Ep 229 Peter A. Levine - Healing Trauma Through Somatic Experiencing

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Peter A Levine, Ph.D., is the developer of Somatic Experiencing®, a naturalistic and neurobiological approach to healing trauma. He holds doctorates in both Biophysics and Psychology. He is the Founder and President of the Ergos Institute of Somatic Education and the Founder and Advisor for Somatic Experiencing International and has received Lifetime Achievement awards from Psychotherapy Networker and from the US Association for Body-Oriented Psychotherapy.

He continues to teach trauma healing workshops internationally. Dr. Levine’s books including his latest book, An Autobiography of Trauma: A Healing Journey is available at: Ergos Institute, Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Amazon UK, Inner Traditions, Books A Million, and Bookshop.org

Learn more at:

www.somaticexperiencing.com | @drpeteralevine

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Key Points

· Peter A. Levine's work focuses on the connection between trauma and the body.

· Somatic Experiencing helps individuals process trauma without reliving it.

· Animals naturally release trauma through physical responses, unlike humans.

· Trauma is often a disorder of presence, where individuals are stuck in the past.

· Intuition plays a crucial role in healing and understanding trauma.

· The importance of having an empathetic presence during trauma recovery.

· Healing trauma involves completing the body's natural responses.

· Practical exercises can help individuals reconnect with their bodies and emotions.

· The relationship between trauma and spirituality is intrinsic and significant.

· Current projects include a book on trauma and spirituality.