07/08/2026
On behalf of EABS & OABS, we would like to share the full message from Silvia Boadella, co-founder of Biosynthesis, on the occasion of the release of the new book, a comprehensive compilation of many years of clinical work and the development of the Biosynthesis model.
It is with deep joy and gratitude that I share the forthcoming publication of Being in the Body: The Handbook of Biosynthesis® Psychotherapy, which will be released at the end of 2026. The book is co-authored by David Boadella and Silvia Boadella.
This book is far more than a handbook. It is the fruit of a lifetime devoted to the development of Biosynthesis—a journey that David Boadella and I shared over more than five decades of research, clinical practice, teaching, and dialogue with colleagues and students from around the world.
Across more than one thousand pages, we have brought together the theoretical foundations, clinical experience, and lived understanding that have shaped Biosynthesis throughout the years. This work also reflects the invaluable contributions of an international community that has enriched and nurtured this approach across cultures, generations, and professional traditions.
For me, this book carries a deeply personal meaning. Every page holds the presence, vision, and dedication of David Boadella, whose life was devoted to understanding the human being and to the creation and development of Biosynthesis. It is with profound gratitude that I honour his legacy and the extraordinary journey we shared together. Although David is no longer physically with us, his voice, his wisdom, and his unwavering trust in the intelligence of life continue to live within these pages.
The Handbook presents a comprehensive vision of Biosynthesis Psychotherapy, integrating embodiment, developmental psychology, psychodynamic understanding, relational practice, spirituality, and creativity into a coherent and life-affirming therapeutic approach.
My hope is that this book will become a source of inspiration and a trusted companion for psychotherapists, students, trainers, and everyone interested in an embodied approach to psychotherapy that honours the unity of body, mind, emotions, and essence.
It is also my heartfelt wish that this work will continue to inspire future generations of therapists, keeping the spirit of Biosynthesis alive while opening new pathways for a deeply human, compassionate, and life-centred clinical practice.
I would like to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who has been part of this journey. It will be a great joy to share this milestone with our international community and to celebrate together the living legacy of Biosynthesis.
With warmest wishes,
Silvia Boadella
