Seeking out the Long Tide.......

Cranio-Sacral therapy is a fascinating therapy, developed initially by the work of William Sutherland. It talks of the inner movement of the body, involving the tissues, fluids, skeleton and membrane system. The cranio-sacral rhythm of the body is integral within us all-rather like an inner music system. This also includes the "long tide" and the "mid tide." Cranio-Sacral therapy serves to treat the whole of a person, it's approach is gentle but powerful.

Some practitioners mention that the "long tide" forms an important aspect of healing. It is this time of stillness and therapeutic listening that is vital and essential to the process.Visit www.craniosacral.co.uk for more information

In reflection of my music therapy work......
It seems that the elements of pace and timing are becoming more distinctive. the aspect of allowing a child/adult to be, entering into a musical dialogue when the time feels right. Finding an inner meeting point and waiting to be invited in. Yet for others, the aspect of playing through the transitions has been important, enabling a child/adult to move beyond a distinctive and recognisable pattern, particularly if it has become a more difficult but learned source of expression.

Once a catalyst has been provided, the conversation can often begin to flow again, a dialogue of musical expression can occur spontaneously- containing authenticity and truth, where all superficialities can dissolve, effortlessly.......