Reflexology for Trauma & Addiction - Level 2

1. Somatosensory system anatomy and what that looks like in our bodies as we hold space for self and others; including, attunement and limbic resonance with exercises to integrate synchronous movement with clients;
2. Understanding what may be affected by traumatic stress and the areas of the brain responsible for filtering, self-awareness, inhibition, judgment/discernment, emotional regulation, timing and context. Intermediate anatomy and physiology for specific brain structures affected by trauma and addiction, including the differentiation between certain cortices.
3. An examination of survival response and recovery in animals and humans;
4. Understanding cross addiction, dual diagnosis, and comorbidity of early chronic trauma;
5. History of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE’s) and the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM);
6. Synthesizing visual, auditory, and behavioral information in clients while cultivating awareness of practitioner state;
7. Subtle rotations and techniques in hand reflexology sessions;
8. New foot reflexology methods, techniques, and "subtle holds" for a detailed and integrative session.

Workshop Components

• Somatosensory System Anatomy: Principles and reflexological implementation.
• A No-Mind Approach to Wellness: Deepened understanding.
• Imagination: Igniting imagination for cellular/neuronal competency.
• Brain Structures: In-depth study beyond Level I and traditional practice.
• Dual Diagnosis & Cross Addiction: Address co-occurring conditions.
• Reflexology Guides: Moving beyond the Guide to address specific person and needs.
• Teaching Self-Care Tools: Empowering clients .

Review of Concepts and Techniques in Level I

• A No-Mind Approach to Wellness: Releasing negative thought patterns, judgments, & diagnoses.
• Compassionate Intake Process: Skillful inquiry for deeper understanding.
• Anatomy & Physiology: Brain structures, central nervous system, HPA axis.
• Self-Inquiry: Exercises for self-reflection and change.
• Reflexology Guides: Tailored protocols for self-care and client-care.

Anatomy & Physiology

• Brain structures related to trauma and addiction.
• Parts of the brain responsible for the following:
  • filtering
  • self-awareness
  • inhibition
  • judgement/discernment
  • emotional regulation
  • timing/context
  • Cortices, lobes, gyri, and sulci,
  • Reflexology’s impact on the nervous system.
  • Adaptation beyond protocols.

Students Will Learn

• Intermediate brain anatomy & physiology.
• Energetic reflexology techniques.
• Enhanced practitioner awareness.
• Practical integration of reflexology and movement.
• Somatic Exercises for practitioner softening and evolution
• Shifting from dependence/co-regulation to empowerment/self-regulation.