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UNITED STATES ASSOCIATION FOR BODY PSYCHOTHERAPY (USABP)
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Research Committee

Purpose, Projects, and Volunteer Opportunities

The Research Committee’s purpose is to support research education, dissemination, and networking/collaboration among clinicians, academics, and researchers in the field of somatic psychology and body-mind practices.

About Our Volunteers ​
We are currently inviting volunteers to join us in completing our ongoing projects and to seek funding sources for research-related awards, fellowships, and other opportunities. Our volunteers are a vital part of our community. They contribute their time, energy, and unique skills to support our programs, events, and day-to-day operations. Whether offering hands-on help, behind-the-scenes support, or specialized expertise, our volunteers help expand our reach and deepen our impact. We are grateful for their generosity, dedication, and shared commitment to our mission. 

Our Projects
● ​Working to support our training organizations and academics research objectives
● Promote networking and support of researchers in the field
●Promote research literacy education within training organizations

● Explore fundraising opportunities for research-related awards, fellowships, etc.
● Explore ways in which the European Association of Body Psychotherapy and the United States Association for Body Psychotherapy can further collaborate to          enhance research objectives 

Committee Chairs

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Co-Chair
Cynthia Price, PhD MA LMT
Cynthia Price, PhD MA LMT has been involved in the field for 40 years, first in private practice and then as a Research Professor at the University of Washington.  Cynthia developed, studies, and teaches an approach called Mindful Awareness in Body-oriented Therapy (MABT) that is focused on developing interoceptive awareness skills to promote emotion regulation and well-being. She co-created two self-report measures of interoceptive awareness: the Scale of Body Connection (SBC) and the Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness (MAIA). Cynthia is passionate about increasing community access to evidenced-based integrative approaches that promote self-awareness and embodiment.  
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​Co-Chair
Aaron Freedman, MA LMFT
​​​Aaron Freedman, MA LMFT is presently a supervisor in UCSF's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, where he works with individuals dealing with substance use disorders and severe mental illness. Aaron is also an Adjunct Lecturer in the Somatic Psychology department of the California Institute of Integral Studies, where he earned his MA.  He also earned a BA in Dance from Wesleyan University. Aaron has completed research projects through the USABP as well as the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Health.  Aaron is passionate about studying and integrating embodiment and interoceptive awareness into mental health treatment. 
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Please Join Us! 

Email Cynthia Price and Aaron Freedman if you are interested.
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  • ABOUT
    • About
    • Team
    • Volunteer
    • Job Board
    • Research Committee
    • Purchasing
    • Contact Us
  • Education
    • Continuing Education
    • Educator Alliance
    • Proficiency Guidelines
  • Events
    • Upcoming Events
    • All Events Calendar
    • Get Invited
    • Event Types
    • Awards >
      • USABP Pioneer Award
      • USABP Alice Ladas Research Award
      • USABP Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Find Somatic Therapy
    • Somatic Therapists >
      • Search Now
    • Somatic Treatment Centers, Clinics, and Agencies >
      • Search Organizations Now
  • Membership
    • Membership Overview
    • Code of Ethics
    • Individual Membership >
      • Application - Individual Membership
    • Alliance of Somatic Educators >
      • Application - University & Training Organizations Application
    • Somatic Clinics, Centers, Agencies >
      • Application - Somatic Clinics, Centers, Agencies
    • Event Submission Form
  • Publications
    • IBPJ Journal
    • Submit to Journal
    • Somatic Psychotherapy Today
    • Highlights Newsletter
    • Book Resources
  • Research
    • Research Overview
    • Current Projects
    • Past Projects
    • References & Dissertations
  • Donate