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The Sentient Embryo: Tissue Intelligence and Trauma Resolution

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Published in Foundations In Craniosacral Biodynamics Volume Two: The Sentient Embryo Tissue Intelligence And Trauma Resolution

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The human embryo is a remarkable organism, capable of extraordinary feats of self-organization and development. In recent years, research has begun to reveal that the embryo also possesses a degree of sentience, or the ability to experience and respond to the world around it. This discovery has profound implications for our understanding of human development and the potential for healing trauma.

Evidence for the embryo's sentience comes from a variety of sources, including:

Electroencephalography (EEG) studies have shown that embryos as young as 6 weeks gestation exhibit brain activity patterns that are similar to those of adults.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies have shown that embryos as young as 8 weeks gestation can respond to stimuli such as light and sound.
Behavioral studies have shown that embryos as young as 10 weeks gestation can make voluntary movements and respond to touch.

Taken together, these studies suggest that the embryo is capable of experiencing and responding to the world around it, and that this capacity is present from a very early stage of development.

Foundations in Craniosacral Biodynamics, Volume Two: The Sentient Embryo, Tissue Intelligence, and Trauma Resolution

by Franklyn Sills

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The discovery of the embryo's sentience has profound implications for our understanding of human development. It suggests that the embryo is not merely a collection of cells, but a complex organism with its own unique experiences and needs. This has led to a new understanding of the importance of the prenatal environment, and the potential for trauma to have a lasting impact on the developing fetus.

One of the most important implications of the embryo's sentience is the concept of tissue intelligence. This term refers to the idea that all tissues in the body have their own unique intelligence and capacity for self-organization. This intelligence is present from the earliest stages of development, and it plays a vital role in the formation and function of the body's organs and systems.

Tissue intelligence is not limited to the physical realm. It also extends to the emotional and spiritual realms. Each tissue in the body has its own unique emotional and spiritual signature, and these signatures can interact with each other to create a complex web of experiences. This web of experiences is what makes us who we are, and it is the foundation for our health and well-being.

The discovery of tissue intelligence has also led to a new understanding of trauma resolution. Trauma is any experience that overwhelms the body's capacity to cope. It can be caused by a variety of factors, such as physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional neglect, or witnessing violence.

When trauma occurs, the body's tissues store the memory of the event. This memory can lead to a variety of physical, emotional, and spiritual symptoms, such as chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and PTSD.

Traditional approaches to trauma resolution focus on talking about the traumatic event and trying to process it intellectually. However, this approach often fails to address the deeper layers of trauma that are stored in the body's tissues.

Tissue intelligence offers a new way to resolve trauma that is more holistic and effective. By working with the body's tissues, we can help to release the stored memories of trauma and promote healing. This approach can lead to a profound transformation in the body, mind, and spirit.

The discovery of the embryo's sentience and tissue intelligence has profound implications for our understanding of human development, the potential for trauma to have a lasting impact, and the possibility of healing trauma. This new understanding can lead to a more holistic and effective approach to health and well-being.

The Sentient Embryo: A New Understanding of Human Development by Andrew J. Schmookler
Tissue Intelligence: The Power of Body Wisdom by Peter A. Levine
Trauma Resolution: Healing the Body, Mind, and Spirit by Laurence Heller

Foundations in Craniosacral Biodynamics, Volume Two: The Sentient Embryo, Tissue Intelligence, and Trauma Resolution

by Franklyn Sills

4.8 out of 5