Therapeutic Applications in Bioenergetic Analysis

Bioenergetic analysis has been very few randomized clinical trials. The majority of written case studies are presented in the books of D r Lowen and his successors. There are also some observational studies 3 , but also descriptions of the basic concepts of the approach 4-6 . It is therefore not possible at this time to rule formally on the effectiveness of this therapy for most proposed uses.

Somatoform disorders reduce chronic. somatoform disorders are characterized by the presence of physical symptoms that can not be explained by either a medical condition or another mental disorder. It would be a way for the body to react to emotional or social problems. A clinical study on this issue was published in 2006 7 . Turkish immigrants suffering from this disease were randomly divided into two groups. Members of the first group were treated with bioenergetic analysis. Those of the other, serving as the control group, practiced gymnastics mild.

The results of bioenergy group were significantly better than those of group exercise. However, both therapies were added to existing treatments: individualized drug therapy and individual sessions or group psychotherapy. As a result, it is difficult to attribute the results observed bioenergetic analysis only, but probably the combination therapy.

In practice

Bioenergetic analysis is defined as "an approach depths." It is therefore not only to remove the symptoms, but it is designed to help a person to tame and reorganize the structure of his personality. This work usually requires several years. Some practitioners also agree to work for short periods to meet specific needs.

There are a dozen therapists in Quebec and 100 in France and Belgium. Sessions take place individually, in private practice. Make sure the therapist is accredited by the IIBA.

Training
The International Institute for Bioenergetic Analysis (IIBA) defines, manages and provides training throughout the world, in collaboration with local institutes that are members. The IIBA believes that this training is postgraduate level. The candidates must have a solid foundation in psychology, a diploma degree in a relevant discipline (psychology, social work, etc.).. Training is provided mainly by international trainers and extends over at least four years. It includes theoretical lectures, practical workshops, individual therapy sessions and supervised therapeutic practice.

The short course
Some institutes also offer courses of shorter duration for participants in the health or education who want to familiarize themselves with the grid bioenergetic understanding personality. This training gives neither certification nor right to practice as an analyst bioénergéticien.

The main umbrella organizations and trainers
- International Institute for Bioenergetic Analysis (IIAB) www.bioenergetic-therapy.com The IIBA is an international organization that brings together practitioners and coordinates practice parameters.

- European Federation for Bioenergetic Analysis-Psychotherapy www.bioenergeticanalysis.net
- Institute for Bioenergetic Analysis southern France (IAB-FS)
Belgian Society of Bioenergetic Analysis (SOBAB)
French Society for Bioenergetic Analysis (SFABE) www.analyse-bioenergetique.com

- Quebec Society of Bioenergetic Analysis (SOQAB) www.soqab.com
There are also companies or institutes in most other European countries as well as in the rest of Canada, the United States and around the world.

Books, etc..

Edith Fournier. Who's afraid of Alexander Lowen? - Travel within a therapist , Éditions de l'Homme, Canada, 1995.
For a look inside the work of Lowen.

Alexander Lowen. Spirituality body - Practice bioenergy , Editions Dangles, France, 1993.
An excellent guide for beginners to practice.

Most other books of D r Lowen have been exhausted, at least in French, and are found only in library or used bookstore. Include some titles (with the original data in brackets):
Bio-Energy , Editions France-America, Canada, 1985. ( Bioenergetics , 1975).
joy found , Editions Dangles, France, 1995. ( Joy: The Surrender to the Body and to Life , 1994).
violated body , Éditions du Jour, Canada, and Chu, France, 1977. ( The Betrayal of the Body , 1967).

Wilhelm Reich. Character Analysis , Payot, France, 1992.
Understanding the basic premises on which the analysis was based bioenergy.

Wilhelm Reich. orgasm function , L'Arche, France, 1967.
In 1927, the D r Reich caused a scandal with the publication of this book. He presents his theory on the basis of sexual energy and an amazing invention, the accumulator sexual energy, which earned him the prison where he died in 1957. After a long wait, the brilliant researcher found today citizenship, and five of his books have just been reissued by Payot, France, in paperback:

Listen little man (2002)
The emergence of sexual morality (1999 )
Ether, God and the Devil (1999)
Mass Psychology of Fascism (1998)
Reich speaks of Freud (1998).

References
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Bibliography

International Institute for Bioenergetic Analysis [Accessed 20 October 2008]. www.bioenergetic-therapy.com
Alexander Lowen. recovered Joy , Editions Dangles, France, 1995.
PubMed - National Library of Medicine . www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Wilhelm Reich. Listen, little man , Editions Payot, reissue 2002 (first edition: 1948).

Notes

1. Wilhelm Reich. Listen, little man , Editions Payot, reissue 2002 (first edition: 1948).
2. Gudat Ulrich. A Therapist's Understanding of Bioenergetics , Germany, 1997. Text published on the website of the IIBA. [Accessed 20 October 2008]. www.bioenergetic therapy.com-
3. Koemeda-Lutz M, Kaschke M, et al . Evaluation of the efficacité of body-psychotherapy in out-patient settings (EEBP) Psychother Psychosom Med Psychol. December 2006, 56 (12) :480-7.
4. Lowen A. Bioenergetics. An interview with Dr. Alexander Lowen of New York. Interview by M. Carafa. Psichiatr Minerva . 1979, 20 (2): viii-xi.
5. Royer D. Bioenergetic analysis. Bioenergetic analysis. Sante Ment Que. 1977, 2 (1) :13-30.
6. P. Lebrun Neo-Reichian therapy. Reichian therapy Neo. Sante Ment Que. 1977, 2 (2) :103-9.
7. Nickel M, Cangoez B, et al. Bioenergetic exercises in inpatient treatment of Turkish immigrants with chronic somatoform disorders: a randomized, controlled study. Bioenergetic exercises in inpatient treatment of Turkish immigrants with chronic somatoform disorders: a randomized, controlled study. J Psychosom Res . 2006, 61 (4) :507-13.