Somatic Experiencing
Body-based trauma healing approach developed by Peter Levine
About This Treatment
Somatic Experiencing (SE) is a body-oriented approach to healing trauma developed by Dr. Peter Levine. It focuses on the physiological responses to trauma stored in the body. Rather than revisiting traumatic memories extensively, SE helps release trapped survival energy and complete self-protective responses that were interrupted during trauma. The approach is gentle, working with the body's natural healing abilities.
Benefits
- Resolves trauma gently
- Reduces PTSD symptoms
- Releases stored tension
- Improves emotional regulation
- Decreases anxiety
- Restores sense of safety
- Improves body awareness
- Non-cathartic approach
What to Expect
Sessions involve talking while paying attention to bodily sensations. The practitioner helps you track sensations, movements, and impulses in your body. You may be guided through gentle movements or postures. The pace is slow and gradual - there's no forced emotional release. Sessions last 60-90 minutes. You remain in control throughout. Effects build cumulatively over multiple sessions.
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