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An Overview of Somatic
Psychotherapy
By Nadine Macaluso
Introduction


Currently involved in clinical training
utilizing the neuro-affective relational
model, Nadine Macaluso is pursuing her
PhD in depth psychology, with an
emphasis in somatic psychology, at
Pacific Graduate Institute. Currently,
Nadine Macaluso leverages the
education and training she received to
treat patients in her private practice in
Southern California.
Below is a brief overview of
somatic psychotherapy.


Question #1: What is somatic psychotherapy?
Answer #1: Somatic psychotherapy is a form of therapy
that seamlessly unites the body and the mind. The
theory behind somatic psychotherapy is that the mind,
body, and spirit co-exist to create a whole person, and
that every human experience is in some way
connected.
Question #2: Where did somatic psychotherapy
originate?
Answer #2: This form of therapy originated from the
works of Wilhelm Reich, a psychoanalyst in the early
20th century with a reputation for radical and
controversial ideas. Somatic psychotherapy also
subscribes to the theories of Pierre Janet, a French
neurologist and psychologist.
Conclusion


Question #3: How does somatic
psychotherapy differ from other forms of
therapy?
Answer #3: While most forms of therapy
adhere to traditional ethics and practices,
somatic psychotherapy takes a different
approach, wherein the therapist and
client agree to terms regarding the
actions that need to be taken in order to
achieve the desired results.

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An Overview of Somatic Psychotherapy

  • 1. An Overview of Somatic Psychotherapy By Nadine Macaluso
  • 2. Introduction  Currently involved in clinical training utilizing the neuro-affective relational model, Nadine Macaluso is pursuing her PhD in depth psychology, with an emphasis in somatic psychology, at Pacific Graduate Institute. Currently, Nadine Macaluso leverages the education and training she received to treat patients in her private practice in Southern California.
  • 3. Below is a brief overview of somatic psychotherapy.  Question #1: What is somatic psychotherapy? Answer #1: Somatic psychotherapy is a form of therapy that seamlessly unites the body and the mind. The theory behind somatic psychotherapy is that the mind, body, and spirit co-exist to create a whole person, and that every human experience is in some way connected. Question #2: Where did somatic psychotherapy originate? Answer #2: This form of therapy originated from the works of Wilhelm Reich, a psychoanalyst in the early 20th century with a reputation for radical and controversial ideas. Somatic psychotherapy also subscribes to the theories of Pierre Janet, a French neurologist and psychologist.
  • 4. Conclusion  Question #3: How does somatic psychotherapy differ from other forms of therapy? Answer #3: While most forms of therapy adhere to traditional ethics and practices, somatic psychotherapy takes a different approach, wherein the therapist and client agree to terms regarding the actions that need to be taken in order to achieve the desired results.