Body, Breath, and Consciousness: A Somatics Anthology

Body, Breath, and Consciousness: A Somatics Anthology

Body, Breath, and Consciousness: A Somatics Anthology

Body, Breath, and Consciousness: A Somatics Anthology

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Overview

The forces that develop the self—somatic, emotional, mental, interpersonal, social, and spiritual—must all be considered by therapists in treating any patient. Each article in this important anthology deals in some way with these various elements. The writing is focused on the body-mind connection, exploring the practices and theories of this popular branch of psychology. Topics include the significance of family systems; dealing with trauma and shock in therapy; and the importance of breathing, offering valuable insights for the student and practitioner alike. Contributors include Marianne Bentzen, a trainer in Somatic Developmental Psychology; Peter Bernhardt, a professor of psychology; and Peter A. Levine, author of Waking the Tiger.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781583945933
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Publication date: 06/12/2012
Sold by: Penguin Random House Publisher Services
Format: eBook
Pages: 424
File size: 3 MB

About the Author

Ian Macnaughton, Ph.D. (Human Science), is a registered clinical counselor in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He maintains a private practice working with individuals, families, and organizations. He is currently on the teaching faculty of the Bodynamics Institute Inc. (Canada) and the Pacific Coast Family Therapy Training Association. In addition, he has served as a consultant to a number of organizations in the area of design and organizational learning.

Table of Contents

Introductionxi
Forewordxv
Part 1Family Systems & the Body-Mind1
Multigenerational Family Therapy3
Expanding the Field of Family Therapy27
The Narrative of the Body-Mind--Minding the Body33
Part 2Body-Mind Approaches & Self-Psychology49
The Body Self in Psychotherapy: A Psychomotoric Approach to Developmental Psychology51
Sensory Functioning in Psychotherapy71
Ethical Consideration in Somatic Therapies79
Part 3The Bodynamics Model--Somatic Developmental Psychology91
Individuation, Mutual Connection, and the Body's Resources: An Interview with Lisbeth Marcher93
The Art of Following Structure--Exploring the Roots of the Bodynamic System: An Interview with Lisbeth Marcher107
Waking the Body Ego, Part 1: Core Concepts and Principles131
Waking the Body Ego, Part 2: Psychomotor Development and Character Structure161
The BodyKnot Model: A Tool for Personal Development, Communication, and Conflict Resolution205
Caring for Yourself While Caring for Others227
The Therapeutic Power of Peak Experiences: Embodying Maslow's Old Concept241
Psychological Muscle Function Diagrams263
Part 4Trauma--The Bodynamic & Somatic Experiencing Approaches265
Panic, Biology, and Reason: Giving the Body Its Due267
Using the Bodynamic Shock Trauma Model in the Everyday Practice of Physiotherapy287
It Won't Hurt Forever ... Guiding Your Child Through Trauma307
Character Structure and Shock333
Part 5Breathing Interventions355
The Bioenergy System: Restoring the Wisdom of the Body through Reichian Breathing Therapy357
Breath and Consciousness: Reconsidering the Viability of Breathwork in Psychological and Spiritual Interventions in Human Development367
Afterword395
About the Contributors397
About the Editor401
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