Primal Integration (PI) is a form of personal growth work first formulated by the American Bill Swartley in the mid-1970s.
[1][2] It has a different approach to the better known Primal therapy formulated by Arthur Janov and is not related to it except in the broadest sense by its name and by its acceptance of the significance of early experiences.
[2][4] The human mind as a self healing organic process constantly draws the individual's attention to potential situations in which these traumata can be relived and integrated.
A safe environment is created through the presence of skilled facilitators and the "Stop I Mean It" rule which allows a participant to bring any activity to an immediate halt at any time.
Since those early years, the IPA and Primal Integration practitioners have facilitated thousands of individuals on their healing path and have brought their theory and philosophy to countries throughout the world.