The Primal Institute

Established in 1968 as an outpatient clinic, The Primal Institute in Los Angeles, CA, was co-founded by Dr. Arthur Janov and Vivian Janov. Currently led by Executive Director Dr. Barry Bernfeld and Gretchen Castle-Bernfeld, it remains the sole clinic worldwide with therapists certified by both founders, boasting a staff with over 40 years of experience in Primal Therapy.

Dr. Arthur Janov's dissatisfaction with conventional therapy methods led to the discovery, with Vivian Janov, of re-experiencing repressed trauma as a means of achieving lasting change. The groundbreaking process, known as Primal Therapy, was detailed in Dr. Janov's 1970 publication, The Primal Scream, which garnered global attention, with translations in major languages and successful treatment of thousands of patients from diverse backgrounds.

In response to the high demand following the book's acclaim, a therapist training program and ongoing research initiatives were launched under Vivian Janov's guidance. With findings featured in publications like Primal Man and the Primal Institute Newsletter, the Institute continues its commitment to refining the theory and practice of Primal Therapy, making significant strides in the field of psychology.

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