Facilitator: Kathrin Stauffer

Body Psychotherapy works with the idea that all our thoughts and feelings are accompanied by physical processes in our bodies – and conversely, any change in the state of our bodies will be experienced subjectively by the mind, and may be given a meaning on that level.  This concept allows us to explore connections between physical illness and emotional distress.

My one-day workshop aims to present participants with ways of thinking about bodily symptoms in psychotherapeutic terms.  I will draw on theory and practical experience from body psychotherapy, object relations and attachment theories.

You will learn something about the general principles of self-regulation in health, stress and disease as well as something about interactions between physical symptoms and feelings.  In addition to this, we will explore some commonly presented symptoms, and also symptoms that you may wish specifically to be covered.

The workshop is suitable for all therapists and counsellors who are interested in new ideas and skills in working with illness and symptoms.  You are encouraged to bring case material from clients as well as your own symptoms.