The Betrayal of the Body

Download or read book The Betrayal of the Body written by Alexander Lowen and published by Bioenergetics Pr. This book was released on 2005-06-01 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Betrayal of the Body, the book that established themind-body therapy of Bioenergetic Analysis, Dr. Alexander Lowen teaches how the conflict between the ego and the body produces splits in in the personality that affects all aspects of an individual's existence. The Betrayal of the Body teaches about the neurotic an schizoid personalities. Chapters include: The Schizoid Disturbance; The Problem of Identity; The Forsaken Body; The Psychology of Desperation; Illusion and Reality; Demons and Monsters. Understanding the importance of healing the mind-body split through the recovery of an emotionally fulfilling mind-body relationship is demonstrated with case studies.