Nature's Lessons in Healing Trauma: An Introduction to Somatic Experiencing® (SE™)

In this video, you will learn about the physiological basis of trauma and how Somatic Experiencing® (SE™), developed by Peter A. Levine, PhD, helps distressed individuals recover a sense of well being, stability and vitality.

[marisacognetta]

I’m a Marine and it makes me angry that the military does not require treatment such as this for veterans! They just want to give you medication and talk therapy and for me the talk therapy made things so much worse..and because work like Dr Levine is not well known, no one understands or even fathoms how the talk therapy is making you more traumatized…this video made me cry! Because it resonates so strongly!

[amyjkr]

This genius and Bessel van der Kolk saves my life. I don’t have words that express my gratitude for this man.

[conniesowens]

I did more recovery in 6 months with SE therapy than I did with just talk therapy in 8 years. Thank you so much.

[maryberry]

The world could use more Doctors like Dr. Levin.

[julie]

Dr Levine has one of the kindest faces I've ever seen - that alone would go a long way towards helping people heal because you immediately feel you can trust him. I wish I could get to see him myself.

[amyjkr]

I have PTSD from severe narcissistic abuse, sexual, emotional, financial, you name it.
This makes so much sense. I’ve had so many freeze responses, and with this technique, I’ve been able to understand why the triggers cause shaking and hyperventilating. I’m nowhere near healed yet. I wish I had the resources to go to a real therapist. But this little bit of information takes away the shame, and gives enough relief to start moving on. It’s a godsend.

[jeweljets]

Dr. Levin is amazing and so is nature and from studying them we as humans can learn a lot about PTSD. Recovery is possible.
Never give up...never

[Tupelo]

When Ray first appeared onscreen, I wished I could give him a long, compassionate hug. By the end, I was cheering & rejoicing over his remarkable progress. He's an incredible young man! Dr. Levine deserves accolades for his dedication & service.

[joannaj]

Thank you. This material should be mandatory not only for those who are trained to work with trauma, but also for all therapists, coaches, so-called "personal development workers", healers, "tantra workers" or all kind of "alternative workers" to SEE a person who has suffered trauma.Trauma is often downplayed, concept is misunderstood. It is a shock, experience that deeply penetrates a person. Also has an extremely negative effect on the body. Unfortunately often it is intensively or constantly invalidated by people around the victim, or even people working with the victim. That's why it's so important to find a good, responsible specialist. For many years, I was so angry for being invalidated by "specialists" in Poland. Such a important work.

[michaeltemer]

Being a victim of moral harassment at work ruined my entire life. SE gave me a new life and I'm getting better than before. Thanks Dr. Levine!
I live in Brazil, and would never be recovered with other kind of treatment.

[stevenjenkins]

This is beautiful. Having PTSD from chronic illness, I am so hopeful. Somatic experiencing is the remedy! Never give up, there is hope.

[jirivladik]

Thank you Dr.Levine. It is such a help. I have been beaten by my father (alcoholic) in my childhood and when I tried to defend myself, he got even more aggressive.It took me almost 20 years to understand who I am, why I am repeating an abusive relationships, C-PTSD. Based on the awareness of your methodology SE here on YT, I was able to find out certified therapist in my home country (Czech republic) and finally, finally to start a healing process. Thank you so much. Wish you all the best!

[bil]

Thank you Ray that you allowed Dr Levine to show what his work is all about. It is patients like you Who Help the world. I Practice this in Germany. Thank you Ray !!!

[Magnoliasdiary]

I can't believe how amazing this video and Peter Levine's work is, I've been suffering of severe agoraphobia for 10 years, huge flight or fight response after my dad passed away, then freeze response, I was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome, it was impossible for me to take one single step, energy left my body, now I'm working with a somatic therapist and I'm learning so much, I had muscle twitching and restless leg syndrome all my life, it all makes sense now.

[maevemaiden]

Such important work Peter Levine is doing. To treat the SE first then treating the emotional trauma after is an amazing way to begin healing after trauma. I hope Ray is doing well. He is brave and this work has the potential to help many people! Bless you both and thank you for sharing. 🙏💞

[jonslocum]

So happy that I found a therapist knowledgable in this...I finally have an answer.

[lynnv]

Thank God for people like you who help us overcome PTSD. I'm so happy Ray is being helped. I can't thank you enough. ❤ as a side note I learned through watching this video what exercise and singing make me feel so good and happy. These 2 things are healing.

[jiggy]

What I take from this polar bear in its FREEZE, is that when we experienced on trauma, we as the polar simply rolled over and never release that huge breath release....and kept going as if it never happenede...crazy!

[jennybryan]

This is amazing to watch. I remember experiencing the same tingling in my first SET sessions. I didn't understand what was happening, but within 6 to 8 sessions it changed my life.

[hmsbeckett]

Thank you so much Jeff, for all you have given to me, and to many, many others, so selflessly. You really have changed my life.