Biosynthesis Body Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy is a process that helps us understand ourselves in depth. It is primarily based on the collaborative and trusting relationship we develop with our therapist, within which we can safely express our feelings, gain self-understanding, dismantle existing mechanisms that distance us from our experience in the here and now, and cultivate mental resilience in the face of everyday challenges.

Spirituality has returned to psychotherapy today through its research on mindfulness and meditation. His philosophical interest has expanded into the world of quantum theory to explore the theoretical basis of the therapeutic potential of human touch. He humanizes touch and bodily contact in our work because he saw them as a way to create a field of presence—absolutely essential for the practice of therapy—and not as a therapeutic technique. His emphasis on the therapeutic process as a guide and follower of the therapeutic process was a precursor to relational models of psychotherapy. Habit, attunement, bodily and visual contact are all important aspects of the theory and practice of Somatic Therapy. His belief in inner resources led to a future-oriented therapy, focusing on health, play, and creativity beyond pathology. He emphasized the power of the therapist as a healing agent, something that is particularly important in today’s atmosphere where people are weakened by the authoritarian practices of the state and medical authorities. The anticipated and future crisis in our mental and physical health urgently requires a psychotherapeutic model that restores connection, meaning, personal power, safety, confidence, ease, and creativity. The body often tries to speak to us, telling us a story; deep within it holds the memory of pain and trauma from early childhood, from intrauterine life, sometimes even from the history of parents and ancestors. Embedded in the muscles, tissues, and flesh, these pains resonate in the body and surface during our lives. Somatic psychotherapy was developed by Freud’s student and collaborator, Wilhelm Reich, in 1935. What makes it unique compared to other psychotherapies is that it adds an additional tool for diagnosis and therapeutic intervention: the body. It illuminates the early experiences of the individual and their relationship to the symptoms that trouble them in the present. Moreover, Somatic Psychotherapy is based on both the theory of Classical Psychoanalysis (transference, defense mechanisms, dream interpretation, etc.) and the Body as a tool for diagnosing and resolving the individual’s intrapsychic conflicts, as it considers there to be a connection between psychological and physical manifestations—something that modern neuroscience research is beginning to prove. The body has memory; all of our emotional experiences are inscribed in it, making it the most authentic source of knowledge about our whole self. The mental state, experiences, and emotions are imprinted in the body, expressed implicitly through the body, and Somatic Psychotherapy, through various techniques, increases body awareness with the aim of facilitating the quicker restoration of pathological symptoms. The somatic psychotherapist can draw information from the body posture of the client, mobility, muscle tone, breath, gaze, expression, tone of voice, bodily tensions, etc., activate them using a wide range of techniques, and in combination with the verbal processing of the material that emerges from the client (thoughts, emotions), facilitate the awareness of deeper feelings and the restoration of mental balance. Somatic psychotherapy is a dynamic process that involves emotions and bodily sensations; it is not a sterile recollection of the past. "Someone who is in difficulty and presents symptoms uses a particular code as a means of communication, which conceals an implicit wealth and a dynamic and intelligent meaning. Somatic psychotherapy is aimed at individuals with emotional symptoms (anxiety, sadness, negative thoughts, difficulty in interpersonal relationships, communication issues, separation issues, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complicated grief, depression, anxiety, trust and intimacy issues, self-esteem problems). Its unwavering relationship with the body makes it particularly effective in cases of somatization (panic attacks, psychosomatic symptoms). The sessions can also help people feel more complete in their lives, drawing closer to their joy and creativity. Somatic psychotherapy works in both individual and group settings. "Anxiety can lead to muscle tension, particularly in the neck, shoulders, jaw, and back," says Baker. "It can cause significant discomfort, pain, stiffness, and problems in daily activities. If we experience chronic stress or anxiety, it’s almost as if we have our foot on the gas pedal. It is not a panic attack, but we never feel a reprieve, and there is a constant wear on the body."

"The paradox is that when I accept myself for who I am, that is when I can change."
Carl Rogers

"Anyone who is accustomed to observing bodily sensations will surely be able to feel the currents that flow throughout their entire body. These wave-like flows, along with a full and deep breath, give the sense of being completely alive. For anyone with a relaxed body and a clear mind, these sensations form the normal and ongoing background of all their experiences, and it is what gives color, taste, and freshness to their entire life."
David Boadella