Wednesday, May 05, 2010; 07:30PM - 10:00PM
In the series Clinical Issues:
Presented by Wendy Wyman-McGinty, Ph.D.
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The experience of trauma often leaves the individual with a residue of
unprocessed affect, which may take up residence in the physical body in the form of somatic symptoms, anxiety, and depression. In this experiential
workshop, we will use the form of authentic movement as a venue for
exploring some of the ways in which the unconscious is manifest in the body. Authentic movement is a form of active imagination in which the
individual focuses inward, on images, physical sensation, and emotion which serve as an impetus for self-directed movement. The movement is done with one's eyes closed, in order to focus more easily on inner experience. No
previous movement experience is necessary. Please wear loose, comfortable clothes.
Course Objectives:
- Describe how authentic movement is used as a form of active imagination in clinical practice
- Describe how authentic movement can help patients integrate traumatic material at a somatic level
- Discuss the relationship between somatization and mentalization of unconscious experience
Wendy Wyman-McGinty, Ph.D., ADTR, is a Jungian analyst, clinical psychologist, and dance therapist in private practice in West Los Angeles, with an interest in the somatic aspect of analysis, and its relationship to the development of a symbolic process. Her work has appeared in Spring Journal, The Journal of Analytical Psychology, Authentic Movement, Vol. II, and Supervision in Dance/Movement Psychotherapy.
Pre-registration (recommended) until 5:00pm of the lecture day for evening lectures; or Friday, 5:00pm for week-end workshops. At Door fee applies after.
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