Achieving Equilibrium: A Simple Way to Balance Body and Mind

by Gaylin Tudhope, Ros Draper

Overview

A different and exciting form of self-care in the form of practical mind to body self-regulation.

In the challenging times of the 21st century, looking after oneself and navigating the bumps in the road has become more difficult than ever. However, this fascinating book, written by two psychotherapists with many years of experience, provides a simple and reliable means of restoring the balance which is vital for the robust body mind system we need if we are to be able to bounce back from adverse experiences.

It is this balance (homeostasis) that provides us with the highway to wellbeing and it is our body mind system’s innate capacity to self regulate which is at the core of this book. Using six key Autogenic Training exercises, the authors provide readers with the skillset to self regulate at any time or any place. These exercises can activate the parasympathetic nervous system and involve body scans, breathing and other bodily awareness exercises.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781801520751
Publisher:	Aeon Books
Publication date:	04/25/2023
Series:	Guide to Autogenics
Pages:	142
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Gaylin Tudhope is a psychologist and psychotherapist with over three decades of professional experience in Autogenic Psychotherapy, Lifespan Development and more recently, Coherence Therapy. Gaylin is a proponent of Autogenic Training as a simple antidote to the extreme stressors we encounter in the modern world.

Ros Draper is a systemic therapist who, as teacher and supervisor, has made major contributions in British psychotherapy over the last forty years. Autogenic Training has expanded Ros’s appreciation of the interconnectedness of our body mind system.

Table 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

What People are Saying About This

homeopath Shanagh Telford

I very much welcome this comprehensive introduction to autogenics, which provides a step by step guide to this powerful technique. This book is an useful tool, offering readers the opportunity to learn this deceptively simple technique, and allowing them to take control of their anxiety and stress, improving general wellbeing.

Editorial Reviews

A different and exciting form of self-care in the form of practical mind to body self-regulation.

From the Publisher

"The guidance from this book, through the practice of autogenics, has immeasurably enhanced both my personal and professional life. Autogenics should be a standard part, not only of every mental health professional's therapeutic toolkit, but recognised as a necessary resource for us as ‘humans’ to manage the inevitability of this often unsafe and uncertain world in which we live. Achieving Equilibrium is an eloquent, accessible, engaging manual that can be used across cultural, professional and personal domains, to maintain our homeostasis."

specialist family and systemic psychotherapist and Marianne Le Coyte Grinney