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Every Body Tells a Story

This book is an essential read for anyone seeking a profound insight into the therapeutic connection between practitioners and clients, regardless of their professional background. Describing a unique journey through ten bodywork sessions from the standpoints of a fictional client and her therapist, the authors take you behind the scenes to witness the client’s voyage of discovery. The book shows how the perspectives of both client and therapist develop and widen through their shared experiences and examines the ups and downs of the therapeutic relationship.The narrative grants unprecedented access to the inner thoughts and emotions of both women, offering a truly unique perspective.

“Anyone who is either looking at alternative therapies to change their lives or indeed learn about this subject as a practitioner should read it.”

About the book

The authors invite you inside the therapy room, providing a unique perspective on Craniosacral Therapy. Explore the therapeutic journey, understanding how therapists and clients work together to uncover insights that enhance treatment success.

The story revolves around ‘Anna,’ a fictional client, and her therapist, ‘Sarah.’ Through ten bodywork sessions, the book offers an insider’s view, revealing Anna’s self-discovery journey. Simultaneously, it gives a glimpse into Sarah’s role and how she guides the treatment.

The book beautifully portrays the evolving perspectives of both participants. It captures their collaborative experiences, showcasing the highs and lows of their therapeutic relationship.

Moreover, it tackles complex subjects like boundaries, transference, and trust. Drawing from their 40+ years of expertise, Liz and Daška use real-life examples to make these concepts relatable. They also incorporate myth and legend, providing a broader context for their approach.

Throughout the pages of this book, the evolution of both participants’ perspectives is eloquently depicted. As they collaborate in a series of shared experiences, the narrative takes us through the ebbs and flows of their therapeutic relationship.

The book goes even further, addressing complex issues such as setting boundaries, transference, and trust. Drawing from their combined 40+ years of practical wisdom, Liz and Daška provide real-world examples that bring these concepts to life. They also draw inspiration from myth and legend, offering a broader context for their work.

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What people say about the book

“An interesting insight into the work of these healers and the compassion and thought they bring to their clients.”
– Susie Orbach, Psychotherapist and Author of ‘Bodies

“A fascinating account of ten sessions of Craniosacral Therapy. Written in the form of first-person accounts from the perspectives of the client, therapist and authors, it takes the reader on a journey through their inner worlds, and clearly demonstrates the power and subtlety of a form of therapy which connects body and mind so well.”
– Robin Shohet, Psychotherapist and Author

“Reading this book reminded me of my own very positive experience of this work. No question, should the need arise, I shall return for more treatment.”
– Chris McVie, Fleetwood Mac

“This is a powerful journey through the personal and interpersonal processes that emerge as craniosacral sessions unfold and deepen. Craniosacral work is essentially feminine, based on states of presence, relationship and a deepening into a depth of listening and stillness. It is from this depth [that], a deeper Intelligence emerges …. I hope it supports all readers in their own healing processes.”
– Franklyn Sills, Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Karuna Institute, Author ‘Foundations in Craniosacral Biodynamics

Why we wrote this book

We set out with the intention to demonstrate the magical quality of Craniosacral Therapy, an experience unlike any other, but not one that can be easily described in words. If asked for our explanation, we would answer that most of our work is incredibly simple; we listen and offer rest and resourcing. It can often be mundane. We don’t offer to cure or heal or see into the future or the past, but we do put our hands on people, and something happens when we do. A listening touch from an experienced practitioner can create a shift in the body. Primarily because it awakens a self-listening and healing in the client that does not necessarily or exclusively rely on any form of manipulation, however imperceptible.

Connecting successfully with a client is the vital key to facilitating change. We believe that change is achieved through the development of a trusting relationship between client and practitioner, and the practitioner’s skilful ability to reflect to the client where she may be holding tension or where there are restrictions in the body, either physical or emotional. It is very much a counselling of the body, bringing about relief by encouraging self-awareness and recognition of the source of a problem, and ultimately relying upon a growing appreciation by the client of their own powerful ability to heal.

One of the areas we originally set out to explore was what it truly felt like to be a therapist. How does it feel when you are not sure of either the work itself or your abilities as a practitioner? What happens if you are working with a person whose story is not only close to your own, but whose issues you share but haven’t resolved for yourself? Writing this has helped me look again at all those assumptions that I thought were universal only to discover that they turned out to be mine alone.

We also wanted to give a flavour of the potential of the magical, mysterious and wonderful world of bodywork. I think that this has been the greatest challenge as bodywork is by its nature conveyed through sensory experience, and it does not make sense to the logical and overpowering mind.