Hakomi Therapies

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---Yogi

 

I never heard of this, it looks interesting.

When I get a chance I'm gonna read it more carefully.

There's so much I have yet to learn.

Thank you for sharing.

Sincerely,

--Feather--

 

In , yogiguruji@a... wrote:

> Good Morning!

>

> Hakomi (Hakomi body-centered psychotherapy, Hakomi Body-Mind Process,

> Hakomi Body-Oriented Psychotherapy, Hakomi Method, Hakomi Method of

> Body/Mind Therapy, Hakomi Therapy, Hakomi work)are a " Refinement " of

> Reichian Therapy developed by Ron Kurtz in the mid-1980s. The Hakomi

> Method uses the " mind/body connection " to elicit nonverbal " core

> beliefs. " It is based partly on bioenergetics, Buddhism, and

> Taoism. " Hakomi " is a Hopi word that means: " How do you stand in

> relation to these many realms? " (loosely, " Who are you? " ).

>

> Hakomi Integrative Somatics or sometimes known as Hakomi Bodywork was

> formed of body-centered psychotherapy originated by Pat Ogden. Pat

> Ogden is the undisputed master of teaching clinicians how to work

> with physical sensations to help people beyond their trauma.

> It includes energy work and " vibrational medicine " . Its theory

> includes the knowing of the self or " wisdom " of body, mind, and

> spirit.

>

> Sensorimotor Psychotherapy is a body-centered psychotherapy that

> makes it possible for clients to discover the habitual and automatic

> attitudes, both physical and psychological, by which they generate

> patterns of experience. This gentle therapy teaches clients to follow

> the inherently intelligent processes of body and mind to promote

> healing. It is particularly helpful in working with the effects of

> trauma and abuse, emotional pain, and limiting belief systems.

> Through the use of simple experiments, unconscious attitudes are

> brought to consciousness where they can be examined, understood, and

> changed. A synthesis of somatic therapy and the Hakomi Method of Body-

> Centered Psychotherapy developed by Ron Kurtz in the 1980's, and from

> which it evolved, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy has gained international

> acclaim.

>

> Since re-living of trauma often occurs in the form of physical

> sensations, which, in turn, precipitate intense trauma-related

> emotions of terror and helplessness, learning how to manage and

> uncouple physical sensations from trauma-based emotions has emerged

> as one of the essential aspects of the effective treatment of Hakomi.

>

> Andrew " Guruji " LMT, MT-BC, CA

> Peacefulmind.com

> Alternative medicine and therapies

> for healing mind, body & spirit!