Trauma Healing and
Somatic Experiencing
"Trauma is anything that keeps you from
being in the present moment."
-Peter Levine, Phd
What is Somatic Experiencing?
''Somatic Experiencing'' (SE) is a short-term, naturalistic approach,
developed by Dr. Peter Levine, to renegotiate and heal both shock and
developmental trauma.
The results of this body / mind therapy include relief from anxiety, habits and
addictions, patterns and cycles of self-sabotage, and dissociative behaviors. It
brings on a sense of reawakening and access to instincts which illicit feelings
of groundedness, centeredness, boundaries, empowerment, being "in the moment",
safety and joyfulness.
SE employs the awareness of body sensation to safely and gradually allow the
autonomic nervous system to discharge previously truncated survival energy
trapped in the body.
This approach evolved in part from observations of how animals literally "shake
off" traumatic experiences, allowing the body to process stress chemicals
completely until they return to normal levels. The SE therapist may be a
licensed professional or unlicensed but with some mental health training. All SE
therapists complete an extensive training program, in which they learn to
observe the body, facial expressions and gestures carefully and to help the
person "thaw" a response that was "frozen" in a traumatic situation
(illustration: the person might be observed to make short gestures that almost
appear to be a "pushing" motion, but that stop abruptly - the therapist might
have the person complete the gesture in full, and notice how the body's tension
level changes).
Contact Eric:
Email: info@ericsjoberg.com
Phone: 619-807-3042
I offer a Body Centered approach to healing trauma and to
discovering your Authentic Self: who you truly are beyond your
symptoms, thoughts, emotions and expectations. Utilizing gentle
touch and conversation, we will together discover your unique gifts
and strengths, and gently uncover and heal the parts of your body,
mind and spirit that have been challenged in the past or present.
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