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A different and exciting form of self-care in the form of practical mind to body self-regulation.
List of contents
CONTENTS
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
FOREWORD
PREFACE
INTRODUCTION
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
PART 1 THE SIX AT STANDARD EXERCISES
Essential preparation for autogenic training
WEEK 1 First Standard Exercise—Heaviness
Week 1—days 1, 2, and 3
Week 1—days 4, 5, 6, and 7
WEEK 2 First Standard Exercise (Part 2) Heaviness + Neck and Shoulders
Week 2—Days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7
WEEK 3 Second Standard Exercise—Warmth
Week 3—Days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7: warmth in arms and legs
WEEK 4 Third Standard Exercise—Cardiac Regulation
Week 4—Days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7
WEEK 5 Fourth Standard Exercise—Respiration
Week 5—Days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7
WEEK 6 Fifth Standard Exercise—Abdominal Warmth
Week 6—Days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7
WEEK 7 Sixth Standard Exercise—Cooling of the Forehead
Week 7—Days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7
WEEK 8 The complete sequence of six AT standard exercises
Week 8—Days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7
PART 2 BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Why now?
What for?
Who for?
What is AT?
How does AT work?
Brainwave states
When to use AT?
When not to use AT (contraindications)
PART 3 THE HISTORY OF AUTOGENICS
People, places, dates, and ideas relevant to the development of Autogenics internationally
PART 4 CASE STUDIES
Medical matters
When is AT treatment recommended by the medical profession
Medical questionnaire uses
Case studies pain management, high blood pressure, dermatological problems, anxiety
CONCLUSION
HOW TO LEARN MORE ABOUT AT AND ACCESS QUALIFIED AT PRACTITIONERS
REFERENCES
FURTHER READING
INDEX
About the author
Gaylin Tudhope is a psychologist and psychotherapist with 32 years of professional experience in Autogenic Psychotherapy, Lifespan Development and Coherence Therapy. She offers a bespoke service using techniques developed over her professional life as a clinician, lecturer and lifelong student.
Focus is on rebalancing the autonomic nervous system and body chemistry, managing trauma via physiological and psychological techniques and achieving mental balance and well-being by working from a molecular level outwards.
Gaylin is socio-culturally trained to help people process their issues with sensitivity to their world view.
Ros Draper is a therapist, teacher and supervisor who has made major contributions to the development of family therapy and systemic practice in Britain over the last 40 years. When Senior Clinical Lecturer at the Tavistock Clinic, London and working at the Institute of Family Therapy, London, she developed her practice in both adult and child psychiatric settings. Ros was chair for the Institute of Family Therapy and Birkbeck College, University of London MSc in a Systemic Approach to Management, Coaching and Consultation. She currently offers therapy, supervision and consultation online.
Summary
A different and exciting form of self-care in the form of practical mind to body self-regulation.
