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Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Training for Mental Health Professionals
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SPI) is a pioneering educational organization dedicated to advancing somatic psychotherapy through rigorous training and research. Founded in 1981 by Dr. Pat Ogden, our approach integrates neuroscience, mindfulness, and interpersonal dynamics to address trauma and developmental injuries. We empower global mental health practitioners with evidence-based, body-centered techniques that foster resilience and holistic healing. Our commitment to organicity, unity, and non-violence guides our mission to harness the body's innate wisdom, transforming therapeutic practices worldwide. 
Services
Trauma Level I Training
Developmental Injury Level II
Certification Level III
Online Webinars
Therapist Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of experience in somatic trauma therapy education.
- Our curriculum integrates neuroscience, mindfulness, and relational dynamics.
- We provide globally recognized certification programs with ongoing alumni support.
- Our training emphasizes organic, non-pathologizing approaches to healing.
- We maintain a worldwide network of certified practitioners and consultants.
What people say
Transformed my clients
Revolutionized my work
Innovative techniques
Global alumni network
Evidence-based approach
Services
Trauma Level I Training
Our Level I program teaches foundational somatic techniques for trauma treatment. Participants learn to track bodily sensations, regulate arousal states, and process traumatic memories through body-oriented interventions. The 78-hour curriculum combines theory with practical skills for immediate clinical application.
Developmental Injury Level II
Level II focuses on developmental trauma and relational injuries. This 126-hour program trains clinicians to address early attachment disruptions through somatic interventions that transform limiting beliefs and relational patterns while considering cultural contexts.
Certification Level III
Our certification program develops mastery in integrating trauma and developmental approaches. The 182-hour curriculum includes case analysis, skill refinement, and embodiment of SP principles through peer collaboration and expert mentorship.
Online Webinars
We offer supplemental webinars covering specialized topics in somatic psychotherapy. These sessions provide continuing education credits and practical tools for working with complex trauma cases across diverse clinical settings.
Therapist Consultation
Certified consultants provide individual and group supervision to support skill development. Our consultation services help practitioners refine techniques, address challenging cases, and maintain ethical clinical practices.
People
Dr. Pat Ogden
Founder
Dr. Pat Ogden pioneered Sensorimotor Psychotherapy through 50 years of clinical practice and research. Her work integrates somatic therapy with psychotherapy, influencing trauma treatment globally through publications and training programs.
Tony Buckley
Senior Trainer
MSc-certified trainer with 30+ years in trauma therapy. Specializes in organizational trauma and somatic approaches, teaching internationally while maintaining private practice and academic contributions.
Kelley L. Callahan
Faculty Member
Licensed Clinical Psychologist with expertise in trauma and attachment. Former Harvard Medical School fellow, teaching somatic approaches at JFK University and CIIS while maintaining private practice.
Darlene Cohn
Senior Therapist
30-year veteran in trauma treatment, specializing in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for adolescents and couples. Former supervisor at California Graduate Institute with extensive clinical and training experience.
Jacquie Compton
Diversity Specialist
Registered psychotherapist and art therapist with 15+ years in trauma-informed practice. Focuses on decolonizing approaches, anti-racism, and embodiment techniques in art therapy and somatic training.
Questions
What is Sensorimotor Psychotherapy?
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy is a body-centered therapeutic approach that integrates somatic techniques with psychotherapy to treat trauma and developmental injuries through mindfulness and neuroscience principles.
Who can attend SPI training programs?
Our programs are designed for licensed mental health professionals seeking to enhance their trauma treatment skills with somatic methodologies.
Are SPI trainings evidence-based?
Yes, our approach is grounded in neuroscience research and attachment theory with ongoing studies at institutions like Maudsley Hospital and Womens College Hospital.
What certification options exist?
We offer Level I (Trauma), Level II (Developmental Injury), and Level III Certification programs with global recognition.
Do you offer online training options?
Yes, we provide hybrid online/in-person formats and live virtual training sessions for all certification levels.
How does SPI differ from traditional therapy?
Our approach uniquely combines somatic interventions with cognitive-emotional processing, emphasizing the body's role in healing trauma.
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