Psychosomatic Stretching is focused on the ability to relax and extend our contracted muscles after chronic stress, hyper-adaptation processes, traumatic events or other mind-body processes that have become dysfunctional. These exercises are called 'Psychosomatic Stretching', but the name can be deceiving: muscle extension represents only the...
In light of what analysed in previous articles and videos, during the initial phases at the start of any type of behaviour, emotional reaction or a decision, there is a sensory perception -whether internal or external- that plays a key role. The strength and clarity with which...
Feeling disoriented, a fuzzy head, shaking limbs (hands shaking and legs that give way) are all symptoms that relate to a lack of oxygen to the brain and muscles. These need to work effectively to activate the fight-or-flight responses required in dangerous conditions. It is not...
We are all able to notice certain feelings that originate from our body and there are even more feelings of which we are unaware. Yet, our body constantly receives, processes and integrates such feelings in order to support different functions. The information sent by such feelings concerns...
In this article we continue a series of practical case studies [case 1: Anxiety and Psychosomatics] to understand how to work in practical terms and get the most out of the Integrative Sciences and its schemes, models, techniques and application strategies. Let us look at another example....
In this article we start to present a series of practical case studies to understand how to work in practical terms and get the most out of the Integrative Sciences and its schemes, models, techniques and application strategies. We will present real case studies, with a...
5 minutes twice a day for 3 weeks: this was the commitment requested of participants in the study. We were thus able to analyse the changes and benefits produced by a minimal application of one of the Integrative Sciences’ basic techniques, the Cross Cycles Breathing...
The Butterfly Technique is a science-backed tool that professionals can USE TO: Help clients/patients calm their bodies and reengage the rational brain Manage the Arousal and Integration problems caused by chronic stress, anxiety, fear and trauma Restore, with a specific contraction-and-release dynamic, physiology to the...
FOREWORD Traumas, as well as prolonged stress and affective deprivation, leave a sign. It is not just words, it is the truth. We often refer to “emotional scars", something that is able to change the way we behave, changing our way of thinking, interacting with other people and...
The central role played by the vagus in modulating emotional and relationship responses and, in general, environmental adaptation processes is now very clear and defined (for those willing to know more, we will go into the matter more thoroughly) The vagus nerve allows us to adequately...
Our previous article about the effects of traumas (in its broader term), stress and affective deprivations on an epigenetic, emotional, brainy level and other structures and functions had a great success. We knew we were touching a very interesting and very discussed topic, but we did not expecting such a great response. We...
Do you remember subliminal stimuli? They were a big topic of conversation a few years ago! They were described as powerful persuasion and mental manipulation tools… but that wasn’t quite accurate. Today, on the other hand, we prefer to talk about MASKED STIMULI. They are systems that...
Within this article we’ve gathered a series of videos that appear disconnected, but that are actually linked by a single common objective: [vc_separator type='transparent' position='center' color='' thickness='' up='' down=''] that of providing practical tools, suggestions for real-life application and new ideas to drive CHANGE processes, both in...
How to work on the 4 key elements at the heart of change: neuroplasticity and metabolism, system balance, brain networks and hubs, natural flows We had the honor of writing an article for the prestigious The Neuropsychotherapist magazine. Although the magazine is usually only accessible to subscribers, we...
Article by Fabio Sinibaldi, MBPsS, PsyD - Founder at Real Way of Life - President Association for Integrative Sciences Take the test! This is an experiment that I run in various contexts, ranging from our training courses (prior to explaining specific techniques) through to sessions with patients and clients...
Article by Fabio Sinibaldi and Sara Achilli From verbal to integrative therapies Approaches of care and change that are based solely on words and verbal thinking can also act indirectly on some emotional and ancestral connections to memories that are held in the body. The body plays...
Article by Fabio Sinibaldi and Sara Achilli Have you ever tried a "fusion experience" with your motorbike, horse, musical instrument or a tool that you use often? [vc_separator type='transparent' position='center' color='' thickness='' up='' down=''] If not, perhaps you have had an experience of watching musicians or sportsmen who...
In these 4 videos, Fabio Sinibaldi shares precious information on mind and body, paying particular attention to the relative practical implications for the professionals in the change, emotion, health and development fields. [vc_separator type='transparent' position='center' color='' thickness='' up='' down=''] We have selected here the videos that cover the...
When we want to understand in depth complex phenomena such as our behavior, emotions, cognitive skills, relationships or affections, we go looking for explanations and models able to best represent the mechanisms that take place in each of us. In recent years the technical capabilities...
