Body-Centered Psychotherapy: The Hakomi Method - Softcover

Kurtz, Ron

Softcover

ISBN 10: 094079523X ISBN 13: 9780940795235

Publisher: LifeRhythm, 2015

Synopsis

A must-read for anyone interested in the body-centered movement in psychotherapy. The Hakomi Method integrates the use of mindfulness, nonviolence, meditation, and holism into a highly original amalgam of therapeutic techniques. Hakomi work incorporates the idea of respect for the wisdom of each individual as a living organic system, organizing matter and energy to maintain its goals and identity. It is written with clarity, humor, and simplicity. Sure to inspire and give insight to both therapists and laypersons.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Hakomi is a Hopi Indian word which means "How do you stand in relation to these many realms?" A more modern translation is, "Who are you"., Hakomi was developed by Ron Kurtz, co-author of The Body Reveals. Some of the origins of Hakomi stem from Buddhism and Taoism, especially concepts like gentleness, compassion, mindfulness and going with the grain. Other influences come from general systems theory, which incorporates the idea of respect for the wisdom of each individual as a living organic system that spontaneously organizes matter and energy and selects from the environment what it needs in a way that maintains its goals, programs and identity. Hakomi also draws from modern body-centered psychotherapies such as Reichian work, bioenergetics, Gestalt, Psychomotor, Feldenkrais, Structural Bodywork, Ericksonian Hypnosis, Focusing and Neurolinguistic Programming. Hakomi is really a synthesis of philosophies, techniques and approaches that has its own unique artistry, form and organic process.

About the Author

Ron Kurtz , a gifted therapist, writer and teacher, developed the Hakomi Method in the mid 1970s as the culmination of his previous study and experience in psychology, science and philosophy. He has created a synthesis that has special relevance for our time. He is the co-author of The Body Reveals and . He is the founder and Director of the Hakomi Institute with offices in the United States, Canada and Europe.

Edition details

• Publisher: LifeRhythm
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 094079523X
• ISBN 13: 9780940795235
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 228