Somatic Experiencing: A Path the Healing & Wholeness

Welcome to a transformative journey where the wisdom of your body meets the healing power of Somatic Experiencing (SE™). If you find yourself overwhelmed by stress, stuck in old patterns, or weighed down by unresolved trauma, SE offers a profound approach to reconnect with your body and heal from within.

What is Somatic Experiencing?

Somatic Experiencing (SE™), developed by Dr. Peter A. Levine, is a body-oriented therapeutic model designed to help resolve symptoms of stress, shock, and trauma that accumulate in the nervous system. Unlike traditional talk therapy that focuses on the cognitive aspects of trauma, SE dives into the physiological responses and the body's natural ability to heal. SE is applied across various professions, including psychotherapy, medicine, coaching, and physical therapy, to address trauma and stress disorders.

Why Choose Somatic Experiencing?

Many of us live in a constant state of fight, flight, or freeze, often without realizing it. This dysregulation in the nervous system can lead to anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and a myriad of other issues. SE helps you release this stuck survival energy, recover your natural resilience, and experience a sense of ease and well-being.

The Science Behind SE

Trauma can result from acute stress or cumulative stressors such as accidents, abuse, neglect, or loss. These experiences impair our ability to function smoothly and can leave us feeling disconnected from our bodies. SE facilitates the completion of self-protective motor responses, allowing the nervous system to reset and restore balance.

Dr. Levine’s research on animals under constant threat revealed that unlike humans, animals do not carry trauma because they naturally discharge the energy from the fight, flight, or freeze response. SE applies this understanding to help humans release stored traumatic energy, moving towards healing by addressing the root cause of trauma symptoms.

How SE Helps You Connect with Your Body

SE gently guides you to increase your tolerance for difficult sensations and emotions, helping you process and release the energy bound in your body. This approach allows you to step out of the analytical mind and into the wisdom of your body, fostering a deeper connection to yourself.

By learning to listen to your body's signals, you can break free from old patterns and find a new sense of freedom and vitality. SE helps you move through and beyond trauma, empowering you to live a more balanced and authentic life.

Is SE Right for You?

Somatic Experiencing is especially beneficial if you’ve tried talk therapy and feel stuck, seeking a different approach to healing. This work is best suited for those who have already begun their therapeutic journey and are ready to explore a body-based method.