The Therapeutic Approach to The Body in Psychoanalysis and Its Relation to Movement Therapy and Bioenergetic Analysis

Hadar, Bracha

doi:10.1521/jaap.29.3.483.17303

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“…NF's main aim is to return the fundamental life capabilities to the individual which have been lost and to re-create the harmonious organisation of the functions around the individual's self as it was at birth (see first function's rule). This aim differs from others that seek to restore the optimal level of psychological dimensions (Fava & Ruini, 2003;Ryff, 1989;Ryff & Singer, 1996), energetic rebalancing (Hadar, 2001;Lowen, 1976) or behavioural reshaping (Miltenberger, Fuqua, & Woods, 1998).…”

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confidence: 99%

An integrative body therapy approach: The Neo-Functionalism approach

Ottoboni

Iacono²

2013

Body, Movement and Dance in Psychotherapy

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Recent scientific evidence highlights the importance of the body, in its both cognitive and emotional aspects, and this stimulates therapists to seek more integrated forms of therapy. This article introduces the Neo-Funcionalism approach, which is a key therapeutic approach that emphasises the importance of the body. The first part of the article provides evidence supporting the approach and discusses two of its most important components: the 'functions' and the 'basic experiences'. In the second part of the article, the two conceptual components are discussed with reference to a case report of therapeutic work.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

An integrative body therapy approach: The Neo-Functionalism approach

Ottoboni

Iacono²

2013

Body, Movement and Dance in Psychotherapy

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“…It is also the basis for bringing a person's awareness to the forefront and an impetus for change (Hadar, 2001;Meekums, 2002;Schlinger, 2006). Body therapies view movement as an expression of one's personality and self-image, such that how a person moves reflects their state of being in the world (Feldenkrais, 1977;Lowen, 1975;StantonJones, 1992).…”

Section: Body Therapiesmentioning

confidence: 99%