If you’ve ever finished a weekend course and wondered whether you’re really ready for the babies who walk through your door, this one’s for you. I talk about why a couple of days of training can teach you techniques, but can’t teach you when to use them, especially when a baby’s nervous system is severely dysregulated, their head is significantly misshapen, or their oral dysfunction is causing real feeding struggles.

I walk you through a real case of a five and a half month old who came to me through a dentist for a tongue tie release, and how it took three sessions and a layered set of skills before I could get to his cranial base. I also explain why our program runs over two to three years, through four levels and into certification, and why I’m still a student myself, with five more courses on my list over the next twelve months. If you’re a parent listening in, I hope this gives you a window into what goes into this work.

You can learn more about the program at www.beamescst.com.

Timestamps

• 2:00 Why a weekend course teaches techniques but not judgment
• 6:00 Why our four levels and certification take two to three years
• 9:00 A real case: a baby referred by a dentist
• 18:00 Why I’m still a student, and what I’m learning next
• 19:00 Key takeaways
• 20:00 A note for parents, and where to learn more