Rebonding of the Body
This course is a profound and effective healing process for individuals who have experienced a wide range of traumatic experiences.
The technique works on the following assumptions: in order to survive certain traumatic incidents, people dissociate or ‘disown’ parts of their bodies or personalities. No real healing can take place until those dissociated parts are reintegrated. This reintegration seldom happens as a result of verbal therapy alone. Rebonding of the Body focuses on the body/mind connection and employs body-oriented techniques such as movement, spontaneous creativity, relaxation, visualization, cognitive restructuring, and systematic desensitization in a structured program.
This course helps people become more comfortable with their bodies, their emotions, and their being. It enhances self-love, self-respect, and boundary setting. Allowing you to become comfortable with your authentic self and confidence in showing that to the world
What individuals classify as a 'traumatic' event or experience can vary wildly. This course is applicable for anyone and everyone that feels as though they will benefit from it.
The Sessions
Body image
In session 1, through a combination of body scanning and mapping, we either discover or connect with the bodies history and story.
Reclaiming the heart, shoulders and arms
In session 3 we explore our ability to give and receive love, and how to connect with ourselves, others, and the world
Reclaiming the torso
In session 5 we deconstruct and examine any outdated beliefs on sexuality, sensuality, and the body.
Reclaiming the legs and feet
In session 2 we evaluate how grounded we feel, and how we can create a safe and nurturing environment to help you move forward.
Reclaiming the neck and head
In session 4 we investigate our inner critic and our belief system, creating space to embody self-love, acceptance, and joy.
Releasing the past
In the final session, we integrate all we have discovered, and our new connection with each part of your body.
Dr. Deanna Mulvihill RN BScNEd MSc PhD is the originator of the Rebonding of the Body program. Originally developed in 1982, the program has been taught in Canada and the Middle East.
