Embodied Approaches to Psychotherapy

Julianne Appel-Opper supervises Jon Sletvold

Here, Julianne works with Jon to demonstrate a relational body-psychotherapy approach. Jon talks about his work with someone with whom he feels unable to create a developing connection. In the course of this supervision, by examining his embodied emotions as he thinks about this patient, he gradually comes to a place where he grasps the complex defenses that may be blocking intimacy between them. Finally, he knows what it is that he needs to say to his patient, and experiences a sense of calm and liberation.