#334 - Gilly Gall - Omnitherapy - Psykoterapi Gennem Kroppen - Fra Smerte til Vækst og Trivsel på Alle Planer

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Gilly claims one Omnitherapy session equals a year and a half of talk therapy.

The episode begins with host Mannah introducing Gilly Gall, a holistic psychologist and teacher. Gilly explains that Omnitherapy is 'psychotherapy through the body,' a method developed organically over many years, originally by her sister who trained in the Greenberg Method and Body-Mind Balancing. Gilly, with a background in psychology and Gestalt therapy, found traditional talk therapy slow and sought more effective tools, leading her to collaborate with her sister. She describes the core model of Omnitherapy, which posits that people are born with different qualities and develop behavioral strategies in childhood to avoid deep pain and maximize care. These strategies create a 'singing effect,' oscillating between two poles, like suppressing needs or having outbursts. Gilly asserts that Omnitherapy accesses these patterns through the body, not just conversation. The therapeutic process involves initial dialogue, then moving to a physical 'box' for deep, intuitive work involving touch, stretching, and allowing full emotional expression like crying or screaming. She emphasizes it is not about seeking catharsis but giving space to whatever arises. Gilly claims remarkable efficiency, stating one session can achieve what takes a year and a half in talk therapy. The method draws inspiration from vipassana meditation and the concept of 'anicca' (impermanence). It integrates physical, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual dimensions. Gilly also shares her spiritual perspective, influenced by Judaism, that individuals choose their life circumstances for soul development and are never victims. Later, the conversation shifts personally as Gilly, aged 63 and having lived in Denmark for 40 years, reveals the October 7th attacks in Israel prompted a profound shift. She feels a need to be in Israel with her people to work with trauma, leading her to plan a move and potentially scale back Omnitherapy education in Denmark. The episode concludes with a brief tarot card reading hinting at future communication possibly moving online, and Gilly reflecting on her mission to connect people with their soul.

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