The Science of Psychotherapy Academy

This article explores the breath as a powerful tool for healing, self-awareness, and expanded consciousness. Jessica Dibb draws on neuroscience, transpersonal psychology, and decades of clinical experience to present breath as a bridge between the unconscious and conscious realms, capable of accessing trauma, regulating the nervous system, and opening pathways to higher states of awareness. She outlines how intentional breathing practices can support emotional integration, spiritual awakening, and the development of presence, arguing that the breath is not just a biological function but a transformative portal available to everyone. Dibb advocates for integrating breathwork into psychotherapy to enhance both personal and collective healing.