Somatic-Oriented Therapies - Embodiment, Trauma, and Polyvagal Perspectives

Somatic-Oriented Therapies represents a significant consolidation of innovative research and clinical approaches aimed at addressing trauma through various somatic modalities. In the past six decades, a multitude of therapeutic methods have emerged globally, revolutionising trauma treatment and existential distress management. However, these approaches have often diverged, hindering the development of a cohesive, distinct field independent of traditional paradigms.

This volume of collected work from some of the world's leading experts in trauma aims to delineate this novel domain of research and clinical intervention. It elucidates the common thread linking the contributing authors and introduces a new clinical perspective. Central to this perspective is the recognition of the profound significance of the body-to-body relationship between therapist and patient; the critical role of trust establishment within the clinical context as a prerequisite for deep transformation; and the possibility to "question" the body, finding "unthought-of" avenues of transformation.

About the author

Herbert Grassmann, PhD, is professor of Psychosocial Studies at the Parkmore Institute/South Africa and former Chair of the EABP Research Committee. He lives in Nuremberg, Germany.
Maurizio Stupiggia, PhD, is professor in the department of clinical sciences, University of Milano. He resides in Pianoro, Italy.Stephen W. Porges, PhD, originator of Polyvagal Theory, is a Distinguished University Scientist and founding director of the Kinsey Institute Traumatic Stress Research Consortium at Indiana University, and a professor of psychiatry at the University of North Carolina. He lives in Atlantic Beach, Florida.

Product details

• Authors: Herbert Grassmann, Stephen W Porges, Porges Stephen W., Maurizio Stupiggia
• Assisted by: Herbert Grassmann (Editor), Porges Stephen W. (Editor), Maurizio Stupiggia (Editor)
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 06.05.2025
• EAN: 9781324052722
• ISBN: 978-1-324-05272-2
• Dimensions: 178 mm x 254 mm x 23 mm
• Weight: 770 g
• Illustrations: 38 black-and-white
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology; Psychology, PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / Counseling, PSYCHOLOGY / Neuropsychology, Psychotherapy, Physiological & neuro-psychology, biopsychology, Psychotherapy: counselling, Physiological and neuro-psychology, biopsychology, PSYCHOLOGY / Trauma Psychology