Starts 11 December 2026
Switzerland
Bodynamic Basisausbildung — Luzern 2026–2027
Wäsmeli-Träff, Luzern German
7 modules
- Dec 11–13, 2026
- Jan 22–24, 2027
- Feb 26–28, 2027
- Apr 16–18, 2027
- May 21–23, 2027
- Jun 18–20, 2027
- Jul 16–18, 2027
Foundation
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Foundation Training
The foundation training is aimed at practicing therapists who have completed a degree or a corresponding psychotherapy training, in particular psychologists, dream therapists, cranio-sacral…
Duration
20 days over 1 year
Format
Hybrid
Upcoming Sessions
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- Starts 14 January 2027
Portugal
Curso Bodynamic Foundation — 8ª Edição
Lisbon Portuguese
5 modules
- Jan 14–17, 2027
- Apr 1–4, 2027
- Jun 3–6, 2027
- Jul 1–4, 2027
- Sep 16–19, 2027
- Starts 21 January 2027
Portugal
Curso Bodynamic Foundation — 9ª Edição
YOTEL Porto, Porto Portuguese
5 modules
- Jan 21–24, 2027
- Apr 8–11, 2027
- Jun 17–20, 2027
- Jul 8–11, 2027
- Sep 23–26, 2027
- Starts 29 January 2027
Live Online Training
Online Bodynamic Foundation Training — 2027
Online (Europe Time Zone) English
- January 29 – September 19, 2027
- Starts 3 March 2027
France
Bodynamic Fondation — Formation à Lyon
Lyon French / English
4 modules
- Mar 3–7, 2027
- May 5–9, 2027
- Jul 14–18, 2027
- Sep 29–Oct 3, 2027
- Starts 19 March 2027
Denmark
Bodynamic Foundation — København 2027
Copenhagen Danish
7 modules
- Mar 19–21, 2027
- Apr 23–25, 2027
- May 28–30, 2027
- Jun 18–20, 2027
- Aug 13–15, 2027
- Sep 17–19, 2027
- Oct 29–31, 2027
- Starts 1 April 2027
ArgentinaHybrid
Bodynamic Foundation Training — Argentina 2027
Buenos Aires (Capital Federal) Spanish
3 modules
- May 26–29, 2027 — In person, Buenos Aires
- Aug 25–28, 2027 — In person, Buenos Aires
- Oct 26–30, 2027 — In person, Buenos Aires
Online classes on Thursdays, synchronous and asynchronous, running throughout from April 1 to October 30, 2027.
- Starts 7 April 2027
United States of AmericaHybrid
Hybrid Bodynamic Foundation Training — Southern California 2027
Southern California (venue to be announced) English
4 modules
- Apr 7–11, 2027 — Online
- Jun 2–6, 2027 — In person
- Aug 18–22, 2027 — Online
- Oct 13–17, 2027 — In person
- Started 30 October 2026
United Kingdom
Bodynamic Foundation Training — London 2026–2027
Barnsbury Therapy Rooms, London English
7 modules
- Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026
- Dec 11–13, 2026
- Jan 29–31, 2027
- Feb 26–28, 2027
- Apr 2–4, 2027
- May 14–16, 2027
- Jun 11–13, 2027
- Started 22 October 2026
Germany
Bodynamic Foundation
Mohr-Villa, Munich-Freimann German
6 modules
- Oct 22–25, 2026
- Dec 10–13, 2026
- Feb 18–21, 2027
- Apr 22–25, 2027
- Jun 24–27, 2027
- Sep 2–4, 2027
- Started 22 September 2026
Poland
Bodynamic Foundation — Wólka Magierowa 2026–2027
Dworek nad Pilicą, Wólka Magierowa English with translation into Polish
3 modules
- Sep 22–27, 2026
- Nov 24–29, 2026
- Feb 24–Mar 1, 2027
- Started 13 March 2026
Germany
Bodynamic Basisausbildung — Langenfeld 2026–2027
Weißenstein 52, 40764 Langenfeld German
7 modules
- Mar 13–15, 2026
- Apr 24–26, 2026
- Jun 19–21, 2026
- Aug 21–24, 2026
- Oct 2–4, 2026
- Nov 6–8, 2026
- Jan 8–10, 2027
- Started 13 February 2026
Live Online Training
Online Bodynamic Foundation Training — 2026
Online (Europe Time Zone) English
7 modules
- Feb 13–15, 2026
- Apr 10–12, 2026
- May 22–24, 2026
- Jul 17–19, 2026
- Aug 28–30, 2026
- Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026
- Dec 4–6, 2026
- Dates to be announced
Canada
Foundation
Edmonton English
- Dates to be announced
Development of Character Structures
The focus is on the development of character structures by addressing specific needs and challenges in individual phases of development of all human beings (existence, autonomy, etc.). Here, Bodynamic has developed a unique differentiated model of character structures through a 25-years of empirical study. It describes the child development in 7 phases from the 2nd trimester in utero to the 13th year of life.
Role of Developmental Trauma
Development trauma plays a decisive role in the development and creation of these structures. The term was introduced and used by Lisbeth Marcher in the Bodynamic System, where it describes what happens in the body when the central needs of a development phase are not met.
Developmental trauma emerges when a child experiences massive and persistent rejection, neglect, etc. through the parents, in the context of the central needs of a development phase. This means that the child may not develop central aspects of his or her own self or may end up abandoning them altogether.
The child experiences in its early childhood in relationship to its external world above, all about his body (bodyego) and its movement. In addition to physical milestones such as crawling, sitting, standing and walking, the child must learn a variety of movement patterns.
Character types and positions
In this training you will learn how the child moves through individual phases by developing motor skills and the voluntary use of muscles and muscle tone reacts to specific external developmental challenges. Correspondingly, body and character structures are formed that are divided into either a more hypotonic (early) or a hypertonic (late) type, each requiring a different therapeutic approach.
These create a characteristic body posture and a corresponding expression, mimicry, etc. As part of the training curriculum we explore the ability to recognize and “read” these embodied character structures. This allows you to step into the age-specific “resonance” of your client and to integrate these respective resources optimally into the healing process.
In addition, this training provides you with a variety of specific body exercises and techniques, as well as the knowledge, more precisely, more effectively and efficiently, with the traumatization of your clients.
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