Evaluation of the P.E.M. by Psychologists/Therapists:

Martin Miller, Therapist, Switzerland

“Until now, I was convinced that actors have to learn how to ‘act’ emotions by using triggers or putting up a front. These ‘acted’ emotions are cognitive constructs. Truth be told, they are ‘feigned’. They are not truly and directly experienced. As an audience, you immediately recognize ‘acted emotions’.

Stephan Perdekamp’s acting method allows the actor to learn how to utilize the primary emotional patterns – ‘true’ emotions as it were - as a reliable tool for their craft.

The demonstration of the P.E.M. was extraordinary. The portrayal of emotion was immediate and direct because the emotions were not acted but real. The emotions were actually part of the experience of the actors, their behavior as well as their movements – at no point whatsoever were they unreal, ‘acted’ or over the top. As a spectator, you cannot withdraw from the incredulous authenticity but feel yourself be drawn right in. This is an earth-shaking novelty. What a revolution for acting if emotions no longer have to be evoked or triggered by thought…!

My experiences with the P.E.M. prove to me that Stephan Perdekamp has made a sensational discovery.”

Harald Haidvogl, Clinical Psychologist, Austria

“From a psychological point of view, the Perdekamp Emotional Method is a fascinating method that allows you to create authentic emotions. The intriguing thing about this technique is the capability to switch emotions on and off as you please, without the necessity to elicit any feelings or memories from your past. After my years of experience with emotions as part of my profession, I can absolutely confirm that the P.E.M. can reliably create true and intense emotions.”



Patrick Frottier, Psychologist/Therapist, France/Austria

"The P.E.M. is the most effective method regarding the dealing with human emotion that I have encountered."