Pesso Boyden System Psychomotor as a Method of Work with Battered Victims

The article concerns the experience of psychotherapists with the use of Pesso Boyden System Psychomotor when working with a traumatized client. We focused on the victims of battering, abuse and domestic violence. Two deep interviews with experienced PBSP therapists were conducted and the use of IPA revealed that PBSP requires the ability to work on a symbolic level on the part of both the therapist and the client. Furthermore, there are differences in the use of PBSP in counselling, crisis intervention and psychotherapy itself. We see an interesting finding in the use of the concept of basic needs not only for the client but also for the therapist. The therapists 'answers testify to positive experience with proceeding slowly - especially at the beginning of the work with a traumatized client. PBSP offers a comprehensive theory of trauma and original work with basic needs.