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Peter Levine, PhDPeter Levine, PhD, is a psychologist, researcher, and former stress consultant with NASA. He specializes in working with trauma and stress-related disorders. Peter developed Somatic Experiencing, a body-oriented approach to treating trauma which focuses on processing traumatic memory, calming the nervous system, and releasing traumatic shock from the body. The approach was inspired by Peter’s observation of trauma recovery behaviors in nature. He is the author of several books on the treatment of trauma, including Waking the Tiger and In an Unspoken Voice. |
Check out a course featuring Peter Levine, PhD:
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How to Work with the Part of Trauma That Can’t Be VerbalizedA focused investigation of the part of trauma that can’t be verbalized, including body-oriented strategies to help clients recognize and track their trauma, foster a sense of vitality, and embrace feelings of safety. 2.5 CE/CME credits or Clock Hours are available |
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Expert Strategies for Working with Traumatic MemoryA practical analysis of how trauma impacts four types of memory, with a toolkit of strategies for helping clients stay grounded in the present, release corrupted procedural memories, and manage and prevent overstimulation. 2.75 CE/CME credits or Clock Hours are available |
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The Treating Trauma Master SeriesA comprehensive 5-module series on how to approach the treatment of trauma, including practical applications of neurobiology and the limbic system, working with the nervous system to manage threat responses, and several strategies for processing traumatic memory. 10 CE/CME credits or Clock Hours are available |
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Working with the Pain of AbandonmentAn expert discussion on the effects of abandonment and how it relates to trauma, featuring a series of techniques for helping clients combat a fear of rejection, reduce feelings of shame, and develop healthy relationships. 4.25 CE/CME credits or Clock Hours are available |
Find out more about how Peter Levine, PhD works with trauma here:
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When a Client Is Stuck in the Freeze ResponseWhat triggers the freeze response? We tend to think of traumatic events, but according to Peter Levine, PhD, that’s not always the case. Even a perceived threat can be enough for a client to get stuck in a frozen state. . . |
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One Common Mistake Practitioners Make That Can Heighten a Client’s ShameWorking with a client who struggles with deep feelings of shame can often be a delicate and nuanced process and according to Peter Levine, PhD, there’s one mistake practitioners sometimes make that can send client . . . |
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Working with Traumatic Memory That’s Held in the BodyWhen it comes to the treatment of trauma, our work often centers on our clients’ feelings and sensations and sometimes, those sensations can present as physical pain. . . |
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Two Simple Techniques That Can Help Trauma Patients Feel SafeOne of trauma’s most insidious effects is how radically and completely it can take away someone’s sense of safety. That’s why it’s crucial to create a safe space when working with patients who have experienced trauma. . . |