Explorations In Somatic Psychotherapy

Psycho-Physical Therapy

The Work and Trainings of Bill Bowen

Psycho-Physical Therapy (PPT) is an integrative approach to somatic psychotherapy. It is defined by the active engagement of the body as central to the psychotherapeutic process. This method synthesizes both psychological and body therapy concepts and techniques into one simultaneous process. A client's physical, mental and spiritual issues are seen as parts of a complex interactive system, where all parts are inseparable from the whole. The body is viewed as a primary vehicle for the therapeutic process, where psychological and physical interventions are continuously overlapping. It is a unique way of working that differs from many therapeutic approaches in its emphasis on building somatic resources, its focus on the creative process and its direct use of movement, somatic patterning interventions and hands-on-work. The heart of the therapy lies in the belief that the client has within them the source and capacity for establishing their own well-being. Psycho-Physical Therapy is grounded in understanding the importance of awareness, compassion and kindness, which is balanced by clear theory, analysis and skills.