Karuna Institute
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The Karuna Institute is a non-profit organisation that runs training courses in core process psychotherapy
and craniosacral therapy
in Widecombe-in-the-Moor
, Devon
, England
. It was founded by Maura Sills and Franklyn Sills. The name "Karuna
" comes from the Sanskrit word translated as "compassion".
The institute offers training and professional qualifications in psychotherapy
, accredited by the United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapy (one of two independent national accreditation bodies recognised for psychotherapists used by the UK National Health Service
), and masters degrees accredited by Middlesex University
.
The Core Process Psychotherapy training work has also spread internationally to Ireland
with foundation courses being run in those countries.
Completion of a course in craniosacral biodynamics from the Karuna Institute is recognised by the Craniosacral Therapy Association of the UK, and leads to a professional qualification in craniosacral therapy. The Institute also offers advanced postgraduate
courses for craniosacral therapists with a biodynamic background.
Core process psychotherapy
Core process psychotherapy practises a Buddhist awareness as the centre of a healing relationship between client and psychotherapist. It is taught at the Karuna Institute which was founded in 1984 by Maura Sills and Franklyn Sills...
and craniosacral therapy
Craniosacral therapy
Craniosacral therapy is an alternative medicine therapy used by osteopaths, massage therapists, naturopaths, and chiropractors. A craniosacral therapy session involves the therapist placing their hands on the patient, which allows them to "tune into the craniosacral rhythm"...
in Widecombe-in-the-Moor
Widecombe-in-the-Moor
Widecombe-in-the-Moor is a small village located within the heart of the Dartmoor National Park in Devon, England. . The name is thought to derive from 'Withy-combe' which means Willow Valley....
, Devon
Devon
Devon is a large county in southwestern England. The county is sometimes referred to as Devonshire, although the term is rarely used inside the county itself as the county has never been officially "shired", it often indicates a traditional or historical context.The county shares borders with...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. It was founded by Maura Sills and Franklyn Sills. The name "Karuna
Karuna
Karuā is generally translated as "compassion" or "pity". It is part of the spiritual path of both Buddhism and Jainism.-Buddhism:...
" comes from the Sanskrit word translated as "compassion".
The institute offers training and professional qualifications in psychotherapy
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is a general term referring to any form of therapeutic interaction or treatment contracted between a trained professional and a client or patient; family, couple or group...
, accredited by the United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapy (one of two independent national accreditation bodies recognised for psychotherapists used by the UK National Health Service
National Health Service
The National Health Service is the shared name of three of the four publicly funded healthcare systems in the United Kingdom. They provide a comprehensive range of health services, the vast majority of which are free at the point of use to residents of the United Kingdom...
), and masters degrees accredited by Middlesex University
Middlesex University
Middlesex University is a university in north London, England. It is located in the historic county boundaries of Middlesex from which it takes its name. It is one of the post-1992 universities and is a member of Million+ working group...
.
The Core Process Psychotherapy training work has also spread internationally to Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
with foundation courses being run in those countries.
Completion of a course in craniosacral biodynamics from the Karuna Institute is recognised by the Craniosacral Therapy Association of the UK, and leads to a professional qualification in craniosacral therapy. The Institute also offers advanced postgraduate
Advanced postgraduate
Advanced Postgraduate is a term used to describe students enrolled in the first year or first two years of a PhD in the United Kingdom. During this period students usually research their particular research area for unanswered or unclear research questions or topics...
courses for craniosacral therapists with a biodynamic background.