Describes a unique form of psychotherapy provided only in West Germany called stationary psychotherapy, which is conducted in independent, specialized clinics. Patients are voluntarily admitted and receive intensive, around-the-clock psychotherapy, tailored to the patient's individual needs. Somatic, medical, medicinal, or custodial measures are not included; psychiatric patients requiring emergency interventions are not accepted. A combination of psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapy and autogenic training, complemented by other therapy forms as needed, is provided to patients suffering from psychoneuroses and psychosomatic disorders. (0 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved)

Studied the efficacy of a psychotherapeutic autogenic training process for controlling arterial blood pressure. Human Ss: 20 male and female Italian adults (aged 24-62 yrs) (hypertension). Data on sociodemographic variables, personality traits and clinical and psychological symptoms were obtained by questionnaire. Ss received either autogenic training alone or in combination with group psychotherapy that concentrated on intrapsychic and interpersonal problems using Gestalt and transactional analysis. The results were evaluated at 6-8 mo according to treatment group, arterial blood pressure, and changes in intrapsychic and interpersonal processes. Tests used: The MMPI, Structural Analysis of Interpersonal Behavior Scale (P. Scilligo & E. Benjamin)and the IPAT Anxiety Scale Questionnaire. Statistical tests were used. (English abstract) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2004 APA, all rights reserved)