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Jerry Perlmutter PhD.
In this book Dr. Jerry Perlmutter describes his development of Integrative Somatic Psychotherapy (ISP). He has honed an approach that illuminates the close interaction between the body and mind.
IS...view moreIn this book Dr. Jerry Perlmutter describes his development of Integrative Somatic Psychotherapy (ISP). He has honed an approach that illuminates the close interaction between the body and mind.
ISP is useful for healing the childhood traumas that lead to personal limitations that are called Character. In the therapy, reliving and finishing these trauma heals them. ISP also provides opportunities to explore and experience the authentic Self and the Soul.
ISP uses body-based interventions that consist of the use of structured exercises and the patient’s spontaneous movement and touch work done by the therapist. Photo illustrations are used to present a sample of thirteen structured exercises and touches.
Patients report in detail their experiences during the course of their therapy. The transformative quality of ISP becomes obvious in these narratives. The psychotherapy factors that elicit this transformative change are elucidated.
This book is useful for psychotherapists to learn about the ISP approach and how it can be useful in their practices; it will also be helpful to persons considering entering their own course of psychotherapy; and to individuals interested in how persons change in deep ways.view less
Books by Jerry Perlmutter PhD.
Healing Body, Self and Soul: Integrative Somatic Psychotherapy