Somatic Experiencing
What your body already knows
Trauma and stress do not only live in the mind. They live in the body too — in tension that will not release, in a nervous system that stays on high alert long after the danger has passed, in patterns of shutting down or bracing that you may not even notice anymore. Somatic Experiencing is a body-based approach to healing that works with these physical responses directly, helping your nervous system find its way back to safety and balance.
How Somatic Experiencing works
Developed by Dr. Peter Levine, Somatic Experiencing works by gently tracking physical sensations and gradually releasing the stored survival energy that gets stuck in the body after overwhelming experiences. Rather than reliving trauma through talking or re-processing, SE helps the body complete what it could not finish at the time, restoring its natural capacity to regulate and recover.
What it can help with
Somatic Experiencing is particularly effective for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, chronic stress, nervous system dysregulation, and the physical symptoms that often accompany emotional overwhelm. It can also support deeper healing when talk therapy alone has not been enough.
At Mindful Wellness Counseling
Our clinicians are trained in Somatic Experiencing and integrate it with other evidence-based approaches to meet you exactly where you are. You do not need to relive the past to heal from it. Your body has its own wisdom, and we are here to help you reconnect with it.
Reach out today at 708-637-1672 or schedule a free consultation online.
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