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So, one of the things I have been up to lately is haptonomy training. I worked my way into getting accepted, which I was delighted of.

I found myself in a group of close to forty students, a majority of them being midwives. The first year is a generic induction to haptonomy, and is as compulsory as probatory for the “specialisation” that might follow up.

This first set of courses allowed us students to progress from “touching” to getting a glimpse of an haptonomy act. I would say the course was circa 80% practical, with some theory that was appended to specific exercises – throwing some light to them, or more specifically, putting some words into -  which does not mean explaining them.

At this stage of the course none of the students can really approach anyone on a haptonomic way, but the experience itself is already self changing. Never could I imagine how much the way we touch and the way we are touched can change the way we interact with the world, that is, the way we exist. I have been privileged with getting a glimpse of a way of co-being which is totally respectful and healing in the way of that, when you allow someone to have a real free space, this person will fill it, and that freedom of existence is what I found healing.

I can only start imagining the benefits not only on labour and peri labor, but on all therapeutic approaches, as haptonomy goes well beyond a manual approach, it is indeed a holistic approach that takes into account the wholeness of an individual.

Next course is on September, I am eagerly looking forward to it.

Wow… I believe it’s been over a year since I haven’t posted… I have been busy alright, and some of the activities I’ve been undertaking will reflect here in the next few weeks. I intend to get back to posting and introduce what really makes my approach to birthing anthroposophical, and even hermetic.

For those who still read, stay tuned…