payment to reserve a spot in the course
followed by 2 payments of $300 -OR- 3 payments of $200 made between time of registration and first day of class.
Course Registration
Please Note: The continuing education courses offered are for qualified practitioners, who are practicing within the scope of their profession and within the legal parameters of their place of practice. It is your obligation to know the requirements of the state in which you are practicing. The courses offered here cannot be used as primary education or as educational hours towards initial licensure and certification.
Tuition Payments
A non-refundable deposit is due at time of registration to reserve a spot in the class.
The remaining balance for workshops is due 30 days before the workshop unless a payment plan has been made in advance or enrollment occurs 30 days or less before the event date.
Checks Payments:
Address tuition checks to Light Essence Healing
Send checks to Stacy Darby at: PO Box 11553 Portland OR 97211
Venmo Payments:
Send payments to: stacy darby@light-essence
* When using Venmo to submit tuition balances there is an additional 2% processing fee for all Venmo payments that are processed as a business transaction. Before you process your payments please add this 2% fee to total due.
PayPal and Credit Card Payments
* When using PayPal marked as business/service transaction and for invoiced online card payments for tuition balances additional service fees are included. Before you process your payments please add this 3.3% fee to total due.
workshop Registration policy
All deposits for workshops are non-refundable. The remaining balance for workshops is due 30 days before the scheduled workshop date unless prior payment arrangements have been made. If the workshop balance is not paid in full 30 days prior to the event date, your space may be given to a student on the wait-list and the deposit forfeited. Please communicate with us via e-mail if there are any issues with timely payment; we want to work with you to ensure you can attend the event. If submitting a withdrawal of your workshop registration with less than 30 days prior to the start of the event, a refund less the deposit amount will be issued only if a replacement can be found from the waiting list. If no replacement is available, the entire tuition is non-refundable.
CEUs/PDA credits
Certificates of Completion will be granted for total hours attended
PDA/CEUs for Acupuncturists & Naturopathic Doctors
NCCAOM accepts adjunctive therapies such as Craniosacral Therapy. These courses are eligible for NCCAOM approval and PDA points in the PE-CW (Professional Enhancement coursework) category. NCCAOM Diplomates must take a total of 60 PDA points per re-cerification cycle, and 30 must come from core but the other 30 may come from PE-CW courses
Please note: This course is not NCCAOM approved PDA provider
The Oregon Medical Board of Naturopathic Medicine allows Oregon licensees to submit non-pre-approved continued education courses attended for CE approval, such as craniosacral therapy trainings.