A body-focused trauma therapy that gently releases stress and survival energy trapped in the nervous system.
Trauma, PTSD, anxiety, chronic stress, dissociation, medical trauma, shock trauma.
Individual · In person or Virtual (adapted).
Weekly · Session length: 50–75 minutes.
Often 12–20 sessions, longer for complex trauma.
EMDR, IFS, mindfulness, CBT, yoga therapy.
Founded by Dr. Peter Levine, supported by decades of clinical practice and trauma research.
Somatic Experiencing (SE) is a trauma therapy developed by Dr. Peter Levine. It’s based on the understanding that trauma overwhelms the nervous system, trapping people in cycles of fight, flight, or freeze.
Focus on Felt Sense
Track physical sensations (“felt sense”) instead of retelling trauma in detail
Release Survival Energy Safely
Discharge survival energy safely through small, manageable steps
Rebalance the Nervous System
Restore natural nervous system balance and regulation
Build Body-Based Resilience
Develop resilience and confidence in their body’s ability to heal
Restoring Safety and Balance Through Body Awareness
Reduces physical symptoms like tension or headaches
Helps clients shift out of fight-or-flight or freeze responses
Builds tolerance for emotions without overwhelm
Flashbacks, nightmares, and hyperarousal decrease
Somatic Experiencing sessions are gentle, slow, and paced for safety. A typical session may include:
Tracking sensations like warmth, tightness, or tingling.
Working with trauma in small, manageable pieces.
Moving gently between activation (stress) and calm to build resilience.
Grounding and reconnecting with the present moment.
Restoring Safety and Balance Through Body Awareness
Survivors of accidents, abuse, or violence
Individuals with PTSD or complex trauma
People with medical trauma or ICU stays
Those experiencing chronic stress, anxiety, or dissociation
Anyone with physical symptoms linked to trauma
Promoting Deep, Lasting Healing Through the Body’s Natural Wisdom
TruPaths highlights SE because it offers a non-invasive, body-centered approach to trauma healing. For people overwhelmed by traditional talk therapy, SE provides a compassionate, effective pathway to recovery.
Trauma can be released not carried forever. Somatic Experiencing helps people restore safety, calm, and resilience through the wisdom of the body.
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