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This article is based on experiences of a clinical social worker in a psychiatric outpatient clinic for adults. It is about a practice where the intention is not only to discover the client`s emotional and conditional experiences, but also their bodily experiences. Psychomotor physiotherapy and mindfulness are presented as two perspectives that give attention to the phenomenon of presence. In the article this will be illustrated in the encounters with two clients. Working with their own presence, both the client and the therapist become aware of and understand the connection between experiences of life, pain and feelings. The experiences of being present in the relationship, may in this way promote attention in itself and acceptance of what is, and extend the clients self-narratives.

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