A powerful, experience-based, highly integrative guide to healing from trauma by a pioneer in the field of Somatic Psychology. The poetics of embodiment finds its mature voice in this remarkable exploration of pathways to recovery drawing on the combined wisdoms of depth psychology, infant research, neuroscience, and a host of approaches to cultivating somatic consciousness. Weaving in the skillful use of the interactive field of the therapeutic encounter, Holifield reveals a multidimensional sensibility that will help orient and guide clinicians working with trauma survivors.