BPT-curriculum 3 years Kosovo, Bader-Johansson, Huerta-Krefft, Cesko

Body Psychotherapy training in Pristina Kosovo - BPT/Kosova

Work in Progress Januar 2010

The BPT/Kosova is called Integrative Body Mind Psychotherapy and is a training program over
three years. There will be modules with credit points to ease the control about the completion of the
training requirements. The themes of the training are presented over time in the methodology of a
funnel. First broad information, then deepened theoretically as well as in practical self-experience.

Conception of man
The conception of man in Integrative Body Mind Psychotherapy is rooted in humanistic
psychology, in modern deep-psychology and in modern neurobiology, which is supporting the
overcoming of the dualistic split of soma/psyche in classical school medicine. The bio psychosocial
model for disturbances, the salutogene aspect for personal growth and the spiritual aspect of human
beings are basic assumptions for the conscious choice of the therapeutic alliance.


1. Year of Training - 4 modules, total 120 h 45 minutes
Goal:
To get a general introduction to Body Psychotherapy concepts and processes.
Theories from Wilhelm Reich over neo-reichian concepts to modern neurobiology theory shall be
presented.
Trauma theories and the consequences for Body Psychotherapy shall be introduced.
General anthropological concepts to the conception of man and to different views on treatment shall
be acknowledged.
The participants shall experience practical exercises of Body Awareness in relaxed positions and in
active charge.
Knowledge of how emotional representations present themselves in the body shall be introduced.
Self-experience, mindfulness and reflection on theories are the main goals.

Content:
Module one
- Basic concepts in Body Psychotherapy
- Different conceptions of man applied in medicine, therapy and treatment
- Pathogenesis and Salutogenesis
- Stress theories
- Self-experience of relaxed body awareness in lying, sitting, standing and in interaction in pairs
- Self-experience of charge, de-charge, relaxation and blocks in the above positions and
constellations
- Theoretical presentation and practical experience of grounding, breathing, movement and posture

Module two
- Reflections on Self-regulation systems such as the nature, a society, a family, a human being
BPT-curriculum 3 years Kosovo, Bader-Johansson, Huerta-Krefft, Cesko
- Introduction to psychological development of the child, interaction in dyads and triads
- Geneogram of the own family history
- Self-care and psychological concepts of mind body medicine
- Psychosomatic theories based on neurobiological research
- Deepened body awareness

Module three
- Reflection on human self-regulation in the brain, in the body. autonomous nerve system and
parasympathic/sympathic functions
- Trauma theories and neurobiology, regulation of the brain, fixated disturbances
- Dynamic morphology of the body according to different concepts
- Self-observation and self-regulation: affect regulation, emotional awareness,
cognitive restructuring, symbols and meaning - working in pairs and as individuals

Module four
- Models of characterology and diagnostic tools
- Practical assessment of blocks and stress reactions in the body
- Pulsation and counterpulsation
- Segmental blocks and functional understanding
- Somatic resonance and vegetative identification
- Centering and contact
- Containing feelings/high charge while staying in contact with oneself and others
- Starting being aware of withdrawing projections and formulating own feelings

2. Year of training 5 Modules of training, total 150h 45 Minutes
The deepening of the theoretical understanding of BPT-concepts and integrative body mind
psychotherapy is in the foreground. Especially the effects of traumatic events on body and mind
will be discussed.
The abilities on self-reflection, meta-reflection and on the therapy process itself will be
strengthened. The same is true for the reflection theories and concepts of mankind connected to the
work.
Practically the work in pairs will be become more and more important: therapist-client and the work
in triads: therapist-client-observer shall be proceeded. A personal understanding of myself as a
body-psycho-therapist will start to develop.
Another important issue will be to develop an understanding about gender aspects in work.

Goals:
Self-reflection, meta reflection on the therapy process and deepened reflection on theories
Deepening of theoretical understanding of BPT concepts
Introduction of professional tools and practical performance shall be taught and practised
BPT-curriculum 3 years Kosovo, Bader-Johansson, Huerta-Krefft, Cesko
Practical work in pairs: therapist - client and work in triads: therapist - client - observer shall
be practiced
Psychotherapy, especially in the context of trauma and its effects on mind/body be
proceeded, concepts of opportunities and problems in early attachment process should be
understood on the background of BPT.
The understanding of the personal therapeutical role in all its aspects (person, gender, hang
ups, etc.) should start to develop

Contents:
Deepened theoretical knowledge and practical experience of the concepts of W. Reich and
neo- reichian concepts ( A. Lowen, D. Boadella, Ch. Kelley, J Rosenberg, B. Bunkan, G.
Boysen)
What is Mind Body Medicine MBM, the seven pillars of MBM
Early attachment to self and others and its problems as understood in BPT, gender issues
Understanding the concepts of feelings, writing an emotional biography
Working with the affect bridge
Transference, counter transference in an energetic understanding.
Live-sessions with reflection, knowledge about the phases of sessions
Practical methods, tools and techniques when working with trauma and exceeded stress
Understanding, practising and handling discharge
Yoga, shiatsu- massage
Relaxation techniques, meditation, inner guide, autogenic training, drawings, body-mind-
exercises
Self-help according to MBM

Module one
Continued Mind-Body-Medicine
Working with transference, countertransference
Understanding, practising and handling discharge
Relaxation techniques, meditation, inner guide, autogenic training, drawings, body-mind-
exercises
Yoga, shiatsu- massage
Practical sessions in pairs

Module two
Continuing theory to Neo-Reichian concepts: energetic concepts (Lowen, Boadella and
Rosenberg) Practical work to Boadellas energy bridges and chakra vitalizing
Norwegian body morphology concepts (Bunkan and Boyesen)
Resource oriented Body Assessment practical work on each other
Demonstration of an assessment and treatment session
Theory to a body psychotherapy session according to script
Practical sessions in pairs
Self-regulation: Nature - Family - Own affects in the body--> conscious emotions. Short
about neurobiology
BPT-curriculum 3 years Kosovo, Bader-Johansson, Huerta-Krefft, Cesko

Module three
Continued Mind-Body-Medicine
Working with transference, countertransference
Understanding, practising and handling discharge
Relaxation techniques, meditation, inner guide, autogenic training, drawings, body-mind-
exercises
Practical sessions in pairs


Module four
Emotional biography
Early attachment to self and others and its problems as understood in BPT
Understanding the concepts of feelings according to Kelleys concepts of paired feelings,
layers of blocked feelings
Transference, counter transference based on an energetic understanding.
Gender issues in BPT on the background of the cultural backgrounds in Kosovo
Introduction to Points & Positions Massage
Practical instroke-sessions in pairs, taking notes of sessions, reflection of processes in
sessions

Module five
* Live-sessions with reflection, knowledge about the phases of sessions
* Resource oriented Body Assessment practical work on each other
Demonstration of an assessment and treatment session
Self-help according to MBM
Practical sessions in pairs


3.year of training - 5 Modules of training, total 150h 45 Minutes
Goal:
To experience and to reflect on practical work with clients under supervision during the training
and outside the workshop curriculum.
To present case studies and discuss these in the group.
To give deepened self-reflection of the self-experience process and according to mind-body theories
and the studied literature.

Content:
- Practical work in pairs
- Deepened knowledge of the themes from 1st and 2nd year of training
- Supervision
- Case presentation
- Written work


Christina Bader-Johansson, MSc, MSc, Psychotherapist ASP, Bodypsychotherapist EABP
Sibylle Huerta Krefft, MSc, Bodypsychotherapist EABP, Supervisor
Enver Cesko, MSc, Psychologist, Psychotherapist EAP, Body Psychotherapist EABP