Full Description
Zero Balancing - conscious touch and transformation offers a practical and multi-layered approach to personal transformation for practitioners of Zero Balancing. The author explains the basic principles of Zero Balancing and then gives examples of how to use those principles in bodywork through the use of fascinating case histories and detailed stories of individual sessions with clients. Overall the book provides a step-by-step guide for clinicians. Each chapter stands on its own but together they build up to give the whole story of Zero Balancing's unique ability to assist in personal transformation for ZB clients. The book illustrates how working with the body and mind through touch can lead to a richer sense of self and a more satisfying life as well as assisting with numerous health issues.
Jim McCormick is known for creating a caring and creative environment, where participants feel safe to be their full selves, while exploring new ideas and skills. Into the pages of this book he has woven his 50 years of experience in alternative medicine. His explanation of the unique principles behind Zero Balancing and how to apply them is presented clearly, warmly and with good humor and joy.
Contents
Foreword by Fritz Frederick Smith
Foreword by James L Oschmann
Preface/Acknowledgments/About the Author/Glossary/Introduction
PART ONE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF ZERO BALANCING
Chapter 1: A skittish donkey
Chapter 2: Structure and energy: Listening for the donkey
Chapter 3: Foundation joints
Chapter 4: The bones store our essence
Chapter 5: Living in the moment
Chapter 6: Working signs
Chapter 7: Creating a frame
Chapter 8: Living from your core self
Chapter 9: Body felt sense
Chapter 10: Altered states of consciousness
Chapter 11: Verbal fulcrums
PART TWO HEALING PRINCIPLES
Chapter 12: Amplify the wellness
Chapter 13: Caring, compassion and containment
Chapter 14: Boundaries
Chapter 15: Feeling stuck
Chapter 16: Overcoming abandonment
Chapter 17: Dealing with anger
Chapter 18: Resistance
Chapter 19: Anxiety and depression
Chapter 20: Trauma and zero balancing
PART THREE BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT
Chapter 21: Unifying body, mind, and spirit
PART FOUR TRANSFORMATION
Chapter 22: Zero Balancing and the power of transformation
PART FIVE RESEARCH ON ZERO BALANCING
Chapter 23: Research on zero balancing
Bibliography
Permissions
Index
