Jillian on Love The Trauma Expert: Peter A. Levine on Somatic Therapy for Healing Trauma
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Oct 7, 2024 Peter A. Levine, a leading authority on somatic therapy and author of best-selling books, shares his insights on healing trauma. He discusses the challenges of remaining present amidst trauma and emphasizes the importance of storytelling in recovery. Levine explains the connection between unresolved bodily tension and past experiences, highlighting somatic experiencing as a transformative approach. He delves into the roles of nutrition and movement in healing, advocating for a holistic understanding of trauma that combines physical and emotional well-being.
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Trauma's True Nature
- Trauma is a wound, not just the event itself, but what's held inside without empathetic support.
- A lack of secure attachment increases susceptibility to trauma's impact and hinders resilience.
A Dream's Guidance
- Peter A. Levine shares a dream about scattering manuscript pages in a field.
- This dream guided him to publish his autobiography, trusting it to reach those it could help.
Resilience and Early Care
- Peter A. Levine discusses the impact of early positive experiences on resilience.
- He recalls a childhood memory of receiving a train set, symbolizing being cared for, which aided later trauma processing.