somatic therapy (somatic disciplines, somatic methods, somatics, somatic techniques, somatic therapies): Field that encompasses aikido, the Alexander Technique, applied kinesiology, Arica, Aston-Patterning, Awareness Through Movement, bioenergetics, Body-Mind Centering, Capoeria, Continuum, CranioSacral Therapy, Eutony, Focusing, Functional Integration, Hakomi, Hellerwork, judo, karate, kundalini yoga, kung fu, Lomi (see lomi-lomi and Lomi work), Oki yoga (see Oki-Do), Process-Oriented Psychotherapy (process psychology), rebirthing, reflexology, Resonant Kinesiology, Rolfing, Rosen work (see Rosen Method), sensory awareness, SHEN, somasynthesis, tai chi, Touch for Health, Trager, Trans Fiber, yoga therapy, and Zero Balancing.

Subtle-energy elements are a commonality of somatic therapies. Thomas Hanna, founder of the journal Somatics, coined the word somatics.

(See also: Somatic therapy, Body Mind and Soul, Alternative Health, Alternative Health Dictionary)

somatic emotional therapy: Synthesis of bioenergetics, rebirthing, and somatic therapy forged by certified social worker Jerry Josepher.

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confluent somatic therapy: Form of psychotherapy that involves subtle energy manipulation.

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An anxiolytic is any drug or therapy used in the treatment of anxiety. Different Antidepressants, Azapirones, benzodiazepines, and non-cardioselective beta-receptor blockers can be prescribed. For somatic symptoms propranolol and oxprenolol can be used. Many of the tri-/tetracyclic antidepressants currently marketed (e.g. Doxepin, Trimipramine, Amitriptyline, Clomipramine) show effective anxiolytic properties independent from their antidepressant activity. Venlafaxine is a relatively new drug (as of 2005) with dual action (reup ...

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A Psychosomatic illness is an illness which exists because of a particular reason. "Psycho-" means of the mind and "-somatic" means of the body. The body and mind are together interacting. That is the meaning of the word. An illness produced by or maintained by the interaction is properly called a psychosomatic illness. In some instances a psychosomatic illness might otherwise become cured but for the interaction of mind and body. An example of this situation are the things like stomach ulcers that are more often found in high stress ...

Including:

• Psychosomatic illness - Solutions
• Psychosomatic illness - Other therapies
• Psychosomatic illness - History

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Anxiety is a complex combination of the feeling of fear, apprehension and worry often accompanied by physical sensations such as palpitations, chest pain and/or shortness of breath. It may exist as a primary brain disorder or may be associated with other medical problems including other psychiatric disorders. Anxiety is often described as having a cognitive, a somatic, an emotional and a behavioral component (Seligman, Walker & Rosenhan, 2001). The cognitive component entails expectation of a diffuse and uncertain danger. S ...

Including:

• Anxiety - Diagnosis
• Anxiety - Diagnosis using a blood test
• Anxiety - Generalized anxiety disorder
• Anxiety - Panic disorder
• Anxiety - Phobia
• Anxiety - Obsessive-compulsive disorder
• Anxiety - Treatment overview
• Anxiety - Prescription medication
• Anxiety - Cognitive-behavioral therapy
• Anxiety - Other coping strategies
• Anxiety - Anxiety in palliative care
• Anxiety - Anxiety and alternative medicine
• Anxiety - Existential Anxiety
• Anxiety - Test Anxiety

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MASSAGE, BODYWORK AND SOMATIC THERAPIES

Massage, bodywork, and somatic therapies is the application of various techniques to the muscular structure and soft tissues of the human body.

The application of massage, bodywork, and somatic therapy techniques may include, but is not limited to, stroking, kneading, tapping, compression, vibration, rocking, friction, pressure, and those techniques based on manipulation or the application of pressure to the muscular structure or soft tissues of the human body.

This may also include non-forceful passive or active movement and/or application of techniques intended to affect the energetic systems of the body. The use of oils, lotions, powders, or other lubricants may also be included.

Massage, bodywork, and somatic therapies specifically exclude diagnosis, prescription, manipulation, or adjustments of the human skeletal structure, or any other service, procedure, or therapy that requires a license to practice orthopedics, physical therapy, podiatry, chiropractic, osteopathy, psychotherapy, acupuncture, or any other profession or branch of medicine.

(See also: MASSAGE, Alternative Health, Massage, Bodywork, Body Mind and Soul)

Gestalt Somatic method (Gestalt Somatics): Apparent combination of Gestalt therapy and bodywork.

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HAKOMI INTEGRATIVE SOMATICS

Using hands-on bodywork, body awareness and movement, Hakomi integrative somatics enables people to discover the habitual, automatic attitudes (both physical and psychological), by which they generate patterns of experience. Particularly helpful in working with the effects of trauma and abuse, emotional pain and limiting belief systems, this gentle therapy teaches clients to follow the inherently intelligent processes of the body and mind.

Clients are educated in the nuances of inner body sensations and learning to track the ever-changing flow of wordless information that is the language of the body. It is precisely this awareness that becomes a powerful healing tool, as it naturally expands the "somatic sense of self," and heals the various forms of dissociation from the body.

Hands-on bodywork is used experimentally to help clients gain awareness of inner experience, specifically inner body sensation and patterns, emotions, images, memories or thoughts. Unconscious attitudes are brought to consciousness where they can be examined, understood and changed. By working physically and psychologically, the transformative shift can take root on both levels simultaneously.

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SOMATIC EDUCATION

Somatic Education is a healthcare modality based on co-creative science. It is therefore taught and practiced in a co-creative partnership with nature.

Somatic Education considers the body as one of nature’s gardens and facilitates self-healing by working with flower essences; MAP and calibration; and environmental, energy, and other processes.

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SOMATIC EXPERIENCING

A naturalistic approach to the healing of trauma, based on the understanding that animals in the wild, though constantly threatened by predators, are rarely traumatized.

This approach uses education about and awareness of body sensation as a primary tool. Appropriate, gentle manipulation of the muscles, joints, and viscera is employed.

Developed by Dr. Peter Levine, somatic experiencing offers a safe, gradual way to help trauma survivors develop their own natural ability to eliminate the excess energy caused by overwhelming events.

(See also: SOMATIC EXPERIENCING, Alternative Health, Massage, Bodywork, Body Mind and Soul)

SOMATIC PSYCHOLOGY

This is a body-based orientation that facilitates the client’s therapeutic process.

A client session is directed to the body experience that references the body as a resource.

The therapist shifts the content of the session to the here and now process of the client, which opens the client’s awareness of her own experience of sensation, tension, relaxation, breath, response, and evoked thoughts.

(See also: SOMATIC PSYCHOLOGY, Alternative Health, Massage, Bodywork, Body Mind and Soul)

Somatic Dialogue: Mode of bodywork promoted by BodyMind Therapist Chuck Ruland (see Structural Alignment and Structural Bodywork). It borrows from Hakomi, postural integration, and Zero Balancing. Its theory posits: (a) dischargeable imprints of the past, and (b) physical, emotional, and energetic bodies.

(See also: Somatic Dialogue, Body Mind and Soul, Alternative Health, Alternative Health Dictionary)

HANNA SOMATIC EDUCATION

A system of neuromuscular education which requires the client to recognize, release, and reverse chronic pain patterns resulting from injury, stress, repetitive motion, or habituated postures.

A hands-on method teaches how to relieve tension quickly, lengthen and relax muscles, reduce pain, and regain comfort. Combining Hanna Somatic Education with somatic exercises will expand the benefits.

(See also: HANNA SOMATIC EDUCATION, Alternative Health, Massage, Bodywork, Body Mind and Soul)

Hakomi Integrative Somatics (formerly Hakomi Bodywork): Form of body-centered psychotherapy originated by Pat Ogden. It includes energy work. Its theory posits wisdom of body, mind, and spirit.

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In theory it is possible to transform either somatic cells (most cells of the body) or cells of the germline (such as stem cells, sperm cells and ova). All gene therapy so far in people has been directed at somatic cells, whereas germline engineering in humans remains only a highly controversial prospect. For the introduced gene to be transmitted normally to offspring, it needs not only to be inserted into the cell, but also to be incor ...

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Gene therapy, Gene therapy - Background, Gene therapy - Types of gene therapy, Gene therapy - Ex vivo, Gene therapy - Vectors in gene therapy, Gene therapy - Retroviruses, Gene therapy - Adenoviruses, Gene therapy - Adeno-associated viruses, Gene therapy - Problems and ethics, Gene therapy - Publications

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INTEGRATED/ECLECTIC MASSAGE

Indicates a combination of various massage, bodywork, and somatic therapy techniques utilized by a practitioner in the course of a session.

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CORE STRUCTURAL INTEGRATIVE THERAPY

Originated by George P. Kousaleos, CORE is a myofascial, postural and structural somatic therapy combining massage techniques with client-assisted movement. Normally lasting 10 sessions, there are four phases of CORE body therapy organized according to the level or layer of fascia, muscle, and supporting soft tissues that are manipulated: Core massage, core extrinsic, core intrinsic, and core integration.

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ON-SITE MASSAGE

Also called seated and chair massage, on-site massage includes techniques that provide fully-clothed seated massage, bodywork and somatic therapies to clients, generally in a corporate or business setting. Practitioners utilize shiatsu, amma and/or Swedish techniques.

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CHAIR MASSAGE

Also called on-site and seated massage, chair massage includes techniques that provide fully-clothed seated massage, bodywork and somatic therapies to clients, generally in a corporate or business setting. Practitioners utilize shiatsu, amma and/or Swedish techniques.

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