Cite as (APA style): Cesko, E. (2026). Body Area in Positive Psychotherapy: Conceptualisation of Body Values in Clinical Practice. The Global Psychotherapist, 6(1), 190-200 http://doi.org/10.52982/lkj303
Abstract: This article aims to demonstrate and emphasise the body’s importance and influence in creating and maintaining balance across the four aspects of daily life outlined in Positive Psychotherapy. The content is based on the methodology and concepts developed by the founder, Nossrat Peseschkian. It is complemented by other psychoanalytic, psychodynamic, humanistic, and integrative approaches that highlight the body as a key element.
This article is divided into two parts. The first part explains the theoretical concept of the body, including its history, importance, and influence in psychotherapy, and connects it to other psychotherapeutic approaches. The second part discusses recent neuroscience findings on the body’s role and impact, supported by examples from clinical practice. A special focus in the second part is on a personal approach used in both clinical practice and education, emphasizing personal self-development with students (participants) by integrating the body across the four aspects of the balance model.
Keywords: Positive Psychotherapy, Body, balance model, integration, neuroscience