
[Summary] The book "Trauma and the Body: A Sensorimotor Approach to Psychotherapy,” by Pat Ogden and her colleagues presents a detailed framework for a therapeutic approach that emphasizes the body's central role in processing and healing trauma. The authors argue that traditional psychotherapy focused solely on verbal narratives is insufficient for addressing trauma, as it often leaves the underlying sensorimotor experiences unaddressed. Sensorimotor psychotherapy, in contrast, incorporates mindfulness, body awareness, and a variety of somatic exercises to help clients process and integrate traumatic memories through physical sensations, movements, and emotional responses. The book also explores the interconnectedness of the brain, body, and emotional regulation, emphasizing the importance of the autonomic nervous system, attachment theory, and action systems in understanding and treating trauma.