Metamorphosis created by Robert St. John with Cindy Silverlock
Metamorphosis gets to the root cause:
Metamorphosis is a gentle approach that addresses the deeper cellular tension that you were born with. It is this tension that is in the way of you accomplishing your goals and letting go of trauma and addictions. All the issues you have dealt with in this life stack on top of this deeper tension. As this deeper tension eases the ability to let go and heal takes place with more grace and ease. The best part is that your job is to focus on what you love in life, allowing the intention and impetus of this work to shift things on a deeper level. Focusing on the problem helps to lock it in place.
A visual of how underlying tension works:
Underlying tension is easy to imagine when you see the water spouts. The pressure beneath the spouts is unseen, but it is clearly the force underneath. With Metamorphosis we are addressing the underlying tension that is not visible, but it is the essence of what needs to shift.
The water spouts represent the expression of the tension that is being fueled by the pressure. The expressions of this deeper tension are the issues and problems that we are all trying to ‘fix’, ‘change’, and ‘heal’. Healing symptoms is like plugging up a spout so it no longer flows. That spout stopped but the water pressure did not, so the pressure will start a new spout or cause other spouts to have more pressure.
Metamorphosis is wonderful for self-care and home use. Couples and families work through their issues with this gentle touch approach, without any analysis or dialogue. The beauty is, what we don’t like about ourselves and each other is tension. As we ease that deeper tension, we get along better. Our classes are open to all, you do not need any prior experience.
Metamorphosis Helps With:
Relationship Issues and Family Dynamics
The most important relationship you have is with yourself. Working on yourself gives you the benefit of supporting yourself without critical analysis or expectations of how you ‘should’ be.
The degree of tension in a relationship or family is based on the collective degree of tension from each individual. As each person eases their tension, the relationship or household dynamics become healthier and more harmonious. The beauty of Metamorphosis is that it does not label or blame. Removing labels removes unrealistic expectations and takes the pressure off of everyone. Addressing ‘tension’ instead of ‘issues’ is what Metamorphosis is about. We all have this deeper tension and it affects each of us differently. The tension eases without focusing on it, which creates more love and less pressure to change.
A Metamorphosis treatment is an invitation to ease tension. The changes are done from within and are not imposed on another. The lack of labels and analysis make it easier to practice on your loved ones. The understanding that difficult behavior comes from tension means that parents do not need to reward or punish. This understanding alone can profoundly change the home dynamics.
Easing Trauma
Metamorphosis is helpful in easing the deeper tension that is in the way of you healing from trauma. Sexual abuse and all trauma create a separation of self.
Metamorphosis eases that deeper tension connected to the trauma, without needing to remember or revisit any aspect of it. It is enough to know that it happened. To try and delve into the details re-traumatizes you.
The self-care treatments and hand symbols help you get through difficult days and flashbacks. They also help you find more stability.
Addictions
Addictions can show up in many forms: substance abuse, sex, gambling, control or power issues. Addiction is often connected to trauma.
We view addictions as a coping mechanism instead of an illness. As deeper tension eases, your ability to cope with daily stress increases. As underlying tension eases, the need for a coping mechanism also eases. You will learn to use the self-care practice and hand symbols to help you find more inner peace. With that inner peace you no longer have the desire for destructive behavior.