Articles and Papers Archived at This Website contributed primarily by trainers at the Bodynamic Institute

The Seven Developmental Stages

The Seven Developmental Stages - for more detailed explanation see our workshop and training schedule.

Somatic Ego Functions

Chart of Somatic Ego functions based on years of psychomotor research by Bodynamic Institute - for more detailed explanation, try one of our periodic workshops.

Overview of Psychological Muscle Functions 
Illustrated diagrams (front and back views) of basic psychological functions associated with each general muscle group based on years of psychomotor research by Bodynamic Institute - for a more detailed introductory explanation of general muscle groups, check back on our website when our Calendar of upcoming workshops is Updated. (Individual muscle functions are taught in our Trainings).

Character Structures Chart 

Chart of developmental stages of character structures based on years of psychomotor research by Bodynamic Institute - for an in depth understanding of the psychological and physical dvelopment through the characterological stages, attend our Foundation Training.

Outline of Bodynamics

Chart of the major elements of this unique style of somatic developmental psychology.

BodyMap Article

"The BodyMap - A Precise Diagnostic Tool for Psychotherapy"by Peter Bernhardt, MFT, and Joel Isaacs, Ph.D.

European Association for Body-Psychotherapy 
The E.A.B.P. has recently assembled literature references to research supporting the Scientific Validation of Body Psychotherapy on their website.

United States Association for Body Psychotherapy 

The USABP site contains membership information and information for the general public about body psychotherapy.

A Prospectus for a Scientific Journal, THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BODY-PSYCHOTHERAPY (IJBP) - A joint venture between the EABP and the USABP.

Association for Pre- & Perinatal Psychology and Health - (APPPAH) Geyserville, CA

All About Counseling.com - Guide to Selection of a Psychotherapist