Ron Kurtz Books

One of the seminal books in the body-centered movement in psychotherapy, the Hakomi Method integrates the use of mindfulness, nonviolence, meditation and holism into a highly original amalgam of therapeutic techniques. Hakomi work incorporates the idea of respect for the wisdom of each individual as a living organic system, organizing matter and energy to maintain its goals, and identity. It is written with clarity, humor and simplicity; sure to inspire and give insight to both therapists and laypersons.

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More and more people are turning to new mind-body therapies to address physical and emotional ills. But which type of body-centered therapy is best for each type of problem? And how can we choose the right therapist to meet our particular needs? This comprehensive collection brings together for the first time the founders and current leaders in the emerging field of body-centered therapy to explain how they developed their methods, what happens during a session, and who can best benefit from the technique. Learn how Hakomi can help you become mindful of the inner meaning of body sensations from founder Ron Kurtz. Explore 'The Moving Cycle' with Christine Caldwell, 'Dreambodywork' with Arnold Mindell, 'The Body Process' with Carolyn Braddock, 'The Relationship Dance' with Kathlyn Hendricks, and many more. Chapters on the ethics of touch in psychotherapy and on choosing a somatic therapist round out this fascinating and useful survey.

Der illustrierte Leitfaden zum Bodyreading. Ein Standardwerk Bodyreading gehört zum Instrumentarium körperorientierter Therapien. Dieses Buch macht Ärzten, Physiotherapeuten und Psychotherapeuten diese Verfahren zugänglich. Es bietet aber weit über die Heilberufe hinaus interessierten Laien hilfreiche Möglichkeiten der Erfahrung mit sich selbst und anderen.