Bend into Shape
Techniques for Bioenergetic Therapists
Published in January 2018
Book
Spiral bound
389 pages
978-3-8379-2762-7 (ISBN)
Description
Bend into Shape is the only complete compilation of both classic and modern Bioenergetic techniques. Bioenergetics is a form of somatic psychotherapy created by Alexander Lowen in 1957 and practiced world-wide. The book covers interventions based on body segments, character type, emotions, and various populations such as couples, children and the elderly. The book considers up to date modern issues such as the relational model, including ways to work with transference and countertransference in psychotherapy. It is designed for students of somatic psychotherapy as well as certified Bioenergetic therapists. The authors are both long-time Bioenergetic therapists and experienced trainers in the field.
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Content
Foreword
Introduction
Part I: Foundations in Bioenergetic work with Clients
Chapter 1: Ethics
Chapter 2: Energy
Chapter 3: Assessment
Body Reading
Stress Position
Relational Assessment techniques
Part II: Techniques by Character Types
Chapter 4: Schizoid Character Structure
Chapter 5: Oral Character Structure
Chapter 6: Borderline Character Structure
Chapter 7: Narcissist Character Structure
Chapter 8: Masochist Character Structure
Chapter 9: Rigid Character Structure
Part III: Special Considerations
Chapter 10: Special Issues
Trauma
Shame
Abuse
Anxiety
Chapter 11: Special Populations
Eating Disorders
Medical Conditions and Chronic Pain
Alcohol, Drugs, and Bioenergetics
Children and Bioenergetics
Seniors
Couples
Part IV: Techniques by Other Categories
Chapter 12: Techniques by Body Segments
Chapter 13: Techniques by Emotional Issues
Acknowledgements
Appendix: Code of Ethics
References
About the Authors