Embodied Selves

Embodied Selves

Author: S. Gonzalez-Arnal

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2012-12-15

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13: 1137283696

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This interdisciplinary collection explores the role the body plays in constituting our sense of self, signalling the interplay between material embodiment, social meaning, and material and social conditions.


Embodied Selves

Embodied Selves

Author: Jenny Bourne Taylor

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780198710417

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This anthology charts changing notions of selfhood and bodily identity in the emerging sciences and pseudo-sciences of psychology and psychiatry to help redraw our understanding of the complexity and range of Victorian psychological thought.


The Psychophysiology of Self-Awareness: Rediscovering the Lost Art of Body Sense

The Psychophysiology of Self-Awareness: Rediscovering the Lost Art of Body Sense

Author: Alan Fogel

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 2013-04-29

Total Pages: 417

ISBN-13: 0393708772

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The science and practice of feeling our movements, sensations, and emotions. When we are first born, before we can speak or use language to express ourselves, we use our physical sensations, our “body sense,” to guide us toward what makes us feel safe and fulfilled and away from what makes us feel bad. As we develop into adults, it becomes easy to lose touch with these crucial mind-body communication channels, but they are essential to our ability to navigate social interactions and deal with psychological stress, physical injury, and trauma. Combining a ground-up explanation of the anatomical and neurological sources of embodied self-awareness with practical exercises in touch and movement, Body Sense provides therapists and their clients with the tools to attain mind-body equilibrium and cultivate healthy body sense throughout their lives.


Embodied Selves and Divided Minds

Embodied Selves and Divided Minds

Author: Michelle Maiese

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 0199689237

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This text examines how research in embodied cognition and enactivism can contribute to our understanding of the nature of self-consciousness, the metaphysics of personal identity, and the disruptions to self-awareness that occur in cases of psychopathology.


Embodied Selves

Embodied Selves

Author: S. Gonzalez-Arnal

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2012-12-15

Total Pages: 360

ISBN-13: 1137283696

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This interdisciplinary collection explores the role the body plays in constituting our sense of self, signalling the interplay between material embodiment, social meaning, and material and social conditions.


The Embodied Mind, revised edition

The Embodied Mind, revised edition

Author: Francisco J. Varela

Publisher: MIT Press

Published: 2017-01-13

Total Pages: 390

ISBN-13: 026252936X

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A new edition of a classic work that originated the “embodied cognition” movement and was one of the first to link science and Buddhist practices. This classic book, first published in 1991, was one of the first to propose the “embodied cognition” approach in cognitive science. It pioneered the connections between phenomenology and science and between Buddhist practices and science—claims that have since become highly influential. Through this cross-fertilization of disparate fields of study, The Embodied Mind introduced a new form of cognitive science called “enaction,” in which both the environment and first person experience are aspects of embodiment. However, enactive embodiment is not the grasping of an independent, outside world by a brain, a mind, or a self; rather it is the bringing forth of an interdependent world in and through embodied action. Although enacted cognition lacks an absolute foundation, the book shows how that does not lead to either experiential or philosophical nihilism. Above all, the book's arguments were powered by the conviction that the sciences of mind must encompass lived human experience and the possibilities for transformation inherent in human experience. This revised edition includes substantive introductions by Evan Thompson and Eleanor Rosch that clarify central arguments of the work and discuss and evaluate subsequent research that has expanded on the themes of the book, including the renewed theoretical and practical interest in Buddhism and mindfulness. A preface by Jon Kabat-Zinn, the originator of the mindfulness-based stress reduction program, contextualizes the book and describes its influence on his life and work.


Woman's Embodied Self

Woman's Embodied Self

Author: Joan C. Chrisler

Publisher:

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 265

ISBN-13: 9781433827419

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Using various psychological theories, this book examines women's complex relations with their bodies and how attitudes toward the body affect women's sense of self. It also suggests ways to achieve a positive embodied self


Embodied

Embodied

Author: Gregg R. Allison

Publisher: Baker Books

Published: 2021-05-11

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 1493430238

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We rarely give thought to our bodies until faced with a physical challenge or crisis. We have somehow internalized the unbiblical idea that the immaterial aspect of our being (our soul or spirit) is inherently good while the material aspect (our body) is at worst inherently evil and at best neutral--just a vehicle for our souls to get around. So we end up neglecting or disparaging our bodies, seeing them as holding us back from spiritual growth and longing for the day we will be free of them. But the thing is, we don't have bodies; we are our bodies. And God created us that way for a reason. With Scripture as his guide, theologian Gregg Allison presents a holistic theology of the human body from conception through eternity to equip us to address pressing contemporary issues related to our bodies, including how we express our sexuality, whether gender is inherent or constructed, the meaning of suffering, body image, end of life questions, and how to live as whole people in a fractured world.


Somatic Internal Family Systems Therapy

Somatic Internal Family Systems Therapy

Author: Susan McConnell

Publisher: North Atlantic Books

Published: 2020-09-22

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 1623174899

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Discover the innovative intersection of somatic therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS), featuring 5 core practices to transform modern therapeutic approaches. Enhance your clinical practice and patient outcomes by skillfully uniting body and mind through an evidence-based therapeutic modality—endorsed by leaders in the field, including Richard Schwartz. Somatic Internal Family Systems Therapy introduces a cutting-edge therapeutic modality that merges the elements of somatic therapy, such as movement, touch, and breathwork, with the established principles of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model. Authored by Susan McConnell, this multifaceted approach is crafted for therapists, clinicians, somatic practitioners, mental health professionals, and anyone interested in innovative healing techniques. A valuable contribution to mental health treatment, this guide offers a new horizon for those engaged in the well-being of others. This comprehensive, bestselling guide presents: 5 core practices: somatic awareness, conscious breathing, radical resonance, mindful movement, and attuned touch, designed for seamless integration into therapeutic work. Strategies to apply these practices in addressing a range of clinical conditions including depression, trauma, anxiety, eating disorders, chronic illness, and attachment disorders. Techniques to assist clients in identifying, understanding, and reconciling their 'inner worlds' or subpersonalities, leading to improved emotional health and behavior. A compelling combination of scientific insights, experiential practices, and real-world clinical stories that illuminate the theory and application of Somatic IFS. Highly regarded mental health professionals, such as IFS founder Richard Schwartz, have applauded this essential guide. By weaving together holistic healing wisdom, modern neuroscience, and somatic practices expertise, this book serves as a crucial resource for psychotherapists across various disciplines and laypersons seeking an embodied self.