Creative Body Therapy

Creative Body Therapy, a method based on depth psychology, was developed in Germany over the last few decades by Udo Baer and Gabriele Fricke-Baer. The term "body" is derived from the Indo-Germanic root word "lib", which is also contained in "life". This word expresses the connection to the liveliness of human experience and emphasizes the wholeness of being. Creative Body Therapy focuses on people and their experiences: It is about how they experience themselves and their environment - on a physical, emotional, mental and spatial level. This holistic perception and reflection of being forms the basis of the method.

Basic ideas of Creative Body Therapy:

1. The body as an expression of life
The "body" is more than just the body; it encompasses all dimensions of human experience - physical, emotional, mental and spatial. The concept of body memory states that all of these dimensions are closely linked and experiences are stored in a living, dynamic memory. These experiences can shape a person's behavior, perception and inner attitude - both enriching and stressful.

2. The creative process as a path to change
The creative process is at the heart of creative body therapy. It develops from the idea to the expression and already carries the possibility of change within itself. The ability to create and design is inherent in every person and promotes personal development and healing. Creativity - derived from "creare", which means "to create", "to produce something" and "to grow" - is the driving force behind body therapy: In creating, the unconscious becomes visible and new perspectives are opened up. The creative act, be it in the form of painting, music, movement or other forms of expression, promotes the recognition and understanding of deep, often hidden experiences.

3. Music, sounds, design and movement as bridges to the inner world
The creative expression in the therapeutic process creates an active relationship with one's own inner world. Music, sounds, design and movement make it possible to access deeper emotions and experiences. They are a connecting space in which the experience takes shape and becomes tangible. Creativity acts like a bridge: it creates connections between the unconscious and the conscious and integrates experiences that thus take on a new, meaningful meaning.

4. Mindfulness and reflection on all levels of being
The creative body therapy promotes perception and reflection on the different levels of being. Through mindful sensing and perceiving of the body, physical, emotional, mental and spatial experiences are made consciously accessible. The process shows that all knowledge is already present in people and can reveal itself in creative expression. The therapeutic work guides this creative expression and helps to shape it in such a way that self-perception and the connection to oneself and the environment are deepened.

5. Emotional scars and the goal of healing through creative vitality
The method offers a safe space in which old injuries and "emotional scars" can be healed through creative expression. The experiences and behavior patterns stored in the body memory are transformed by the creative power and creative expression. People experience themselves as actively creative, which helps them to let go of stressful patterns and lead a holistic, more fulfilling life.

Goal of creative body therapy: self-development and growth
The aim of creative body therapy is to enable people to develop their creative potential. The method promotes the ability to use the inner wealth of the body memory and to overcome old patterns through new, lively forms of expression. Through creative processes, bridges are built that make it possible to experience and integrate one's own being on all levels. This opens up a path to more freedom, vitality and inner peace.