Abstract

Within the array of methods amalgamating restricted verbal and non-verbal tactics, integrative therapies steeped in the complex neurophysiological facets of the condition display the greatest prospects. At the juncture of physical and psychological dimensions, these ‘bottom-up’ methodologies possess a distinct capacity to activate the patient’s neurophysiological reserves while safeguarding against any susceptibility to suggestion from the therapist. Targeted manual interventions, previously employed in TICE® (Mayer, 2017), enhance the initial effects, which are fundamentally derived from the patient’s innate selfhealing abilities. This constitutes the core essence of Limbic Psychotherapy®, an approach honed over decades of clinical experience with patients. Limbic Psychotherapy® regulates the limbic system by intervening directly at the neurophysiological level, specifically addressing the equilibrium between the ventral vagal and dorsal vagal pathways of the autonomic nervous system, as outlined in S. Porges’ model. Limbic Psychotherapy® unveils its full potential in cases of Functional Dissociation® (Mayer, 2023), a clinical framework ideally suited for addressing dissociative states, chronic stress, persistent pain, digestive issues, addictions, and trauma. Through the application of dual attunement and specialized somatic interventions, the regulation of sympathetic/parasympathetic responses often initiates as early as the inaugural session, offering immediate relief to the patient.v