Psychopathic Type

– between control and longing

Causal Conditioning

• The roots lie in a subtle seduction by a parent – not openly sexual, but emotionally binding.
• The child is used to satisfy the parent's narcissistic needs.
• This »seduction« feels like rejection to the child – lacking genuine support and contact.
• A triangular relationship often arises: the child competes with the parent of the same sex and cannot identify with them.
• In this vulnerable situation, the child reacts either with dominance (tyrannizing) or manipulation.
• Additionally, restrictive messages like »Be quiet!« or »You are so sweet – but be quiet now!« take effect.
• The child wants to unfold, fights against these restrictions – and tyrannizes others or manipulates to gain space.
• The humiliations by the parents generate hate – and guilt towards them.

Energetic State

• The energy distribution in the body is unbalanced:
1. It flows strongly into the **head** – where constant thought is given to how to maintain control.
2. The flow downwards is **blocked** – especially in the diaphragm and the waist.
• Tyrannical Type: Energy goes up, the pelvis remains rigid and undercharged.
• Manipulative Type: Pelvis is overcharged, but not connected to the inner core.

Physical Appearance

• Tyrannical Type:
1. Strongly developed upper body, narrow lower body.
2. Shoulders raised, chest pushed out, rigid physique.
3. Alert eyes, alert head.
• Manipulative Type:
1. Body appears more balanced, back very flexible.
2. Eyes appear seductive.
• Both types show tension in the diaphragm, the eye area, and the back of the head.

Psychological Patterns

• Tyrannical Type: Dominant, controlling, power-oriented.
• Manipulative Type: Charming, seductive, subtle.

• Core Fears:
1. Fear of humiliation, defeat, dependence, mistakes, and neediness.
2. Feelings of inferiority are compensated by control over others.
3. Simultaneous dependence on those being controlled – an oral pattern.
• The Psychopathic Type wants closeness – but only if they maintain control: »You may be close to me, as long as you look up to me.«
• They must win in every competitive situation – often using sexuality or seduction.
• They strive for control and apparent freedom – but can barely surrender or relax.
• Feelings are denied, needs are hidden.
• They manipulate others into needing them – so they don't have to show their own neediness.
• Societally:
1. Often in leadership positions, power figures.
2. Fashion and style are often psychopathic in nature.
• Sexuality:
1. Lust and sex as a means of control.
2. Performance pressure, often linked to impotence.
3. Enjoyment and surrender are missing – the body remains under tension.
• Strengths:
1. Directness, strength, will, courage.
2. Ability to provoke others and draw them out.
3. Positive power, leadership quality.
• Typical Complaints:
1. Stomach ulcers
2. Heart problems (especially after defeat)
3. Midlife crisis

Therapy Goals

• The Psychopathic Type must learn to let go– and gain access to their deeper layers:
1. Neediness
2. Sadness
3. Vulnerability
4. Fear of control and manipulation
• Therapy Approaches:
1. Uncertainty, failures, career crises, surrender, grounding.
2. Connection to the heart – melting!
3. Learning to receive, express needs, ask for help, be grateful.
• Important:
1. Do not engage in power games.
2. Set tasks, move them out of the head, promote heart connection.
3. First comes anger, then sadness.
• Helpful: Bodywork, pulsation, breathing exercises, energy work.