Somatic Experiencing (SE)
A psychosomatic trauma approach developed by Peter Levine, which releases traumatic energy trapped in the body through progressive sensory titration and pendulation.
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A psychosomatic trauma approach developed by Peter Levine, which releases traumatic energy trapped in the body through progressive sensory titration and pendulation.
A humanistic, experiential approach founded by Fritz Perls, focused on present-moment awareness, the contact-withdrawal cycle and personal responsibility for a more authentic life.
An existential psychotherapy founded by Viktor Frankl, centered on the search for meaning as the primary force of human motivation, born from his concentration camp experience.
A humanistic approach founded by Carl Rogers based on three essential therapeutic conditions — empathy, unconditional positive regard and congruence — to release the natural actualizing tendency.
A body psychotherapy developed by Alexander Lowen combining verbal analytic work and intense physical exercises to release chronic muscle tensions (character armor) and restore vital energy flow.
A third-wave CBT therapy that develops psychological flexibility through acceptance of internal experiences and commitment to values-aligned actions.
A structured behavioral treatment for depression that breaks the cycle of withdrawal and avoidance by scheduling valued and meaningful activities.
A holistic support aiming at the person's global fulfillment — self-confidence, emotional management, life purpose, balance and well-being — through a structured, caring process.
A personality theory and psychotherapy method created by Eric Berne, analyzing transactions (exchanges) between three ego states (Parent, Adult, Child) to improve communication and relationships.
A structured, solution-oriented support for professionals, aimed at developing leadership, optimizing performance and facilitating career transitions.
A set of communication and personal change techniques modeled on therapeutic excellence, aiming to reprogram limiting mental and behavioral patterns.
A system of human integration through movement, music and group encounter, created by Rolando Toro, aimed at stimulating the genetic potentials of life expression: vitality, sexuality, creativity, affectivity and transcendence.
A philosophical therapeutic approach exploring fundamental concerns of human existence — death, freedom, isolation and meaning — to help live more authentically.
Jon Kabat-Zinn's MBSR program is a structured 8-week protocol combining mindfulness meditation, gentle yoga, and body scan. Scientifically validated, it is the world's most studied meditation program.
The Fourth Degree Dynamic Relaxation closes the fundamental cycle of Caycedian sophrology. It aims at the totalization of being through the exploration of universal values and the awareness of existence in its fullness.
The Third Degree Dynamic Relaxation, inspired by Japanese Zen, develops reflective meditation. It allows exploration of body-mind unity and integration of deep existential values.
Projective sophro-stimulation uses creative imagination to stimulate adaptive capabilities. The practitioner projects into different future scenarios to develop mental flexibility and creativity when facing challenges.
Yoga Nidra, or "yogic sleep," is a guided deep relaxation technique practiced lying down. It induces a state between waking and sleep allowing physical and mental regeneration equivalent to several hours of rest.