In this article, the process of working with psychosomatic clients is discussed from an attachment
perspective. When the genesis of unexplained physical complaints is understood
from attachment theory and a disturbed mentalization process, it will be necessary to structure
the treatment in a specific way. Body mentalization can be stimulated by a client-centered
individual approach, as well as by working in groups, and working with both verbal and
non-verbal offers. This will be explained by case examples.
unexplained physical complaints, psychosomatics, attachment, group therapy, body mentalization
The tPeP (Journal Person-centered experiential Psychotherapy) is the scientific journal for Dutch and Flemish psychotherapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists, that work from, or are interested in a client-centered perspective.
