July CE NW Tucson

Five Courses in Seven Days!
Friday, July 24,
Science for Relaxation Therapists Series: Intelligence of Muscle Tension
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM; 4 CE Hours, $68.00* Includes handouts by Instructor, Patrick Moore.
Is tension a mistake of perception that can be fixed by a skilled therapist? Or does the brain design tension "knowingly?" In this discussion we'll talk about theories of what causes cranial motion including the theory of brain cells expanding, hydraulic pressure of cerebrospinal fluid, and muscles varying contraction, how cranial motion acts in ideal conditions (flexes and extends every 20 seconds in nice cycles), and how it acts under stress (motions pull away from neutral and remain there without cycling). We'll also talk about proprioception (the sensation of movement) including the Strain-Counterstrain principle of "signal gain."
This talk will not be over your head—the discussion is tailored to match the preparation of the day's participants. Those students who would like to challenge the teacher more may study in advance of the class may view these or other links: by Warren Hammer P 550-553:
http://books.google.com/books?q=%22the+return+to+neutral%22+%22must+be+done%22+%22slowly+at+least+for+the+first+30%22&btnG=Search+Books and two references to cranial motion responding to muscular influences in Leon Chaitow: http://books.google.com/books?q=%22cranial+motion%22+%22response+to+muscular%22+%22influences%3F%22&btnG=Search+Books
Saturday, July 25
Unwinding Muscles with Cranial Motion Series: Unwinding the Spine in Sidelying Position; 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM; 4 CE Hours; $68.00*; Includes handouts by Instructor Patrick Moore; Prerequisite: any Melting Muscles course, any craniosacral course, or "Intelligence of Muscle Tension" (held the day before).
This is a hands-on class at the massage tables. With your partner lying on his or her side, you will touch spinal segments with each hand to discern the motion between any two vertebrae. We'll experiment with two hand placements; over the Transverse Processes or by softly pinching the Spinous Processes. In the Thoracic region, we will experiment with one hand on the ribcage to sense rotation. Unwinding muscles provides the spine the opportunity to relax its long-standing twists and bends.
Preparation: please wear loose or stretchy clothing.
Sunday, July 26
Unwinding Muscles with Cranial Motion Series: Unwinding Atlas & Axis
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM; 5 CE hours; $85.00*; Prerequisite: "Melting Atlas & Axis," or "Intelligence of Muscle Tension (offered two days before).
Cranial muscle motion shows you how to prioritize and release the person's tensions. This slow motion contraction of muscle shows you which way the joint is imbalanced by guiding you into the safest, most comfortable treatment positions. So guided, you may discern which muscle is most shortened and add muscle work to your slow motions. When you've learned how to "listen," cranial muscle motion will also "tell" you when the guarding begins to release, when the contraction is less than antagonist contractions (because the head will begin to move back toward neutral), the satellite contractions of antagonists, and give you an accurate foretelling of how much more treatment, if any, is necessary for a full resolution. What you'll gain: àExperience feeling cranial muscle motion acting to rotate the head. àAbility to assess whether the head "wants" to tighten into L or R rotation. àAbility to follow cranial muscle motion into the safest, most comfortable position. àFeel muscles relaxing, and àFeel the motion of resolving tension as the head "wants" to move back to balance.
Wednesday, July 29
Equal Relationships in Therapy and Business
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM; 6 hr Ethics (incl. Standard V); $102.00*; Preparation: Upon registration, you will receive the Equality Questionnaire—please fill out before class. Rather than a list of "Do's" and "Don'ts" this ethics class shows you how to adjust professional relationships to be more equal. Equality feels friendly to both people and takes the pressure off. Because therapists (and teachers) are often placed on a pedestal, we'll learn ways to empower the patient or student, (which also accelerates their healing/learning). Sometimes it is the massage practitioner who enters the relationship with less power (for example, in a ritzy spa where the practitioner must call the guest by their last name and only speak when spoken to). In this case, we find ways to empower therapists to rise to equality. Equality dissolves power differential, transference and dual relationship; well-studied factors influencing unethical behavior. The teacher is not above but demonstrates equality with students, as a model to demonstrate how therapists may interact with clients. We will cover your written questionnaires, group discussion, and time for volunteers to share their work situations with feedback for equalizing.
Thursday, July 30
Touching the Brain—Left and Right Balance
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM; 5 CE hours; $85.00*; Recommended Advance Study: If I Only Had A Brain Injury by Laura Bruno, Cell Talk by John Upledger pp. 129-179 , and view 20 min video by Jill Bolte Taylor
As we see in Jill Bolte Taylor's video, the left and right brains have very different values, definitions of self, approaches to doing and being. Jill felt at peace without a functioning left brain though she was unable to speak or move, only to embrace all beings as oneself. She did decide that the left brain was worth saving and now she has the best balance of both. Through hands-on we may negotiate between both sides for balance in regard to coordination, strengths, values, definitions of self, doing, being, and any other needs the brain communicates.
You will learn: --to feel the motion of the brain within the cranium --to feel the motion of the brain stem and spinal cord within the spine --techniques with recipient both face up and face down --how the brain communicates and understands through symbols -- how to gain the brain's blessing so that a) any mistakes you make are forgiven and b) it actually coaches you how to heal it --Parasympathetic responses, Sympathetic reactions, and how to inspire the brain to choose rejuvenation --In addition to work with our hands, we will begin learning how to speak with the recipient in a way that stimulates him to reprogram and restructure his own neural pathways.
Location: Patrick Moore's Home Office near Ina Road and La Canada. Address is given upon registration. please reply by email or call 623-670-0442—Patrick's cell phone.
Policies: $25.00 non-refundable deposit guarantees your place in class. Payment by check or paypal. The home office has a maximum class size depending on the type of course. When a larger space is needed, you will be notified of the change in location, within 10 miles of the original location. No minimum class size, maximum of 14 unless we have a student-teacher assisting. I also teach CE at Rich Experience and Cortiva, where the prices are different and discounts do not apply.
* Normal CE price is $17 per CE hour at the home office. Discounts available:
a) those not needing a CE certificate may participate for $8.50 per hour.
b) Graduates of any class are welcome to repeat that class for $5 per hour; no certificate is given for repeating.
c) You may take 5% off for full payment two or more weeks in advance of the class
d) you may take 10% off any five courses paid two or more weeks in advance or 25% off ten.