Articles and therapies on integrative health, an approach that cares for body, mind and relationships at the same time. Here you will find content on the techniques we offer at the clinic, such as holotropic breathwork, TRE® and group therapy.
These tools can complement psychotherapy and other treatments, and help to regulate the nervous system, manage emotions and integrate change. Find out how we approach integrative health at Clínica Synaptica.
What if, instead of fighting difficult emotions, we learned to greet them? Navarasa is an ancient Indian practice that invites us to recognize nine fundamental emotional states — from joy to anger — and consciously make room for them, without letting them run the show.
A holistic approach to the connection between mind, body and environment. Integrative medicine can help with anxiety, depression, chronic pain or digestive and hormonal imbalances.
Group psychotherapy is a therapeutic approach in which individuals meet regularly with trained therapists to explore emotional challenges through shared experience and interaction. This article explains how group therapy works, the role of the therapist, and the unique benefits of peer support, feedback, and social learning. It also highlights the value of group therapy for integrating psychedelic experiences, offering a safe space to process insights that are often difficult to verbalize, and describes the group therapy format offered at Clínica Synaptica in Barcelona.
Holotropic Breathwork is an experiential method developed by Stanislav and Christina Grof that uses accelerated breathing, music, bodywork, art and group integration to access expanded states of consciousness. The article explains its origins in psychedelic research, its development after LSD prohibition, and the therapeutic principles behind it. It describes the emotional, physical and transpersonal benefits reported by participants, clarifies that it complements but does not replace psychotherapy, and outlines how Holotropic Breathwork workshops are structured and offered at Clínica Synaptica in Barcelona.
At Clínica Synaptica, psychoeducation is understood as a key therapeutic tool that fosters self-knowledge and autonomy. In this four-session course, psychotherapist Irene Perez introduces participants to the functioning of the nervous system and its impact on daily life. Through body awareness, practical tools, and visual mapping, the course helps identify states of anxiety, shutdown, and regulation, promoting a more respectful and regenerative relationship with the body.