Craniosacral Biodynamics

Craniosacral Biodynamics: The website of Franklyn Sills, who developed the approach to teaching Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy this training is based on. I assist and co-teach with Franklyn in NYC and Europe. The site includes additonal information about this therapy and how it is taught. http:/www.craniosacral-biodynamics.org/

Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy Association of North America (BCTA/NA):
This organization represents Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy as taught by Franklyn Sills. The site includes some informative articles about this therapy. www.craniosacraltherapy.org

The Craniosacral Therapy Association of the UK: This organization represents craniosacral practitioners of various styles. http://www.craniosacral.co.uk/

Embryology

Embryo in Motion: The site of Jaap van der Waal, an unusual Dutch embryologist whose views support the Biodynamic approach. The site includes some fascinating, very readable articles. https://www.embryo.nl/749

Embryology.Med.UNSW: Excellent source of images, videos, etc. on human embryo development, including models from Erich Blechschmidt: https://embryology.med.unsw.edu.au/embryology/

Continuum and Somatic Movement

Continuum Teachers Association: The site of teachers who have been authorised by founder of Continuum, Emilie Conrad. http://www.continuumteachers.com/

Continuum Movement Inc: Previously the website of the late Emilie Conrad, it currently offers a training directed by Donnalea Goelz, and provides a source for purchasing her online classes at http://continuummovement.teachable.com/courses and articles about Continuum at http://continuummovement.com/articles/

Books on Continuum:

Life on Land: The Story of Continuum, the World-Renowned Self-Discover and Movement Method by Emilie Conrad, founder of Continuum
Engaging the Movement to Life: Exploring Health and Embodiment Through Osteopathy and Continuum by Bonnie Gintis, Osteopath and Continuum Teacher

BodyMind Psychotherapy: The work of Susan Aposhyan, which integrates BodyMind Centering (BMC) into psychotherapy. The training I took with Susan profoundly influences the way I work with movement, the body, and the psyche. http://www.bodymindpsychotherapy.com/

International Somatic Movement Education & Therapy Association: Association representing a variety of approaches, including Continuum, BodyMind Centering and Somatic or Dance/Movement Psychotherapy, to the process of awakening awareness in the body (soma) in movement. http://www.ismeta.org/

Prenatal and Birth Psychology and Therapy

Association for Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health (APPPAH):
This site includes many informative articles and other resources. www.birthpsychology.com

Castellino Trainings: Information on research underlying Prenatal and Birth Therapy and the trainings, workshops and family clinic of Ray Castellino. I assisted and trained with Ray for four years and am deeply influenced by his work in all the work I do. http://www.castellinotraining.com/

Myrna Martin: Pre and Perinatal Attachment Professional Trainings and clinical work based on the training model of Ray Castellino. http://myrnamartin.net

Dr. William R. Emerson: Information on the work and writings of Dr. Emerson. I studied extensively with Dr. Emerson and have assisted him in his workshops. http://emersonbirthrx.com

International Society for Pre- and Perinatal Psychology and Health (ISPPM): International non-profit society registered in Germany (site is in German but can be read in English through Google translate) on scientific research and therapies related to this early phase of life. http://www.isppm.de/

Prenatal Sciences: Interviews and other information about prenatal influences: https://www.prenatalsciencespartnership.org/

International Journal of Prenatal & Life Sciences: https://www.journalprenatalife.com/index.php/prenatal

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RESOURCES FOR BIRTHING YOUR LIFE

This section includes articles, webcasts, videos, etc. to support you on your journey. Many of them have been written or produced by me, Cherionna Menzam-Sills, PhD. Others are highly are highly recommended and have benefitted me and my clients and students on our paths. May they benefit you also!

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Videos

Articles by Cherionna Menzam-Sills Ph.D.

Embodying Embryology: Accessing Our Original Embryological Potential: Article by Cherionna Menzam-Sills in Somatic Psychotherapy Today Winter 2015 or Article by Cherionna Menzam-Sills in Somatic Psychotherapy Today Winter 2015 PDF

Prenatal and Birth Experience: Shadow and Potential, Article in Somatic Psychotherapy Today March 2019

Biodynamic or Biomechanical article comparing Biodynamic and Biomechanical approaches to Craniosacral Therapy

(Blog post translated into French)

Embryo as Person: As in the Womb, So in the World in Prenatal International Journal of Life Sciences, May, 2023

Book by Cherionna Menzam-Sills Ph.D.

Spirit into Form: Exploring Embryological Potential and Prenatal Psychology

Pre- and Perinatal Psychology/Therapy with Dr. Cherionna Menzam-Sills Podcast Interview Emergent Human

Book by Cherionna Menzam-Sills Ph.D.

North Atlantic Books (2018)

Books Cherionna has contributed chapters to:

WOMB TO THRIVE: The Missing Keys to Heal Yourself, Your Family and the Planet, Julie Gerland, Birthing the New Humanity, 2022

Foundations in Craniosacral Biodynamics, Volume One: The Breath of Life and Fundamental Skills, Franklyn, Sills, North Atlantic Books, 2011

Foundations in Craniosacral Biodynamics, Volume Two: The Sentient Embryo, Tissue Intelligence, and Trauma Resolution, Franklyn Sills, North Atlantic Books, 2012

More Interviews and Podcasts

Interview with Dr. Sam Berne on EyeClarity Podcast on Continuum, Ray Castellino, Craniosacral Biodynamics, Pre- and Perinatal Psychology, how it may affect vision, and Cherionna's recently released book, Spirit into Form: Exploring Embryological Potential and Prenatal Psychology

Webinar Classes Available to View or Purchase

More webinars and archives of past webinars at our new online school, Resourcing Your Life

Useful Links

Craniosacral Biodynamics

Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy Association of North America (BCTA/NA): This organization represents Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy as taught by Franklyn Sills. The site includes some informative articles about this therapy. www.craniosacraltherapy.org

The Craniosacral Therapy Association of the UK: This organization represents craniosacral practitioners of various styles. http://www.craniosacral.co.uk/

Embryology

Embryo in Motion: The site of Jaap van der Waal, an unusual Dutch embryologist whose views support the Biodynamic approach. The site includes some fascinating, very readable articles. https://www.embryo.nl/749

Embryology.Med.UNSW: Excellent source of images, videos, etc. on human embryo development, including models from Erich Blechschmidt: https://embryology.med.unsw.edu.au/embryology/

Continuum and Somatic Movement

Continuum Teachers Association: The site of teachers who have been authorised by founder of Continuum, Emilie Conrad. http://www.continuumteachers.com/

Books on Continuum:

Life on Land: The Story of Continuum, the World-Renowned Self-Discover and Movement Method by Emilie Conrad, founder of Continuum

Engaging the Movement to Life: Exploring Health and Embodiment Through Osteopathy and Continuum by Bonnie Gintis, Osteopath and Continuum Teacher

BodyMind Psychotherapy: The work of Susan Aposhyan, which integrates BodyMind Centering (BMC) into psychotherapy. The training I took with Susan profoundly influences the way I work with movement, the body, and the psyche. http://www.bodymindpsychotherapy.com/

International Somatic Movement Education & Therapy Association: Association representing a variety of approaches, including Continuum, BodyMind Centering and Somatic or Dance/Movement Psychotherapy, to the process of awakening awareness in the body (soma) in movement. http://www.ismeta.org/

Prenatal and Birth Psychology and Therapy

Association for Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health (APPPAH): This site includes many informative articles and other resources. www.birthpsychology.com

Castellino Trainings: Information on research underlying Prenatal and Birth Therapy and the trainings, workshops and family clinic of Ray Castellino. I assisted and trained with Ray for four years and am deeply influenced by his work in all the work I do. http://www.castellinotraining.com/

Myrna Martin: Pre and Perinatal Attachment Professional Trainings and clinical work based on the training model of Ray Castellino. http://myrnamartin.net

Dr. William R. Emerson: Information on the work and writings of Dr. Emerson. I studied extensively with Dr. Emerson and have assisted him in his workshops. http://emersonbirthrx.com

International Society for Pre- and Perinatal Psychology and Health (ISPPM): International non-profit society registered in Germany (site is in German but can be read in English through Google translate) on scientific research and therapies related to this early phase of life. http://www.isppm.de/

Prenatal Sciences: Interviews and other information about prenatal influences: https://www.prenatalsciencespartnership.org/

International Journal of Prenatal & Life Sciences: https://www.journalprenatalife.com/index.php/prenatal

Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy Association of North America (BCTA/NA):
This organization represents Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy as taught by Franklyn Sills. The site includes some informative articles about this therapy. www.craniosacraltherapy.org

Association for Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health (APPPAH):
This site includes many informative articles and other resources. www.birthpsychology.com