CranioSacral Therapy Trauma-Informed
“Every treatment protocol should be dictated by the wisdom of the patients’ own body.”
Dr John E. Upledger
Relevant Articles and Research
Learn to support healing without re-triggering
Trauma-informed CranioSacral Therapy is supported by a growing body of research and clinical observation. These articles and resources offer insight into how CranioSacral Therapy can positively influence the nervous system, reduce physical and emotional tension, and support trauma resolution.
Combining Psychotherapy with CranioSacral Therapy for Severely Traumatized Patients
This peer-reviewed study examines the integration of CranioSacral Therapy with psychotherapy for patients suffering from severe trauma, including PTSD. It discusses how CST can complement traditional psychological approaches by addressing somatic manifestations of trauma, thereby enhancing overall treatment outcomes. The article also delves into the physiological mechanisms through which CST may influence the nervous system and promote healing.
Finding Wholeness After Trauma: The Role of Alternative Therapies
This article highlights the work of Crisis Support Therapy Partners (CST Partners), a nonprofit organization providing CranioSacral Therapy to communities affected by school shootings in Uvalde, Texas, and Nashville, Tennessee. It underscores the importance of alternative therapies like CST in facilitating emotional and physical recovery in the aftermath of traumatic events.
CranioSacral Therapy Treatment: Recovery Through Touch
This piece explores how CranioSacral Therapy aids in trauma recovery by facilitating the release of stored stress and tension within the body. It explains the role of CST in helping the nervous system return to a state of balance, which can be particularly beneficial for individuals dealing with the lingering effects of trauma.
Trauma-Informed CranioSacral Therapy Training
CranioSacral Therapy (CST) offers a gentle, respectful approach that works directly with the nervous system—supporting the body’s ability to release tension and resolve held patterns, without overwhelm, reactivation or re-triggering; through the wisdom of the body.