Introductory Workshop with Anat Ben-Israel - The Spiritual Principles of Biodynamic Psychotherapy

The Spiritual Principles of Biodynamic Psychotherapy

Introductory Workshop with Anat Ben-Israel

23rd & 24th September - Wednesday & Thursday

Location - Tamil House, Unit 2, Fountayne Business Centre

Broad Lane, London, N15 4AG

This experiential workshop offers an opportunity to learn and explore the spiritual principles and concepts at the heart of Biodynamic Psychotherapy. In the workshop we will cover some of the foundational theories and principles of the method while exploring the rich and profound relations between physical health, mental health and emotional health from a Biodynamic Psychotherapy perspective.

We will learn and experience ways of connecting to our Primary Personality, a term Gerda Boyesen (1922-2005), the founder of the method, created to describe a state of overall health and wellbeing while having a meaningful connection to oneself, to community and environment. The spiritual attributes of the Primary Personality are in every human being and can be a part of everyday life. These aspects include creativity, curiosity, compassion, empathy, intuition and joy.

This workshop is open to therapists from different modalities and lay persons alike. It is an excellent opportunity for all who want to acquaint themselves with the method and with the 4 years Diploma Course Training in Biodynamic Psychotherapy.

As part of the workshop, the participant will have a special opportunity to receive a Biodynamic Massage on Thursday afternoon in the LSBP Biodynamic Massage Clinic, from a diploma course student. This is a great opportunity to experience the method! Biodynamic Massage includes different touch techniques addressing the body-mind connection and is used as an integral part of Biodynamic Psychotherapy. 

We will explore how the absence, to lesser or greater degree, of the connection to the Primary Personality, can affect the quality of our life, including the overall health and wellbeing. We will examine why and how being in touch with the Primary Personality and its spiritual attributes, can support us through our life challenges and crisis, like when we experience stress, depression, disease etc. 

In a safe environment we will learn and use Biodynamic Psychotherapy and Biodynamic Massage techniques which include working with breath, somatic resonance, touch, somatic meditation, guided imagery and movement.

Schedule:
Wednesday: 18:00 - 21:00
Thursday: 09:30 - 19:30 (includes lunch & dinner breaks and a session)
Lunch: 13:00-14:30
Dinner: 17:30-18:15
18:30 -19:30 Receiving a biodynamic massage session in the LSBP Massage Clinic

Cost: £245

Location for the workshop and the Biodynamic Massage Clinic:

Tamil House, Unit 2, Fountayne Business Centre, Broad Lane, London, N15 4AG

CPD hours: 12

Anat Ben-Israel M.A. is a Biodynamic Psychotherapist, trainer, supervisor and teacher specialising in Biodynamic Psychotherapy and Massage with many years of experience in the profession. She is head of course and a director at LSBP. Biodynamic Psychotherapy is an important aspect of Ms. Ben-Israel's exploration of human development and the interconnectedness of body-mind-spirit with nature.