PIERRE SOLLIER: Listening for Wellness, New Book Release

Pierre Sollier has unleashed more of his talent with a new book, Listening for Wellness: An Introduction to the Tomatis Method. His book has been selected by Independent Publishers as the best book published in 2005 in the category of psychology and mental health. Reviews on Amazon state; ” …I can assert that this is the most in depth book about Dr. Tomastis’ theories, methods, treatment strategies and human development philosophy. With this unique book Pierre establishes himself as a master of introducing any reader with ease and clarity to the complexity of the Tomatis Method. He illustrates the multiple facets of the Tomatis Method and its applications in education and healing, from the perspective of an exceptional practitioner and therapist.”

The TOMATIS Method was founded in the 1950’s by Alfred TOMATIS (January 1st,1920 - December 25th, 2001), a French ear-nose-and-throat specialist.This seminal Method deals with the relationship that exists between the ear and the voice and, by extension, between listening and communication. It is, in fact, a pedagogy of listening in the sense that it permits an individual to reawaken the desire to communicate by learning how to use his auditory system in an optimal fashion. The TOMATIS Method is founded on three laws:

  • The voice contains only the sounds that the ear hears.
  • If listening is modified, the voice is also modified, immediately and unconsciously.
  • It is possible to transform phonation by an auditory stimulus that is sustained over a certain period of time (law of remanence).

The application of this Method is made possible by a sophisticated piece of equipment known as the Electronic Ear.

Mr. Sollier taught French for 10 years in France and studied psychology at the J.F. Kennedy University in Orinda and became a Licensed Family Therapist. He currently resides in Oaxaca, Mexico. For more information see www.amazon.com. Also, http://www.tomatis-group.com/uk/frame.htm.  Alan Goodin ©