ABSTRACT
The experience of the living body as condition of the human existence is evaluated according to the concept of the anthropological-integrative psychotherapy of D. Wyss. General ways of behavior towards the own body specially in psychosomatic diseases are subjected to research, including the possibilities of the therapist reactions. Models of psychosomatic methods are criticized under this aspect but also positive ways of approach discussed. Lacking integration of a bodily experienced approach with patients of psychosomatic disorders is pointed out--notably in clinical institutions--and new directions developed.
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Body Image , Psychophysiologic Disorders/psychology , Psychotherapy , Communication , Humans , Professional-Patient Relations , Psychoanalytic Therapy , Sick RoleABSTRACT
A 62 year old lady came to the hospital in cause of right heart failure. Right and left heart catheterization and cineangiocardiography revealed a tumour in the right atrium. Further angiographic investigations demonstrated a hypernephroma in the left kidney. The operation of both tumours was successful. Pathohistological examination confirmed the diagnosis of hypernephroma in the left kidney with metastasis into the right atrium.
