Feminity, Gender and Essence in Body-Psychotherapy Part I: Reflections on theory, clinical and teaching experience by Liliana Acero Summary T he present article (Part I and II) mainly argues that, the absence of a clear use of Gender Theory within psychology has biased theoretical formulations , research results and practice, even within neoreichian psychotherapy approaches. It also argues that, given the type of gender alienation found in contemporary Occidental societies, as trainers, students and graduates, it is crucial to focus on working with essence when dealing with sexuality and sexual identity, both in our personal work, as well as, with the people that seek our help and knowledge. Part I, will first present a very brief critical review of how women and female sexuality have been dealt within and outside neoreichian psychotherapy. Then, some aspects of contemporary psycho logy views on these topics will be outlined, to conclude with a reference to and examples on Latin American cultural and social research on women´ s social behaviour. Part II will explore the contributions made by The Bride of Wind, Oskar Kokoschka, 1914 energy & character vol.37 may 2009 47
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