What is somatic psychology?
Somatic psychology, which is also called psychotherapy of body and body -oriented psychotherapy, is a believer of psychology that believes in a strong relationship and physical relationships. The somatic body system is part of the nervous system and transmits information between the central nervous system and the nerves in the skin, skeletal muscles and sensory organs. The sensory organs control man's senses, including hearing, sight and touch. The somatic psychologist uses the patient's body language, emotional expressions and other physical properties such as the traces of a person's mental state and teaches the patient to use physical techniques to promote better mental and physical health. Wilhelm Reich, a student of Sigmund Freud, is attributed to the creation of this branch of psychology based on the writings of Freud, Fritz Pearl and Arthur Genoa. He named his new psychotheroperation of vegetapia or character-annalytic vegetapia. Somatic psychology developed when psychologists have associated with other practices such as dance and movement therapy, with Reich's vegetapia. NOther influences include other psychological theories such as existentialism, humanistic psychology and gestalt practices; biology and neurology; and Eastern philosophy. Many Reich's followers have developed their own form through these influences and their own theories.
people consult somatic psychologists to reduce stress and anxiety, including post -traumatic stress disorders (PTSD); to improve and understand relationships and sexual problems; And cope with diseases such as chronic fatigue syndrome, headaches and other pain. Many people find that it can help them cope with addiction, loss and grief. Psychologists treats the whole patient in a holistic way by emphasizing the relationship between the mind and the body.
Most psychologists adapt techniques for every patient. A psychologist usually develops self -confidence in a patient by relaxation and meditation, including respiratoryCH technician. Movement such as dance therapy helps man experience deeper physical consciousness. Somatic psychology extends the patient's ability to fully feel and naturally express his emotions in a healthy way. Psychoneuroimmunology, a science close to somatic psychology, studies how man's emotions affect his immune system.
Some of the modern terms that psychologists use to indicate somatic psychology may include bioenergy, focus and sensorimotor psychotherapy. Ilana Rubenfeld designed the Rubenfeld Synergy method that combines physical touch and spoken therapy. Ron Kurtz created Hakomi therapy based on somatic psychology and eastern philosophies. Hakomi is the word hopi that freely translates on "you are who yojsi."