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SOSBA was formed in 1993, by a group of Bioenergetic Therapists to encourage and promote Bioenergetic Analysis in Southern Ontario.

We are affiliated with the International Institute for Bioenergetic Analysis (IIBA) an international professional association of Therapists with societies in North America & New Zealand, Europe and Latin America.

We are incorporated in the province of Ontario as non-profit organization and certified as a private educational institution by Human Resource and Development Canada.

 

         •  What is Bioenergetic Analysis?

         • Bioenergetic articles

        •  Bioenergetic Training Program

         •  Upcoming Workshops

         •  Certification

         •  The Trainers

         •  The Curriculum

         •  Find a Bioenergetic Therapist

         •  Testimonials

         •  About SOSBA

         •  SOSBA Code of Ethics

         •  SOSBA Bylaws

         •  Other Bioenergetic Societies

         •  About IIBA

 

 

 

“To be an integrated individual, [you] must be identified with [your] body and with [your] word... To achieve this integration, one must start with being the body - You are your body... One must end with being the word - You are your word. But the word must come from the heart.” Alexander Lowen, Founder of Bioenergetic Analysis

 

BIOENERGETIC THERAPY

By addressing conflicts at a cognitive, emotional, spiritual and physical level, Bioenergetic Therapy works with the whole person.

It seeks to help the individual:

• Gain greater understanding and awareness of old patterns of action and reaction,

• Enlarge the capacity to tolerate and resolve old pain and increase the ability to experience pleasure and connection in living

• Feel connected to oneself, to others and to one's surroundings

• Deepen your theoretical understanding by learning how to link it with the profound wisdom of the body

• Acquire tools for dealing with feelings of insecurity, worthlessness, fear, etc.

 

“Bioenergetics gets past talking about core emotional issues to feeling them and working them through in a very real and immediate way by working with the body. Deep-seated emotional pain not susceptible to being talked out can be released in a safe and gentle manner using these methods.&rdquo (PS)

BECOME A CERTIFIED BIOENERGETIC THEAPIST

Do you have a degree in psychology, social work, addictions or pastoral counselling, or a related field?

Are you interested in training in a holistic, body-centered psychotherapy that includes both a strong theoretical framework and experiential learning?

Our Training Program offers:

• Certification as a Bioenergetic Therapist (recognized in 18 countries)

• Develop therapeutic skills that will enhance basic therapy training in a solid, respected, useable way

• Understand the physiological & psychological development process and how they interrelate

• Deepen your theoretical understanding by learning how to link it with the profound wisdom of the body.

“ I have been involved in the holistic world for 15 years and this is by far the most integrated program I have encountered. The learning is experiential with a strong theoretical basis using current research. I find the trainers to be compassionate, accepting and gentle. They create a heart-centred, healing environment in which real growth and change can occur.” S. A. (student)