Embodied Cognition in the Clinic

In this chapter, we begin by explaining the concept of embodied cognition and the “4Es” and an embodied approach to social cognition known as interaction theory. Then, through an examination of work at three clinics, we show how these concepts are important in their application to various clinical settings. We conclude by discussing two innovative models of embodied psychotherapy practice involving the use of intersubjective group encounter and new applications of virtual and mixed realities. We argue that these practices have relevance for studying the relationship of body, brain and environment in the clinical neuroscience of neuropsychiatric disorders.