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Dr Arthur Janov, Founder
Dr France Janov, Clinical Director

Life Before Birth
In bookstores in October 2011


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This is Dr. Janov's opus magnum, a revolutionary work in every sense of the word. It may help to change the practice of psychotherapy as we know it, and above it, how we give birth today; the shoulds and should nots. It explains in detail how early trauma and adversity can have lifelong consequences and result in serious afflictions from cancer to diabetes. It can have monumental implications for medical practice, as well, and points to how we can rear healthy children.

Sex & The Subconscious
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Here Dr Janov explores how trauma and lack of love stand in the way of millions of people as they try and experience sexual pleasure in life. Replete with case histories addressing a multitude of sexual difficulties, Janov explains how neuroscience and sexual history can combine to create the perfect storm of sexual dysfunction."


Dr. Arthur Janov's Blog
www.arthurjanov.com
Every week, read new articles by Dr Arthur Janov and answers from his readers.

Video Catalog

Most of our video tapes are about one and a half hours long. They are grouped into three series, with topics as follows:
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"... I watched your DVD series and I am particularly appreciative of your giving as much scientific and research basis to primal therapy (as a field) as possible..."
- (M.N., London, August 2006)
...In these DVD your command of primal theory and practice is superb! I like this inclusion of research findings from the neuro-biological (or neurology) field..."
- (M.D., London, August 2006)
This section describes the video resources that are available through the Primal Center. All Primal Center videos are now available on both VHS videotape, and DVD. (Please note regarding DVDs: The DVDs are mainly geared to TV watching, and may not be compatible with all computers.)

The Primal Center has been creating over the years a whole library of in-house tapes featuring Dr. Arthur Janov teaching his students. Seminars, "roundtables", and lectures are also conducted by Dr. France D. Janov and other members of the staff.

This is a unique way to learn more about Primal Therapy, the theory behind it, and practical applications. You will hear patients talk candidly about their own experience. It is a rare opportunity to hear and see Dr. Arthur Janov among his patients and staff and get his direct input on various subjects.

Most of our video tapes are about one and a half hours long. They are grouped into three series, with topics as follows:

SERIES 1

  1. Primal Therapy: An Extraordinary Tool
  2. How to Make Primal Therapy Work in Your Life (two volumes)
  3. Relationships
  4. The Lifelong Effects of Birth
  5. Sexuality
Series 1 Prices

Complete Series 1 on VHS: $190

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Individual VHS Cassettes: $39
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Complete Series 1 on DVD: $175
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Europe (PAL Version):
Individual DVDs: $35
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Series 2

This series of tapes was recorded during orientation classes held at the Primal Center in 1996-1997. The presentations feature France D. Janov, M.A. (now Psy.D.) and staff members with participation of students and patients currently in Primal Therapy. The series is a lively exploration into the various implications of Primal therapy and how it works in different areas of life.

  1. What is Primal Therapy?
  2. Birth Needs: Primal Pain and Repression
  3. The Chain of Pain: The Necessity of Repression and Repression at Work
  4. Various Kinds of Act-Outs (with Case Histories)
  5. Act-Out and Act-Out Patterns Based on Birth Imprint
  6. Act-Outs in Therapy and in Life
  7. The Role of Insights in Therapy
  8. Depression, Manic-Depression, and Anxiety
  9. What is "Wellness"?
Series 2 Prices

Complete Series 2 on VHS: $342

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Individual VHS Cassettes: $39
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Complete Series 2 on DVD: $260
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Europe (PAL Version):
Individual DVDs: $35
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Series 3

This series is a whole comprehensive look at Primal Therapy in various aspects, including theory and clinical with participation from the audience.

1. HOW TO MAKE PRIMAL THERAPY WORK IN YOUR LIFE (2 videos or DVDs; times are approximately 1:31 for the first, and 0:50 the second)

Lecture by Dr. France D. Janov with live audience

In this two-part lecture, Dr. France Janov explores the basics of Primal Therapy, how pain is laid down in our brain and registered in our psychophysiology. How to undo the effect of that pain by going back to the origin of the feelings. We explain how we can change our lives and free ourselves from neurosis.

In part one, we explore Primal Therapy in relation to neurology. How change in therapy are accompanied by changes in the nervous system. We explain how to make the therapy work for us.

We also explore the role of insights, what are act-outs and what function they serve.

In part two, the discussion focuses on Primal Therapy as a tool to access our feelings. The role of reliving in cure and how to identify our feelings. The effect of Primal Therapy in our relationship with our parents.


2. ON ACCESS (1:09)

Lecture by Dr. France Janov with live audience

In response to questions from the audience, we explore real love versus unreal love, childhood need and symbolization into adult relationships.

Definition of access in a Primal sense, and how to gain access to ourselves.

What is repression on a neurological level.

Exploration of 3 cases: patient in overload, patient in pain and patient very repressed. These are clinical assessments of how to help them.

The importance of feeling on all levels of consciousness and getting to childhood need.

First line pain and abreaction.

3. ON INSIGHTS (1:16)

Lecture by Dr. France Janov with live audience

What are insights and what part do they play in therapy and in our life.

How to use and apply them to therapy and our life.

Audience participation with personal examples.

4. ON OVERLOAD (1:18)

Lecture by Dr. France Janov with live audience

Primal definition of overload.

Exploration of the causes of overload on the 3 levels of consciousness.

What are the signs and consequences of overload in our life.

We explore how to address overload in our life and in therapy. This is more of a clinical discussion of overload and "m?©lange" as well as overload and hopelessness.

The conclusion looks at other therapies and how they deal with overload.

5. ON WELLNESS (1:04)

Lecture by Dr. France Janov with live audience

In this lecture, we explore the Primal definition of wellness and its criteria.

We go back to the symptoms and problems that may exist before therapy and the active part we can take in the process of getting better in all the areas of our life.

The importance of going back to our childhood need.

Series 3 Prices

Complete Series 3 on VHS: $175

Shipping: US/Canada $25; Europe $35; Other locations

U.S./Canada
Europe:
Individual VHS Cassettes: $35
Shipping: US/Canada $6; Europe $9; Other locations

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Europe:
Complete Series 3 on DVD: $175
Shipping: US/Canada $20; Europe $30; Other locations
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Europe (NTSC Version):
Europe (PAL Version):
Individual DVDs: $35
Shipping: US/Canada $5; Europe $8; Other locations

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MULTIPLE SERIES on VHS: Please contact us for prices

Other Payment Options

Payment also accepted by bank transfer, money order and bank check in U.S. Dollars.

Shipping Information

Other locations - shipping to foreign countries outside of Europe or Canada: Prices for shipping to these countries vary. Please contact us for more information.

PLEASE ALLOW 2-3 WEEKS FOR DELIVERY FOR WITHIN THE UNITED STATES, 3-4 WEEKS FOR FOREIGN COUNTRIES.

More videos from recent lectures and seminars at Dr. Janov's Primal Center will regularly become available; they will be announced on this site. Please feel free to e-mail or otherwise contact us for more information.

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