Pat
Ogden

Creator of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.

Pat Ogden, PhD, is a pioneer in somatic psychology, the creator of the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy method, and founder of the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute, an internationally recognized school specializing in somatic–cognitive approaches for the treatment of posttraumatic stress, attachment disturbances and relational issues.

Dr. Ogden is trained in a wide variety of somatic and psychotherapeutic approaches, and has over 45 years of experience working with individuals and groups.  She is co-founder of the Hakomi Institute, past faculty of Naropa University (1985-2005), a clinician, consultant, and sought after international lecturer.

Dr. Ogden is the first author of two groundbreaking books in somatic psychology: Trauma and the Body: A Sensorimotor Approach to Psychotherapy and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy: Interventions for Trauma and Attachment (2015) both published in the Interpersonal Neurobiology Series of W. W. Norton. **Her third book in this series, The Pocket Guide to Sensorimotor Psychotherapy in Context advocates for integrating an anti-oppression lens into clinical practice.

She is currenty working on Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Children, Adolescents and Families and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Groups with Dr. Bonnie Goldstein.  Her current interests include couple therapy, child and family therapy, the relational nature of shame, social justice, diversity, inclusion, consciousness, and the philosophical/spiritual principles that underlie her work.