Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy

Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy is a process of self-discovery.

The very basics of Hakomi

Simply put, Hakomi can be described as a gentle unfolding of the soul. It is a process of Self study designed to harness and use present-moment awareness so that we can make effective changes.

Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy is grounded in five principles:

Mindfulness,
Non-Violence,
Unity,
Organicity,
and Mind-Body Holism.

These principles guide the process and the use of all Hakomi techniques and skills to ensure client and therapist are working collaboratively and effectively.

Why we use Hakomi to help clients

Systems theory offers a concept of the Self as a system and in Hakomi we work with this concept, using direct experience in the present moment, and in mindful awareness, to study what is happening now.

It's productive

It's faster than talk therapy and works with unconscious processes by accessing the body's natural wisdom.

Hakomi skills and techniques are used to bring clients awareness to experience that is observable yet which we may be unfamiliar with or unaware of.

This information then becomes available to be worked with, and because the material belongs with the client, the client is an active participant in determining the outcome and direction of therapy.

It's effective

Hakomi works with neurology and biology to create sustainable change: research shows detectable changes in brain structures and function after 8 weeks of regular mindfulness practise.

Where can I find out more about Hakomi?

Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy is offered around the world, although the method originated in Boulder, Colorado many years ago.

For information on what's available in New Zealand, I encourage you to visit www.hakomi.co.nz for more information on local workshops and training.

Hakomi Australia Association has a new website which invites your interest www.hakomi.org.au

You can also find out more by visiting hakomiinstitute.com which explains the background behind the 30+ year old Hakomi concept.

A wikipedia page on Hakomi en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hakomi has some sound basic information.