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A selection of articles and book chapters
Psychophonetics in South Africa
In this book on the Contributions of Psychotherapy in South Africa, there is a chapter written by Yehuda Tagar in which he introduces the initial clinical and
educational impact of Psychophonetics in South Africa since mid 2001. This chapter outlines
the concept, background theory, structure, and some major applications of Psychophonetics psychotherapy.
Caring for the Child Within
People can grow to become their own parents, to pick it up from where
their parents had left it, and to complete their inner stages of development.
This article describes the possibility, the theory, and the practice of self-parenting skills
Sarah's Journey of Re-Membering the Body (pp3-5)
Robin Steele describes a case study about Sarah, a 42 year old woman who came to counselling after three years
of suffering and nearly dying from a life
threatening disease.
Philophonetics-Counselling: What is it? What is it for?
Philophonetics was named in 1986, and means literally Love of
Sounds and broadly it means a conscious relationship to one's experience through
Sensing, Movement, Visualisations and the Sounds of human speech.
Heart to Art Therapy: Exploring the Journey where Art meets Healing
Lea Birch (now Lea Rose) describes her work using painting, drawing and sculpture as effective mediums not only as
a means of expression but as a tool for healing.
Psychophonetics: A Path of Birthing Self-Knowledge and Healing
In this journal article, Yehuda Tagar describes his belief that it is possible for each person to create his/her own unique and personal
style of expression, growth and healing. For the new human to be born, new faculties of self-knowledge must be available.
Words of Power: Sacred Sounds from East and West - Universal Sound
In the book 'Words of Power', in chapter 21: 'Universal Sound', Brian & Esther Crowley describe Philophonetics and its use of the sounds, based on Steiner's statement: "The student
has but to practice himself in sensitivity for all the several sounds- there
are no more than thirty -two or thirty-three altogether - and the corresponding
feelings will come, if he will only make up his mind to become conscious of
them.”
The Theory and Practical Application of Sounds in Therapy
In this article, in the Psychotherapy in Australia Journal, Robin Steele discusses human speech sounds as a mode of experience- awareness
within a theoretical context of Philophonetics, and then explores some
practical applications of sounds for self awareness and healing. In particular, some ways are described in which sounds can be used to express inner
experiences, leading to greater perspective, as well as being used as
therapeutic tools for releasing blocks, for nurturing, healing and for
transformation.
Psychophonetics as In-Depth Coaching for Personal Transformation
Yehuda Tagar believes that for individuals who choose to become the people they want
to be, it is imperative for them to take charge of their own
developmental process. Many a threshold will have to
be crossed on their way to being in charge of their healing
process, transformation, personal development and creative
expression in the world.
The use of Non-Verbal Expression in Stress Management
In the book: 'Medicine of the Mind', is a chapter written by Yehuda Tagar on stress management using Philophonetics-Counselling. Stress in a name for a very broad range of human
dysfunction and suffering. Awareness of stress could be a cause for agony,
despair and dis-empowerment. It could also be a starting point for growth,
expansion of consciousness, wisdom and spiritual awakening to the deeper
dimensions of oneself and of the world.
The Golden Coin of Now: The Present Moment as a Starting Point for Healing
Yehuda Tagar writes in praise of the now, of the wisdom
and the power inherent in the experience of the present moment. Within the direct
firsthand experience of every moment in human life there is enfolded potential,
in seed form, of all the guidance, strength, nurturing, insight and the inner
equipment for the manifestation of our inner journey
Recovery from Chronic Fatigue: My Return to Life
Mary Reilly, describes her recovery from chronic fatigue, and how she began to feel, heal and understand her self better through a series of Philophonetics-Counselling sessions. Through counselling, her energy levels progressively improved and remaining symptoms abated.
Psychophonetics - A Collection of Articles
This booklet includes articles and conference papers no longer available in published form. Titles include: New faculties of self-knowing and healing; Soul
work bridging across thresholds;
Healing the spiritual scars of abortion; Empowerment,
maintenance and care for the carer; Awakening to the inner resounding of human
experience; The inherent connection between emotion and motion; Re-creating
heart-safety; Compassion: A path of self-healing; and others.
