Description:  In this introduction to the practice of somatic psychotherapy Dr. Schiff will, through lecture, discussion, experiential exercises, and clinical demonstrations, introduce participants to the foundational principles that underlie an emotionally focused, person-centered, phenomenologically based somatic and embodied approach to psychotherapy. Appropriate for therapists at all levels of clinical experience and a good introduction for those who might be interested in enrolling in the Contemporary Orgone (Reichian) Therapy 4-Year Training Program.  New cohort begins in September, 2025.

 

Saturday, April 26th, from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Family Solutions, 3200 NE 109th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98682

Fees - $75 

 

Workshop Schedule:

9:00 AM:     Greetings and introductions

9:15 AM:     Lecture: Foundational perspectives underlying somatic psychotherapy

9:40 AM:     Clinical Demonstration: Making contact: the roots of empathic understanding

10:10 AM:   Break

10:15 AM:   Lecture: The Characterological and Somatic Armor (emotional defenses): How        the self organizes in the world

10:40 AM:   Clinical Demonstration: The Reichian somatic psychotherapy approach in                  addressing  characterological and somatic armor

11:10 AM:   Break

11:20 AM:   Case Consultation: Application of the principles of somatic psychotherapy in            one’s work with clients.

11:45 AM:   Closing discussion      

 

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Contact jseo@family-solutions.net for questions