Three part course

Womb Journey and the Primitive Reflexes

recognising retained reflexes in (therapeutic) practice

With Jacqui Ellis
Thursdays, 10, 17 and 24 April 2025 at 19h UK time
Monday, 31 March 2025 at 19h UK time
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Primitive Reflexes are complex, automatic movement patterns mediated by the brain stem. They start as early as the fifth week of gestation and are fully present at birth in full-term babies.

As these reflexes all develop in utero, it is fair to assume that our earliest imprints are connected in some way to a profile of retained reflexes in later life.

This course aims to provide an insight into these possible links and how the practitioner can identify them in their therapeutic practice.  Through theory and case studies, we will look in depth at three reflexes – how they develop, what may cause them to remain active and the consequences of their retention.
Jacqui Ellis is a Developmental Trauma Specialist and Integrative Baby Therapist who supports children, parents and families in understanding how their earliest experiences are still impacting their lives today.
 
In this course, Jacqui will help us gain an insight into:

  • the development of specific primitive reflexes
  • the purpose of the reflex
  • the factors that may cause the reflex to remain active and retained
  • the key clues to look for on a case history form
  • how to recognise the presence of a retained reflex in your client

Jacqui Ellis

COURSE CONTENT

class one

The Fear Paralysis Reflex

Thursday, 10 April 2025 at 19h UK

  • Development and purpose
  • Factors that may cause the FPR to remain active
  • The consequences for later life
  • How to recognise a retained FPR in your therapy practice

class two

The Moro Reflex

Thursday, 17 April 2025 at 19h UK

  • Development and purpose
  • Factors that may cause The Moro to remain active
  • The consequences of retention for later life
  • How to recognise a retained Moro in your therapy practice

class three

The Grasping Reflexes

Thursday, 24 April 2025 at 19h UK

  • Development and purpose
  • Factors that may cause the Grasping Reflexes to remain active
  • The consequences of retention for birth and later life
  • How to recognise retained grasping reflexes in your therapy practice
Why this course?
  • Entry/intermediate level
  • Power Point Presentations
  • Demonstrations
  • Practical Exercises
  • Q and A with presenter
  • Life long access to recordings
  • Certificate of Attendance

who can this benefit

  • School teachers and educators
  • Craniosacral Therapists and other body workers
  • Psychotherapists
  • Health workers
  • Play therapists
  • Anyone interested in primitive reflexes

learning outcomes

  • An understanding of the emergence and development of specific primitive reflexes
  • Recognise how our earliest in utero experiences may cause the reflex to remain active and retained
  • Understand how retained reflexes can hinder the individual from achieving their true potential later in life
  • Ability to recognise key retained behavioural traits on a case history form
  • Ability to recognise the presence of retained reflexes in your client

Do you live in a low income country compared to the UK? Contact us for possible scholarships.

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