Cranial Therapy certification- to register call 719/231-5715
The Cranial Certification Program teaches students to work with the cranial sacral system within the body and educates the practitioner on how to work with the subtle rhythms and flow of this very intricate system. Therapists coming out of this program will have considerable knowledge of the cranial system along with how to properly facilitate releases on the system in combination with the structure, energetic body & meridians.
THREE GREAT WAYS TO LEARN:
(Full Certification Enrollment Not Required* - Individual Classes offered as CE's)
Individual Class Costs: 24 hours - $360.00, 16 hours - $240.00 or 8 hours - $120.00
Cranial Certification Program – Program 5100
Full Certification 150 hours - 12 Month Training - Full Certification Tuition: $1500.00
Occupational Objective:
Class Requirements for Certification in Cranial Therapy:
Elective Module I – Advanced Pelvic Class (24)
Elective Module VII -Cranial Techniques I (24)
Elective Module VIII - Cranial Techniques II (24)
Elective Module IX - Cranial Techniques III (24)
Additional Requirements (46)
Evaluation/Examination Examination (8)
Program Information
Each class is a complete, free-standing course and any class may be taken without enrolling in the entire certification program as long as prerequisites are met. Individual classes may be counted towards Continuing Education Credits or CEU’s.
Elective Module I – Advanced-Pelvic Class – (24 hours) - $360.00
Specific Course Objective: This course will allow students to confidently evaluate and perform advanced release techniques in working with advanced pelvic issues. In this module students will learn advanced release techniques in working with pelvic issues. This course will include both point work and structural release techniques. A more in-depth analysis of the pelvic bowl and its functions will be discussed along with advanced anatomy of the pelvis. Techniques on how to strengthen the pelvic bowl and intrinsic muscles will be given in a fun and interactive way. Pre-requisites: None
Elective Module VII -Cranial Techniques I (24 hours - $360.00)
Specific Course Objective: This course will allow students to evaluate and perform advanced release techniques from an energetic, physio-mechanical and meridian perspective. Students will learn cranial from an energetic, physio-mechanical, and meridian point perspective. This class can be transformational for all those who take it. Cranial work can be the missing link in working with clients that just don’t seem to get better. Pre-requisites: None
Elective Module VIII - Cranial Techniques II (24 hours - $360.00)
Specific Course Objective: This course will allow students to have more advanced knowledge of the cranial system and its anatomy & physiology
Students will learn more cranial techniques as they start to attain a greater understanding of the flow and rhythms of the bodies fluid systems. Pre-requisite: None
Elective Module IX - Cranial Techniques III (24 hours - $360.00)
Specific Course Objective: This course allows students to integrate all the information they have learned to date in the previous cranial classes to facilitate a comprehensive session that has closure for the client.
Students will learn more cranial techniques as well as bring all those techniques they have learned in previous classes to the table. This class helps integrate the final information that students will need in facilitating sessions and having appropriate closure and integration for the client. Pre-requisite: Elective Module VII & Elective Module VIII or Permission of Instructor
Additional Requirements – 46 hours
Through continuous practice, students gain familiarity and experience in practicing bodywork and other skills necessary to be an independent practitioner.
Specific Course Objective: The objective of this module is to give students more confidence in practicing their skills through tutorials, one on one practice, case studies, and direct experience. Pre-requisites: Varies - students will be given a timeline of when to start.
Tutorials - 6 hours
Tutorials may be on an individual level with an instructor or with a group of not more than 3 students. It is suggested that a 3 hour tutorial be split amongst three students, however, the student will receive all three hours of tutorial credit even though they are sharing those hours. Tutorials are comprised of a question and answer format where students get their individual questions met that perhaps are not appropriate to bring up in a class setting. Students are encouraged to identify where they are having difficulty and work directly on those issues during tutorial times. Tutorials can be the difference between realizing that there is a difficulty and actually overcoming the dynamics that are creating it.
Practice Sessions - 20 hours - Students are required to give 20 sessions to the general public or other students. Students are not allowed to charge money for these services or infer that they are a practitioner.
Case Studies - 20 hours - Students are required to work with two clients at 10 sessions per client and follow a case study format.
Evaluation/Examination – 8 hours
Specific Course Objective: The objective of this module is to evaluate students’ performance, review areas of concern in each students practice and pass a final exam prior to full certification. Pre-requisites: Finalization of all
Required Work for Certification or Permission of Instructor.
2 Evaluation Sessions – 4 hrs
Evaluation session are to be given to authorized persons for written feedback from the recipient to the student. These evaluation sessions are incredible learning devices in order to give constructive criticism to students on their strengths and weaknesses. Written feedback forms from the recipient will be given to the student and school to be placed in their student file and evaluated for student performance. Areas which need to be addressed on the evaluation form must be improved on subsequent evaluation sessions or an additional evaluation session will be required. Additional evaluation sessions are at the student’s expense. Fees range from $20.00 - $60.00 per hour.
1 Testing Session – 2 hrs
Testing sessions are to be given to students by authorized persons for written grade. These testing sessions will identify students’ weaknesses and strengths. Written & verbal feedback is given to the student so they might improve on the next testing session. Testing sessions will be graded by the instructors overseeing testing sessions. Testing sessions must be completed by the end of the certification program. Also, student weaknesses that are identified on the first testing session must be improved on subsequent testing sessions in order to have a passing grade.
Final Examination – 2 hours
Students will be tested by both verbal and written examination. A final hands-on practicum will also be given during the final testing weekend. Students’ weaknesses that are identified on the 3 initial testing sessions must be improved on the final practicum in order to pass. A student receiving a non-passing grade will be given instruction on what they need to improve and will be able to take the practicum over a second time. .
THREE GREAT WAYS TO LEARN:
- FULL CERTIFICATIONS
- 3-DAY SEMINARS YOU CAN TAKE AS INDEPENDENT CLASSES
- ONLINE HOME STUDY COURSES (Online Coming Soon)
(Full Certification Enrollment Not Required* - Individual Classes offered as CE's)
Individual Class Costs: 24 hours - $360.00, 16 hours - $240.00 or 8 hours - $120.00
Cranial Certification Program – Program 5100
Full Certification 150 hours - 12 Month Training - Full Certification Tuition: $1500.00
Occupational Objective:
- The graduate of this program should be able to practice this form of bodywork in a private practice or in a rehabilitative practice.
- Graduating students should demonstrate skill, confidence, compassion & proficiency in assessment, evaluation and the application of Cranial techniques.
- Graduates should also be able to work alongside adjunctive health care professionals and be able to discuss Cranial Techniques and its function in relation to other therapies.
Class Requirements for Certification in Cranial Therapy:
Elective Module I – Advanced Pelvic Class (24)
Elective Module VII -Cranial Techniques I (24)
Elective Module VIII - Cranial Techniques II (24)
Elective Module IX - Cranial Techniques III (24)
Additional Requirements (46)
Evaluation/Examination Examination (8)
Program Information
Each class is a complete, free-standing course and any class may be taken without enrolling in the entire certification program as long as prerequisites are met. Individual classes may be counted towards Continuing Education Credits or CEU’s.
Elective Module I – Advanced-Pelvic Class – (24 hours) - $360.00
Specific Course Objective: This course will allow students to confidently evaluate and perform advanced release techniques in working with advanced pelvic issues. In this module students will learn advanced release techniques in working with pelvic issues. This course will include both point work and structural release techniques. A more in-depth analysis of the pelvic bowl and its functions will be discussed along with advanced anatomy of the pelvis. Techniques on how to strengthen the pelvic bowl and intrinsic muscles will be given in a fun and interactive way. Pre-requisites: None
Elective Module VII -Cranial Techniques I (24 hours - $360.00)
Specific Course Objective: This course will allow students to evaluate and perform advanced release techniques from an energetic, physio-mechanical and meridian perspective. Students will learn cranial from an energetic, physio-mechanical, and meridian point perspective. This class can be transformational for all those who take it. Cranial work can be the missing link in working with clients that just don’t seem to get better. Pre-requisites: None
Elective Module VIII - Cranial Techniques II (24 hours - $360.00)
Specific Course Objective: This course will allow students to have more advanced knowledge of the cranial system and its anatomy & physiology
Students will learn more cranial techniques as they start to attain a greater understanding of the flow and rhythms of the bodies fluid systems. Pre-requisite: None
Elective Module IX - Cranial Techniques III (24 hours - $360.00)
Specific Course Objective: This course allows students to integrate all the information they have learned to date in the previous cranial classes to facilitate a comprehensive session that has closure for the client.
Students will learn more cranial techniques as well as bring all those techniques they have learned in previous classes to the table. This class helps integrate the final information that students will need in facilitating sessions and having appropriate closure and integration for the client. Pre-requisite: Elective Module VII & Elective Module VIII or Permission of Instructor
Additional Requirements – 46 hours
Through continuous practice, students gain familiarity and experience in practicing bodywork and other skills necessary to be an independent practitioner.
Specific Course Objective: The objective of this module is to give students more confidence in practicing their skills through tutorials, one on one practice, case studies, and direct experience. Pre-requisites: Varies - students will be given a timeline of when to start.
Tutorials - 6 hours
Tutorials may be on an individual level with an instructor or with a group of not more than 3 students. It is suggested that a 3 hour tutorial be split amongst three students, however, the student will receive all three hours of tutorial credit even though they are sharing those hours. Tutorials are comprised of a question and answer format where students get their individual questions met that perhaps are not appropriate to bring up in a class setting. Students are encouraged to identify where they are having difficulty and work directly on those issues during tutorial times. Tutorials can be the difference between realizing that there is a difficulty and actually overcoming the dynamics that are creating it.
Practice Sessions - 20 hours - Students are required to give 20 sessions to the general public or other students. Students are not allowed to charge money for these services or infer that they are a practitioner.
Case Studies - 20 hours - Students are required to work with two clients at 10 sessions per client and follow a case study format.
Evaluation/Examination – 8 hours
Specific Course Objective: The objective of this module is to evaluate students’ performance, review areas of concern in each students practice and pass a final exam prior to full certification. Pre-requisites: Finalization of all
Required Work for Certification or Permission of Instructor.
2 Evaluation Sessions – 4 hrs
Evaluation session are to be given to authorized persons for written feedback from the recipient to the student. These evaluation sessions are incredible learning devices in order to give constructive criticism to students on their strengths and weaknesses. Written feedback forms from the recipient will be given to the student and school to be placed in their student file and evaluated for student performance. Areas which need to be addressed on the evaluation form must be improved on subsequent evaluation sessions or an additional evaluation session will be required. Additional evaluation sessions are at the student’s expense. Fees range from $20.00 - $60.00 per hour.
1 Testing Session – 2 hrs
Testing sessions are to be given to students by authorized persons for written grade. These testing sessions will identify students’ weaknesses and strengths. Written & verbal feedback is given to the student so they might improve on the next testing session. Testing sessions will be graded by the instructors overseeing testing sessions. Testing sessions must be completed by the end of the certification program. Also, student weaknesses that are identified on the first testing session must be improved on subsequent testing sessions in order to have a passing grade.
Final Examination – 2 hours
Students will be tested by both verbal and written examination. A final hands-on practicum will also be given during the final testing weekend. Students’ weaknesses that are identified on the 3 initial testing sessions must be improved on the final practicum in order to pass. A student receiving a non-passing grade will be given instruction on what they need to improve and will be able to take the practicum over a second time. .
