Deirdre Kennedy, a highly accomplished practitioner in the field of craniosacral therapy (CST) and holistic wellness, shares her passion for working with moms and babies, emphasizing the importance of including mothers in the healing journey of their babies. She discusses her approach to CST sessions, Identity Oriented Psychotrauma Therapy (IOPT), the role of intergenerational healing, and the impact of a baby's birth experience on their development. 

Both Deirdre and Meaghan share their own birth stories and how those experiences have shaped their lives. They also discuss how CST practitioners and parents can use their own experiences to facilitate healing and understanding. 

About Deirdre Kennedy:

With over two decades of experience, Deirdre has completed numerous core CST and SER classes with the Upledger Institute, as well as advanced CST, pediatrics, and equine therapy. She has also worked closely with Dr. Chas Perry, facilitating comprehensive CST programs in aquatic environments. Deirdre has served as a teaching assistant for Upledger's core CST classes and has explored various modalities such as therapeutic imagery, dialogue, biodynamic CST, meridians in CST, and more.

2004-2006: CST-T including training for study group facilitator, CST for horses, CST in water. Biodynamic and Upledger

2006-2012: Primary therapist at Intensive 5 day therapy programs in USA, Iceland, Ireland

2011-2013: Training equine assisted learning, Festina Lente, co Dublin, 4 weeks training with Equine guided learning and EAGALA

2016-2020: Certification in inner relationship focusing. 30 days residential training in NVC, year long NVC facilitator training.

2017-2020: IoPT training with Pr Franz Ruppert, Munich

www.dkcraniosacral.com

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Episode Timestamps:

• Deirdre's passion for working with moms and babies {03:05}
• Supporting moms in their transition to motherhood {04:45}
• Description of a session with Deirdre, including working with both mom and baby {06:15}
• Supporting moms in handling their baby's crying {13:20}
• Helping babies by deeply listening to their needs {16:50}
• Identity Oriented Psychotrauma Therapy {19:15}
• Emotional and memory linkages in the body {25:30}
• How stressful birth experiences can impact a child's development {31:05}
• Healing intergenerational trauma for future generations {36:56}
• Understanding and responding to a baby's cry {40:35}
  
  

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