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April 2013
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Dr Peter Levine key speaker in a new webinar series on treating trauma
The series is offered by NICABM and began on Wednesday 3rd April with Peter as the first expert. More than 6,000 practitioners from 59 different countries - including UK, Ireland, Costa Rica, and Lebanon - tuned in to listen. Watch the clip below to see Peter demonstrating a very simple way to restore a sense of safety for someone suffering from trauma. And here's some of the feedback about the whole webinar:
“As an occupational psychologist who is interested in the body-mind connection, trauma work, and working with veterans and people who have been abused in childhood, you’ve whetted my appetite for more knowledge on body containment work. This is my first webinar and I will be tuning into others. Thank you for inspiring me.” Penelope Chong, Psychologist, Sheffield, UK “Peter Levine’s webinar was invaluable and I will immediately apply his methods to my work with clients. I have to also say that his pendulation structure is one of the single most helpful methods I teach my clients to shift from a chaotic emotional/physiologically aroused state to a calm state.” Patti Desert, LCSW, Baltimore, USA “Thanks for a great session with Peter. Was interested in his description of the trembling that really seems to be a key factor in the brainstem’s ability to heal trauma. Looking forward to Dr. David Berceli’s presentation as he speaks about the human body as an organism that innately possesses the ability to recover from trauma through these tremoring movements.” Richmond Heath, Therapist, Australia Are you a professional and interested in knowing more about SE? Two Day Introduction in London April 18-19th Come and whet your appetite with a two day introduction on SE - see SOS Internationale for details. SE Training to begin again in October 2013 Are you interested in adding another skill to your professional toolbox? The 3 year SE training for professionals begins again October 2013. This will be the fourth group of trainees in the UK as interest in this ground breaking approach to trauma continues to grow. SEA UK receives inquiries for SEPs on a regular basis from all over the country. We particularly need more practitioners in the north of England. |
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January 2013
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Dr Peter Levine comes to the UK in May!
The founder of Somatic Experiencing be speaking with several other internationally acclaimed speakers at the Breath of Life Conference, May 25 and 26, in London - open to all. Peter will be also leading a two-day post-conference workshop on 28 and 29 May on Emotional Self-Regulation, the Body and Change - also open to all. The annual Breath of Life Conferences explore key factors that organize how we function, beyond just the physical form, providing a forum and meeting place for exchanging ideas at the cutting edge of holistic health. Download the conference programme and book tickets on the Breath of Life website. |
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November 2012
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Learn how to prevent and resolve trauma in yourself and others:
Introduction to Somatic Experiencing next month in London - open to all This two-day comprehensive introduction to Somatic Experiencing, the work of Peter Levine (author of Waking the Tiger, Trauma Through a Child's Eyes, In an Unspoken Voice,) is required for acceptance into the 2013 three-year SE® training. It also stands alone for anyone interested in understanding the underpinnings of trauma, and acquiring the basic skills of prevention and resolution. December 1 at 10am to December 2 at 5pm Royal Society of St. Katherine's, Limehouse, E14 8DS Please contact Dawne Belcher on dawne@sosinternationale.org http://www.sosinternationale.org |
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June 2012
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How Trauma Traps Survivors in the Past
– A Look at Trauma Therapy with Bessel van der Kolk, MD One of the perils of trauma is that it can destroy a survivor’s sense of time. But when this happens, how can we help to restore it? Recently, Ruth Buczynski, PhD, President of National Institute for Clinical Application of Behavioural Medicine, (NICABM) spoke about this with Bessel van der Kolk, MD, considered the world’s leading expert in post-traumatic stress. Watch below as Bessel explains how trauma affects our patients’ sense of time, and what type of trauma therapy might help re-establish it − it’s only 3 minutes long. |
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May 2012
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Peter Levine publishes his new book - on pain
How do I find lasting relief? With Freedom from Pain, two pioneers in the field reveal a crucial missing piece for millions in need the unresolved emotional trauma held within the body. The path out of pain is unique for each person, explain Peter Levine and Maggie Phillips. It's a labyrinth shaped by physical injury, genetics, learned responses, and crucially prior traumatic events. Available now on Amazon and other online retailers. 
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April 2012
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Drugs to erase trauma? Top SE Practitioners respond to a national magazine article about the notion of 'a forgetting pill'
A feature in the March 2012 issue of Wired magazine (US edition) suggests “a new drug can target your worst memories - and erase them forever.” With its discussions of PTSD and other forms of trauma, the article demanded a response from leading Somatic Experiencing® Practitioners. Read their expert comment here. |
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January 2012
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What if everybody knew what SE practitioners know about trauma?
In this fascinating 30-minute audio conversation, SE experts Serge Prengel and Anthony 'Twig' Wheeler discuss how the potentially life-changing principles of Somatic Experiencing can be learnt by everyone and anyone. The pair ask - and answer - inspiring questions such as:
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September 2011
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Classic SE book is updated
The Body Bears the Burden: Trauma, Dissociation, and Disease, Second Edition (RRP £30) is the new update of the classic book that explains the reasons behind some of the most common symptoms and conditions that previously defied a medical explanation. Respected author Robert C. Scaer, MD, has diligently simplified the complex medical language that was used in the first edition to make it easier for lay readers and patients to understand-all without sacrificing accuracy. This valuable text presents a new theory of the neurophysiology of traumatic stress and dissociation and includes several updated chapters and new concepts that have been developed since the previous edition.  |
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August 2011
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Are we paying attention to ADHD?
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder has been a buzzword in the medical community for the last decade. While theories abound (and continue to evolve) as to the causes and treatment of ADHD, the founder of Somatic Experiencing® sees many parallels to children who have faced trauma. In the five-minute interview below, Peter A. Levine PhD explains that the symptoms of ADHD in some people may be rooted in unresolved traumatic experiences. He explains, for instance, that “hyperarousal and hypervigilance are key earmarks of trauma.” |
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July 2011
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SE helping Japanese tsunami victims
(from a report on Japanese TV News Service NHK) SE is being used to help victims of the Japanese tsunami. Ale Duarte, a gifted Somatic Experiencing Practitioner who led trauma disaster teams in the aftermath of the Thailand Tsunami, Hurricane Katrina and Sichuan Province earthquake has now taken SE to Japan. Watch a report on his inspirational work here. Can you trauma-proof your kids? Peter Levine maintains the answer to this question is yes and has co-authored a book on the subject titled Trauma-Proofing Your Kids. The number of anxious, depressed, hyperactive and withdrawn children is staggering—and still growing! Millions have experienced bullying, violence (real or in the media), abuse or sexual molestation. Many other kids have been traumatized from more “ordinary” ordeals such as terrifying medical procedures, accidents, loss and divorce. Trauma-Proofing Your Kids sends a lifeline to parents who wonder how they can help their worried and troubled children now. It offers simple but powerful tools to keep children safe from danger and to help them “bounce back” after feeling scared and overwhelmed. No longer will kids have to be passive prey to predators or the innocent victims of life’s circumstances. In addition to arming parents with priceless protective strategies, best-selling authors Dr. Peter A. Levine and Maggie Kline offer an antidote to trauma and a recipe for creating resilient kids no matter what misfortune has besieged them. Trauma-Proofing Your Kids is a treasure trove of simple-to-follow “stress-busting,” boundary-setting, sensory/motor-awareness activities that counteract trauma’s effect on a child’s body, mind and spirit. Including a chapter on how to navigate the inevitable difficulties that arise during the various ages and stages of development, this ground-breaking book simplifies an often mystifying and complex subject, empowering parents to raise truly confident and joyful kids despite stressful and turbulent times. See Peter A. Levine, PhD talk briefly on this subject in the interview below. |
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June 2011
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Introduction to SE by Senior Faculty Member of The Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute
Dr Larry Heller will also be offering an evening's 'Introduction to SE' on 20 September. Whether you're a member of the public wishing to explore SE for yourself or a member of your family, or a therapist considering qualifying as a practitioner, Dr Heller's talk is an excellent opportunity to know more from an expert in Peter Levine's work. Details are also on the flyer and registration forms above. |
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May 2011
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SE in The Times
(Health section of the Life supplement, Saturday 30 April 2011) Psychotherapist Benjamin Fry, presenter of BBC series Spendaholics, writes of his personal experience of SE as the only way out of a mental meltdown. In 2008, the sparse realities of the financial crash triggered something deeply held in Benjamin's central nervous system: the infantile panic and loss of security he had experienced when his mother died 11 months after his birth. Despite being a fully qualified psychotherapist with very good connections, nothing offered respite from his living hell - and he tried everything imaginable: all the conventional approaches: medication; CBT; even a stint at The Priory. And when all those failed his primitive need to survive took him to other non-conventional approaches such as prayer, exhortation, salvation and even exorcism. Yet still he remained completely impotent in his ability to recover himself. November 2009, staring suicide in the face, he finally acted on the advice of another psychotherapist friend - he summoned the courage to borrow more money to travel to a pioneering centre in Arizona. Mellody House is the brain child of celebrated American therapist Pia Mellody, and Peter Levine, pioneer of SE. It offers extended care programmes for victims of deep-seated emotional trauma. To read Benjamin's journey to recovery click here. |
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March 2011
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The Telegraph writes about SE
Somatic Experiencing has been mentioned in a major British national newspaper for the first time. Are we losing the rehab battle? asks The Telegraph in an article exploring cutting-edge psychiatric care in America. "This is excellent news even if the mention of Somatic Experiencing is incredibly brief and really only by name" says SEA UK Chairperson, Penny Boyland. "The article's key message is the high correlation of addiction to trauma, particularly early developmental psychological trauma and emotional distress. Such perceived early experiences can negatively affect a child's sense of boundary and their ability to form and maintain wholesome relationships. A very common way for an individual to cope with such distress is to become co-dependent. However, with time, co-dependency can become an addiction, creating a situation where the original resource becomes a secondary trauma. The Meadows recognises this significant pattern and approaches addictions from the perspective of underlying trauma rather than the addiction per se i.e. it aims to work with the root cause as opposed to the symptom. Somatic Experiencing plays a significant part in such an approach." |
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February 2011
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Peter Levine in the UK in May
Father of Somatic Experiencing, Peter Levine, will be a keynote speaker at the Breath of Life Conference in London, 28 and 29 May. The Waking The Tiger author will also be offering a two-day workshop on 1 and 2 June - The Body Bears the Burden: Mind, Brain and Body in the Transformation of Trauma. Click here for more information on the conference and Peter's workshop. SEA UK is delighted to have Peter on our side of the pond. |
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December 2010
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New SE book published: The A to Z of Trauma
The A to Z of Trauma by Ronald M. Doctor, Ph.D, an emeritus professor in the Department of Psychology at California State University, and Frank N. Shiromoto, Ph.D presents more than 300 entries covering all aspects of the subject and related topics. Written in straightforward, jargon-free language, this fascinating and concise book is for anyone researching or coping with the effects of trauma. Entries include:
SE Trainees can save 10% off the price when buying from the SETI Bookstore. |
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October 2010
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It's official! - Peter Levine's FHE gets a new name
If you've wondered what the Foundation for Human Enrichment really means and what it has to do with SE, you needn't any longer. After conducting surveys and discussions with faculty staff and the SE community, the FHE recently voted to change its name to the Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute™. Says a spokesperson: "We have begun revising all documents on the website and those given out at the trainings. You may continue to use the ones you have. Our entire website is also in progress of being updated. Please note that all previous forms and certificates given to you by the FHE are still valid." |
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September 2010
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Peter Levine publishes the culmination of his life's work - a "masterpiece"
In An Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness is published on September 28. In it, Peter Levine draws on his four decades as a clinician, student of comparative brain research, stress scientist and keen observer of the animal world to explain the nature and transformation of trauma in the body, brain and psyche. In an Unspoken Voice is based on the idea that trauma is neither a disease nor a disorder, but an injury caused by fright, helplessness and loss that can be healed by engaging our innate capacity to self-regulate high states of arousal and intense emotions. Enriched with a coherent theoretical framework and compelling case examples, the book elegantly blends the latest findings in biology, neuroscience and body-oriented psychotherapy to show that when we bring together animal instinct and reason, we can become more whole human beings. SE Trainees can receive a 10% discount when buying this book from the SETI Bookstore |
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August 2010
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Peter Levine launches new online trauma healing course - 20 September
Creator of Somatic Experiencing, Dr Peter Levine, is launching a new online course for tapping into your innate ability heal. Starting on 20 September, The Healing Trauma Online Course - A Step-by-Step Program of Restoring the Wisdom of the Body, consists of three live online audio sessions with Peter himself. Plus a set of written course materials. Each session will be an hour long. The cost is $149. To find out more, watch a video preview, and apply, click here. |
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May 2010
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Peter Levine PhD and Somatic Experiencing® (SE) featured on Psychotherapy.net
There is an excellent extensive interview with Peter talking about the history of SE and includes such topics as the Polyvagal Theory, working with an Iraq War veteran, PTSD and medication, his current work and more. The SE community is very honoured, as this is one of the first times a body-oriented therapy has been featured on this very traditional website. Click here to read a transcript of the interview. |
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April 2010
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Peter Levine to receive Lifetime Achievement Award
Peter Levine, PhD, renowned founder of Somatic Experiencing®, will be the recipient of the prestigious 2010 United States Association for Body Psychotherapy (USABP) Lifetime Achievement Award. The award presentation will take place during the USABP annual conference, October 22-24. Click here to listen to a conversation with Peter describing a personal accident and his personal experience of applying SE at that time. |
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April 2010
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Transcription of interview with Raja Selvam, senior faculty member of Peter Levine's Foundation for Human Enrichment, describing his work with tsunami survivors in Tamil Nadu, India.
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