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Autogenic training

R Benor

    Complementary Therapies in Nursing & Midwifery
    |October 1, 1996
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Autogenic Training (AT) empowers individuals to connect with their inner healer, fostering a mind-body connection. This approach is recognized as a key technique within Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) and complementary therapies.

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    Area of Science:

    • Mind-body medicine
    • Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI)
    • Complementary therapies

    Background:

    • Western medicine often emphasizes external practitioners.
    • Autogenic Training (AT) promotes self-healing and an internal locus of control.
    • Historical and theoretical foundations of AT are explored.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce Autogenic Training (AT) as a method for accessing the inner physician.
    • To review the historical and theoretical underpinnings of AT.
    • To examine research supporting AT's efficacy for various conditions.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of AT's historical and theoretical background.
    • Description of the AT training process.
    • Synthesis of research findings on conditions responsive to AT.

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    Main Results:

    • AT facilitates a connection with the body's innate healing capabilities.
    • Research indicates favorable responses to AT across diverse individuals and conditions.
    • AT is positioned as a significant complementary therapy within Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI).

    Conclusions:

    • Autogenic Training (AT) offers a pathway to self-directed healing.
    • AT is a valuable technique within the growing field of mind-body medicine.
    • The study supports AT's role in complementary healthcare and PNI research in the UK.