Bioenergetic Home Study Training Program

About us

The Florida Society for Bioenergetic Analysis provides training focusing on the relationship between working energy in the body (breathing, movement, and voice) and psychological issues. The curriculum includes the history of the energetic concept, basic bioenergetic principles, reading the body, techniques for mobilizing energy and expressing feelings, and understanding the development process in relation to character structure. Teaching methods will be experiential, didactic, and individual study.

The Florida Society for Bioenergetic Analysis is pleased to offer a new Online Bioenergetic Home Study Training Program directed by Robert Glazer, Ph.D., editor of Alexander Lowen's autobiography, Honoring the Body. This comprehensive one year training emphasizes the principles and fundamentals of bodywork Bioenergetic psychotherapy as pioneered by Alexander Lowen.

There are 5 training modules. Each consisting of:
* 3 Skype one-on-one 60 minute mentoring - tutorial sessions with a Florida Society Bioenergetic Trainer
* Training DVDs and Teaching Guides
* Directed studies of Alexander Lowen's books
* Training specialized for trainees intended use of Bioenergetic skills

Teaching Module Number One: The Teachings of Wilhelm Reich and Alexander Lowen DVD and teaching guide; Body Reading DVD and teaching guide; overview of the Bioenergetic core principles - Alexander Lowen's Voice of the Body, Bioenergetics, and The Way to Vibrant Health (A Manual of Bioenergetic Exercises). 3 monthly one-on-one Skype mentoring - tutorial 60 minute sessions.

Teaching Module Number Two: Body Armoring DVD and teaching guide; Finding Your Aliveness - Basic Bioenergetics Exercises DVD; Finding Your Aliveness - Advanced Bioenergetic Exercises DVD; Alexander Lowen's Betrayal of the Body, Alexander Lowen's Depression and the Body. 3 monthly one-on-one Skype mentoring - tutorial 60 minute sessions.

Teaching Module Number Three: Bioenergetics Therapy Techniques DVD and teaching guide; Bringing the Body into the Psychotherapy Process teaching guide; Bioenergetics Therapy Session DVD; Alexander Lowen's Fear of Life, Narcissism and Language of the Body. Wilhelm Reich's Character Analysis. 3 monthly one-on-one Skype mentoring - tutorial 60 minute sessions.

Teaching Module Number Four: Bioenergetic Character Structure and continuation of the Bioenergetic Therapy Process. Application of Bioenergetic Therapy Techniques. Alexander Lowen's Language of the Body and Elizabeth Michel's Bent Out of Shape. 3 monthly one-on-one Skype mentoring - tutorial 60 minute sessions.

Teaching Module Number Five: Bioenergetic application to professional and personal work; Bioenergetic case studies, Bioenergetic Masters Panel Discussion: 80 years of Bioenergetic Experience DVD. 3 monthly one-on-one Skype mentoring - tutorial 60 minute sessions.

Trainees will be assisted in receiving several, personal, Bioenergetic therapy sessions. One's personal bioenergetic's experience is the backbone of Bioenergetic training. A four day summer training workshop will be held at The Florida Society for Bioenergetic Analysis in Florida, that trainees are encouraged to attend, if possible. Students may take this program at their own pace, however we suggest that each training module be completed in three months.

Trainees may take all or selected modules. Individuals using Bioenergetics in their professional and/or personal work may take any of the modules for their own development.

Successful completion of the five training modules plus personal Bioenergetic therapy experience will give trainees credit for the first year of training at The Florida Society for Bioenergetic Analysis Training Program in the United States. See www.bioenergetics-society.com training program for more details on our training program.

Tuition for each module including DVDs and study guides is US $700, payable before delivery of training material. MasterCard, Visa, AMEX and wire transfers are accepted. Trainees signing up for all five, receive a 5% discount. To complete the Online Bioenergetic Training Program Application click here. This will be followed up by a 30 minute phone conversation (no charge) to review training information and answer any questions trainees may have. Successful admission to the training will be determined jointly by Florida Society Trainer and applicant, focusing on the trainee's intended use of this work.