Sensorimotor PsychotherapyWe have unconscious stories about ourselves and the world held in our mind/body. Learn how becoming curious about your body can have a huge impact on your sense of self.  Body attunement + conscious reflection (left/right, top/bottom integration) are hallmark markers of secure functioning. Tap into your own body as a deep and abiding source of information and means of finding self-understanding and closer connection through sensorimotor psychotherapy.Guest Dr. Pat Ogden is a pioneer in somatic psychology, co-founder of Hakomi, founder of the Sensorimotor Institute, and author of several book on Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (see show notes for links). She joins co-host Sue Marriott LCSW, CGP in a discussion of the principles of sensorimotor therapy which is informed by the richness of developmental psychology, neuro-affective research, and mindfulness. Very importantly, they also get into a thoughtful discussion of multiculturalism and implicit unconscious majority bias in the mental health field.The natural healing force within each one of us is the greatest force in getting well.  –Hippocrates The body always leads us home . . . if we can simply learn to trust sensation and stay with it long enough for it to reveal appropriate action, movement, insight, or feeling. — Pat Ogden Intro, Pat’s initial interest in psychotherapy, somatic therapy and the polyvagal theoryRhythm and attunement through yoga and danceThe importance of mindfulness in relation to the body, posture as an indicator, philosophical principles The body as a source of knowledge and informationInterconnectedness of principles, understanding “unity” across different culturesGene expression, cortisol levels upon waking and collapsed/immobilized postureUnderstanding trauma from a white dominant perspective and marginalized perspective “Window of tolerance”, the modulation model, finding the middle ground between hyper arousal and threshold of any arousalTrying not to stick with formula when understanding an individualImplicit bias, identifying racismKey principles Decoding humility as therapistsAdvice for non-therapistsIdentifying ailments in your body and actually doing something to correct it rather than just hoping it’ll get better (e.g. posture, breathing, etc.). Keeping mindfulness in the body in the moment. Become curious about your body.Wrap up and outroLike this and want more? Dive deeper by checking out the resources below:Resources:Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Interventions for Trauma and Attachment by Pat Ogden & Janina FisherTrauma and the Body A Sensorimotor Approach to Psychotherapy by Pat Ogden et alSensorimotor Institute – articles and resources, Pat Ogden Director and FounderAccessing the Healing Power of the Vagus Nerve Self-Help Excersizes for Anxiety Trauma Depression and Autism by Stanley RosenbergWant to support this work and stay in touch?Join our email list, subscribe to Tunes here or join our Facebook page here to get updated popular articles on these subjects of interest. Biggest help of all is to leave us a review, they are so useful as we go forward fine-tuning what is most helpful for our audience and it literally inspires us to keep going in this hobby of love!Be sure you’ve checked out our free video, Modern Adult Attachment 101 to learn more and to easily share the basics of this science and what to do with it with others!   TweetSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.