Yoga Therapy: Building a Holding Environment for Somatic and Psyche Change

2015 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-26
Author(s):  
Bud McClure

Drawing on ideas from D.W. Winnicott and the work of Quaker theologian Parker Palmer, this article discusses the concept of a holding environment, its refined understanding in the literature over the years, and how it can be optimally used in yoga therapy. The evidence shows that effectively establishing a holding environment can facilitate both somatic and deep structural change in a client, facilitating healing from primal wounding as well as the potential reconnection to the true self.

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 102-122
Author(s):  
Li Hanning

In this article Winnicott, Bion, and Zhuangzi's three metaphorical concepts of psychological space are compared to understand the meaning of their respective use of space and unity, as well as the importance of the unity of space itself. This is carried out against the background of psychoanalysis and Eastern thought. This is not only a state that analysts need to be able to achieve in psychoanalytic therapy, but is also related to the quality of the mental state of each of us in our daily lives. An open and perceptive experience is responsible for the spontaneous presentation and for mental growth, and in Eastern thought, at its core is the wu-wei thought, defined as unconflicted personal harmony, inaction, or free-flowing spontaneity. Although psychoanalysis is a therapeutic method, it is not limited to this function. It is also a preparation for patients to approach their true self or "truth". Freud (1912e) described a way of approaching "an open mind, free from any presupposition" that could be achieved through analysis, and he promoted the development of mature interpersonal relations. Buddhist or Taoist practice, on the other hand, relies on correct breathing to calm oneself. Beyond all doubt, Winnicott, Bion, and the wise men of the East all knew that connecting with emotion or acquiring knowledge must be done in a calm state of mind.


2019 ◽  
Vol 01 (01) ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
文泽 季 ◽  
庆涛 吴

运用心理动力学理论处理一例女大学生因无法表达攻击性而产生的焦虑情绪。来访者因为不停地想周围人的不好之处而影响考研复习,感到十分焦虑,状态持续 2 个月余。咨询师从防御机制、镜像阶段、真我和假我等角度来理解来访者的核心症状,通过充当其“足够好的客体”、提供抱持环境和“镜像”反馈等方法,协助来访者释放攻击性,整合对父母好与坏的认知,形成新的自我认知。 Treating the anxiety of a college girl who is unable to express her aggression basing on the perspective of psychodynamics. Having been thinking about the shortcomings of all the people around, the client can not concentrate on preparation for the postgraduate entrance examination and then became quite anxious, which lasts for over two months. The counselor applies the concepts of defence mechanism, mirror stage, true self and false self etc. to understand the the core symptoms of the client. By acting as a good enough object, providing a holding environment and giving mirror responses, the counselor helps the client to release aggression, to integrate the good and bad cognition of her parents and to reconstruct her self-cognition


Author(s):  
Mr. Siddappa Naragatti

Menopause involves both physiological and psychological manifestations that result from hormonal changes Basically health is understood as the perfect equilibrium of body, mind, intellect and soul. The person who enjoys lightness of body, slowness of breathing, calmness of mind, control over emotions, action in relaxation and blissful awareness is said to be healthy. Women’s health is bound up with social, cultural and economic factor that influence all aspect of their lives and consequences are born by women themselves. Yoga is a physical and mental practice that involves the body, mind and spirit. The practice, which originated in India, is designed to enhance awareness, create a mind-body-spirit balance, cleanse, heal and strengthen the body, liberate the true self and, as practiced today, improve fitness. Keywords: Menopausal problem Management Yoga Therapy


Author(s):  
J. M. Galbraith ◽  
L. E. Murr ◽  
A. L. Stevens

Uniaxial compression tests and hydrostatic tests at pressures up to 27 kbars have been performed to determine operating slip systems in single crystal and polycrystal1ine beryllium. A recent study has been made of wave propagation in single crystal beryllium by shock loading to selectively activate various slip systems, and this has been followed by a study of wave propagation and spallation in textured, polycrystal1ine beryllium. An alteration in the X-ray diffraction pattern has been noted after shock loading, but this alteration has not yet been correlated with any structural change occurring during shock loading of polycrystal1ine beryllium.This study is being conducted in an effort to characterize the effects of shock loading on textured, polycrystal1ine beryllium. Samples were fabricated from a billet of Kawecki-Berylco hot pressed HP-10 beryllium.


1998 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
pp. 122-122
Author(s):  
Alaka M. Basu
Keyword(s):  

Emotion ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 876-888 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sam J. Maglio ◽  
Taly Reich
Keyword(s):  

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