Bio-energetics approach lay in three areas:

Grounding:

which concentrates on the stance of the patient with the feet on the ground and energy flowing freely in a circuit which reinforces a positive link with the earth.

Breathing:

Regular breathing patterns are established so that sensory awareness increases and the feeling of being alive is enhanced.

Character Structure:

Bio-energetics recognizes five major character types. Most people manifest aspects of all the five.

• Schizoid Character: Represented by holding the body together as a result of fear of its falling to pieces. The social behavior is not in harmony with body awareness
• Oral Character: The muscular pattern reveals a fear of abandonment or isolation.
• Psychopathic Character. Here a muscular pattern of holding up against fear of failure is revealed.
• Masochistic Character. The muscular pattern derives from tension caused by blocking feelings of rights and needs.
• Rigid Character This is exemplified by a muscular pattern of holding back against emotions.

Bio dynamics:

Dr. Gerda Boyesen pays special attention to the interplay between the mind and body processes.
Her approach uses massage and bodily movement techniques and works on the premise that a neurotic person embodies his neurosis in physiological processes.