Identity Oriented Psychotrauma Theory

Introduction Identity oriented Psycho Trauma Theory (IoPT) is founded on the theories and practice developed by Professor Dr. Franz Ruppert over the past 30 years, and articulated in his books, six of which are available in English. Prof. Dr. Ruppert has devoted his time to understand the living human organism (LHO), how trauma affects the whole LHO and how to recover from the effect of trauma- to gain a healthy self and a healthy will, despite traumatisation. Based on established theories as well as his own research and through many therapeutic sessions with clients, both in individual and group situations, he has developed the theoretical framework of Identity oriented Psychotrauma Theory(1). Healing, whether it be from mental or physical disorders, needs a goal. What can that goal be? It equates to fully and completely living one's own identity, so that we can express and realize what is at the core of our being. How do we recognize that we are in touch with our own identity? We need a healthy self, a free will and to be in close emotional contact with our body.(1)