The Journal of the Craniosacral Therapy Association of the UK

Craniosacral therapy (CST) has developed effective healing methods by continually questioning itself as well as established ideas and practices. The magazine continues this tradition and is unafraid of controversy while welcoming informed debate.

The Fulcrum covers a wide variety of subjects such as craniosacral therapy as science or art, humorous pieces and interesting case histories.

The current issue No. 47, circulated in May 2009, follows on from recent independent research carried out by the University of Westminster demonstrating that craniosacral therapy is clinically effective.

Vivien Ray, the new Chair of the CSTA, puts forward her vision for the future of the association – and complementary medicine in general. Ray balances pragmatism and optimism regarding self-regulation craniosacral practitioners and advocates developing communication as a means to resolving differences of opinion. Ray acknowledges the subtle, almost ineffable quality of the effective therapeutic experience and integrates this appreciation with a grounded view of effective regulation.

Andrew Stones explains how a simple modification to a standard handhold can make a significant difference to relationship dynamics. He draws on the experience of Dr Robert Fulford and the discoveries of Dr Randolph Stone for his inspiration.

Sue Harding follows her previous article further exploring the psychological dynamics of adoption and the particular issues which surface in adoptees. Harding’s contemplative article touches on inner process with an understanding which is refreshing and enlightening and which applies to us all.

Craniosacral therapy can work positively in many different ways. Steve Haines looks at pain from a variety of perspectives from the physiological to the beliefs we hold around it.

Matthew Appleton discusses the ‘relational midline’ and links early life experience to adult sexuality. Appleton’s article embraces Reichian understanding and describes how the changing proportions of the body through to adulthood affect psycho-sexual dynamics.

Finally, Claire Dolby discusses and explains ‘dynamic stillness’ and its relevance to CST.

The journal is a good way to keep in touch with what's going on in the craniosacral field, both academically and on a more personal level. Many courses designed for craniosacral therapists are advertised exclusively in The Fulcrum.

Back numbers cover a wide variety of interesting subjects and you can read selected articles in pdf format (see list in the right hand column).

The Fulcrum is published three times yearly, in January, May and September. Subscriptions cost £18.50 in the UK, £19.50 for Europe and £21.50 elsewhere.

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