Class 7
Umbilical Affect

In this class we explore the long relationship we have with our umbilical cord. Many umbilical impacts shape the soma and psyche beginning with the syncitiotrophoblast and ending when the cord is cut (or even after the cord is cut if there are complications such as infection).

At the beginning of the class Umbilical Affect will be defined. Some embryology and fetal anatomy will be described, and psychological impacts over different fetal ages will be discussed. Impactful elements arriving through the umbilical cord are listed. Categories of Umbilical Affect are explained. The next day students will be digitally filmed as they stand before a large "First Trimester" tube representing the cord. Research regressions will be undertaken after this activation. Later, during video feedback sessions Karlton will analyze and discuss key aspects of each student's Umbilical Affect. The students in the class will learn from the video feedback sessions of each individual. Topics that will be identified and discussed include:  First Trimester impacts; MUMMs (Metaphoric Umbilical Mouth Movements); somatic consequences such as postures and movements; how the body holds Umbilical affect and shock; psychological consequences; and resultant behavior patterns. After the video feedback session the students will do one more research regression. Then resources will be taught such as shock release techniques, umbilical defending, umbilical filtering, and "buddy breathing." The final regression is intended to be a repatterning regression. Resourcing and integration will occur on the last day.