Somatic Experience

S.E. encourages and utilizes awareness of sensations in the body to help people “renegotiate” and heal their trauma. Through this perspective, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) may be seen as unhealed trauma, locked in the body, over time. Rather than catharsis or reenactment, which in some instances may cause re-traumatization and re-arousal of intense emotional states, S.E. works to integrate powerful energies at the speed and level that each individual can safely assimilate within his/her own nervous system.

At one time, S.E. helps the client identify traumatic response and, in a more significant way, S.E. awakens resilience and enhances personal awareness and esteem. S.E. combines with traditional therapy easily, adding another avenue to assist the client to discover their own strengths and resources.

Somatic Experiencing® (S.E.) is a short-term naturalistic approach to the resolution and healing of trauma. Dr. Levine, who is closely associated with The Meadows, developed this approach as another means to help clients achieve trauma resolution. S.E. Practioners must undergo 3 years of practice to complete the training. We are proud to have two staff members who have completed their three-year training in 2008.