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Rebonding of the Body |
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This
program was originally developed in 1982 for the treatment of
children who were sexually abused.
It was then adapted for teenagers and adults.
It now has a broader application in the healing process for
individuals of all ages who have experienced a wide range of
traumatic experiences. As
well as treating individuals who have experienced physical and
sexual abuse, it has been successful in treating persons who have
survived cancer treatment, severe burns and motor vehicle accidents,
as well as persons with eating disorders and psychosomatic illness.
The
technique works on the following assumptions.
In order to survive certain traumatic incidents persons
disassociate or “disown”
parts of their bodies or personalities.
No real healing can take place until those disassociated
parts or personalities
are reintegrated. This
reintegration seldom happens by verbal therapy alone.
Rebonding
of the Body
incorporates movement, art, relaxation, visualization (or guided
imagery), cognitive
restructuring and systematic desensitization into structured program
that allows the participants to become more trusting and comfortable
with their bodies and themselves.
Deanna
is available for private consultation or training workshops.
Rebonding
of the Body
is available in a workbook and is provided to the workshop
leader trainees or can be ordered separately.
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