Sophrology

What is sophrology?
Sophrology was developed by a Spanish neuro-psychiatrist Dr Alfonso Caycedo in the 1960’s. It is a technique that is simple and easy to learn. Based on relaxation and concentration it helps you to become more aware of your body and mind and the way they both function.

Derived from the Greek words SOS (harmony, serenity), PHREN (consciousness) and LOGOS (science, study), sophrology aims to help you live more consciously with your body and mind in harmony.

Guided by the sophrologist, you learn how to relax your entire body and reach a state of deep relaxation. From that state of consciousness, specific techniques are chosen to address your specific needs.

What can be treated with sophrology?

• Stress management: identifying and eliminating tensions, developing a better awareness of the factors that create stress in you and of your reactions to them at an early stage to enable you to manage them better.
• Preparation for a forthcoming event: becoming more confident and positive for exams, interviews, childbirth, surgery.
• Self-development: being more aware and developing inner resources, strengths and personal values.
• Sophrology is also effective with children: helping them to control anxiety, lack of concentration, improving confidence and motivation.

Our Sophrologist

What is a typical session?
A typical session lasts about one hour: it starts with a dialogue with the sophrologist to assess your specific needs and thus tailor the session to them. Then the session itself lasts 15-20 minutes: the sophrologist invites you to relax completely. With his/her voice, he/she guides you throughout the session to help you identify and then eliminate your tensions, activate your energies, project yourself in various situations etc… The session is audio-taped so that you can practise at home on your own. Four to five sessions are needed to master the basic techniques. The more you train, the more efficient the techniques become. The ultimate aim is to develop your skills so that you can use these techniques on your own whenever needed in your daily life.

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