Glossary B
Glossary B
Body dysmorphic disorder or BDD refers to a somatoform disorder in which individuals are preoccupied with the idea that a part of their body is ugly or defective.
Moreover, BDD refers to a disorder characterized by the affected individual’s preoccupation about some imagined defect in his or her body, causing extreme self -consciousness, embarrassment, avoidance of activities, and body camouflaging.
body dysmorphic disorder (BDD ) refers to Somatoform disorder featuring a disruptive preoccupation with some imagined defect in appearance (i.e "imagined ugliness").
Body language refers to gestures, postures, and facial expressions used to communicate nonverbally.
Body reading refer to the systematic observations used to understand energy blockages and tensions within the body.
Deutsch: Körperscan / Español: escaneo corporal / Português: escaneamento corporal / Français: balayage corporel / Italiano: scansione corporea
Body Scan in the psychology context refers to a Mindfulness technique in which an individual systematically focuses their attention on different parts of their body, typically from head to toe, to observe and become aware of physical sensations, tension, or discomfort without judgment. This practice is commonly used in mindfulness meditation, stress reduction, and therapeutic settings to promote relaxation, increase bodily awareness, and reduce stress or anxiety.
Body-centered psychotherapy also called (body-oriented psychotherapy, body psychotherapy, direct body-contact psychotherapy, humanistic body psychotherapy) refers to any combination of: (a) psychotherapy and (b) massage therapy, touch therapy, or "movement techniques." Body-centered psychotherapy may include breathwork.