Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP) is a body-oriented (somatic) talk therapy developed by Pat Ogden, PhD. SP is an eloquent therapy model that integrates leading-edge research on mind-body connection, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Attachment Theory, Structural Dissociation and current developments in trauma treatment.
I have completed 2 levels of training in this model of Psychotherapy: Level I – Affect Dysregulation, Survival Defenses, and Traumatic Memory and Level II Emotional Processing, Meaning Making, and Attachment Repair. I’ve also studied with SP Faculty – Dr. Janina Fisher and completed her multi-year training: The Neurobiological Legacy of Trauma.
I integrate Sensorimotor Psychotherapy into a treatment plan whenever appropriate.
For a description of SP by Pat Ogden & Ron Kurtz click below:
One Method for Processing Traumatic Memory
For a brief video of Pat Ogden describing elements of SP click below:
Pat Ogden Describes Elements of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
Additional Resources:
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy: Interventions for Trauma and Attachment (Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology – Pat Ogden, PhD and Janina Fisher, Phd