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Dr. Patricia H. Berne, Clinical Psychologist

Clinical Experiences

Type of Facility:      Private psychotherapy practice
Patient Population using the Somatron: Patients receiving psychotherapy
Date of Reported Experiences:        February, 1992
Primary Findings:    Relief of tension, anxiety, stress and tiredness. Assistance in the processing of information. Relief of pain.
Secondary Findings: Speeding up the course of psychotherapy and encouraging more focus during that therapy.
Music Used:       "Cassette programs created specifically for the Somatron"
                             Music selected individually by clients.
Contact Information:   Patricia H. Berne, Ph.D.
                                      Clinical Psychologist
                                      5201 MacArthur Terrace, N.W.
                                      Washington, D.C. 20016
                                      Phone: 202-244-4411

Dr. Patricia Berne, a practicing Clinical Psychologist, offered a Somatron to some of her patients to use following Psychotherapy sessions. After observing these patients, Dr. Berne reported several benefits of using this intervention as a complement to her therapy. Those patients using the Somatron appeared to become more “centered”, were able to release tension, tiredness and pain (mostly headaches and muscle soreness), and also became more energized and refreshed.

Dr. Berne encouraged her clients both to rest on the Somatron by themselves as well as to use the experience to integrate and process anything that may have come to light during the course of their therapy. Along with using the Somatron to assist in the integration and processing of information, Dr. Berne encouraged those clients who were experiencing tension, anxiety and stress to use the Somatron between their scheduled Psychotherapy sessions. When used in this manner, she reported that the Somatron had a calming effect. In addition, Dr. Berne observed that those clients taking advantage of the opportunity to use the Somatron seemed to progress through her therapy “faster and with more focus”.