In the Soma means in the body. In the Psyche means in the unconscious or soul.
Somatic experiencing is a healing modality that focuses on perceived sensations in the body and involves tracking physical feelings the in the body.
SE is typically done in-person with a therapist during which a client tracks their own sensory experience, thereby releasing stored physical tension that results in the Autonomic Nervous System as an after-effect of trauma.
It was first introduced by Dr. Peter Levine in 1997, when he observed how animals in the wild recovered from life-threatening situations. His book Waking the Tiger observed how animals in the wild recovered from life-threatening situations, thereby avoiding traumatization.He uses the popular ‘Slinky’ video to demonstrate the prolonged effects of trauma on the body.
For more information on how SE can be of benefit to you, please contact Hagop@YourHealingJourneys.com or to learn more about the types of trauma and signs of trauma, click here.