Resources
Somatic Experiencing, a “body-oriented approach” to trauma resolution, was critical to my healing. As you navigate your own emotional journey, I wish you peace and ease and hope you’ll find the resources on this page helpful.
For an excellent recent article on Somatic Experiencing, please read this piece from the New York Times.
Practitioners
To find a certified Somatic Experiencing practitioner in your area, click here.
Books
Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma by Peter A. Levine
In an Unspoken Voice by Peter A. Levine
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk
What My Bones Know by Stephanie Foo
Dr. Peter Levine, the developer of SE, has written several books on trauma resolution. These above titles were particularly helpful to me; his other books, including those dealing with children and trauma, can be found here.
Podcasts
Trauma in the News
“For Kids Fleeing Ukraine, Wartime Trauma May Leave Lasting Wounds,”
April 6, 2022, Sabrina Weiss, Wired