Since Upledger courses are postgraduate and those taking them are already qualified in other disciplines there is not a requirement to get qualified to utilise the techniques in your practice. However, there is a huge amount more to CranioSacral Therapy as developed by Dr John, than is found in the CST1 and 2 courses, but without this basis in clear and efficient technique we cannot develop the finesse required for really skilled practice in the SER techniques and at the higher levels.
Two opportunities to showcase your skills and understanding
Assessment and qualification is available in two stages in Greece, each costing 300 euros. You can apply for both at the same time and be working on them simultaneously.TECHNIQUES CERTIFICATION
The TECHNIQUES CERTIFICATION is given after examination on the information presented in CST1 and CST2. This exam consists of 12 written essays, which are completed in your own time. Once marked and successfully passed you are invited to arrange a practical assessment with one of the Institute's examiners. In this session you complete a 10 step protocol during which you are expected to demonstrate:
- that you are able to connect, meld and listen with your hands and have an understanding of the tissue response;
- that you know and understand the correct hand positions for each technique and what the core intent and purpose of each is;
- that you are able to accurately and fluently describe both the core intent and what you are feeling as you treat.
Calling Yourself Qualified in Greece
Having successfully completed the Techniques Certification, and the 5 classes up to the Advanced CST 1 level course anf if you are a member of IAHP you are then able to call yourself an Upledger trained CranioSacral Therapist and advertise as such. You will also be listed on the IAHP website as a qualified practitioner. However, if you love this work and want to get even better at it and even more recognised for your skills, why stop there?!DIPLOMATE CERTIFICATION
The second exam is the DIPLOMATE CERTIFICATION which tests your understanding and practical application of the SER approach. This really is the unique piece of Dr Upledger’s work so we are very keen to support people through this process as it really benefits the work in this country. The prerequisite is Advanced 1. It requires written essays as well as a practical exam, just like the Techniques, but is assessing fluency and competence in the imagery and dialogue techniques of the SER approach, as well as your use of meridians, chakras and vectors as learned in SER1. In addition you are requested to:
- complete a preceptorship programme; this is a US term referring to your attendance in clinic with an experienced practitioner (of approx 20 hours or, in the UK, this may be completed by TA-ing at an Advanced level course or by participating in a Comprehensive Therapy Programme),
- provide 5 case histories and
- either deliver a 6 hour CST presentation to an organised group or have an article on CST published by a third party organisation.