Advanced Craniosacral therapy courses
with Mike Boxhall RCST., FCSTA

A 3-Day introductory seminar in the series “Getting in Touch”

will be held at:

Duncton Mill,
Near Petworth,
West Sussex

21st – 24th July 2008
to be called

“Introduction to THE BLESSINGS OF INSECURITY”

Many people, not only therapists have been impressed by the effects of Craniosacral therapy and have perhaps, assumed that it is something that only highly trained practitioners do.  This is quite correct if we want to make a profession of it and intend to charge people a fee for working, therapeutically with their problems/diseases.

If that is what we want to do, then we must undertake a professional training course at one or other of the registered training colleges.  We could put you in touch with those, should you develop an interest.

However, what Mike has observed, during some 35 years of practice, is that there are a number of people who have no intention of becoming therapists but who do value the personal growth potential in aspects of the training. In all deep level work, it could be said that it is where the practitioner is coming from that really counts, not what she is DOING to the client.

The ability to just be able to be with what is, to just hear the story in stillness, is very healing. This is true of all relationships, not just the therapeutic one.

The difficulty, for most of us, is that to just fully hear, without have to make a judgment or offer an opinion, makes us feel rather insecure.

Why do we make an enemy of insecurity? All growth, by definition is into the unknown. Let us make an ally of insecurity in our lives and allow ourselves to work with it. If we know where we are going we are going round in circles.

There is a way of moving in this world unaided by certainty ..........with mind wide open and closed to answers, feel for the way (LAO TZU)

This course is designed to allow us to spend three days in most beautiful surroundings, exploring gently through simple hands-on, and meditation practices, (fully clothed and in the safety of a well held group,) the possibilities for growth inherent in Stillness, a commodity that tends to be in short supply in most of our busy lives.

The numbers are limited to sixteen.  The only qualifications are a willingness to be open  to whatever reveals itself in us and others, in this particular moment.

We should be able to have a lot of fun and learn something useful at the same time, about how our life-stories tend to keep us from being spontaneous to the present.  We shall do some hands –on work, some meditation, some walking, perhaps a little yoga, and may even  tell some stories round the bonfire. 

We also get to spend three days in glorious countryside with a bunch of lovely people.

The food is excellent, we are blessed with a superb vegetarian cook and the very comfortable accommodation is in spacious twin rooms.  The site comprises four cottages and a large house and a dedicated workshop space in 3000 acres of outstanding natural beauty

In the past, Mike has worked with Housewives, Artists, Lawyers, Salesmen, Doctors, Priests, Therapists, Poets, Singers, Brokers, and Clowns.  We are all probably a mixture of many of these, at some level.  We are all people.

In spite of several hundred years of programming, can we remember to be Human Beings and let go of being Human Doings?  Underneath this, perhaps new age, phrase, lies the truth that real healing can take place when we are fully heard at a deep level of being. Let us play with this thought.

 

Dates	21st - 24th July 2008 Monday 6pm to Thursday after lunch.
Cost	£340.00 Residential fees included.
Tutors	Mike Boxhall, RCST FCSTA Assisted by:- Kathy Nicholson RCST Kathy is a very experienced practitioner of Craniosacral Therapy and has done a complete set of post-graduate courses with Mike Boxhall. She, like Mike, is in continuing supervision. Apart from her experience as a practitioner, Kathy is a mother of two grown-up daughters and is a grandmother. She has a special interest in the emotions.

The Venue

Nestling at the foot of the South Downs in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this small country estate offers a haven of peace and tranquility in a spectacular setting. Visitors to the delightful properties at Duncton Mill are welcome to wander the estate’s 30 acres of woodland and old orchards, with their 8 acres of spring-fed trout lakes offering year-round fly fishing, and also to enjoy shared use of the games room and the heated outdoor swimming pool. (Set beside the swimming pool, The Pool House offers sole use of the pool outside shared times.) A perfect holiday retreat at any time of year for those who love painting, walking, and fishing, Duncton Mill offers an ideal base for exploring the many pretty towns, country houses and beauty spots in and around West Sussex.

We have recently completed the installation, in the woods above the main house, of a beautiful Buddha statue set in a mandala and surrounded by a meditation walkway. This is open to anyone who may appreciate a very still space for contemplation.

Just 4 miles away is Petworth with its National Trust-owned House and Park and many antique shops, whilst Chichester, with its beautiful cathedral, renowned Festival Theatre and excellent shops and restaurants, is 9 miles. Goodwood, famous for both horse and motor racing, Arundel Castle and wildlife reserve, Parham House, polo at Cowdray Park, Singleton open-air museum and Bignor Roman Villa, with its superb mosaics, are just some of the attractions within easy reach. A little further are Portsmouth with its wealth of nautical history and Brighton’s many attractions (both 30 miles). Along with its traditional seaside fun, extensive watersports facilities and magnificently restored Royal Pavilion, Brighton also offers delightfully eclectic shopping in the historic Lanes and the splendid Marina boasts several factory outlets to explore.

Nearby, the South Downs Way offers superb walking, sailing can be enjoyed at Chichester Harbour and the seashore at Climping (16 miles) affords the ideal opportunity to discover the joys of sand-castle building. There are numerous pubs locally serving wonderful food (the nearest is just a mile from Duncton Mill) whilst the nearest shops are to be found in Petworth, 4 miles.

Duncton Mill Address:- This is clearly laid out with a map in the website under directions. www.dunctonmill.co.uk A printed copy will be sent to all participants.

DEPOSIT:- To reserve a place, numbers will be limited, please send a cheque for £75.00 to:-
Mike Boxhall. 5 The High Street, Oving, Chichester, West Sussex,England. PO20 2DD
Tel. (44) 01243 775157.
E-mail mboxhall@stillness.co.uk
Website:- www.stillness.co.uk This is the teaching website not the Venue website.

On receipt of the deposit you will be sent an acknowledgement.
A little closer to the date we shall be asking you for any special, medically necessary, dietary needs.

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