Somatic Experiencing (SE™) , the life’s work of Peter Levine, is a body based approach that works to heal trauma and/or stress disorders. The SE™ approach works to release trauma from the body and nervous system, which helps to alleviate symptoms associated with PTSD, early attachment disruptions, and other stress disorders.
Trauma may originate from acute or cumulative stress, life-threatening (real or perceived) events, major losses or separations, medical procedures, sexual assault, war, birth trauma, natural disasters, and more. SE™supports the completion of self-protective responses and helps to release stored trauma physiology in the body and thus getting to the root cause of the trauma symptoms. This is done by supporting the client to slowly and safely develop a tolerance for difficult sensations as they arise in the body that are associated with traumatic events and suppressed emotions.
“I have come to the conclusion that human beings are born with an innate capacity to triumph over trauma. I believe not only that trauma is curable, but that the healing process can be a catalyst for profound awakening—a portal opening to emotional and genuine spiritual transformation. I have little doubt that as individuals, families, communities, and even nations, we have the capacity to learn how to heal and prevent much of the damage done by trauma. In so doing, we will significantly increase our ability to achieve both our individual and collective dreams.” -PETER LEVINE