Breathwork as a Therapeutic Modality: An Overview for Counselors

Using the breath as a vehicle for accessing psychological material is a topic rarely discussed in the counseling literature, despite the use of conscious engagement with the breath by many spiritual traditions for the purpose of personal transformation. This article describes 3 types of conscious br...

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Published in:Counseling and values 2010-10, Vol.55 (1), p.113-125
Main Authors: Scott Young, J, Cashwell, Craig S, Giordano, Amanda L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adults
Breathing exercises
Case Studies
Counseling
Counseling Effectiveness
Counseling Techniques
Counselors
Emotional Response
Energy
Ethics
Intervention
Males
Mental Health
Methods
Personal development
Practice
Psychological Patterns
Psychotherapy
Respiration
Spirituality
Therapy
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Summary:Using the breath as a vehicle for accessing psychological material is a topic rarely discussed in the counseling literature, despite the use of conscious engagement with the breath by many spiritual traditions for the purpose of personal transformation. This article describes 3 types of conscious breathing (circular breathing, conscious connected breathing, and fast and full breathing) and the use of therapeutic breathwork within the counseling process. The authors describe the many facets of the breathwork experience, provide a case study, and address clinical considerations when engaging in breathwork with clients.
ISSN:0160-7960
2161-007X
DOI:10.1002/2161007X-05501008