This short reading course discusses the interplay between emotions and the body, focusing on how primary emotions serve as automatic appraisal systems influenced by evolutionary and personal history. It explores how emotional responses are linked to survival mechanisms and how they manifest physically. Emotions like fear and sadness have universal expressions that communicate fundamental needs. The article highlights the importance of integrating somatic experiences into therapeutic practices to enhance understanding and treatment of emotional issues.

  • Understand the role of primary emotions in human survival and their evolutionary origins.

  • Explore the concept of somatic markers and how bodily changes signal emotional responses.

  • Examine the universal nature of facial expressions in conveying emotions.

  • Analyze the importance of integrating body-based approaches in psychotherapy.

  • Investigate the interaction between personal history and automatic emotional appraisal systems.

  • Recognize the significance of empathetic and emotional communication in therapeutic settings.

Content

    1. THE MIND-BODY CONNECTION – Judith Rustin

    1. The Neuropsychotherapist Issue #2 (Full Issue)

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