Reichian Character Structures – The Psychopathic Structure
The Psychopathic Structure by Kat Anam Langer & Prema McKeever When a child feels deeply betrayed in their trust, usually by their primary caregivers or also by a sibling or teacher, they may develop what Wilhelm Reich refers to as the “Psychopathic Structure”, also known as the “aggressive” or “controlling” pattern. This structure usually […]
Using Emotion in BBTRS. From the upcoming book ‘BioDynamic Breathwork-Trauma Release System’ by Giten Tonkov
We know that emotions are deeply connected to the physical form and are reflected in the body. We know that people have different levels of EI, and fall somewhere on the spectrum of skills in identifying and working with their emotions. When it comes to BBTRS, we use this information to assist us in facilitating […]
Somatic Therapy. A chapter from an upcoming book by Giten Tonkov.
If breathwork is our direct access to the sympathetic nervous system, then somatic work is our primary exit path for trauma to release from tissues. Recalling that the word “somatic” means “of the body,” it’s clear that any therapeutic trauma release focusing on tissues requires a strong protocol for safe, effective movement. There are many […]
Reichian Character Structures – The Schizoid Structure
The Schizoid Structure by Prema McKeever & Kat Langer Ideally as we are developing within our mother’s womb our nervous system and incoming spirit gets a sense of being welcomed and safely held. Hopefully there’s a sense that we are wanted and connected to our mother emotionally and energetically. Babies can get signals of […]
Working with Reichian Character Structures & BBTRS
Working with Reichian Character Structures & BBTRS by Prema McKeever & Kat Langer When thinking of psychotherapy, most of us will have heard of and perhaps have also experienced different types of “talking therapy”, such psychoanalysis, psychodynamic therapies or cognitive behavioral therapy. These therapies are prevalent in the Western world and are commonly supported […]
Trauma Healing with Shamanic plant medicines & BBTRS
We are currently witnessing an unprecedented amount of interest in the therapeutic and healing potential of altered states of consciousness, with more and more people turning to the ancient wisdom traditions of shamans, yogis and other energy healers, not just in search of healing of physical or psychological ailments but to learn how to live […]
7 Segments or Belts of Tension in BioDynamic Breathwork & Trauma Release
Wilhelm Reich was a major contributor to the body/mind sciences of the early 20th century, and is credited as being the key driver of this form of scientific enquiry in the West up until the 1940’s. Reich proposed a model of the human condition that suggested a theory of energy being a primary component of […]