Drs. Kelley and Jeanne speak to the inspiring Dr. Peter A. Levine, author of several best-selling books including "Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma." Dr, Levine is the developer of Somatic Experiencing®, a naturalistic and neurobiological approach to healing trauma, which he has developed over the past 50 years. He is the Founder and President of the Ergos Institute for Somatic Education, dedicated to Community Outreach and Post-Advanced Somatic Experiencing® Training, and the Founder
and Advisor for Somatic Experiencing International.
In this special episode Drs. Jeanne and Kelley talk to Dr. Levine about his latest, a deeply personal book, An Autobiography of Trauma: A Healing Journey. Dr. Peter A. Levine discusses his personal journey of healing from trauma and the importance of somatic experiencing in trauma therapy.
Key Topics
Dr. Levine's childhood experiences with trauma and how it shaped his interest in trauma healing.
The journey to writing the book and the importance of sharing personal woundedness in trauma work.
The Somatic Experiencing approach and the significance of embodied experiences in healing trauma.
The significance of having a present and empathetic other to assist in the healing process.
The difficulties of facing betrayal and the challenges of overcoming it.
The power of reworking traumatic memories and the role of safe relationships in healing.
The impact of Dr. Levine's work, the importance of vulnerability and shared humanity in creating a more compassionate world.
Episode Links:
Dr. Peter A. Levine: www.somaticexperiencing.com/
An Autobiography of Trauma: A Healing Journey: www.amazon.com/Autobiography-...
Dr. Levine Books: www.somaticexperiencing.com/s...